A method used to provide the commander with information that supports decision-making.
Staff Estimates
The 2 basic uses for information:
-Create situational awareness as the basis for decisions.
-Direct and coordinate actions in the execution of a decision.
The push and pull of information are driven by:
Clear Information Requirements
CCIRs, Priority Intelligence Requirements, Friendly Force Requirements are associated with:
Decision points for the commander during execution and are supported by a Collection asset.
Information Management is defined as:
Provides the right information to the right people at the right time for situational awareness or decision making: it decisions, and adjust plans accordingly.
True
Define Request For Information (RFI)
Specific, time-sensitive, ad hoc for information or products submitted to higher headquarters.
What is the purpose of Problem Framing?
To gain an enhanced understanding of the environment and nature of the problem
The goal of design is to achieve understanding gained largely through __________ and __________.
-critical thinking -dialogue
The 4 elements of design
Commander's orientation
Understanding the environment
Understanding the problem
Commanders initial intent and guidance
4 steps in the IPB/IPOE
Step 1 Define the Operational Environment
Step 2 Define the Impact of the Operational Environment
Step 3 Evaluate the Adversary
Step 4 Develop Adversay COA
Staff actions should be viewed as _________ and ___________ vs. sequential activities.
concurrent
complementary.
The _________ of an Operation should be enduring, and it always dominates the tasks
purpose
What are the 3 types of Tasks?
Specified task
Implied task
Essential task
Define Decisive, shaping, sustaining actions.
Decisive actions- what the commander deems fundamental to the mission success.
Shaping actions- sets conditions for decisive actions.
Sustaining actions- are shaping actions directed to friendly forces.
What is the purpose of COA?
Is a broadly stated potential solution that results in the accomplishment of the mission.
What 4 required results of problem framing for COA development?
Approved mission statement
Commanders intent
COA development guidance
Warning order
COA DEV. Step 3
2 Methods of entry from the decision responsibilities Matrix
Beachhead
Conduct STOM
4 Support decisions from the decision responsibilities Matrix associated Amphibious
select Landing areas
select landing beaches
Determine sea echelon plan
select LZ, DZ, and FARPs
A working document showing the activities of the command and subordinate elements over time and phase of the operations.
Synchronization matrix
what is the purpose of wargaming?
make the plan better
what is the correct sequence of moves during the wargame
Friendly actions
adversary/ civilian reaction
friendly counter actions
A event or location in the battle space where a decision is required during execution.
Decision point
4 war gaming methods?
key event
avenue in depth
box
belt
Decision support tools were introduced in the context of helping planners answer the "now What". what are the 5 elements related to decision points?
decison points
decision criteria
NAI's
TAI's
Friendly actions/ response
If the action was insufficient to produce the desired effect, then the friendly force considers its:________
counteraction
The step of the planning process that requires the commander and subordinate commanders and staff from start to finish.
COA comparison & decision
2 required inputs for COA comparison & decision to begin?
Graphics and narratives
commanders eveluation criteria
During COA comparisson & decision what is the difference between COA Eval & COA comparision?
COA EVAL- Friendly COA vs. Eval criteria
COA comparrison- Friendly COA vs. Friendly COA
what are the 4 options that a commanders has when selecting a COA?
COA W/out MODs
COA w/ MODs
Combinations of COAs using different elements
Discard all, start over w/ Problem Framing or COA DEV
Using the sync matrix and the aprroved COA graphic and narrative, the planning team expands and integrates the available information and develops the _________.
CONOPS
R
The purpose of orders devlopment is to translate the commanders decision into oral written and graphic communication sufficient to ____________ and _____________.
guide implementation
promote initiative by subordinates.
Orders development is ________.
detailed planning.
Describe orders reconciliation and order crosswalk.
Reconciliation- an internal process during which the staff conducts detailed review of the entire order.
Order crosswalk-external process in which the staff compares its order with orders of higher, and adjacent, and subordinate commanders.
The purpose of transition is to ensure successful shift from ________ to execution.
planning
What are the 2 results of transition, sub units and staff are ready to:
execute the order & possible branch plans
plan sequels
The goal of R2P2 is to spend less time ___________ IOT provide the executing forces the max time allowable to________________.
planning
prepare for the mission
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