Is the FSCOORD part of the primary of special staff?
Special Staff
What products are produced by the Staff Targeting Officer?
HPTL
TSS
AGM
Where does the FAIO sit?
Co-located with G-2 staff, specifically in the collection management and All-Source Analysis section.
How many steps are in 'Receipt of Mission'?
6
What is step 3 of 'Receipt of Mission'?
Update running estimates
What are the inputs of Receipt of Mission?
Higher HQ Plan or Order
New mission anticipated by the commander
What are the outputs of Receipt of Mission?
Commander's initial guidance
Initial allocation of time
WARNORD to subordinate units
What output from Receipt of Mission (Step 1) is needed to build a Mission Statement?
Commander's Initial Guidance
How many steps in Mission Analysis?
18
What are some of the outputs of Mission Analysis?
IPB Products (MCOO, SITEMP, HVTL)
Initial Information Requirements
Initial Information Collection Plan
Restated Mission
MA Brief
CDR's Intent and Initial Planning Guidance
WARNORD 2
What is the most important step of MDMP?
Mission Analysis
What goes in to a Running Estimate?
Continuous updates
Facts
Assumptions
Friendly force status
Enemy activities and capabilities
Civil considerations
What are the screening criteria (FASDC)?
Feasible
Acceptable
Suitable
Distinguishable
Complete
How may steps are in 'COA Development'?
8
What is step 2 of COA Development?
Generate Options
What are the 3 types of operations to consider in COA Dev?
Decisive
Shaping
Sustaining
What does the COA sketch and statement cover?
The 5 Ws of the COA
What is the key output from COA Dev into COA Analysis?
COA Statements and Sketches
How many steps are in COA Analysis?
8
What is step 5 of COA Analysis?
Select the War Gaming method
What is step 7 of COA Analysis?
Assess the Results
What are the three methods of war gaming?
Belt
Avenue-in-Depth
Box
What is the evaluation process for war gaming?
Action, reaction, counteraction.
What are the two key inputs to COA Comparison?
War Gaming (Advantage and Disadvantage analysis)
Evaluation Criteria
Is COA Comparison an objective process?
True
What are the three steps of COA Comparison?
Conduct Advantage/Disadvantage Analysis
Compare COAs
Conduct a COA Decision Brief
What is MDMP?
An iterative planning methodology that integrates the activities of the commander, staff, subordinate headquarters, and other partners to understand the situation and mission; develop and compare courses of action; decide on a course of action that best accomplishes the mission; and produce an operation plan or order for execution.
What step of MDMP are COA sketches and statements developed?
Step 3: COA Development Step 6: Prepare COA Statements and Sketches
What products are developed during MA?
MCOO
SITEMP
HVTL
Initial IC Plan
MA Brief
WARNORD 2
During what step is the Problem Statement first developed?
Mission Analysis
What is a Running Estimate?
It assesses the current situation to determine if the operation is proceeding according to the commander's intent and if future operations are supportable; staff sections (WFF) consider the effect of new information and make continuous updates. They include information pertaining to facts, assumptions, friendly force status, enemy activities and capabilities, and civil considerations.
What are the elements of a CCIR?
Priority Information Requirement (PIR)
Friendly Force Information Requirement (FFIR)
When are WARNORDS produced during MDMP?
Step 1: Receipt of mission.
Step 2: Mission Analysis
Step 6: COA Approval
What are the responsibilities of the Targeting Officer during M.A.?
Develop HPTL
Develop NAIs/TAIs
Update running estimates
Identify initial ATO requirements and assets
What are the activities the CDR focuses on during MDMP (Design)?
Understanding
Visualizing
Describing
What are the five elements of a Mission Statement?
Who will execute the operation.
What are the units' essential tasks?
When will the operation begin (time or event) and the duration of the operation.
Where will the operation happen?
Why is the operation happening?
What Fires-related items should the CDR discuss during initial planning guidance?
Synchronizing Fires with Maneuver
Priority of Fires
Task and Purpose of Fires
HPTs
Special Munitions
Target Acquisition zones
Observer Plan
SEAD
FSCMs
Attack Guidance
No Strike List
Restricted Target List
Branches and Sequels
What is a Specified Task?
A task that is specifically assigned to a unit by its higher HQ.
What is an Implied Task?
A task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or mission, but not specifically stated in the higher HQ's order.
What is an Essential Task?
A Specified or Implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission.
Essential tasks are approved by the CDR.
They are always in the unit's Mission Statement.
What are the four items included in the WARNORD following M.A.?
