CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE (CCC) –
COMMON CORE FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST BANK | 200+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | U.S. ARMY DOCTRINE
This comprehensive practice examination is meticulously designed for U.S. Army officers
preparing for the Captains Career Course (CCC) Common Core Final Exam. Aligned with the
2026/2027 curriculum, current Army doctrine (ADP 6-0, ADP 5-0, FM 6-0, FM 5-0, FM 7-0),
and the U.S. Army Common Core distance learning (CCDL) requirements, this document serves
as a definitive study guide and exam review, featuring 200+ questions that mirror the complexity
and rigor of the actual certification examination. Students must receive an 80% or higher to
pass and unlock the next module.
It covers all essential domains, including Mission Command Philosophy, Warfighting Functions,
the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), the Operations Process (Plan, Prepare,
Execute, Assess), the Army Leadership Requirements Model (ALRM), Unified Land Operations,
Sustainment, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), Troop Leading Procedures
(TLPs), Training Management, and Comprehensive Scenario-Based Applications. Each question
is accompanied by a verified correct answer and a detailed doctrinal rationale to ensure 100%
correct answers and a deep, integrated understanding of company-grade leadership and staff
officer competencies, guaranteeing distinction-level preparation for this critical Army
credential.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Mission Command Philosophy & Warfighting Functions (Questions 1-30)
2. Operations Process & Unified Land Operations (Questions 31-50)
3. Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) (Questions 51-80)
4. Army Leadership Requirements Model (ALRM) (Questions 81-100)
5. Sustainment & Intelligence (Questions 101-115)
6. Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) & Training Management (Questions 116-130)
7. Comprehensive Scenario-Based & Integrated Questions (Questions 131-150)
,SECTION 1: MISSION COMMAND PHILOSOPHY & WARFIGHTING FUNCTIONS
Question 1
What are the six warfighting functions?
A) Mission Command, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence, Fires, Sustainment, Protection
B) Command and Control, Fires, Sustainment, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence,
Protection
C) Mission Command, Fires, Sustainment, Protection, Intelligence, and Movement and
Maneuver
D) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance
Correct Answer: A
The six warfighting functions are Mission Command, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence,
Fires, Sustainment, and Protection. They are the physical means and the command and control
(C2) means by which commanders integrate and synchronize joint and Army forces to
accomplish the mission.
Question 2
Which principle of Mission Command involves assigning responsibility to subordinates while
maintaining authority?
A) Subordinate Initiative
B) Mission Orders
C) Disciplined Initiative
D) Commanders Intent
Correct Answer: C
Disciplined initiative is the principle of Mission Command that requires subordinates to act with
initiative and agility within the commander's intent. It empowers subordinates to make decisions
in the absence of orders. The other principles include Build cohesive teams through mutual trust,
Create shared understanding, Provide a clear commander's intent, Exercise disciplined
initiative, Use mission orders, and Accept prudent risk.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of the Mission Command philosophy?
A) To centralize decision-making authority at the highest levels
B) To empower subordinates to act decisively within the commander's intent
C) To eliminate risk from military operations
D) To replace the need for orders and directives
, Correct Answer: B
The Mission Command philosophy is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander
using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower
agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
Question 4
Which warfighting function encompasses actions taken to make the enemy ineffective?
A) Movement and Maneuver
B) Fires
C) Protection
D) Intelligence
Correct Answer: B
Fires is the warfighting function that encompasses the use of direct and indirect fires to create
lethal and nonlethal effects on the enemy. It includes the integration and synchronization of fire
support systems, including artillery, mortars, and close air support.
Question 5
What does the warfighting function "Protection" include?
A) Providing logistical support to the force
B) Preserving the force so the commander can apply maximum combat power
C) Gathering intelligence on the enemy
D) Moving troops and equipment to the battlefield
Correct Answer: B
Protection is the warfighting function that involves preserving the force so the commander can
apply maximum combat power. It includes actions to prevent or mitigate the effects of enemy
attacks, environmental hazards, and other threats.
Question 6
What is the primary output of the Intelligence warfighting function?
A) Logistical support
B) Enemy capabilities and vulnerabilities
C) Fire support coordination
D) Tactical maneuver
Correct Answer: B
The Intelligence warfighting function provides the commander with a clear understanding of the
enemy's capabilities, vulnerabilities, and intentions. It enables the commander to make informed
decisions and plan effective operations.
COMMON CORE FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST BANK | 200+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | U.S. ARMY DOCTRINE
This comprehensive practice examination is meticulously designed for U.S. Army officers
preparing for the Captains Career Course (CCC) Common Core Final Exam. Aligned with the
2026/2027 curriculum, current Army doctrine (ADP 6-0, ADP 5-0, FM 6-0, FM 5-0, FM 7-0),
and the U.S. Army Common Core distance learning (CCDL) requirements, this document serves
as a definitive study guide and exam review, featuring 200+ questions that mirror the complexity
and rigor of the actual certification examination. Students must receive an 80% or higher to
pass and unlock the next module.
It covers all essential domains, including Mission Command Philosophy, Warfighting Functions,
the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), the Operations Process (Plan, Prepare,
Execute, Assess), the Army Leadership Requirements Model (ALRM), Unified Land Operations,
Sustainment, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), Troop Leading Procedures
(TLPs), Training Management, and Comprehensive Scenario-Based Applications. Each question
is accompanied by a verified correct answer and a detailed doctrinal rationale to ensure 100%
correct answers and a deep, integrated understanding of company-grade leadership and staff
officer competencies, guaranteeing distinction-level preparation for this critical Army
credential.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Mission Command Philosophy & Warfighting Functions (Questions 1-30)
2. Operations Process & Unified Land Operations (Questions 31-50)
3. Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) (Questions 51-80)
4. Army Leadership Requirements Model (ALRM) (Questions 81-100)
5. Sustainment & Intelligence (Questions 101-115)
6. Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) & Training Management (Questions 116-130)
7. Comprehensive Scenario-Based & Integrated Questions (Questions 131-150)
,SECTION 1: MISSION COMMAND PHILOSOPHY & WARFIGHTING FUNCTIONS
Question 1
What are the six warfighting functions?
A) Mission Command, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence, Fires, Sustainment, Protection
B) Command and Control, Fires, Sustainment, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence,
Protection
C) Mission Command, Fires, Sustainment, Protection, Intelligence, and Movement and
Maneuver
D) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance
Correct Answer: A
The six warfighting functions are Mission Command, Movement and Maneuver, Intelligence,
Fires, Sustainment, and Protection. They are the physical means and the command and control
(C2) means by which commanders integrate and synchronize joint and Army forces to
accomplish the mission.
Question 2
Which principle of Mission Command involves assigning responsibility to subordinates while
maintaining authority?
A) Subordinate Initiative
B) Mission Orders
C) Disciplined Initiative
D) Commanders Intent
Correct Answer: C
Disciplined initiative is the principle of Mission Command that requires subordinates to act with
initiative and agility within the commander's intent. It empowers subordinates to make decisions
in the absence of orders. The other principles include Build cohesive teams through mutual trust,
Create shared understanding, Provide a clear commander's intent, Exercise disciplined
initiative, Use mission orders, and Accept prudent risk.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of the Mission Command philosophy?
A) To centralize decision-making authority at the highest levels
B) To empower subordinates to act decisively within the commander's intent
C) To eliminate risk from military operations
D) To replace the need for orders and directives
, Correct Answer: B
The Mission Command philosophy is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander
using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower
agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
Question 4
Which warfighting function encompasses actions taken to make the enemy ineffective?
A) Movement and Maneuver
B) Fires
C) Protection
D) Intelligence
Correct Answer: B
Fires is the warfighting function that encompasses the use of direct and indirect fires to create
lethal and nonlethal effects on the enemy. It includes the integration and synchronization of fire
support systems, including artillery, mortars, and close air support.
Question 5
What does the warfighting function "Protection" include?
A) Providing logistical support to the force
B) Preserving the force so the commander can apply maximum combat power
C) Gathering intelligence on the enemy
D) Moving troops and equipment to the battlefield
Correct Answer: B
Protection is the warfighting function that involves preserving the force so the commander can
apply maximum combat power. It includes actions to prevent or mitigate the effects of enemy
attacks, environmental hazards, and other threats.
Question 6
What is the primary output of the Intelligence warfighting function?
A) Logistical support
B) Enemy capabilities and vulnerabilities
C) Fire support coordination
D) Tactical maneuver
Correct Answer: B
The Intelligence warfighting function provides the commander with a clear understanding of the
enemy's capabilities, vulnerabilities, and intentions. It enables the commander to make informed
decisions and plan effective operations.
