CGSC X100 19D Exam Questions &Answers (Graded A)

Instruments of National Power - ANSWER-DIME, Diplomatic, Informational, Military, Economic Diplomatic Power - ANSWER-The principal instrument for engaging with other states and foreign groups to advance US values, interests, and objectives, and to solicit foreign support for US military operations. Diplomacy is a principal means of organizing coalitions and alliances, which may include states and non-state entities, as partners, allies, surrogates, and/or proxies. Informational Power - ANSWER-The use of ____________________ to further causes. Can be used by states and non state actors. Military Power - ANSWER-The physical strength and means to project and maintain power. Economic Power - ANSWER-The ability to enable or restrict access to resources on governments or entities. 3 levels of leadership - ANSWER-Direct, Organizational, Strategic Direct Leadership - ANSWER-___________________is face-to-face, first-line leadership. It generally occurs in organizations where subordinates see their leaders all the time. Organizational Leadership - ANSWER-_____________ influence several hundred to several thousand people. _____________ influence several hundred to several thousand people. They do this indirectly, generally through more levels of subordinates and staffs than do direct leaders. The additional levels of subordinates can make it more difficult for them to see and judge immediate results. Strategic Leadership - ANSWER-_____________________ are responsible for large organizations and influence several thousand to hundreds of thousands of people. They establish force structure, allocate resources, communicate strategic vision, and prepare their commands and the Army for future roles. UVDDLA - ANSWER-Understand, Visualize, Describe, Direct, Lead, and Assess Understanding (operations) - ANSWER-Throughout the operations process, commanders develop and improve their _____________ of their operational environment and the problem. Visualizing (operations) - ANSWER-Using WfFs to: 1. Developing situational understanding - Understand. 2. Determining a desired end state - Visualize. 3. Envisioning an operational approach - Describe. Describing (operations) - ANSWER-With functions: Commander's intent. Planning guidance, including an operational approach. CCIR, EEFI Directing (operations) - ANSWER-Preparing and approving plans and orders. Establishing command and support relationships. Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task organization. Positioning units to maximize combat power. Positioning key leaders at critical places and times to ensure supervision. Allocating resources to exploit opportunities and counter threats. Committing the reserve as required. Leading (operations) - ANSWER-Through _________________, commanders provide purpose, direction, and motivation to subordinate commanders, their staff, and Soldiers. Assessing (operations) - ANSWER-Commanders continuously _______ the situation to better understand current conditions and determine how the operation is progressing. Continuous ________ helps commanders anticipate and adapt the force to changing circumstances. Operations Process - ANSWER-1. Planning -(Understand/visualize/Describe) 2. Preparation-(Direct) 3. Execution-(Lead) 4. Assessment-(Assess)