Clausewitz COG - ANSWER The hub of all power and movement upon which
everything depends.
Friction - ANSWER the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design - ANSWER the conception and construction of the intellectual
framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is the purpose of doctrine? - ANSWER Doctrine serves as a starting point for
thinking about and conducting operations. In other words, it serves as a common
professional language for amongst service members and as a common frame of
reference for discussing operations.
Ethical Triangle - ANSWER Principles: Act in accordance with the established values
and principles. Virtues: Golden Rule; Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
Consequences: Do the greatest good for the greatest number.
Who are the Statutory / Principle advisors of the National Security
Organization/Council? - ANSWER Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Chairman of
the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS)
How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANSWER
every 2 years
What documents go to the Combat Command under strategic guidance? - ANSWER
Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF) Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JFCP)
termination criteria - ANSWER The specified standards approved by the President and
or the Secretary of Defense that must be met before a joint operations can be
concluded. (JP 1-02)
What is operational reach? - ANSWER Operational reach is the distance and duration
across which a joint force can successfully employ military capabilities.
How to tell if a COA is Distinguishable? - ANSWER 1. Task organization
2. The scheme of maneuver (SOM)
3. Main effort
4. Primary mechanism of mission accomplishment
5. Sequential versus simultaneous maneuvers
6. Reserve
What are the 6 principles of mission command? - ANSWER 1. Build cohesive teams
through mutual trust.
, 2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide a clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
Initiative in decisive action - ANSWER Initiative gives all operations the spirit, if not the
form, of the offense. Initiative is used to gain a position of advantage that degrades and
defeats the enemy throughout the depth of an organization.
decision point - ANSWER a point in space or time the commander or staff anticipate
making a key decision concerning a specific course of action.
Decisive operation - ANSWER the operation that directly accomplishes the mission. It
determines the outcome of a major operation, battle, or engagement. The decisive
operation is the focal point around which commanders design an entire operation.
Characteristics of the Defense - ANSWER Disruption
Flexibility
Maneuver
Mass/Concentration
Operations in Depth
Preparation
Security
Center of Gravity (doctrine) - ANSWER The source of power that provides moral or
physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
elements of operational design - ANSWER Termination, Military End State, Objectives,
Effects, CoG, Decisive Points, LOO/LOEs, Direct & Indirect Approach, Anticipation,
Operational Reach, Culmination, Arranging Operations, Forces & Functions, Phasing
Decisive point - ANSWER a geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or
function that, when acted upon, allows commanders to gain a marked advantage
ULO - ANSWER The armys contribution to Unified Action.
how the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative to gain and maintain a position
of relative advantage in sustained land operations
4 foundations of ULO - ANSWER Begins and ends with the initiative. Executed through
DA. By means of Army Core Competencies. Guided by Mission Command.
Forms of the Defense - ANSWER Defense of a Linear Obstacle, Perimeter Defense,
Defense of a Reverse Slope
Defensive tasks - ANSWER Area Defense, Mobile Defense, Retrograde