SFWOTTCC MDMP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are specified, implied, and essential tasks? - ANSWER A specified task is a
task assigned to a unit by its higher HQ
An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or
mission that is not stated in the higher HQ's order
An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish
a mission
What is the primary purpose of mission planning? - ANSWER Mission planning
provides options through U,V, D. Takes CDR's vision and turns it into reality.
Describes his vision and puts it into action.
What are the 5 COA screening criteria and what purpose do they serve in MDMP?
- ANSWER Feasible - can it be done with available resources
Acceptable - is it worth cost/risk
Suitable - does it solve the problem; is it legal/ ethical
Distinguishable - does it differ significantly from other solutions
Complete - does it contain the critical aspects off solving the problem from start to
finish
COA screening criteria define the limits of an acceptable solution.
What is the purpose for conducting a mission analysis brief? - ANSWER Provide a
common operating picture that describes the operational environment and the task
and purpose of the mission (what/why). The MA brief also sets forth a proposed
timeline, proposes a mission statement, establishes an initial risk assessment, and
develops information gaps and a collection plan to answer them.
, During MDMP when is targeting first started? - ANSWER During step 2 - MA,
IPB step 3/4
There is a common saying that intel drives ops, but who drives intel? - ANSWER
The CDR through his guidance and CCIRs
What are the five parts of a mission statement? - ANSWER Who, What (doctrinal
task), Where, When, Why (purpose)
What is the difference between EMLCOA and EMDCOA? - ANSWER EMLCOA
- what the enemy is most likely to do given what friendly forces are doing at that
instant
EMDCOA - the most dangerous COA an enemy could do to friendly forces
What is the purpose of conducting war gaming? - ANSWER Extract information
critical to developing and selecting friendly COAs.
What are the 5 military aspects of weather? - ANSWER Visibility
Wind
Precipitation
Temperature
Humidity
What are the three parts of CDRs intent? - ANSWER Purpose
key Tasks
End State
What is design? - ANSWER Conceptual planning - a methodology for applying
critical and creative thinking to Understand, Visualize, and Describe complex
problems and develop approaches to solve them.
What is planning? - ANSWER The art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future
about.
Draw and describe the army design methodology - ANSWER Frame the
ANSWERS
What are specified, implied, and essential tasks? - ANSWER A specified task is a
task assigned to a unit by its higher HQ
An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or
mission that is not stated in the higher HQ's order
An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish
a mission
What is the primary purpose of mission planning? - ANSWER Mission planning
provides options through U,V, D. Takes CDR's vision and turns it into reality.
Describes his vision and puts it into action.
What are the 5 COA screening criteria and what purpose do they serve in MDMP?
- ANSWER Feasible - can it be done with available resources
Acceptable - is it worth cost/risk
Suitable - does it solve the problem; is it legal/ ethical
Distinguishable - does it differ significantly from other solutions
Complete - does it contain the critical aspects off solving the problem from start to
finish
COA screening criteria define the limits of an acceptable solution.
What is the purpose for conducting a mission analysis brief? - ANSWER Provide a
common operating picture that describes the operational environment and the task
and purpose of the mission (what/why). The MA brief also sets forth a proposed
timeline, proposes a mission statement, establishes an initial risk assessment, and
develops information gaps and a collection plan to answer them.
, During MDMP when is targeting first started? - ANSWER During step 2 - MA,
IPB step 3/4
There is a common saying that intel drives ops, but who drives intel? - ANSWER
The CDR through his guidance and CCIRs
What are the five parts of a mission statement? - ANSWER Who, What (doctrinal
task), Where, When, Why (purpose)
What is the difference between EMLCOA and EMDCOA? - ANSWER EMLCOA
- what the enemy is most likely to do given what friendly forces are doing at that
instant
EMDCOA - the most dangerous COA an enemy could do to friendly forces
What is the purpose of conducting war gaming? - ANSWER Extract information
critical to developing and selecting friendly COAs.
What are the 5 military aspects of weather? - ANSWER Visibility
Wind
Precipitation
Temperature
Humidity
What are the three parts of CDRs intent? - ANSWER Purpose
key Tasks
End State
What is design? - ANSWER Conceptual planning - a methodology for applying
critical and creative thinking to Understand, Visualize, and Describe complex
problems and develop approaches to solve them.
What is planning? - ANSWER The art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future
about.
Draw and describe the army design methodology - ANSWER Frame the
