Questions Made Easy
1. Describe the role of mission analysis within the CCIR framework.
Mission analysis helps to identify the critical information needed
to make informed decisions.
Mission analysis is only concerned with the enemy's capabilities.
Mission analysis is irrelevant to the CCIR process.
Mission analysis focuses solely on the logistical aspects of a
mission.
2. Describe the purpose of wargaming techniques in the context of the
Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).
Wargaming techniques focus solely on logistical planning.
Wargaming techniques are used to visualize and evaluate
different courses of action to determine their effectiveness and
feasibility.
Wargaming techniques are used to create mission statements for
operations.
Wargaming techniques are primarily for training soldiers in combat
scenarios.
3. During step 2 of MDMP (Mission Analysis), the battalion staff is planning
for an upcoming deployment. Part of the process is determining
specified, implied and essential tasks and constraints. What tasks are
specified and implied that must be executed to accomplish the mission
and are always included in the unit's mission statement?
Key Tasks
,Essential Tasks
Implicit Tasks
, Mission Critical Tasks
4. How many war-gaming methods are utilized in the Military Decision
Making Process (MDMP)?
1
2
3
4
5. In a scenario where a commander is faced with multiple potential
missions, how would effective mission analysis influence the decision-
making process?
Effective mission analysis would eliminate the need for course of
action development.
Effective mission analysis would focus solely on the execution
phase.
Effective mission analysis would delay the decision-making
process.
Effective mission analysis would enable the commander to
prioritize missions based on resources and objectives.
6. Describe the purpose of the 1/3 - 2/3's rule in the context of military
planning.
The purpose is to reduce the overall time required for military
operations.
The purpose is to maximize the time available for execution of
operations.
The purpose is to streamline communication between
commanders and subordinate units.
, The purpose is to ensure that subordinate units have sufficient
time for planning and preparation while allowing commanders
time for their own planning.
7. What is the definition of execution in the operations process according to
ADP 5-0?
Execution refers to the planning phase of military operations.
Execution is putting a plan into action by applying combat
power to accomplish the mission.
Execution involves assessing the effectiveness of a mission.
Execution is the process of preparing units for deployment.
8. What does the acronym FASDC stand for in the context of military
decision making?
Feasibility, Acceptability, Suitability, Distinguishability, and
Completeness
Feasibility, Acceptability, Sustainability, Distinguishability, and
Clarity
Feasibility, Accessibility, Suitability, Distinction, and
Comprehensiveness
Functionality, Accessibility, Stability, Distinction, and Clarity
9. Describe the role of the Problem Statement in the Mission Analysis step
of MDMP.
The Problem Statement defines the objectives of the mission.
The Problem Statement helps to clarify the issues that need to
be addressed during the planning process.
The Problem Statement is used to evaluate the success of the
mission.