ANSWERS |100% CORRECT | ALREADY GRADED A
__________ is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and
influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the
decisions of the commander. It also involves interconnected influences
from the global or regional perspective that impact on conditions and
operations there. Ans✓✓✓ OE
The synchronization, coordination, and/or integration of the activities of
governmental and non-governmental entities with military operations to
achieve unity of effort Ans✓✓✓ Unified action
A designated subordinate unit whose mission at a given point in time is
most critical to overall mission success. Usually weighted with the
preponderance of combat power. Ans✓✓✓ Main effort
An area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime
forces that should be large enough to accomplish their mission and
protect their forces. Unit responsibilities include terrain management,
information collection, clearance of fires, movement control, security,
personnel recover, and airspace control (not a complete list). Ans✓✓✓
Area Of Operation
An area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence,
areas adjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory. Also includes
areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the
accomplishment of the mission. Cognitive and virtual aspects are often
broader than physical aspects. Ans✓✓✓ Area of Interest
, Establishes conditions for the decisive operation through effects on the
enemy, other actors, and the terrain. Ans✓✓✓ Shaping operations
A methodology for applying critical and creative thinking to understand,
visualize, and describe problems and approaches to solving them.
Particularly useful as an aid to conceptual planning but must be
integrated with detailed planning. Ans✓✓✓ Army Design
Commanders use the elements of __________ to help them form their
commander's visualization. In building their visualization, commanders
first seek to understand the operational environment. Next they envision
a a set of desired future conditions that represent the operations end
state. Commanders complete their visualization by conceptualizing an
__________ - a broad description of the mission, operational concepts,
tasks, and actions required to accomplish the mission. Ans✓✓✓
Operational Art, and Operational Approach
The __________ level of warfare involves the employment and ordered
arrangement of forces in relation to each other. It includes planning and
execution of battles, engagements, and activities to achieve military
objectives. Ans✓✓✓ Tactical
Which of the following elements of operational art is best described as a
geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that,
when acted upon, allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over
an adversary or contribute materially to achieving success? Ans✓✓✓
Decisive Point