CGSC/ILE COMP STUDY TERMS X100 2025
to 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE KEY
TERMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS and EXAM
REVIEW
Operational Environment + Adversary Doctrine = - CORRECT
ANSWER-Possible Courses of Action
IPB is a microanalysis while JIPOE... - CORRECT ANSWER-
emphasizes a holistic approach
Who's responsible for JIPOE / IPB? - CORRECT ANSWER-JIPOE /
IPB is the commander's, each staff officer's and subject matter experts
responsibility
At the strategic level of War, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strategic National and Multinational
Objectives International Law Influence of world opinion/public support
National/commercial space-based systems and info technology DIME
Geographic regions, nations and climate Industrial and technological caps
of a nation or region National will and moral, economy, resources
At the operational level of war, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PMESII-PT
At the Tactical level of war, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-METT-TC
,What does JIPOE analysis focus on during High Intensity Conflict (HIC)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Conventional Composition Disposition
Strength Tactics and operation Training Logistics Operational effectiveness
Electronic technical data Personalities Miscellaneous data
Four steps of JIPOE - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Define the OE 2.
Define the impact of the OE 3. Evaluate the Adversary 4. Determine the
Adversary COA
The physical dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-Communication systems (C2, Infrastructures,
physical platforms, etc.)
The information dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-Linking the physical and cognitive dimensions
and focuses on computers, software, human operators and data
The cognitive dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-the minds of those who transmit, receive, and
respond to information, such as perception of people, factors such as
leadership, the populace and leadership.
People aspect of the environmental effects - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nonmilitary personnel encountered by military forces in the AO as well as
those outside the AO whose actions, opinions or political influence can
affect the mission. JIPOE products that depict information on people can
include:
,Center of Gravity (COG): - CORRECT ANSWER-The characteristic,
capability, or locality from which a military force derives its freedom of
action, physical strength, or will to fight
What do we Analyze to determine the adversary system for potential COG: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Leadership ; Systems essentials ; Infrastructure
; Population ; Fielded forces
Strategic level COG is a source of power that provides moral or physical
strength, freedom of action, or will to act, which include - CORRECT
ANSWER-National Will Military Force Governance Legitimacy Influence
War-making capacity Territory
COG Analysis is a key step in the operational design Each COG should be -
CORRECT ANSWER-tested and validated, and Continually updated
as the battle progresses.
decisive point - CORRECT ANSWER-a geographic place, specific key
event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a
commander to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes
materially to achieving success
What comes from the analysis of adversary doctrine & capabilities? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assets that the enemy commander requires for
the successful completion of his mission HIGH VALUE TARGETS
, Geoffrey Parker's Factors of the 'Western Way of War - CORRECT
ANSWER-Military theory.
Competition.
Technological advantage
Individual excellence.
Situation Templates are - CORRECT ANSWER-Graphic depiction of
expected adversary force dispositions within the constraints of weather and
terrain
Event Matrix Supportsthe Event Template by - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing details on activity type in NAI Activity times Associated
adversary COA's
JIPOE and the decision making supports the JFC needs in operational
planning and is the - CORRECT ANSWER-Basis for ISR direction
and integration
Target: - CORRECT ANSWER-A target is an entity or object that
performs a function for the adversary considered for possible engagement
or other action
Target Elements: - CORRECT ANSWER-A target is an entity or
object that performs a function for the adversary considered for possible
engagement or other action
to 2026 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE KEY
TERMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS and EXAM
REVIEW
Operational Environment + Adversary Doctrine = - CORRECT
ANSWER-Possible Courses of Action
IPB is a microanalysis while JIPOE... - CORRECT ANSWER-
emphasizes a holistic approach
Who's responsible for JIPOE / IPB? - CORRECT ANSWER-JIPOE /
IPB is the commander's, each staff officer's and subject matter experts
responsibility
At the strategic level of War, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strategic National and Multinational
Objectives International Law Influence of world opinion/public support
National/commercial space-based systems and info technology DIME
Geographic regions, nations and climate Industrial and technological caps
of a nation or region National will and moral, economy, resources
At the operational level of war, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PMESII-PT
At the Tactical level of war, JIPOE utilizes what to assess the OE? -
CORRECT ANSWER-METT-TC
,What does JIPOE analysis focus on during High Intensity Conflict (HIC)? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Conventional Composition Disposition
Strength Tactics and operation Training Logistics Operational effectiveness
Electronic technical data Personalities Miscellaneous data
Four steps of JIPOE - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Define the OE 2.
Define the impact of the OE 3. Evaluate the Adversary 4. Determine the
Adversary COA
The physical dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-Communication systems (C2, Infrastructures,
physical platforms, etc.)
The information dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-Linking the physical and cognitive dimensions
and focuses on computers, software, human operators and data
The cognitive dimension of the information environment focuses on -
CORRECT ANSWER-the minds of those who transmit, receive, and
respond to information, such as perception of people, factors such as
leadership, the populace and leadership.
People aspect of the environmental effects - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nonmilitary personnel encountered by military forces in the AO as well as
those outside the AO whose actions, opinions or political influence can
affect the mission. JIPOE products that depict information on people can
include:
,Center of Gravity (COG): - CORRECT ANSWER-The characteristic,
capability, or locality from which a military force derives its freedom of
action, physical strength, or will to fight
What do we Analyze to determine the adversary system for potential COG: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Leadership ; Systems essentials ; Infrastructure
; Population ; Fielded forces
Strategic level COG is a source of power that provides moral or physical
strength, freedom of action, or will to act, which include - CORRECT
ANSWER-National Will Military Force Governance Legitimacy Influence
War-making capacity Territory
COG Analysis is a key step in the operational design Each COG should be -
CORRECT ANSWER-tested and validated, and Continually updated
as the battle progresses.
decisive point - CORRECT ANSWER-a geographic place, specific key
event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a
commander to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes
materially to achieving success
What comes from the analysis of adversary doctrine & capabilities? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Assets that the enemy commander requires for
the successful completion of his mission HIGH VALUE TARGETS
, Geoffrey Parker's Factors of the 'Western Way of War - CORRECT
ANSWER-Military theory.
Competition.
Technological advantage
Individual excellence.
Situation Templates are - CORRECT ANSWER-Graphic depiction of
expected adversary force dispositions within the constraints of weather and
terrain
Event Matrix Supportsthe Event Template by - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing details on activity type in NAI Activity times Associated
adversary COA's
JIPOE and the decision making supports the JFC needs in operational
planning and is the - CORRECT ANSWER-Basis for ISR direction
and integration
Target: - CORRECT ANSWER-A target is an entity or object that
performs a function for the adversary considered for possible engagement
or other action
Target Elements: - CORRECT ANSWER-A target is an entity or
object that performs a function for the adversary considered for possible
engagement or other action
