How does Rapid Decision-Making and Synchronization Process (RDSP) differ from Military Decision-
Making Process (MDMP)? - Answers (wrong) MDSP seeks a timely and effective solution within the
Commander's intent
What forms the foundation to which a problem's solution is based? - Answers Facts: form the
foundation on which the solution to a problem is based.
What step of the Army problem-solving process is performed after completing comparing possible
solutions? - Answers Make and Implement the Decision
What type of problem has some information available and routine solutions are insufficient? -
Answers Medium-Structured
What decisions-making step has its key outputs include statements and sketches, broad concept of
operations, and revised planning guidance? - Answers
When does the Commander and staff decide to perform an initial assessment? - Answers Receipt of
Mission
What decision-making step is the mission statement developed? - Answers Step 2: Mission Analysis
What decision-making step can analyze the advantages and disadvantages between different courses
of action? - Answers (wrong) Step 4: Course of Action Analysis and Wargaming
What step in the rapid decision-making and synchronization process is process is performed right
after Commanders determine that a decision is required? - Answers develop a Course of Action
What type of problem is easily identifiable and its method to solve is somewhat obvious? - Answers
Well-Structured
What helps planners link multiple tasks with goals, objectives, and end state conditions? - Answers
Lines of effort
When do commanders normally initiate the military decision-making process? - Answers receipt or
anticipation of a mission
The recommended length of a decision memorandum should be no more than how many pages? -
Answers Two
Who in the military decision-making process manages the staff's work and provides quality control? -
Answers Executive Officer
What type of problem is easy to identify and the required information is available? - Answers Well-
Structured
What process best helps commanders, staffs, and others think critically and creatively while planning?
- Answers Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
What tasks are specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters during the second phase of
the military decision-making process? - Answers specific tasks
What is the process through which you select a line of action you believe will most likely lead to
successfully completing your mission? - Answers Problem-Solving
What is the final step in the military decision-making process? - Answers Orders Production,
Dissemination, and Transition
What part of the military decision-making process are warning orders (WARNORD) issued to
subordinate headquarters? - Answers Step 6: Course of Action Approval
What represents the first step in the Army problem-solving process? - Answers Gather information
and knowledge
What is the iterative planning methodology that integrates the activities of the commander, staff,
subordinate headquarters, and other partners? - Answers Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
What represents the value that defines the desired state or "good" for a solution in terms of a
particular criterion? - Answers Benchmark