PLANNING PROCESS QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
The Joint Operational Planning Process, which is used during deliberate planning to
produce both contingency and campaign plans, is comprised of the following steps:
(The Joint Operation Planning Process Deliberate Planning Contingency Plans and
Campaign Plans, Page 15) - answersplanning initiation; mission analysis; course of
action development; COA analysis and wargaming; COA comparison; COA
approval; and plan or order development
___________ is an orderly, analytical process that consists of a logical set of steps
to analyze a mission, select the best course of action, and produce a joint operation
plan or order. (Overview of Joint Operation Planning, Page 3) - answersThe Joint
Operation Planning Process (JOPP)
A Joint Force Command (JFC) headquarters usually focuses at what level of war? -
answersOperational
_____ is authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military
capability or forces made available for tasking. - answersTACON
_____ includes control of resources and equipment, personnel management,
logistics, and individual and unit training among other areas. - answersADCON
_____ focus on information the JFC must have to assess the status of the friendly
force and supporting capabilities - answersFriendly force information requirements
The _____ stage of the commander's decision cycle is facilitated by the
commander's intent; CCIRs also assist the JTF HQ in this role. [objective175] -
answersdirect
____________ emphasizes planning for the next phase of operations or sequels to
the current operation. (Overview of Joint Operation Planning, Page 9) -
answersFuture Plans
To achieve the APEX system's goal of creating a seamless planning and execution
processes capable of quick evolutions, the rigidity of JOPES' sequentially developed
____________ must be replaced. (The Transition from JOPES to APEX, Page 3) -
answersCOAs
What APEX function determines the final action(s) that should be taken within a
completed plan? (The Transition from JOPES to APEX, Page 9) - answersPlan
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