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CGSC/ILE COMP STUDY TERMS X100 | BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Operational Design - (answers)the conception and construction of the intellectual
framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is Operational Art? - (answers)Operational Art is used to envision conditions
that define the desired end state and how to establish those conditions. it helps
CDRs to understand, visualize, and describe complex problems and develop a
broad operational approach. it syncs our tactical actions with strategic objectives.
What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations? - (answers)Objective Offensive
Mass Maneuver Economy of Force Unity of Command Security Surprise Simplicity
Restraint Perseverance Legitimacy
What is the PPBE Process? - (answers)It is the primary system to manage the
Army's financial systems. Its purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic
direction to DOD and the US Army.
What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process? - (answers)1) Initial
Capabilities Document (ICD)
2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
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What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive doctrine? -
(answers)Prescriptive doctrine must be followed to comply with law, common
language, control measures, reports, while descriptive doctrine leaders should
apply judgement with the OE and mission variables in mind and deviate when
need and justified.
What are the elements of the ethical triangle? - (answers)Principles: Act in
accordance with the established values and principles. Virtues: Golden Rule; Do
unto others as you would have them do to you. Consequences: Do the greatest
good for the greatest number.
What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development Process? - (answers)1)
Develop Capabilities 2) Design Organizations 3) Develop Organizational Models 4)
Determine Authorizations 5) Document Organization Authorizations
Commander's Planning Guidance - (answers)Describe the OE. Describe the
problem. Describe the operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial Intent.
What are the elements of system's prespective? - (answers)RAFT - Relationships,
Actors, Functions, Tension.
Mission Command as a Warfighting Function - (answers)It is the related tasks and
mission command systems that support the commander's exercise of authority
and direction.
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Decision Point - (answers)a point in space or time the commander or staff
anticipate making a key decision concerning a specific course of action.
Decisive Operation - (answers)the operation that directly accomplishes the
mission. It determines the outcome of a major operation, battle, or engagement.
The decisive operation is the focal point around which commanders design an
entire operation.
Three operational frameworks - (answers)Decisive-Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-
Close-Security. Main Effort-Supporting Effort.
What is IPB? - (answers)the systematic process of analyzing of METT-TC in the AI
to determine their effect on operations.
What is JIPOE? - (answers)a systematic approach used by intelligence personnel
to analyze the adversary and other relevant aspects of the operational
environment.
The 4 Steps to IPB - (answers)1) Define the OE. 2) Describe the Environmental
Effects on Operations. 3) Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine Threat/Adversary
COAs.
Characteristics of the Defense - (answers)Disruption, Flexibility, Maneuver,
Mass/Concentration, Operations in Depth, Preparation, Security
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Primary Defensive Tasks - (answers)Area Defense, Mobile Defense, Retrograde
Leadership - (answers)The Army defines leadership as "the process of influencing
people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the
mission, and improve the organization." Within this definition, leaders influence
the organization through positional and personal power in order to achieve
compliance and commitment.
Clausewitz Trinity - (answers)Reason (the government), chance (the military), and
passion (the people)
Concept of friction in war - (answers)Danger, physical effort, and ambigous
information
Center of Gravity (doctrine) - (answers)The source of power that provides moral
or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
Center of Gravity (theory) - (answers)The hub of all power and movement, on
which everything depends; The CoG's movement and direction govern the rest.
The purpose of CoG Analysis - (answers)Help JFCs and staffs analyze friendly and
adversary sources of strength as well as weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
CGSC/ILE COMP STUDY TERMS X100 | BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE
PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Operational Design - (answers)the conception and construction of the intellectual
framework that underpins joint operations plans and their subsequent execution?
What is Operational Art? - (answers)Operational Art is used to envision conditions
that define the desired end state and how to establish those conditions. it helps
CDRs to understand, visualize, and describe complex problems and develop a
broad operational approach. it syncs our tactical actions with strategic objectives.
What are the 12 principles of Joint Operations? - (answers)Objective Offensive
Mass Maneuver Economy of Force Unity of Command Security Surprise Simplicity
Restraint Perseverance Legitimacy
What is the PPBE Process? - (answers)It is the primary system to manage the
Army's financial systems. Its purpose is to provide civilian control and strategic
direction to DOD and the US Army.
What are the 4 steps in the Material Acquisition Process? - (answers)1) Initial
Capabilities Document (ICD)
2) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
3) Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
4) Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
,2|Page
What is the difference between prescriptive and descriptive doctrine? -
(answers)Prescriptive doctrine must be followed to comply with law, common
language, control measures, reports, while descriptive doctrine leaders should
apply judgement with the OE and mission variables in mind and deviate when
need and justified.
What are the elements of the ethical triangle? - (answers)Principles: Act in
accordance with the established values and principles. Virtues: Golden Rule; Do
unto others as you would have them do to you. Consequences: Do the greatest
good for the greatest number.
What are the 5 Phases of the Army Force Development Process? - (answers)1)
Develop Capabilities 2) Design Organizations 3) Develop Organizational Models 4)
Determine Authorizations 5) Document Organization Authorizations
Commander's Planning Guidance - (answers)Describe the OE. Describe the
problem. Describe the operational approach. Give the CDR's Initial Intent.
What are the elements of system's prespective? - (answers)RAFT - Relationships,
Actors, Functions, Tension.
Mission Command as a Warfighting Function - (answers)It is the related tasks and
mission command systems that support the commander's exercise of authority
and direction.
,3|Page
Decision Point - (answers)a point in space or time the commander or staff
anticipate making a key decision concerning a specific course of action.
Decisive Operation - (answers)the operation that directly accomplishes the
mission. It determines the outcome of a major operation, battle, or engagement.
The decisive operation is the focal point around which commanders design an
entire operation.
Three operational frameworks - (answers)Decisive-Shaping-Sustaining. Deep-
Close-Security. Main Effort-Supporting Effort.
What is IPB? - (answers)the systematic process of analyzing of METT-TC in the AI
to determine their effect on operations.
What is JIPOE? - (answers)a systematic approach used by intelligence personnel
to analyze the adversary and other relevant aspects of the operational
environment.
The 4 Steps to IPB - (answers)1) Define the OE. 2) Describe the Environmental
Effects on Operations. 3) Evaluate the Threat. 4) Determine Threat/Adversary
COAs.
Characteristics of the Defense - (answers)Disruption, Flexibility, Maneuver,
Mass/Concentration, Operations in Depth, Preparation, Security
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Primary Defensive Tasks - (answers)Area Defense, Mobile Defense, Retrograde
Leadership - (answers)The Army defines leadership as "the process of influencing
people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the
mission, and improve the organization." Within this definition, leaders influence
the organization through positional and personal power in order to achieve
compliance and commitment.
Clausewitz Trinity - (answers)Reason (the government), chance (the military), and
passion (the people)
Concept of friction in war - (answers)Danger, physical effort, and ambigous
information
Center of Gravity (doctrine) - (answers)The source of power that provides moral
or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
Center of Gravity (theory) - (answers)The hub of all power and movement, on
which everything depends; The CoG's movement and direction govern the rest.
The purpose of CoG Analysis - (answers)Help JFCs and staffs analyze friendly and
adversary sources of strength as well as weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
