JFC FINAL EXAM ||101 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Differentiate between combat reconnaissance vehicles, armored fighting vehicles, and
light armored fighting vehicles*** - ANSWER-Combat recon VIC are designed for
operations at or beyond the FLOT, not to initiate combat, but to survive if engaged
• Armored Scout Cars , Light Patrol Vehicles and light strike vehicles
Armored fighting vehicles are classified into: Main Battle Tanks (MBT) and Light Tanks
Light armored fighing vehicles are intended to carry soldiers
*Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
*Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Who conducts tactical risk assessment? - ANSWER-Ground Force Commander
Drives the type of control used
Describe the purpose of Warning Orders, Operations Orders and Fragmentary
Orders*** - ANSWER-WARNORD-preliminary notice of actions or order that are to
follow
OPORD-used to direct unit ops in support of the mission; provides the who, what,
where, when a d why
FRAGORD- provide timely changes of existing orders
Describe the responsibilities of key members of the Battalion and Brigade staff *** -
ANSWER-XO (COS): CMD principle assistant
S3-OPS: Synchronizes MNVR and support operations; coordinating staff officer
S2-Intel: Responsible for information collected
FSO- (special staff (SS)): Plans, coordinates and executes all fires; responsible for FC
ALO (SS)-advise commander on aerospace assets, manages TACP
BAE- (SS): airspace integrator - airspace control function
ADAM (SS): coordinates Airspace control for air and missle defense operations
,Explain the 7 steps of Military decision making process (need to explain)*** - ANSWER-
Receipt of Mission: Alert staff, gather tools, update running estimates, conduct initial
assessment, issue WARNORD 1
Mission Analysis: Initial IPB, review available assets and ID available shortfalls, ID
critical facts and assumptions, begin risk management, issue WARNORD 2
COA Development: Friendly hat; is it (feasible, suitable, distinguishable , acceptable
AMD complete)
COA Analysis (Wargame): ID's what CIA accomplishes the mission and requires
objectivity
* Types: Avenue in depth, box method, belt method
COA Comparison: An objective process to evaluate COA's independently
*Decision Matrix
*COA Decision Brief
COA Approval: The commander selects the best COA to accomplish the mission;
commander could, reject or modify
Orders Production, dissemination and transition for planning to operations
* OPORD built
Define MA - ANSWER-Assessment of the situation that enables units to better see
themselves and the enemy
DD1972 should be submitted during MA so submitted as early as possible
Recall the info contained in each of the 5 paragraphs of an Operation Order*** -
ANSWER-Situation: Mission (Critical Elements)
Mission: Who what where when why
Execution: Includes scheme of MNVR, Scheme of fire, scheme of AS
Sustainment: Implied
Command and Signal: Includes commanders location, succession of command
(Sergeant Major Eats Sugar Cookies)
, What annex is for CAS? - ANSWER-Appendix 5 of Annex D
Compare and contrast the five categories of artillery systems and their
characteristics**** - ANSWER-Command and reconnaissance- locate target, guide
munitions and BDA
Cannon- includes guns and howitzers
Self propelled cannon- continuous support of mechanized forces
Multiple Rocket Launcher- deliver heavy fire power at decisive moments
Mortar- short range high angle fire support at echelons as low as company
(Artillery is a weapons system typical of a large caliber weapon system)
Differentiate between ADA, radar SAM, and IR SAMs*** modify threat weapons
systems - ANSWER-■ ADA- self-propelled and towed units
*Towed requires prime mover and ammunition supply vehicles
*self propelled
SAM- strategic or tactical (moveable)
* Strategic: ADA used to protect Key areas and of a country's infrastructure and areas
of strategic importance
*Tactical SAM: are point defense units and used to protect ground force units from
fixed wing a/c and armed helicopters.
* anti helicopter mines track, aim and fire at helicopters
■ Radar Guided SAM: track target and guide missile intercept
■ IR Guided SAM: Fire and forget system
*SA-13, 18, 9
Compare and contrast RW, FW and UAV - ANSWER-RW systems: are classified as
light, attack, multi-tole, transport, reconnaissance A/C and can be used for a variety of
roles.
* ex: Mi-28, Ka-50 (Hokum), Mi17 (Hip), Mi24 (HIND)
FW systems: are classified as fighter/interceptor, strike, ground attack, multi-role,
bombers, special mission and transport
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Differentiate between combat reconnaissance vehicles, armored fighting vehicles, and
light armored fighting vehicles*** - ANSWER-Combat recon VIC are designed for
operations at or beyond the FLOT, not to initiate combat, but to survive if engaged
• Armored Scout Cars , Light Patrol Vehicles and light strike vehicles
Armored fighting vehicles are classified into: Main Battle Tanks (MBT) and Light Tanks
Light armored fighing vehicles are intended to carry soldiers
*Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
*Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Who conducts tactical risk assessment? - ANSWER-Ground Force Commander
Drives the type of control used
Describe the purpose of Warning Orders, Operations Orders and Fragmentary
Orders*** - ANSWER-WARNORD-preliminary notice of actions or order that are to
follow
OPORD-used to direct unit ops in support of the mission; provides the who, what,
where, when a d why
FRAGORD- provide timely changes of existing orders
Describe the responsibilities of key members of the Battalion and Brigade staff *** -
ANSWER-XO (COS): CMD principle assistant
S3-OPS: Synchronizes MNVR and support operations; coordinating staff officer
S2-Intel: Responsible for information collected
FSO- (special staff (SS)): Plans, coordinates and executes all fires; responsible for FC
ALO (SS)-advise commander on aerospace assets, manages TACP
BAE- (SS): airspace integrator - airspace control function
ADAM (SS): coordinates Airspace control for air and missle defense operations
,Explain the 7 steps of Military decision making process (need to explain)*** - ANSWER-
Receipt of Mission: Alert staff, gather tools, update running estimates, conduct initial
assessment, issue WARNORD 1
Mission Analysis: Initial IPB, review available assets and ID available shortfalls, ID
critical facts and assumptions, begin risk management, issue WARNORD 2
COA Development: Friendly hat; is it (feasible, suitable, distinguishable , acceptable
AMD complete)
COA Analysis (Wargame): ID's what CIA accomplishes the mission and requires
objectivity
* Types: Avenue in depth, box method, belt method
COA Comparison: An objective process to evaluate COA's independently
*Decision Matrix
*COA Decision Brief
COA Approval: The commander selects the best COA to accomplish the mission;
commander could, reject or modify
Orders Production, dissemination and transition for planning to operations
* OPORD built
Define MA - ANSWER-Assessment of the situation that enables units to better see
themselves and the enemy
DD1972 should be submitted during MA so submitted as early as possible
Recall the info contained in each of the 5 paragraphs of an Operation Order*** -
ANSWER-Situation: Mission (Critical Elements)
Mission: Who what where when why
Execution: Includes scheme of MNVR, Scheme of fire, scheme of AS
Sustainment: Implied
Command and Signal: Includes commanders location, succession of command
(Sergeant Major Eats Sugar Cookies)
, What annex is for CAS? - ANSWER-Appendix 5 of Annex D
Compare and contrast the five categories of artillery systems and their
characteristics**** - ANSWER-Command and reconnaissance- locate target, guide
munitions and BDA
Cannon- includes guns and howitzers
Self propelled cannon- continuous support of mechanized forces
Multiple Rocket Launcher- deliver heavy fire power at decisive moments
Mortar- short range high angle fire support at echelons as low as company
(Artillery is a weapons system typical of a large caliber weapon system)
Differentiate between ADA, radar SAM, and IR SAMs*** modify threat weapons
systems - ANSWER-■ ADA- self-propelled and towed units
*Towed requires prime mover and ammunition supply vehicles
*self propelled
SAM- strategic or tactical (moveable)
* Strategic: ADA used to protect Key areas and of a country's infrastructure and areas
of strategic importance
*Tactical SAM: are point defense units and used to protect ground force units from
fixed wing a/c and armed helicopters.
* anti helicopter mines track, aim and fire at helicopters
■ Radar Guided SAM: track target and guide missile intercept
■ IR Guided SAM: Fire and forget system
*SA-13, 18, 9
Compare and contrast RW, FW and UAV - ANSWER-RW systems: are classified as
light, attack, multi-tole, transport, reconnaissance A/C and can be used for a variety of
roles.
* ex: Mi-28, Ka-50 (Hokum), Mi17 (Hip), Mi24 (HIND)
FW systems: are classified as fighter/interceptor, strike, ground attack, multi-role,
bombers, special mission and transport
