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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, What do operational design and operational art enable? - Correct Answers: An UNDERSTANDING by the
commander and his/her staff IOT produce an Operational Approach. (JP 5-0 p.IV-1)
What is the purpose of an operational approach? - Correct Answers: Allows the commander to continue
JPP, translating broad strategic and ops concepts into specific missions and tasks to produce a plan. (JP
5-0 p. IV-1)
How would Doc James say operational designs are made? - Correct Answers: See ourselves, see the
future, see the enemy and whatever else prevents us from, or enables us to get to, our desired state.
Who is responsible for the creation of an operational design? - Correct Answers: The commander...use
his/her knowledge and experience to make judgments and decision to guide the staff through the
process (JP 5-0 p. IV-3)
In relation to operational art, what would the "military objectives that must be achieved" refer to? -
Correct Answers: The "Ends"
In relation to operational art, what would the "sequence of military and civilian actions toward the
objectives" refer to? - Correct Answers: The "Ways"
What is the purpose of operational design? - Correct Answers: It is a methodology to aid commanders
and planners in organizing and understanding the OE.
What are the four components of the operational design framework? - Correct Answers: 1. Understand
the strategic direction and guidance
2. Understand the strategic environment
3. Understand the operational approach
4. Define the problem
In relation to operational art, what would the "military and civilian resources required" refer to? -
Correct Answers: The "Means"