MCPP Problem Framing: Questions & Verified
Solutions
What is IPB Right Ans - Intelligence preparation of the battlespace.
Generated by intel and focuses on EMLCOA. Helps commander understand
environment.
What are the inputs of Problem Framing? Right Ans - 1. IPB
2. MCOO
3. Cmmnder's Orientation
4. Commander's Initial Guidance
What is a MCOO? Right Ans - Modified combined obstacle overlay. Product
outlining obstacles in battlespace, showing where units can move. Shows key
terrain and infrastructure.
What is commander's orientation? Right Ans - Commander and staff meet
and exchange ideas regarding the battle space. Sets tone for problem framing.
What is CBAE and are what are its components? Right Ans - Commanders
battle space area evaluation. Commanders vision based on his understanding
of mission, battle space, and enemy.
Consists of:
- Battle space (AO, AInf, AInt)
- Enemy CoGs
- commander's intent
- CCIR's
What is commander's initial guidance? Right Ans - Planning guidance
regarding how he understands battle space. Adds specific points he wants
staff to remember.
What are the parts of problem framing worksheet (process)? Right Ans - 1.
Battlespace analysis
2. Purpose
3. Tasks (specified, implied, essential)
4. Limitations (restraints vs constraints)
Solutions
What is IPB Right Ans - Intelligence preparation of the battlespace.
Generated by intel and focuses on EMLCOA. Helps commander understand
environment.
What are the inputs of Problem Framing? Right Ans - 1. IPB
2. MCOO
3. Cmmnder's Orientation
4. Commander's Initial Guidance
What is a MCOO? Right Ans - Modified combined obstacle overlay. Product
outlining obstacles in battlespace, showing where units can move. Shows key
terrain and infrastructure.
What is commander's orientation? Right Ans - Commander and staff meet
and exchange ideas regarding the battle space. Sets tone for problem framing.
What is CBAE and are what are its components? Right Ans - Commanders
battle space area evaluation. Commanders vision based on his understanding
of mission, battle space, and enemy.
Consists of:
- Battle space (AO, AInf, AInt)
- Enemy CoGs
- commander's intent
- CCIR's
What is commander's initial guidance? Right Ans - Planning guidance
regarding how he understands battle space. Adds specific points he wants
staff to remember.
What are the parts of problem framing worksheet (process)? Right Ans - 1.
Battlespace analysis
2. Purpose
3. Tasks (specified, implied, essential)
4. Limitations (restraints vs constraints)
