Intro To MCPP: Questions With Correct Solutions

Intro To MCPP: Questions With Correct Solutions

USMC Pub that describes planning process Right Ans - MCWP 5-1

Tenets of MCPP Right Ans - Top Down Planning
Single-Battle Concept
Integrated Planning

Identify purpose of Step 1 Right Ans - Problem Framing
enhances understanding of the environment and the nature of the problem.
5Ws. MOST IMPORTANT

Identify purpose of Step 2 Right Ans - COA Development
produces options for accomplishing the mission in accordance with
commander's intent

Identify purpose of Step 3 Right Ans - COA Wargaming
examines and refines the option(s) in light
of adversary capabilities and potential actions/reactions as well as the
characteristics peculiar to the operating
environment, such as weather, terrain, culture, and non-DOD entities or
stakeholders.

Identify purpose of Step 4 Right Ans - COA Analysis/Decision
the commander reviews
the pros and cons of the option(s) and decides how he will
accomplish the mission, either by approving a COA as formulated
or by assimilating what has been learned into a new COA

Identify purpose of Step 5 Right Ans - Order's process
translates the commander's
decision into oral/written/graphic direction sufficient to guide
implementation and initiative by subordinates.

Warfighting Functions
(MF CLIF) Right Ans - Maneuver
Fires
Command and control
Logistics