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CGSC/ILE Comp Study Terms X100
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Operational Design
Ans: the conception and construction of the intellectual
framework that underpins joint operations plans and their
subsequent execution?
What is Operational Art?
Ans: Operational Art is used to envision conditions that define
the desired end state and how to establish those conditions. it
helps CDRs to understand, visualize, and describe complex
problems and develop a broad operational approach. it syncs
our tactical actions with strategic objectives.
What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations?
Ans: Objective Offensive Mass Maneuver Economy of Force
Unity of Command Security Surprise Simplicity Restraint
Perseverance Legitimacy
What is the PPBE Process?
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Ans: It is the primary system to manage the Army's financial
systems. Its purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic
direction to DOD and the US Army.
What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process?
Ans: 1) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive doctrine?
Ans: Prescriptive doctrine must be followed to comply with
law, common language, control measures, reports, while
descriptive doctrine leaders should apply judgement with the
OE and mission variables in mind and deviate when need and
justified.
What are the elements of the 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.
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What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development Process?
Ans: 1) Develop Capabilities 2) Design Organizations 3)
Develop Organizational Models 4) Determine Authorizations 5)
Document Organization Authorizations
Commander's Planning Guidance
Ans: Describe the OE. Describe the problem. Describe the
operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial Intent.
What are the elements of system's prespective?
Ans: RAFT - Relationships, Actors, Functions, Tension.
Mission Command as a Warfighting Function
Ans: It is the related tasks and mission command systems that
support the commander's exercise of authority and direction.
Decision Point
Ans: a point in space or time the commander or staff anticipate
making a key decision concerning a specific course of action.
Decisive Operation
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Ans: the operation that directly accomplishes the mission. It
determines the outcome of a major operation, battle, or
engagement. The decisive operation is the focal point around
which commanders design an entire operation.
Three operational frameworks
Ans: Decisive-Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-Close-Security. Main
Effort-Supporting Effort.
What is IPB?
Ans: the systematic process of analyzing of METT-TC in the AI
to determine their effect on operations.
What is JIPOE?
Ans: a systematic approach used by intelligence personnel to
analyze the adversary and other relevant aspects of the
operational environment.
The 4 Steps to IPB
Ans: 1) Define the OE. 2) Describe the Environmental Effects
on Operations. 3) Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine
Threat/Adversary COAs.
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CGSC/ILE Comp Study Terms X100
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Operational Design
Ans: the conception and construction of the intellectual
framework that underpins joint operations plans and their
subsequent execution?
What is Operational Art?
Ans: Operational Art is used to envision conditions that define
the desired end state and how to establish those conditions. it
helps CDRs to understand, visualize, and describe complex
problems and develop a broad operational approach. it syncs
our tactical actions with strategic objectives.
What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations?
Ans: Objective Offensive Mass Maneuver Economy of Force
Unity of Command Security Surprise Simplicity Restraint
Perseverance Legitimacy
What is the PPBE Process?
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Ans: It is the primary system to manage the Army's financial
systems. Its purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic
direction to DOD and the US Army.
What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process?
Ans: 1) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive doctrine?
Ans: Prescriptive doctrine must be followed to comply with
law, common language, control measures, reports, while
descriptive doctrine leaders should apply judgement with the
OE and mission variables in mind and deviate when need and
justified.
What are the elements of the 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.
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What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development Process?
Ans: 1) Develop Capabilities 2) Design Organizations 3)
Develop Organizational Models 4) Determine Authorizations 5)
Document Organization Authorizations
Commander's Planning Guidance
Ans: Describe the OE. Describe the problem. Describe the
operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial Intent.
What are the elements of system's prespective?
Ans: RAFT - Relationships, Actors, Functions, Tension.
Mission Command as a Warfighting Function
Ans: It is the related tasks and mission command systems that
support the commander's exercise of authority and direction.
Decision Point
Ans: a point in space or time the commander or staff anticipate
making a key decision concerning a specific course of action.
Decisive Operation
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Ans: the operation that directly accomplishes the mission. It
determines the outcome of a major operation, battle, or
engagement. The decisive operation is the focal point around
which commanders design an entire operation.
Three operational frameworks
Ans: Decisive-Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-Close-Security. Main
Effort-Supporting Effort.
What is IPB?
Ans: the systematic process of analyzing of METT-TC in the AI
to determine their effect on operations.
What is JIPOE?
Ans: a systematic approach used by intelligence personnel to
analyze the adversary and other relevant aspects of the
operational environment.
The 4 Steps to IPB
Ans: 1) Define the OE. 2) Describe the Environmental Effects
on Operations. 3) Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine
Threat/Adversary COAs.
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