Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) (118):
Questions & Complete Solutions
Strategic Objectives Right Ans - at this level, operational planning involves
development of strategy objectives/concepts/tasks in support of NATIONAL
SECURITY STRATEGY
Operational Objectives Right Ans - At operational level, planning involves:
campaign plans to LINK tactical employment of forces WITH strategic
objectives
Tactical Objectives Right Ans - at this level planning involves developing
objectives / tasks for employment and sustainment of military forces in
combat (or non-combat military activities)
What is OPT Right Ans - Operational Planning Team
dynamic, ad hoc organization for integrated planning
6 Steps of Marine Corps Planning Process Right Ans - 1. Problem Framing
2. Course of Action (COA) Development
3. COA Wargaming
4. COA Comparison and Decision
5. Orders Development
6. Transition
What is problem framing? Right Ans - - formerly known as mission analysis
- identifies WHAT must be accomplished; WHEN and WHERE it must be done
and WHY it must be done
- purpose articulated in mission statement (task & purpose)
- purpose than restated and amplified in Commader's Intent
What is COA Development? Right Ans - Produces OPTIONS FOR
ACCOMPLISHING MISSION in accordance w/ commander's intent
What is COA Wargaming? Right Ans - Examining and refining the options
from COA development
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