CCC Module 1-5 Exam Prep (Army) –
Complete Q&A Study Guide 2025/2026
Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? -answers Operation
Process
What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation, mission,
and desired end state? -answers An operational approach to attain the end state
CPT Neumann receives an order by his battalion to conduct a training exercise for his
company by T-12. What Army planning methodology would he use to plan for this
event? -answers Troop Leading Procedures
Which key component of a plan is a statement which directs how subordinate units
cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force
will use to achieve the end state? -answers Concepts of Operations
Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply. -answers Ensure forces
and resources are positioned,
Develop a common understanding of the plan,
Task-organize and integrate the force.
Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann understand a
situation and his role in an upcoming operation? -answers Preparation
What type of decisions implement a planned action under the circumstances anticipated
in the order, such as changing a boundary, committing the reserve, or executing a
branch plan? -answers Execution
What is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the
mission and adjusting operations based on changes in the situation? -answers
Execution
What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process activities?
Select all that apply. -answers Level of destruction of enemy units,
Status of friendly force,
Terrain gained or lost,
Objectives secured.
What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward
accomplishing a task or achieving an objective? -answers Assessment
What are the four major activities performed during operations? -answers 1. Plan
,2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess
A new platoon leader approaches CPT Neumann. the 2LT is confused about
commander's actions to direct and lead forces. What actions will CPT Neumann discuss
with the platoon leader about directing action to achieve results during the operations
process? -answers Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task
organization.
What is planning? -answers The art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about
What are the major activities of execution? -answers Directing Action,
Decisionmaking,
Assessing.
When maintaining a running estimate, the commander and each staff element
continuously consider the effects of new information. What do they also update? Select
all that apply. -answers Enemy activities and capabilities,
Facts,
Friendly force status
Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a ______
command post. -answers Tactical
A staff exists to assist the commander in understanding and visualizing an operation.
This is achieved by_______. -answers Maintaining Running Estimates
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their
commander ___________. -answers On demand
At what stage of the planning horizon does refining and modifying OPLANs and
OPORDs occur? -answers Mid-Range Planning
Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers varies
depending on which of the following? Select all that apply. -answers The size of the
command,
Authorization,
The commander's desires
A ___________ leads each staff section, which is grouped by area of expertise under a
coordinating, special, or personal staff officer. -answers Principal Staff Officer
What element(s) make an efficient meeting? Select all that apply. -answers Can be
Formal,
, Can be informal.
CPT Sand from the S9 section and who is part of the CEMA Working Group
approaches CPT Rock in the S3. CPT Sand is looking for the point of contact that leads
the CEMA Working Group. So to whom should CPT Rock refer CPT Sand? -answers
EWO
A battle rhythm consists of a series of meetings, working groups, boards, briefings, and
other activities. By what means are these activities synchronized? Select all that apply. -
answers Time,
Purpose
CPT Neumann is creating a running estimate to assist the commander. What tasks
apply to his responsibilities as a staff officer? -answers Determine if future operations
are supportable,Understand the capabilities and limitations of enemy organizations.
1LT Rock approaches CPT Neumann. He is unclear as to which processes fall under
mid-range planning. Which of the following processes does CPT Neumann tell him take
place within mid-range planning? -answers Refine OPLANs,
Modify OPORDs,
Develop FRAGORDs.
The battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities
intended to synchronize... -answers Current and future operations
What is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences affecting the
employment of capabilities and bear on the commander's decisions? -answers The
operational environment
CPT Neumann is approached by his operations SGT for clarification on the purpose of
mission analysis in MDMP. How should CPT Neumann explain mission analysis? -
answers INCORRECT
Mission_analysis_generates_options_for_subsequent_analysis_and_comparison__sati
sfying_the_commander_s_intent_and_planning_guidance,
Mission_analysis_identifies_difficulties_or_coordination_problems_as_well_as_probabl
e_consequences_of_planned_actions_for_each_COA_being_considered.
Who is the most important participant in the MDMP? -answers CDR
Who issues the final planning guidance once a COA has been approved? -answers
Commander
During a war game, who is responsible for the actions of the staff? -answers
INCORRECT
Commander
Complete Q&A Study Guide 2025/2026
Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? -answers Operation
Process
What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation, mission,
and desired end state? -answers An operational approach to attain the end state
CPT Neumann receives an order by his battalion to conduct a training exercise for his
company by T-12. What Army planning methodology would he use to plan for this
event? -answers Troop Leading Procedures
Which key component of a plan is a statement which directs how subordinate units
cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force
will use to achieve the end state? -answers Concepts of Operations
Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply. -answers Ensure forces
and resources are positioned,
Develop a common understanding of the plan,
Task-organize and integrate the force.
Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann understand a
situation and his role in an upcoming operation? -answers Preparation
What type of decisions implement a planned action under the circumstances anticipated
in the order, such as changing a boundary, committing the reserve, or executing a
branch plan? -answers Execution
What is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the
mission and adjusting operations based on changes in the situation? -answers
Execution
What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process activities?
Select all that apply. -answers Level of destruction of enemy units,
Status of friendly force,
Terrain gained or lost,
Objectives secured.
What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward
accomplishing a task or achieving an objective? -answers Assessment
What are the four major activities performed during operations? -answers 1. Plan
,2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess
A new platoon leader approaches CPT Neumann. the 2LT is confused about
commander's actions to direct and lead forces. What actions will CPT Neumann discuss
with the platoon leader about directing action to achieve results during the operations
process? -answers Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task
organization.
What is planning? -answers The art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about
What are the major activities of execution? -answers Directing Action,
Decisionmaking,
Assessing.
When maintaining a running estimate, the commander and each staff element
continuously consider the effects of new information. What do they also update? Select
all that apply. -answers Enemy activities and capabilities,
Facts,
Friendly force status
Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a ______
command post. -answers Tactical
A staff exists to assist the commander in understanding and visualizing an operation.
This is achieved by_______. -answers Maintaining Running Estimates
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their
commander ___________. -answers On demand
At what stage of the planning horizon does refining and modifying OPLANs and
OPORDs occur? -answers Mid-Range Planning
Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers varies
depending on which of the following? Select all that apply. -answers The size of the
command,
Authorization,
The commander's desires
A ___________ leads each staff section, which is grouped by area of expertise under a
coordinating, special, or personal staff officer. -answers Principal Staff Officer
What element(s) make an efficient meeting? Select all that apply. -answers Can be
Formal,
, Can be informal.
CPT Sand from the S9 section and who is part of the CEMA Working Group
approaches CPT Rock in the S3. CPT Sand is looking for the point of contact that leads
the CEMA Working Group. So to whom should CPT Rock refer CPT Sand? -answers
EWO
A battle rhythm consists of a series of meetings, working groups, boards, briefings, and
other activities. By what means are these activities synchronized? Select all that apply. -
answers Time,
Purpose
CPT Neumann is creating a running estimate to assist the commander. What tasks
apply to his responsibilities as a staff officer? -answers Determine if future operations
are supportable,Understand the capabilities and limitations of enemy organizations.
1LT Rock approaches CPT Neumann. He is unclear as to which processes fall under
mid-range planning. Which of the following processes does CPT Neumann tell him take
place within mid-range planning? -answers Refine OPLANs,
Modify OPORDs,
Develop FRAGORDs.
The battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities
intended to synchronize... -answers Current and future operations
What is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences affecting the
employment of capabilities and bear on the commander's decisions? -answers The
operational environment
CPT Neumann is approached by his operations SGT for clarification on the purpose of
mission analysis in MDMP. How should CPT Neumann explain mission analysis? -
answers INCORRECT
Mission_analysis_generates_options_for_subsequent_analysis_and_comparison__sati
sfying_the_commander_s_intent_and_planning_guidance,
Mission_analysis_identifies_difficulties_or_coordination_problems_as_well_as_probabl
e_consequences_of_planned_actions_for_each_COA_being_considered.
Who is the most important participant in the MDMP? -answers CDR
Who issues the final planning guidance once a COA has been approved? -answers
Commander
During a war game, who is responsible for the actions of the staff? -answers
INCORRECT
Commander
