Module 4 - Operations Process Module
Posttest solved Questions and Answers
What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future,
and laying out effective ways of bringing the future about? - answer Planning
The operations process consists of which major command and control activities? Select
all that apply. - answer Planning[,]Assessing[,]Preparing[,]Executing
Which Army planning methodology is a dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to
analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation? - answer
Troop_leading_procedures
CPT Neumann's planning includes understanding an O.E., framing the problem,
defining the desired end-state, and developing an operational approach to achieve the
desired end state. What type of planning is he using? - answer WR Tactical &
detailed
Which Army planning methodology is particularly useful for conceptual planning but
must be integrated with the detailed planning to produce orders? - answer WR
Troop_leading_procedures
What type of cell within a command post is organized by a planning horizon broken
down into current operations, future operations, and plans? - answer Integrating
Cells
Which kind of staff officers has direct access to the commander? - answer Personal
Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers varies
depending on which of the following? Select all that apply. - answer WR
The_size_of_the_command &&
Authorization[,]The_commander_s_desires[,]Location[,]The_size_of_the_command
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their
commander ___________. - answer On_demand
When developing a COA, the staff ensure each is? - answer
Feasible__acceptable__suitable__distinguishable__complete__sustainable
What considerations do the staff take into account during the war-game? - answer
Enemy_capabilities_and_probable_COAs
, Which step of the MDMP bridges the transition between planning and preparations? -
answer Orders_Production
Which options describe planning? - answer
The_art_and_science_of_understanding_a_situation__envisioning_a_desired_future__
and_laying_out_effective_ways_of_bringing_the_future_about
In the mission analysis step,_________ are standards the commander and staff will
later use to measure the relative effectiveness and efficiency of one COA relative to
other COAs. - answer Evaluation_criteria
During a war game, who is responsible for the actions of the staff? - answer
COS_XO
Upon receipt of the mission, the XO directs the staff to gather the tools to begin COA
analysis. Which of these tools are included? - answer
Running_estimates__threat_templates__models__civil_considerations_overlays__data
bases__and_data_files
What is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? - answer
The_operations_process
What do the running estimates consist of? Select all that apply. - answer WR Facts
The staff's experience, cohesiveness, and level of rest or stress is measured during
______ in Step 1 of the MDMP. - answer Initial_assessment
What are components to the framework for receipt of mission? Select all that apply. -
answer WR Process[,]Key_Inputs[,]Key_Outputs[,]Deliverables
What is a supposition on the current situation or a presupposition on the future course
of action? - answer WR Limitation
What information requirement is identified by the commander as critical to facilitating
timely decision-making? - answer WR ASCOPE
CPT Neumann is preparing to continue assessing the situation using mission analysis.
Which inputs will he gather to use in this step of the MDMP? Select all that apply -
answer WR
Commander_s_initial_guidance_and_HHQ_s_plan_or_order[,]Intelligence_and_knowle
dge_products
When conducting a COA briefing, what element helps the commander and staff to
understand the thought process behind each COA? - answer WR COA_Statement
Posttest solved Questions and Answers
What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future,
and laying out effective ways of bringing the future about? - answer Planning
The operations process consists of which major command and control activities? Select
all that apply. - answer Planning[,]Assessing[,]Preparing[,]Executing
Which Army planning methodology is a dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to
analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation? - answer
Troop_leading_procedures
CPT Neumann's planning includes understanding an O.E., framing the problem,
defining the desired end-state, and developing an operational approach to achieve the
desired end state. What type of planning is he using? - answer WR Tactical &
detailed
Which Army planning methodology is particularly useful for conceptual planning but
must be integrated with the detailed planning to produce orders? - answer WR
Troop_leading_procedures
What type of cell within a command post is organized by a planning horizon broken
down into current operations, future operations, and plans? - answer Integrating
Cells
Which kind of staff officers has direct access to the commander? - answer Personal
Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers varies
depending on which of the following? Select all that apply. - answer WR
The_size_of_the_command &&
Authorization[,]The_commander_s_desires[,]Location[,]The_size_of_the_command
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their
commander ___________. - answer On_demand
When developing a COA, the staff ensure each is? - answer
Feasible__acceptable__suitable__distinguishable__complete__sustainable
What considerations do the staff take into account during the war-game? - answer
Enemy_capabilities_and_probable_COAs
, Which step of the MDMP bridges the transition between planning and preparations? -
answer Orders_Production
Which options describe planning? - answer
The_art_and_science_of_understanding_a_situation__envisioning_a_desired_future__
and_laying_out_effective_ways_of_bringing_the_future_about
In the mission analysis step,_________ are standards the commander and staff will
later use to measure the relative effectiveness and efficiency of one COA relative to
other COAs. - answer Evaluation_criteria
During a war game, who is responsible for the actions of the staff? - answer
COS_XO
Upon receipt of the mission, the XO directs the staff to gather the tools to begin COA
analysis. Which of these tools are included? - answer
Running_estimates__threat_templates__models__civil_considerations_overlays__data
bases__and_data_files
What is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? - answer
The_operations_process
What do the running estimates consist of? Select all that apply. - answer WR Facts
The staff's experience, cohesiveness, and level of rest or stress is measured during
______ in Step 1 of the MDMP. - answer Initial_assessment
What are components to the framework for receipt of mission? Select all that apply. -
answer WR Process[,]Key_Inputs[,]Key_Outputs[,]Deliverables
What is a supposition on the current situation or a presupposition on the future course
of action? - answer WR Limitation
What information requirement is identified by the commander as critical to facilitating
timely decision-making? - answer WR ASCOPE
CPT Neumann is preparing to continue assessing the situation using mission analysis.
Which inputs will he gather to use in this step of the MDMP? Select all that apply -
answer WR
Commander_s_initial_guidance_and_HHQ_s_plan_or_order[,]Intelligence_and_knowle
dge_products
When conducting a COA briefing, what element helps the commander and staff to
understand the thought process behind each COA? - answer WR COA_Statement
