TFOT 19-03 Academic Assessment #1-
Questions & Answers
What is APTEC? Correct Ans-A systematic, cyclical, operational process to planning and
execution.
What does APTEC stand for? Correct Ans-Analyze
Plan
Train
Execute
Critique
What is the purpose of the Analyze phase of APTEC? Correct Ans-Problem Solve
Produce Core of Executable Plan
Majority of time is spent here
Subsequent stages depend on this one
What are the substeps of the Analyze phase of APTEC? Correct Ans-1. ID and understand
mission/problem
2. Gather/use data
3. Generate solutions
4. Test Solutions
5. Choose and modify solutions
,What are the types of data that should be gathered under the Analyze phase? Correct Ans-
Facts
Assumptions
Definitions
Criteria
What areas should you consider in under the Analyze phase? Correct Ans-ROE
Environment
Opponent
Resources
What should the characteristics of the solution be in the Analyze, Generate Solutions stage?
Correct Ans-Clear Objectives
Tasks to Meet Objectives
Required Resources and Skills
Method for Communication and Training
ID Weaknesses/Failure Points
Contingency Actions
Method to Evaluate & Control Progress or Success
Includes controlling actions of leader and data collection
, What criteria should a solution chosen using the APTEC model meet? Correct Ans-
Accomplish Mission
Meet Criteria
Rely on Available Resources
Present Acceptable Risk
During the Train Phase of APTEC, what should the leader make sure followers know?
Correct Ans-What to do
How to do it
Any other relevant details
Carl von Clausewitz said "two forces are at work" (when executing a plan): Correct Ans-Fog
and Friction
What are the steps of the Execute stage of APTEC Correct Ans-Follow the plan
Observe Actions
Guide Actions
Gather Data for Later Evaluation and Analysis
Expect Fog and Friction
What is the purpose of the execute stage of APTEC? Correct Ans-Accomplish Mission
Collect Data
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