CGSC C500 Operational Art and Joint Planning Study
Set 2026 Guide
1. Decisive points can be determined from Critical Factors
analysis of the center of gravity's
2. A defines the interior or Lines of Operations
exterior orientation of a force in relation
to the enemy or that connects actions
and nodes and/or decisive points related
in time and space to objective(s)
3. In the context of strategy formulation, The COA can accomplish the mission within the
the questions of feasibility, acceptability, established time, space, and resource limita-
and suitability are really questions about tions
the validity of a given strategy. Which of
the following questions best defines the
concept of feasibility?
4. is a short sentence or Mission Statement
paragraph describing the organization's
essential task(s), purpose, and action
containing the elements of who, what,
when, where, and why.
5. Do the expected benefits of attaining the Acceptability
objectives outweigh the potential conse-
quences or costs?
6. What is one analytical framework using PMESII
a systems approach that JP 5-0 describes
to help commanders and staffs develop
an understanding of the operational en-
vironment
7.
, CGSC C500 Operational Art and Joint Planning Study
Set 2026 Guide
In order to visualize an approach to solv- Describe the operational environment in both
ing a problem, a commander must its current state and in its desired endstate at
the conclusion of operations
8. Can the strategic end be achieved with Feasibility:
the resources available, or attainable?
9. will the strategy protect/advance the na- Suitability
tional interest, attain the desired ends,
and not work against other national-lev-
el goals?
10. Evaluation criteria are used in COA Comparison
11. . is a geographic place, specif- Decisive Point
ic key event, critical factor, or function
that, when acted upon, allows a com-
mander to gain a marker advantage over
an adversary or contributes materially
to achieving success (e.g., creating a de-
sired effect, achieving an objective
12. Sustainment is the provision of logistics Extended operational reach
and personnel services and provides the
Joint Force Commander with freedom of
action, endurance, and what additional
capability?
13. is a method through which Defeat Mechanism.
friendly forces accomplish their mission
against enemy opposition
14. JIPOE
, CGSC C500 Operational Art and Joint Planning Study
Set 2026 Guide
is a comprehensive analytic tool to de-
scribe all aspects of the OE relevant to
the operation or campaign."
The analytical process used by joint intel-
ligence organizations to produce intelli-
gence assessments, estimates, and oth-
er intelligence products in support of the
joint force commander's decision mak-
ing process. Relies on components' IPBs
to fully develop an accurate picture
15. the cognitive approach used by com- Operational Art
manders and staffs supported by their
skill, knowledge, experience, creativity,
and judgment—to develop strategies,
campaigns, and operations to organize
and employ military forces by integrating
ends, ways, means, and risks.
16. the analytical framework that underpins Operational Design
planning. a methodology planners can
use to ensure the problem is correctly
identified, develop COAs once guidance
is given, and identify the best methods
for addressing the problem.
17. What enable understanding Operational art and operational design
18. The interaction of and operational art and operational design
provides a bridge between
strategy formulation and tactical actions,
linking national strategic aims to tactical
Set 2026 Guide
1. Decisive points can be determined from Critical Factors
analysis of the center of gravity's
2. A defines the interior or Lines of Operations
exterior orientation of a force in relation
to the enemy or that connects actions
and nodes and/or decisive points related
in time and space to objective(s)
3. In the context of strategy formulation, The COA can accomplish the mission within the
the questions of feasibility, acceptability, established time, space, and resource limita-
and suitability are really questions about tions
the validity of a given strategy. Which of
the following questions best defines the
concept of feasibility?
4. is a short sentence or Mission Statement
paragraph describing the organization's
essential task(s), purpose, and action
containing the elements of who, what,
when, where, and why.
5. Do the expected benefits of attaining the Acceptability
objectives outweigh the potential conse-
quences or costs?
6. What is one analytical framework using PMESII
a systems approach that JP 5-0 describes
to help commanders and staffs develop
an understanding of the operational en-
vironment
7.
, CGSC C500 Operational Art and Joint Planning Study
Set 2026 Guide
In order to visualize an approach to solv- Describe the operational environment in both
ing a problem, a commander must its current state and in its desired endstate at
the conclusion of operations
8. Can the strategic end be achieved with Feasibility:
the resources available, or attainable?
9. will the strategy protect/advance the na- Suitability
tional interest, attain the desired ends,
and not work against other national-lev-
el goals?
10. Evaluation criteria are used in COA Comparison
11. . is a geographic place, specif- Decisive Point
ic key event, critical factor, or function
that, when acted upon, allows a com-
mander to gain a marker advantage over
an adversary or contributes materially
to achieving success (e.g., creating a de-
sired effect, achieving an objective
12. Sustainment is the provision of logistics Extended operational reach
and personnel services and provides the
Joint Force Commander with freedom of
action, endurance, and what additional
capability?
13. is a method through which Defeat Mechanism.
friendly forces accomplish their mission
against enemy opposition
14. JIPOE
, CGSC C500 Operational Art and Joint Planning Study
Set 2026 Guide
is a comprehensive analytic tool to de-
scribe all aspects of the OE relevant to
the operation or campaign."
The analytical process used by joint intel-
ligence organizations to produce intelli-
gence assessments, estimates, and oth-
er intelligence products in support of the
joint force commander's decision mak-
ing process. Relies on components' IPBs
to fully develop an accurate picture
15. the cognitive approach used by com- Operational Art
manders and staffs supported by their
skill, knowledge, experience, creativity,
and judgment—to develop strategies,
campaigns, and operations to organize
and employ military forces by integrating
ends, ways, means, and risks.
16. the analytical framework that underpins Operational Design
planning. a methodology planners can
use to ensure the problem is correctly
identified, develop COAs once guidance
is given, and identify the best methods
for addressing the problem.
17. What enable understanding Operational art and operational design
18. The interaction of and operational art and operational design
provides a bridge between
strategy formulation and tactical actions,
linking national strategic aims to tactical
