MCPP – Questions With Complete Answers (A+)
Explain the term planning Right Ans - The art and science of envisioning a
desired future and laying out effective ways of bringing it about
Explain the value of planning Right Ans - Promote understanding of the
problem and to devise ways to solve it
List the five key functions of planning Right Ans - - Direct and coordinate
actions
- Develop a shared situational awareness
- Generate common expectations about actions will evolve and how they will
affect the desired outcome
- Support the exercise of initiative
- Shape the thinking of the planners
Explain the three tenets of the Marine Corps Planning Process Right Ans -
TOP DOWN PLANNING - fundamental concept of command and commander
must drive the process
SINGLE BATTLE CONCEPT - Focuses the efforts of the MAGTF to accomplish
the mission, ensures unity of effort
INTEGRATED PLANNING - provides a functional approach that is systematic,
coordinated and thorough
List the six warfighting functions Right Ans - MILF CF
Maneuver
Intelligence
Logistics
Fires
Command and Control
Force Protection
Explain the six steps of MCPP Right Ans - Problem framing - synthesizes an
understanding of the problem into a mission statement
Explain the term planning Right Ans - The art and science of envisioning a
desired future and laying out effective ways of bringing it about
Explain the value of planning Right Ans - Promote understanding of the
problem and to devise ways to solve it
List the five key functions of planning Right Ans - - Direct and coordinate
actions
- Develop a shared situational awareness
- Generate common expectations about actions will evolve and how they will
affect the desired outcome
- Support the exercise of initiative
- Shape the thinking of the planners
Explain the three tenets of the Marine Corps Planning Process Right Ans -
TOP DOWN PLANNING - fundamental concept of command and commander
must drive the process
SINGLE BATTLE CONCEPT - Focuses the efforts of the MAGTF to accomplish
the mission, ensures unity of effort
INTEGRATED PLANNING - provides a functional approach that is systematic,
coordinated and thorough
List the six warfighting functions Right Ans - MILF CF
Maneuver
Intelligence
Logistics
Fires
Command and Control
Force Protection
Explain the six steps of MCPP Right Ans - Problem framing - synthesizes an
understanding of the problem into a mission statement
