Captains Career Course Module 4 (Four) Post
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What is defined in the context of operations when the commander understands a
discrepancy between the current state of an operational environment and the
desired end state? - ANSWER-The problem
Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? -
ANSWER-Operation Process
What is the concerted efforts associated with the command and control activity of
execution? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-INCORRECT:
Seize and retain initiative
Build and maintain momentum
What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation,
mission, and desired end state? - ANSWER-An operational approach to attain
the end state
CPT Neumann receives an order by his battalion to conduct a training exercise
for his company by T-12. What Army planning methodology would he use to plan
for this event? - ANSWER-Troop Leading Procedures
Which key component of a plan is a statement which directs how subordinate
units cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of
actions the force will use to achieve the end state? - ANSWER-Concepts of
Operations
Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Ensure
forces and resources are positioned,
Develop a common understanding of the plan,
Task-organize and integrate the force.
,Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann
understand a situation and his role in an upcoming operation? -
ANSWER-Preparation
What type of decisions implement a planned action under the circumstances
anticipated in the order, such as changing a boundary, committing the reserve, or
executing a branch plan? - ANSWER-Execution
Based on the MDMP, what is the first task CPT Neumann should complete after
receiving a new mission? - ANSWER-Alert the staff of the pending planning
requirements
What is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to
accomplish the mission and adjusting operations based on changes in the
situation? - ANSWER-Execution
What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process
activities? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Level of destruction of enemy units,
Status of friendly force,
Terrain gained or lost,
Objectives secured.
What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward
accomplishing a task or achieving an objective? - ANSWER-Assessment
What are the four major activities performed during operations? - ANSWER-1.
Plan
2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess
A new platoon leader approaches CPT Neumann. the 2LT is confused about
commander's actions to direct and lead forces. What actions will CPT Neumann
discuss with the platoon leader about directing action to achieve results during
the operations process? - ANSWER-Assigning and adjusting tasks, control
measures, and task organization.
, What is planning? - ANSWER-The art and science of understanding a situation,
envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future
about
What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired
future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about? -
ANSWER-Planning
What are the major activities of execution? - ANSWER-Directing Action,
Decisionmaking,
Assessing.
When maintaining a running estimate, the commander and each staff element
continuously consider the effects of new information. What do they also update?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Enemy activities and capabilities,
Facts,
Friendly force status
Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a
______ command post. - ANSWER-INCORRECT:
Tactical
A staff exists to assist the commander in understanding and visualizing an
operation. This is achieved by_______. - ANSWER-Maintaining Running
Estimates
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their
commander ___________. - ANSWER-On demand
At what stage of the planning horizon does refining and modifying OPLANs and
OPORDs occur? - ANSWER-Mid-Range Planning
Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers
varies depending on which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-The
size of the command,
Authorization,
The commander's desires
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