CGSC/ILE Comp Study Terms X100 Study Guide Review Solution

CGSC/ILE Comp Study Terms X100 Study Guide Review Solution Operational Design - ANS-the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution? What is Operational Art? - ANS-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. What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations? - ANS-Objective Offensive Mass Maneuver Economy of Force Unity of Command Security Surprise Simplicity Restraint Perseverance Legitimacy What is the PPBE Process? - ANS-It is the primary system to manage the Army's financial systems. Its purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic direction to DOD and the US Army. What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process? - ANS-1) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) 2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) 3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD) 4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD) What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive doctrine? - ANS-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. What are the elements of the ethical triangle? - ANS-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. What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development Process? - ANS-1) Develop Capabilities 2) Design Organizations 3) Develop Organizational Models 4) Determine Authorizations 5) Document Organization Authorizations Commander's Planning Guidance - ANS-Describe the OE. Describe the problem. Describe the operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial Intent. What are the elements of system's prespective? - ANS-RAFT - Relationships, Actors, Functions, Tension. Mission Command as a Warfighting Function - ANS-It is the related tasks and mission command systems that support the commander's exercise of authority and direction. Decision Point - ANS-a point in space or time the commander or staff anticipate making a key decision concerning a specific course of action. Decisive Operation - ANS-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. Three operational frameworks - ANS-Decisive-Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-Close-Security. Main EffortSupporting Effort. What is IPB? - ANS-the systematic process of analyzing of METT-TC in the AI to determine their effect on operations. What is JIPOE? - ANS-a systematic approach used by intelligence personnel to analyze the adversary and other relevant aspects of the operational environment. The 4 Steps to IPB - ANS-1) Define the OE. 2) Describe the Environmental Effects on Operations. 3) Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine Threat/Adversary COAs. Characteristics of the Defense - ANS-Disruption, Flexibility, Maneuver, Mass/Concentration, Operations in Depth, Preparation, Security Primary Defensive Tasks - ANS-Area Defense, Mobile Defense, Retrograde Leadership - ANS-The Army defines leadership as "the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission, and improve the organization." Within this definition, leaders influence the organization through positional and personal power in order to achieve compliance and commitment. Clausewitz Trinity - ANS-Reason (the government), chance (the military), and passion (the people) Concept of friction in war - ANS-Danger, physical effort, and ambigous information Center of Gravity (doctrine) - ANS-The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. Center of Gravity (theory) - ANS-The hub of all power and movement, on which everything depends; The CoG's movement and direction govern the rest. Continues...