ILE CGSC X100 REVIEW EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Clausewitz COG - ANS The hub of all power and movement upon which everything depends.
Friction - ANS the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design - ANS the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that
underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is the purpose of doctrine? - ANS Doctrine serves as a starting point for thinking about
and conducting operations. In other words, it serves as a common professional language for
amongst service members and as a common frame of reference for discussing operations.
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.
Who are the Statutory / Principle advisors of the National Security Organization/Council? -
ANS Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS)
How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANS every 2 years
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, What documents go to the Combat Command under strategic guidance? - ANS Guidance for
Employment of the Force (GEF) Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JFCP)
termination criteria - ANS The specified standards approved by the President and or the
Secretary of Defense that must be met before a joint operations can be concluded. (JP 1-02)
What is operational reach? - ANS Operational reach is the distance and duration across
which a joint force can successfully employ military capabilities.
How to tell if a COA is Distinguishable? - ANS 1. Task organization
2. The scheme of maneuver (SOM)
3. Main effort
4. Primary mechanism of mission accomplishment
5. Sequential versus simultaneous maneuvers
6. Reserve
What are the 6 principles of mission command? - ANS 1. Build cohesive teams through
mutual trust.
2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide a clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
What is the distinction between mission command as a philosophy and mission command as a
war-fighting function? - ANS Under the philosophy of mission command, commanders
understand their leadership guides the actions of the force. Commanders, assisted by their
staffs, use the guiding principles of mission command to balance the art of command with the
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science of control. They use the art of command to exercise authority, to provide leadership,
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Clausewitz COG - ANS The hub of all power and movement upon which everything depends.
Friction - ANS the difference between war in real life and war on paper
Operational Design - ANS the conception and construction of the intellectual framework that
underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is the purpose of doctrine? - ANS Doctrine serves as a starting point for thinking about
and conducting operations. In other words, it serves as a common professional language for
amongst service members and as a common frame of reference for discussing operations.
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.
Who are the Statutory / Principle advisors of the National Security Organization/Council? -
ANS Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS)
How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANS every 2 years
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, What documents go to the Combat Command under strategic guidance? - ANS Guidance for
Employment of the Force (GEF) Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JFCP)
termination criteria - ANS The specified standards approved by the President and or the
Secretary of Defense that must be met before a joint operations can be concluded. (JP 1-02)
What is operational reach? - ANS Operational reach is the distance and duration across
which a joint force can successfully employ military capabilities.
How to tell if a COA is Distinguishable? - ANS 1. Task organization
2. The scheme of maneuver (SOM)
3. Main effort
4. Primary mechanism of mission accomplishment
5. Sequential versus simultaneous maneuvers
6. Reserve
What are the 6 principles of mission command? - ANS 1. Build cohesive teams through
mutual trust.
2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide a clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
What is the distinction between mission command as a philosophy and mission command as a
war-fighting function? - ANS Under the philosophy of mission command, commanders
understand their leadership guides the actions of the force. Commanders, assisted by their
staffs, use the guiding principles of mission command to balance the art of command with the
2
science of control. They use the art of command to exercise authority, to provide leadership,
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