CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE MLC EXAM STUDY
During the mission analysis brief, the brigade staff briefs the commander that achieving
surprise in the attack will be difficult since the enemy dominates the high ground on all
existing approaches. Early detection from these positions will allow the enemy to mass
fires, which will severely impact the brigade's ability to achieve its end state. What BEST
describes the action of the staff? - Answers-Identification of the [tactical] problem
What is the most important part of command and control systems? - Answers-People
Which of the following is untrue regarding identifying goals? - Answers-Achievement of
the absolute best for everyone involved is always possible
Which type of counseling involves describing a unit's history and organizational
policies? - Answers-Reception and integration
You are a company commander conducting a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training
Center. You have just finished reading your battalion's most recently published OPORD
and have now begun looking at the operation's overlay. You notice on the overlay that
an area 600 meters to your north is annotated as a "no fire area". The "no fire area" is
an example of a ___________. - Answers-Constraint
Which of the following list the five offensive forms of maneuver? - Answers-
Envelopment, Turning movement, Penetration, Infiltration, and Frontal assault
Understanding the military aspects of capabilities, techniques, and procedures that can
be measured and codified is a component of which of the following? - Answers-Science
of Tactics
During a recent unit event, PFC Scott oversaw SSG Jones grabbing 2LT Lipton's
buttocks. She recalls seeing 2LT Lipton looking uncomfortable and leaving shortly after.
The following day PFC Scott wanted to report SSG Jones' inappropriate behavior but
was afraid her command would not take it seriously and discipline her. Which statement
is true about the Army's SHARP program and why PFC Scott should not be fearful of
reporting the incident to her chain of command? - Answers-The unit's environment
should be safe from fear of reprisal and retaliation.
You are an assistant battalion S3. The battalion staff is currently conducting integrated
planning to get ready for an operation. At the moment, you are working out the
particulars of a complicated movement table. Which type of integrated planning are you
doing? - Answers-Detailed planning
You are serving as a staff officer in an infantry battalion and your battalion has been
tasked to take the lead on "Conduct a Combined Army Breach of an Obstacle." To
conduct this task you will need artillery and engineer support. Which of the following
, techniques can the battalion commander use to optimize time and resources to allow
several units to train simultaneously? - Answers-Multi-echelon training
Which counseling fundamental involves adapting the counseling approach to each
subordinate and situation? - Answers-Flexibility
The homeland security functions for DOD are the responsibility of which combatant
command? - Answers-USNORTHCOM
Which form of attack focuses on destroying a weaker enemy force or fixing a larger
enemy force in place over a broad front? - Answers-Frontal Attack
According to ADP 1-01, Doctrine makes six basic contributions to the conduct of
operations and the development of military professionals. Among these contributions
are the following: - Answers-Provides common frame of reference
You have just assumed leadership and responsibility for a battalion. You must set the
vision and goals for the mission outcomes of this group. You have transitioned into
which level of leadership? - Answers-Leading integration
Which of the following is the cognitive approach commanders and staffs use to develop
operations to organize and employ military forces by integrating ends, ways, and
means? - Answers-Operational Art
Which of the following factors need to be taken into account whenever the employment
of ARSOF is considered? - Answers-SOF are not a substitute for conventional forces
What terms do commanders use to articulate an operation in terms of purpose? -
Answers-Decisive, shaping, sustaining
Information that a commander and staff need to understand the threat is known as
what? - Answers-Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)
You are a staff officer in the battalion S3 section and your brigade is scheduled to go to
the National Training Center in 12 weeks. The brigade commander has directed each
battalion commander to ensure their companies rehearse key actions before the NTC
rotation so Soldiers can become familiar with potential operations they may be
conducting. What types of rehearsals should be conducted? - Answers-Backbrief,
combined arms rehearsal, support rehearsal and battle drill or SOP rehearsal
You are part of the system which provides many things, including the means by which
the President and the SecDef can receive warnings and intelligence so that accurate
and timely decisions can be made. What is that system called? - Answers-National
Military Command
During the mission analysis brief, the brigade staff briefs the commander that achieving
surprise in the attack will be difficult since the enemy dominates the high ground on all
existing approaches. Early detection from these positions will allow the enemy to mass
fires, which will severely impact the brigade's ability to achieve its end state. What BEST
describes the action of the staff? - Answers-Identification of the [tactical] problem
What is the most important part of command and control systems? - Answers-People
Which of the following is untrue regarding identifying goals? - Answers-Achievement of
the absolute best for everyone involved is always possible
Which type of counseling involves describing a unit's history and organizational
policies? - Answers-Reception and integration
You are a company commander conducting a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training
Center. You have just finished reading your battalion's most recently published OPORD
and have now begun looking at the operation's overlay. You notice on the overlay that
an area 600 meters to your north is annotated as a "no fire area". The "no fire area" is
an example of a ___________. - Answers-Constraint
Which of the following list the five offensive forms of maneuver? - Answers-
Envelopment, Turning movement, Penetration, Infiltration, and Frontal assault
Understanding the military aspects of capabilities, techniques, and procedures that can
be measured and codified is a component of which of the following? - Answers-Science
of Tactics
During a recent unit event, PFC Scott oversaw SSG Jones grabbing 2LT Lipton's
buttocks. She recalls seeing 2LT Lipton looking uncomfortable and leaving shortly after.
The following day PFC Scott wanted to report SSG Jones' inappropriate behavior but
was afraid her command would not take it seriously and discipline her. Which statement
is true about the Army's SHARP program and why PFC Scott should not be fearful of
reporting the incident to her chain of command? - Answers-The unit's environment
should be safe from fear of reprisal and retaliation.
You are an assistant battalion S3. The battalion staff is currently conducting integrated
planning to get ready for an operation. At the moment, you are working out the
particulars of a complicated movement table. Which type of integrated planning are you
doing? - Answers-Detailed planning
You are serving as a staff officer in an infantry battalion and your battalion has been
tasked to take the lead on "Conduct a Combined Army Breach of an Obstacle." To
conduct this task you will need artillery and engineer support. Which of the following
, techniques can the battalion commander use to optimize time and resources to allow
several units to train simultaneously? - Answers-Multi-echelon training
Which counseling fundamental involves adapting the counseling approach to each
subordinate and situation? - Answers-Flexibility
The homeland security functions for DOD are the responsibility of which combatant
command? - Answers-USNORTHCOM
Which form of attack focuses on destroying a weaker enemy force or fixing a larger
enemy force in place over a broad front? - Answers-Frontal Attack
According to ADP 1-01, Doctrine makes six basic contributions to the conduct of
operations and the development of military professionals. Among these contributions
are the following: - Answers-Provides common frame of reference
You have just assumed leadership and responsibility for a battalion. You must set the
vision and goals for the mission outcomes of this group. You have transitioned into
which level of leadership? - Answers-Leading integration
Which of the following is the cognitive approach commanders and staffs use to develop
operations to organize and employ military forces by integrating ends, ways, and
means? - Answers-Operational Art
Which of the following factors need to be taken into account whenever the employment
of ARSOF is considered? - Answers-SOF are not a substitute for conventional forces
What terms do commanders use to articulate an operation in terms of purpose? -
Answers-Decisive, shaping, sustaining
Information that a commander and staff need to understand the threat is known as
what? - Answers-Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)
You are a staff officer in the battalion S3 section and your brigade is scheduled to go to
the National Training Center in 12 weeks. The brigade commander has directed each
battalion commander to ensure their companies rehearse key actions before the NTC
rotation so Soldiers can become familiar with potential operations they may be
conducting. What types of rehearsals should be conducted? - Answers-Backbrief,
combined arms rehearsal, support rehearsal and battle drill or SOP rehearsal
You are part of the system which provides many things, including the means by which
the President and the SecDef can receive warnings and intelligence so that accurate
and timely decisions can be made. What is that system called? - Answers-National
Military Command
