ILE CGSC X100 REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
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)
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, How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANS every 2 years
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.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
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)
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, How often is the Unified Command Plan (UCP) reviewed and updated? - ANS every 2 years
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.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
