MY ADM AND MDMP EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Conceptual Planning - Correct Answers -understanding the operational environment,
problem, broad plan and its sequence, end-state
Planning methodologies - Correct Answers -Army Design Methodology (ADM), MDMP,
TLP
(ADM) Army Design Methodology is used to... - Correct Answers -To understand,
visualize, and describe problems and their solution
Framing - Correct Answers -A concise way to address something, using narration and
visual models: current states, operational environment problems, etc.
The components of Army Design Methodology - Correct Answers -1. Framed
operational environment by current state and desired end-state, 2. Framed problem, 3.
Developed operational approach - the broad steps to solve problem. MDMP will take
after here to develop
What are the products of Army Design Methodology - Correct Answers -1. Improved
understanding of operational environment, 2. problem statement, 3. initial commander's
intent, 4. operational approach that bridges conceptual and detailed plan.
Framing a Problem - Correct Answers -Ensure you're solving the correct and root
problem, and not a symptom
Problem Statement - Correct Answers -Generated from the Problem Frame, it's a
concise statement of the issue/s requiring solution
Initial Commander's Intent - Correct Answers -Describes the purpose of the operation,
initial key tasks, and desired end state
Operational Approach - Correct Answers -Broad steps to solve problem, briefed in a
narrative with visual aids, developed by carefully considering what mechanisms lead to
conditions that define success.
Common Operational Picture - COP - Correct Answers -A visual and / or theoretical
picture that is standard throughout all Friendly forces on the mission.
, What is COA Analysis and what is another term for it - Correct Answers -A step-by-step
way to analysis a COA. Also called War-Gaming.
How is each critical event in COA Analysis war-gamed - Correct Answers -Using the
Action, Reaction, Counter-Action method for Friendly, Enemy, and Civilians
Parts of an Operational Environment when described in Army Design Methodology -
Correct Answers -History, Culture, Current state, Relationships, Future goals of relevant
actors
Reframing - Correct Answers -What the commander can do once he realizes the
mission has changed or the objective is no longer achievable by the operational
approach
MDMP - Correct Answers -Team effort to understand situation and mission, develop,
compare, and choose a COA, produce a plan
How large is the MDMP team - Correct Answers -Fosters parallel and collaborative
planning amongst team and any other military unit or civilian partner
The first step to ensure mission planning completes on time - Correct Answers -Analyze
time available IOT prioritize, initiate actions, re-organize team, modify MDMP.
What are the steps of MDMP - Correct Answers -1. Mission receipt with WARNO
output. 2. Mission analyses with WARNO output. 3. COA development. 4. COA
analyses. 5. COA comparison. 6. COA decision with WARNO output. 7. Orders
production, dissemination, and transition
What do you do during receipt of mission - Correct Answers -1. Alert staff. 2. Gather the
tools. 3. Update running estimates. 4. Conduct initial assessment. 5. Issue
commander's initial guidance. 6. Issue WARNO 1.
What tools do you need to gather - Correct Answers -Manuals, intel, maps and terrain
graphics, products of other military and civilian organizations, updated running estimate,
A.D.M. products
What do you do during initial assessment - Correct Answers -1. Evaluate time and
resources available to plan and begin operation. 2. MDMP abbreviation if necessary. 3.
Outside groups to incorporate. 4. Staff's abilities and readiness to plan.
Who does and what is the Staff Planning Guideline - Correct Answers -XO creates and
maintains it and covers what products due when and by whom.
What does initial guidance include - Correct Answers -1. Initial time allocations. 2. Use
A.D.M. or just MDMP. 3. Abbreviate MDMP or not. 4. Coordination with others. 5. Initial
info needed and beginning info gathering. 6. Any additional staff tasks
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Conceptual Planning - Correct Answers -understanding the operational environment,
problem, broad plan and its sequence, end-state
Planning methodologies - Correct Answers -Army Design Methodology (ADM), MDMP,
TLP
(ADM) Army Design Methodology is used to... - Correct Answers -To understand,
visualize, and describe problems and their solution
Framing - Correct Answers -A concise way to address something, using narration and
visual models: current states, operational environment problems, etc.
The components of Army Design Methodology - Correct Answers -1. Framed
operational environment by current state and desired end-state, 2. Framed problem, 3.
Developed operational approach - the broad steps to solve problem. MDMP will take
after here to develop
What are the products of Army Design Methodology - Correct Answers -1. Improved
understanding of operational environment, 2. problem statement, 3. initial commander's
intent, 4. operational approach that bridges conceptual and detailed plan.
Framing a Problem - Correct Answers -Ensure you're solving the correct and root
problem, and not a symptom
Problem Statement - Correct Answers -Generated from the Problem Frame, it's a
concise statement of the issue/s requiring solution
Initial Commander's Intent - Correct Answers -Describes the purpose of the operation,
initial key tasks, and desired end state
Operational Approach - Correct Answers -Broad steps to solve problem, briefed in a
narrative with visual aids, developed by carefully considering what mechanisms lead to
conditions that define success.
Common Operational Picture - COP - Correct Answers -A visual and / or theoretical
picture that is standard throughout all Friendly forces on the mission.
, What is COA Analysis and what is another term for it - Correct Answers -A step-by-step
way to analysis a COA. Also called War-Gaming.
How is each critical event in COA Analysis war-gamed - Correct Answers -Using the
Action, Reaction, Counter-Action method for Friendly, Enemy, and Civilians
Parts of an Operational Environment when described in Army Design Methodology -
Correct Answers -History, Culture, Current state, Relationships, Future goals of relevant
actors
Reframing - Correct Answers -What the commander can do once he realizes the
mission has changed or the objective is no longer achievable by the operational
approach
MDMP - Correct Answers -Team effort to understand situation and mission, develop,
compare, and choose a COA, produce a plan
How large is the MDMP team - Correct Answers -Fosters parallel and collaborative
planning amongst team and any other military unit or civilian partner
The first step to ensure mission planning completes on time - Correct Answers -Analyze
time available IOT prioritize, initiate actions, re-organize team, modify MDMP.
What are the steps of MDMP - Correct Answers -1. Mission receipt with WARNO
output. 2. Mission analyses with WARNO output. 3. COA development. 4. COA
analyses. 5. COA comparison. 6. COA decision with WARNO output. 7. Orders
production, dissemination, and transition
What do you do during receipt of mission - Correct Answers -1. Alert staff. 2. Gather the
tools. 3. Update running estimates. 4. Conduct initial assessment. 5. Issue
commander's initial guidance. 6. Issue WARNO 1.
What tools do you need to gather - Correct Answers -Manuals, intel, maps and terrain
graphics, products of other military and civilian organizations, updated running estimate,
A.D.M. products
What do you do during initial assessment - Correct Answers -1. Evaluate time and
resources available to plan and begin operation. 2. MDMP abbreviation if necessary. 3.
Outside groups to incorporate. 4. Staff's abilities and readiness to plan.
Who does and what is the Staff Planning Guideline - Correct Answers -XO creates and
maintains it and covers what products due when and by whom.
What does initial guidance include - Correct Answers -1. Initial time allocations. 2. Use
A.D.M. or just MDMP. 3. Abbreviate MDMP or not. 4. Coordination with others. 5. Initial
info needed and beginning info gathering. 6. Any additional staff tasks
