Download Unified Land Operations (ULO) and Mission Command and more Exams Community Corrections in PDF only on Docsity! CCC-Common Core Exam Prep with over 100% Correct Answers. The set of distinctive features of a society or group, including but not limited to values, beliefs, and norms, that ties together members of that society or group and that drives action and behavior. - Correct answer Culture What is a seminal event? - Correct answer a historical moment that marks a significant turning point for a given society and carries the seeds for future developments for that group. Define and describe PMESII-PT. - Correct answer Political Military Economic Social Information Infrastructure Physical Environment Time Define and explain VBBN. - Correct answer Values, Beliefs, Behaviors, Norms (VBBN) Values and beliefs are not visible to the naked eye, but are expressed through behaviors. Norms, whether formally written laws or unwritten rules, guide those behaviors and are informed by values and beliefs. Define worldview, perspective, bias, and prejudice in relation to analyzing cultural variables for military planning and operations. - Correct answer Worldview - the framework composed of the knowledge, beliefs, and point of view of an individual or society that is used to interpret and interact with the world. Perspective - the context or reference from which individual's sense, measure, or codify an experience, resulting in some belief. Bias -an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially: a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment. Cultural Prejudice -a personal assessment of a cultural Value, Belief, Behavior, or Norm. This assessment is made when the individual weighs the other culture in balance with their own prejudices and finds the other culture lacking. It validates and preserves self by diminishing others. Name three of the six areas where cultures collide. - Correct answer Time Face Space Fate P a g e 1 | 14 Emotion Social Roles What are the following examples of? Linear vs. Circular Direct vs. Indirect Low Context vs. High Context Attached vs. Detached Idea-Focused vs. Person-Focused Task-Focused vs. Relationship-Focused Formal vs. Informal - Correct answer Communication Styles Describe the communication model. - Correct answer the sender or originator of a message first encodes the message with his/her cultural and personal filters of values, beliefs and norms. Using their personal communication style, he/she sends the message through one or more of many channels and, during this, the message must pass through what is called, "noise," or environmental things that affect how the message is received. The receiver receives and decodes the message by passing it through his/her own cultural and personal filters. The Receiver then becomes a sender by sending feedback in a continuous cycle of communication that involves both cultural norms and individual styles and preferences. What is the Negotiation style described as power-based, "fixed-pie", and "win-lose"? - Correct answer Distributive Negotiation What is the Negotiation style that seeks to find mutual gains, nurtures relationships, and is often referred to as "win-win". - Correct answer Integrative Negotiation What are the five principles of Interest Based Negotiation (IBN) - Correct answer separate the people from the problem Focus on interests not positions Develop your BATNA Create options for mutual gain Define objective criteria Define and describe BATNA - Correct answer Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement Determined prior to negotiation and refers to what each party has going in to the negotiation. If an agreement or settlement is not reached, this is your alternative. Define ZOPA, RP, and AP and describe how the three relate to each other. - Correct answer Zone of Possible Agreement is the range between Reservation Point P a g e 2 | 14 What is the Concept of Operations? - Correct answer a statement that directs the manner in which subordinate units cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end state. What is a Nested Concept? - Correct answer a planning technique to achieve unity of purpose whereby each succeeding echelon's concept of operations is aligned by purpose with the higher echelons' concept of operations. What are Lines of Effort? - Correct answer they link multiple tasks using the logic of purpose rather than geographical reference to focus efforts toward establishing operational and strategic conditions What are Control Measures? - Correct answer means of regulating forces or war fighting functions What are the 4 planning Pitfalls? - Correct answer -Attempting to forecast and dictate events too far into the future -Trying to plan in too much detail -Using the plan as a script for execution -Institutionalizing rigid planning methods What is a mission Statement? - Correct answer a clear, concise statement of what the force must do and the conditions the force must establish with respect to the enemy, terrain, and civil considerations that represent the desired end state What is the Commanders Intent? - Correct answer the task, together with the purpose, that clearly indicates the action to be taken and the reason therefore What is the Concept of Operations? - Correct answer a statement that directs the manner in which subordinate units cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end state What are Tasks to Subordinates? - Correct answer A clearly defined and measurable activity accomplished by individuals and organizations - who, what (task), when, where, and why (purpose) What are Coordinating Instructions? - Correct answer CCIRs, fire support coordination and airspace coordinating measures, rules of engagement, risk mitigation measures, and the time or condition when the operation order becomes effective What are Control Measures? - Correct answer A means of regulating forces or war fighting functions by assigning responsibilities, coordinate actions between forces, impose restrictions, or establish guidelines to regulate freedom of action P a g e 5 | 14 What is Prudent Risk - Correct answer a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the commander judges the outcome in terms of mission accomplishment as worth the cost? What does RDSP seek? - Correct answer a timely and effective solution within the commander's intent, mission, and concept of operations What is an Assessment? - Correct answer the determination of the progress toward accomplishing a task, creating an effect, or achieving an objective What are the 7 steps of MDMP? - Correct answer Receipt of Mission Mission Analysis COA development COA Analysis COA Comparison COA Approval Orders Production What are the pitfalls in thinking? - Correct answer -Heuristic-related bias: Availability, Representative, and Anchoring -Logical Fallacies: Attacking the person rather than the idea, false dichotomy, false cause, Appeal to the masses -Other biases and traps: Confirmation bias, Sunk cost bias, Cultural bias, Gambler's fallacy, Overthinking What are the steps to the writing process - Correct answer -Research and Pre-writing -Planning and Organizing (Intro, Development, Conclusion) -Drafting -Revision and Editing -Proofing and Final Product What are the Three Developmental Domains - Correct answer Institutional (Schools?) Operational (Unit) Self-Development (Soldier) What are the three attributes of leader development? - Correct answer Character Presence Intellect What are the three leader development competencies? - Correct answer Leads Develops Achieves P a g e 6 | 14 What are the four types of military briefings? - Correct answer -Information Briefings: An information briefing presents facts in a form the audience can easily understand - Decision Briefing: A decision briefing obtains the answer to a question or a decision on a course of action -Mission Briefing -Staff Briefing What are the four steps of Military Briefings? - Correct answer Plan—analyze the situation and prepare a briefing outline. Prepare—collect information and construct the briefing. Execute—deliver the briefing. Assess—follow up as required. What are three influence techniques? - Correct answer Influence Techniques - Legitimate Request, Exchange, Personal Appeal, Collaboration, Rational Persuasion, Apprising, Inspiration, Participation (in planning as well as executing), Relationship Building, Pressure What are three methods of influence? - Correct answer Methods of Influence: Pressure, Legitimating, Exchange, Personal appeals, Collaboration, Rational persuasion, Apprising, Inspirational Appeals, Participation True or False: The purpose of the Army maintenance system is to generate/regenerate combat power, and to preserve the capital investment of weapons systems and equipment to enable mission accomplishment. - Correct answer True What are the classifications of property? - Correct answer Nonexpendable - An item of Army property coded with and ARC of "N" in the FEDLOG. Nonexpendable items require property book accountability after issue from the stock record account. Expendable - An item of Army property coded with an ARC of "X" in the FEDLOG, no formal accountability required after issue form a stock record account. Durable - An item of Army property coded with an ARC of "D" in FEDLOG. Durable items do not require property book accountability after issue from the stock record account, but requires hand receipt control when issued to user. What are the two types of property? - Correct answer Personal Real P a g e 7 | 14 behaviors for example, the use of derogatory gender-based terms, comments about body parts, suggestive pictures, explicit jokes and unwanted touching What are the three points of fair treatment? - Correct answer Merit Fitness Capability What are the differences between MDMP and RDSP? - Correct answer MDMP: Deliberate analytical approach to problem solving Produces an Order Seeks an optimal Solution RDSP: Intuitive approach to problem solving Relies on a previously published order (intent, concept, car) Produces a timely and effective solution What are the steps to RDSP? - Correct answer 1) Compare the current situation to the order 2) Determine that a decision, and what type is required 3) Develop a response 4) Refine & validate the COA 5) Implement Name three different types of Command Posts - Correct answer 1) Main CP 2) Tactical CP 3) Combat Train CP 4) Contingency CP 5) Field Train CP What are the three types of Army Staff Groups? - Correct answer 1) Coordinating Staff Group (S1, S2, S3, S4...) 2) Special Staff Group (ALO, CBRN Officer, Dental Surgeon, EWO...) 3) Personal Staff Officer (Aide-de-camp, Chaplain, IG, Staff Judge Advocate) What are the functional cells inside a command post? - Correct answer 1) Intelligence 2) Movement and Maneuver 3) Fires 4) Protection 5) Sustainment What is an Integrating Cell? - Correct answer a cell within a function cell that is organized by planning horizon (CUOPS, FUOPS, PLANS). What is an Information Requirement? - Correct answer any information element the commander and staff require to successfully conduct operations P a g e 10 | 14 What does relevant information that answers a commanders or staffs information requirement have to be? - Correct answer 1) Accurate 2) Timely 3) Usable 4) Complete 5) Precise 6) Reliable What is a Battle Rhythm? - Correct answer a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations What are the different types of rehearsals? - Correct answer 1) Confirmation Brief 2) Back brief 3) Combined arms rehearsal 4) Support rehearsal 5) Battle Drill or SOP rehearsal What 4 different Rehearsal techniques? - Correct answer 1) Network 2) Map 3) Sketch Map 4) Digital Terrain Model 5) Terrain Model 6) Key Leader 7) Full Dress What is a Fragmentary order? - Correct answer Issued as needed after an OPORD, to change or modify that OPORD or to execute a branch or sequel to that order. What is the commander’s job during MDMP? - Correct answer to use their experiences, knowledge, and judgment to guide staff planning efforts & follow the status of the planning effort, participate during critical periods of the process, & make decisions based on the detailed work of the staff. They focus their activities on understanding, visualizing and describing. What is the XOs job during MDMP? - Correct answer to manage and coordinate the staff's work & provide quality control What is the staff’s job during MDMP - Correct answer Focus on helping the CDR understand the situation, making decisions, and synchronizing those decisions into a fully developed plan or order? What does OCOKA stand for? - Correct answer 1) Observation and Fields of Fire 2) Cover and Concealment P a g e 11 | 14 3) Obstacles 4) Key Terrain 5) Avenues of Approach What are the three techniques to evaluate a terrains effect on military operations? - Correct answer 1) Box Technique 2) Avenue in Depth 3) Belt Technique What does ASCOPE stand for? - Correct answer 1) Areas 2) Structures 3) Capabilities 4) Organizations 5) People 6) Events What is a Named area of Interest (NAI)? - Correct answer a point or area usually along an avenue of approach or mobility corridor where activity, or lack of, will help to confirm or deny a particular ECOA. What are NAIs linked to? - Correct answer Decision Points What are Decision Points tied to? - Correct answer Target areas of Interest (TAI) What is a Target area of interest (TAI)? - Correct answer Area or point on the ground, or an engagement area where interdiction of enemy forces by maneuver, fires, or jamming will eliminate or reduce a particular enemy capability. Successfully interdiction will cause the enemy to abandon a particular COA, or require the use of unusual support to continue operations What is a decision point? - Correct answer identifies those battle events that may require tactical decisions and when these decisions must be made for the commander to retain available options. What does ISR stand for? - Correct answer Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance WHAT IS THE ARMY'S OPERATIONAL CONCEPT? - Correct answer UNIFIED LAND OPERATIONS WHAT ARE THE TENENTS OF ULO? - Correct answer FLEXIBILITY, LETHALITY, ADAPTABILITY, SYNCHRONIZATION, INTEGRATION AND DEPTH WHAT DOCTRINE PERTAINS TO ULO? - Correct answer ADP 3-0, ADRP 3-0 P a g e 12 | 14