CGSC/ILE COMP STUDY TERMS X100 /410
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1. Operational Design - --ANSWERS___the conception and
construction of the intellectual framework that underpins
joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
2. What is Operational Art? - --ANSWERS___Operational Art
is used to envision conditions that define the desired end
state and how to establish those conditions. it helps CDRs
to understand, visualize, and describe complex problems
and develop a broad operational approach. it syncs our
tactical actions with strategic objectives.
3. What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations? - --
ANSWERS___Objective Offensive Mass Maneuver
Economy of Force Unity of Command Security Surprise
Simplicity Restraint Perseverance Legitimacy
4. What is the PPBE Process? - --ANSWERS___It is the
primary system to manage the Army's financial systems. Its
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purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic
direction to DOD and the US Army.
5. What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process? -
--ANSWERS___1) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
6. 2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
7. 3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
8. 4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
9. What is the difference between prescriptive and
descriptive doctrine? - --ANSWERS___Prescriptive doctrine
must be followed to comply with law, common language,
control measures, reports, while descriptive doctrine
leaders should apply judgement with the OE and mission
variables in mind and deviate when need and justified.
10. What are the elements of the ethical triangle? - --
ANSWERS___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.
11. What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development
Process? - --ANSWERS___1) Develop Capabilities 2) Design
Organizations 3) Develop Organizational Models 4)
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Determine Authorizations 5) Document Organization
Authorizations
12. Commander's Planning Guidance - --
ANSWERS___Describe the OE. Describe the problem.
Describe the operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial
Intent.
13. What are the elements of system's prespective? - --
ANSWERS___RAFT - Relationships, Actors, Functions,
Tension.
14. Mission Command as a Warfighting Function - --
ANSWERS___It is the related tasks and mission command
systems that support the commander's exercise of
authority and direction.
15. Decision Point - --ANSWERS___a point in space or time
the commander or staff anticipate making a key decision
concerning a specific course of action.
16. Decisive Operation - --ANSWERS___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.
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17. Three operational frameworks - --ANSWERS___Decisive-
Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-Close-Security. Main Effort-
Supporting Effort.
18. What is IPB? - --ANSWERS___the systematic process of
analyzing of METT-TC in the AI to determine their effect on
operations.
19. What is JIPOE? - --ANSWERS___a systematic approach
used by intelligence personnel to analyze the adversary
and other relevant aspects of the operational
environment.
20. The 4 Steps to IPB - --ANSWERS___1) Define the OE. 2)
Describe the Environmental Effects on Operations. 3)
Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine Threat/Adversary COAs.
21. Characteristics of the Defense - --
ANSWERS___Disruption, Flexibility, Maneuver,
Mass/Concentration, Operations in Depth, Preparation,
Security
22. Primary Defensive Tasks - --ANSWERS___Area Defense,
Mobile Defense, Retrograde