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MSOC Test 2 Questions and Correct
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Operational Design is__________. A.The cognitive approach by
commanders and staffs—supported by their skill, knowledge,
experience, creativity, and judgment—to develop strategies,
campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces by
integrating ends, ways, means, and risks. B.The conception and
construction of the framework that underpins a campaign or operation
and its subsequent execution. C.A methodology to aid commanders
and planners in organizing and understanding the OE. D.All of the
above. E. B & C only.
Ans: B & C only
The central figure in Operational design is_________. A. The OPT lead
B.The Commander C.The N-5 D.The MOC-D
Ans: The Commander
What is an objective? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly
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defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military
operation should be directed. D.A decisive point is a geographic place,
specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon,
allows a commander to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or
contributes materially to achieving success.
Ans: A clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward
which every military operation should be directed.
What is a Line of Operation? A. A line that defines the interior or
exterior orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that
connects actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and
space to an objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context
of planning, using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts
toward establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking
multiple tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A
clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every
military operation should be directed. D.A decisive point is a
geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that,
when acted upon, allows a commander to gain a marked advantage
over an adversary or contributes materially to achieving success.
Ans: A line that defines the interior or exterior orientation of
the force in relation to the enemy or that connects actions on
nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations.
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What is a decisive point? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly
defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military
operation should be directed. D.A geographic place, specific key event,
critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a commander
to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes
materially to achieving success.
Ans: A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or
function that, when acted upon, allows a commander to gain a
marked advantage over an adversary or contributes materially
to achieving success.
What is a Line of Effort? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions.Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly defined,
decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military operation
should be directed. D. A geographic place, specific key event, critical
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factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a commander to gain
a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes materially to
achieving success.
Ans: In the context of planning, using the purpose (cause and
effect) to focus efforts toward establishing operational and
strategic conditions by linking multiple tasks and
missions.Think simultaneous operations
From a planning perspective, risk falls into two broad categories. These
categories are: a. Risk to personnel and Risk to equipment b. Risk to
mission and Risk to force c. Accepted risk and delegated risk d. None of
the above
Ans: Risk to mission and Risk to force
Based upon higher headquarters input, direction and guidance, the
commander alone determines how and where to accept risk, but the
staff plays a critical role in helping the commander identify the various
risks and offering options for mitigation. a. True b. False
Ans: True
Risk mitigation requires: a. a clear understanding of what constitutes
unnecessary risk b. when the benefits actually do outweigh costs c.
guidance as to the command level for making certain risk decisions d.
all of the above
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MSOC Test 2 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Operational Design is__________. A.The cognitive approach by
commanders and staffs—supported by their skill, knowledge,
experience, creativity, and judgment—to develop strategies,
campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces by
integrating ends, ways, means, and risks. B.The conception and
construction of the framework that underpins a campaign or operation
and its subsequent execution. C.A methodology to aid commanders
and planners in organizing and understanding the OE. D.All of the
above. E. B & C only.
Ans: B & C only
The central figure in Operational design is_________. A. The OPT lead
B.The Commander C.The N-5 D.The MOC-D
Ans: The Commander
What is an objective? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly
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defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military
operation should be directed. D.A decisive point is a geographic place,
specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon,
allows a commander to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or
contributes materially to achieving success.
Ans: A clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward
which every military operation should be directed.
What is a Line of Operation? A. A line that defines the interior or
exterior orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that
connects actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and
space to an objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context
of planning, using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts
toward establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking
multiple tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A
clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every
military operation should be directed. D.A decisive point is a
geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that,
when acted upon, allows a commander to gain a marked advantage
over an adversary or contributes materially to achieving success.
Ans: A line that defines the interior or exterior orientation of
the force in relation to the enemy or that connects actions on
nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations.
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What is a decisive point? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions. Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly
defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military
operation should be directed. D.A geographic place, specific key event,
critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a commander
to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes
materially to achieving success.
Ans: A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or
function that, when acted upon, allows a commander to gain a
marked advantage over an adversary or contributes materially
to achieving success.
What is a Line of Effort? A. A line that defines the interior or exterior
orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects
actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an
objective(s). Think sequential operations. B.In the context of planning,
using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple
tasks and missions.Think simultaneous operations. C.A clearly defined,
decisive, and attainable goal toward which every military operation
should be directed. D. A geographic place, specific key event, critical
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factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows a commander to gain
a marked advantage over an adversary or contributes materially to
achieving success.
Ans: In the context of planning, using the purpose (cause and
effect) to focus efforts toward establishing operational and
strategic conditions by linking multiple tasks and
missions.Think simultaneous operations
From a planning perspective, risk falls into two broad categories. These
categories are: a. Risk to personnel and Risk to equipment b. Risk to
mission and Risk to force c. Accepted risk and delegated risk d. None of
the above
Ans: Risk to mission and Risk to force
Based upon higher headquarters input, direction and guidance, the
commander alone determines how and where to accept risk, but the
staff plays a critical role in helping the commander identify the various
risks and offering options for mitigation. a. True b. False
Ans: True
Risk mitigation requires: a. a clear understanding of what constitutes
unnecessary risk b. when the benefits actually do outweigh costs c.
guidance as to the command level for making certain risk decisions d.
all of the above
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