MDMP questions with verified answers
Define MDMP
FM 6-0, 9-1 Ans✓✓ -The military decision-making process is an iterative planning
methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action,
and produce an operation plan or order.
What are the seven steps of MDMP?
FM 6-0, 9-1 Ans✓✓ -Step 1 - Receipt of mission
Step 2 - Mission analysis
Step 3 - Course of action development
Step 4 - Course of action analysis (Wargaming)
Step 5 - Course of action comparison
Step 6 - Course of action approval
Step 7 - Orders production, dissemination, and transition
Where is the Warning Orders come into play? Ans✓✓ -After step 1, step 2, and
step 6.
What are the parts to a five-paragraph order/WARNO? Ans✓✓ -Situation.
Describes the conditions of the OE that impacts operations
Mission. States the Unit's Mission
Execution. Describe how the Cdr intends to accomplish
Sustainment. Logistics, personnel and health services
, Command and Signal. Where key leaders are and concept of signal support
What are the elements of mission statement? Ans✓✓ -Who will execute the
operation
What is the unit's tactical mission task
When will the operation begin or duration
Where will the operation occur
Why will the force conduct the operation
Step 1 MDMP key input Ans✓✓ -Higher headquarters' plan or order or a new
mission anticipated by the Commander
Step 1 MDMP key output Ans✓✓ -CDR initial guidance
Initial Allocation of time
#1 Warno
Running estimates and assumptions
What is the rule for the initial allocation of time? Ans✓✓ -Commanders allocate a
minimum of two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to conduct their
planning and preparation. This leaves one-third of the time for commanders and
their staffs to do their planning. They use the other two-thirds for their own
preparation.
Who is the Chief of Staff for a Combined Arms Battalion? Ans✓✓ -The XO
Who is the chief of intelligence? Ans✓✓ -The S2
Define MDMP
FM 6-0, 9-1 Ans✓✓ -The military decision-making process is an iterative planning
methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action,
and produce an operation plan or order.
What are the seven steps of MDMP?
FM 6-0, 9-1 Ans✓✓ -Step 1 - Receipt of mission
Step 2 - Mission analysis
Step 3 - Course of action development
Step 4 - Course of action analysis (Wargaming)
Step 5 - Course of action comparison
Step 6 - Course of action approval
Step 7 - Orders production, dissemination, and transition
Where is the Warning Orders come into play? Ans✓✓ -After step 1, step 2, and
step 6.
What are the parts to a five-paragraph order/WARNO? Ans✓✓ -Situation.
Describes the conditions of the OE that impacts operations
Mission. States the Unit's Mission
Execution. Describe how the Cdr intends to accomplish
Sustainment. Logistics, personnel and health services
, Command and Signal. Where key leaders are and concept of signal support
What are the elements of mission statement? Ans✓✓ -Who will execute the
operation
What is the unit's tactical mission task
When will the operation begin or duration
Where will the operation occur
Why will the force conduct the operation
Step 1 MDMP key input Ans✓✓ -Higher headquarters' plan or order or a new
mission anticipated by the Commander
Step 1 MDMP key output Ans✓✓ -CDR initial guidance
Initial Allocation of time
#1 Warno
Running estimates and assumptions
What is the rule for the initial allocation of time? Ans✓✓ -Commanders allocate a
minimum of two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to conduct their
planning and preparation. This leaves one-third of the time for commanders and
their staffs to do their planning. They use the other two-thirds for their own
preparation.
Who is the Chief of Staff for a Combined Arms Battalion? Ans✓✓ -The XO
Who is the chief of intelligence? Ans✓✓ -The S2
