AMEDD SLC PHASE 2 OPERATIONS WITH QUESTIONS
AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+]
REAL EXAM !!! REAL EXAM!!!
What are the types of plans? Explain. - -----ANSWER----Campaign Plan
Operation Plan
Supporting Plan
Concept Plan
-Branch Sequel
Campaign plan - -----ANSWER----A campaign plan is a joint operation plan for a series of related major
operations aimed at achieving strategic or operational objectives within a given time and space (JP 5-0).
Developing and issuing a campaign plan is appropriate when the contemplated simultaneous or
sequential military operations exceed the scope of a single major operation. Only joint force
commanders develop campaign plans.
Operation Plan (OPLAN) - -----ANSWER----any plan for the conduct of military operations prepared in
response to actual and potential contingencies
a complete and detailed joint plan containing a full description of the concept of operations, all annexes
applicable to the plan, and a time-phased force and deployment data
Supporting plan - -----ANSWER----an operation plan prepared by a supporting commander, a subordinate
commander, or an agency to satisfy the requests or requirements of the supported commander's plan.
,What are the two types of plans - -----ANSWER----Operational Plans
Strategic plans
How should plans be built? - -----ANSWER----Simple and flexible
What are the 3 types of orders and how are they utilized? - -----ANSWER----Operation order (OPORD)
Fragmentary Order (FRAGO)
Warning order (WARNO)
Name some of the characteristics that plans and order must have - -----ANSWER----are simple and direct
to reduce the misunderstanding and confusion
reflect authoritative and positive expression
language is direct and affirmative
possess brevity and clarity to eliminate every opportunity for misunderstanding the commander's exact,
intended meaning
avoids qualified directives
contain assumptions
incorporate flexibility and exercise timeliness which allows subordinates to collaborate, plan, and
prepare their own actions
,effective plans and orders identify decision points and proposed options at those decision points to
build flexibility
What must the staff ensure to do internally prior to the commander approving the plan and order? - -----
ANSWER----Reconciliation and Cross Walk to identify discrepancies or gaps in planning in order to meet
the commanders intent
Plans and Orders Reconciliation - -----ANSWER----Occurs internally as the staff conducts a detailed
review of the entire plan or order.
This reconciliation ensures that the base plan or order and all attachments are complete and in
agreement.
It identifies discrepancies or gaps in planning. If staff members find discrepancies or gaps, they take
corrective actions.
Specifically, the staff compares the commanders intent, mission, and commanders CCIR's against the
concept of operations and the different schemes of support (such as scheme of fires or scheme of
sustainment).
The staff ensures attachments are consistent with the information in the base plan or order.
Plans and Orders Crosswalk - -----ANSWER----During the plans and orders crosswalk, the staff compares
the plan or order with that of the higher
and adjacent commanders to achieve unity of effort and ensure the plan meets the superior
commander's
intent. The crosswalk identifies discrepancies or gaps in planning.
Approving the Plan or Order - -----ANSWER----The final action in plan and order development is the
approval of the plan or order by the commander. Commanders normally do not sign attachments;
however, they should review them before signing the base plan or order.
What are the 10 functional areas of the Army Health System - -----ANSWER-----Medical Mission
Command
-Medical Treatment (Organic and Area Support)
-Medical Evacuation
-Hospitalization
-Dental Services
, -Preventative Medicine Services
-Combat and Operational -Stress Control (COSC)
-Veterinary Services
-Medical Logistics
-Medical Laboratory Services
Coordinating Staff Officers - -----ANSWER----G-1 (S-1) - Personnel
G-2 (S-2) - Intelligence
G-3 (S-3) - Operations
G-4 (S-4) - Logistics
G-5 - Plans
G-6 (S-6) - Signal
G-8 - Financial Management
G-9 (S-9) - Civil Affairs Operations
What is Planning? - -----ANSWER----"Planning is the art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about (ADP 5-0)."
What are OPORD? - -----ANSWER----A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for
the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
What are some of the administrative rules to use when developing plans, orders, and annexes? - -----
ANSWER----Annexes and tabs are labelled alphabetically
AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+]
REAL EXAM !!! REAL EXAM!!!
What are the types of plans? Explain. - -----ANSWER----Campaign Plan
Operation Plan
Supporting Plan
Concept Plan
-Branch Sequel
Campaign plan - -----ANSWER----A campaign plan is a joint operation plan for a series of related major
operations aimed at achieving strategic or operational objectives within a given time and space (JP 5-0).
Developing and issuing a campaign plan is appropriate when the contemplated simultaneous or
sequential military operations exceed the scope of a single major operation. Only joint force
commanders develop campaign plans.
Operation Plan (OPLAN) - -----ANSWER----any plan for the conduct of military operations prepared in
response to actual and potential contingencies
a complete and detailed joint plan containing a full description of the concept of operations, all annexes
applicable to the plan, and a time-phased force and deployment data
Supporting plan - -----ANSWER----an operation plan prepared by a supporting commander, a subordinate
commander, or an agency to satisfy the requests or requirements of the supported commander's plan.
,What are the two types of plans - -----ANSWER----Operational Plans
Strategic plans
How should plans be built? - -----ANSWER----Simple and flexible
What are the 3 types of orders and how are they utilized? - -----ANSWER----Operation order (OPORD)
Fragmentary Order (FRAGO)
Warning order (WARNO)
Name some of the characteristics that plans and order must have - -----ANSWER----are simple and direct
to reduce the misunderstanding and confusion
reflect authoritative and positive expression
language is direct and affirmative
possess brevity and clarity to eliminate every opportunity for misunderstanding the commander's exact,
intended meaning
avoids qualified directives
contain assumptions
incorporate flexibility and exercise timeliness which allows subordinates to collaborate, plan, and
prepare their own actions
,effective plans and orders identify decision points and proposed options at those decision points to
build flexibility
What must the staff ensure to do internally prior to the commander approving the plan and order? - -----
ANSWER----Reconciliation and Cross Walk to identify discrepancies or gaps in planning in order to meet
the commanders intent
Plans and Orders Reconciliation - -----ANSWER----Occurs internally as the staff conducts a detailed
review of the entire plan or order.
This reconciliation ensures that the base plan or order and all attachments are complete and in
agreement.
It identifies discrepancies or gaps in planning. If staff members find discrepancies or gaps, they take
corrective actions.
Specifically, the staff compares the commanders intent, mission, and commanders CCIR's against the
concept of operations and the different schemes of support (such as scheme of fires or scheme of
sustainment).
The staff ensures attachments are consistent with the information in the base plan or order.
Plans and Orders Crosswalk - -----ANSWER----During the plans and orders crosswalk, the staff compares
the plan or order with that of the higher
and adjacent commanders to achieve unity of effort and ensure the plan meets the superior
commander's
intent. The crosswalk identifies discrepancies or gaps in planning.
Approving the Plan or Order - -----ANSWER----The final action in plan and order development is the
approval of the plan or order by the commander. Commanders normally do not sign attachments;
however, they should review them before signing the base plan or order.
What are the 10 functional areas of the Army Health System - -----ANSWER-----Medical Mission
Command
-Medical Treatment (Organic and Area Support)
-Medical Evacuation
-Hospitalization
-Dental Services
, -Preventative Medicine Services
-Combat and Operational -Stress Control (COSC)
-Veterinary Services
-Medical Logistics
-Medical Laboratory Services
Coordinating Staff Officers - -----ANSWER----G-1 (S-1) - Personnel
G-2 (S-2) - Intelligence
G-3 (S-3) - Operations
G-4 (S-4) - Logistics
G-5 - Plans
G-6 (S-6) - Signal
G-8 - Financial Management
G-9 (S-9) - Civil Affairs Operations
What is Planning? - -----ANSWER----"Planning is the art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about (ADP 5-0)."
What are OPORD? - -----ANSWER----A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for
the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
What are some of the administrative rules to use when developing plans, orders, and annexes? - -----
ANSWER----Annexes and tabs are labelled alphabetically
