WOBC MDMP EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

WOBC MDMP EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM

150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY

GRADED A+

1. Why do we conduct the MDMP? - ANSWER- It helps leaders apply

thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment, logic, and professional

knowledge to understand situations, develop options to solve problems,

and reach decisions.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 55) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 99)

2. Define collaborative and parallel planning. - ANSWER- The higher

headquarters solicits input and continuously shares information

concerning future operations through planning meetings, warning orders,

and other means. It shares information with subordinate and adjacent

units, supporting and supported units, and unified action partners.

Commanders encourage active collaboration among all organizations

affected by pending operations to build a shared understanding of the

situation, participate in course of action development and decisionmaking, and resolve conflicts before publishing the plan or order.

3. Who is the most important participant in the MDMP? - ANSWERThe commander is the most important participant in the MDMP.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)

4. Who is the quality control manager during the MDMP? Why? -

ANSWER- The COS (XO) manages and coordinates the staff's work

and provides quality control during the MDMP.

This officer clearly understands the commander's intent and guidance.

The COS (XO) provides timelines to the staff, establishes briefing times

and locations, and provides any instructions necessary to complete the

plan.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)

5. Define running estimates. - ANSWER- A running estimate is the

continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the

current operation is proceeding according to the commander's intent and

if planned future operations are supportable.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 105) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 95)

6. Explain 1/3 - 2/3's rule. - ANSWER- As a rule, commanders allocate

a minimum of two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to

conduct their planning and preparation. This leaves one-third of the time

for commanders and their staffs to do their planning. They use the other

two-thirds for their own preparation.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 59) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 103)

7. What is the most important step in the MDMP? - ANSWER- Step 2:

Mission Analysis is the most important step in the MDMP.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 60) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 104)

8. Define the following: Specified, Implied, and Essential Tasks. -

ANSWER- A specified task is a task specifically assigned to a unit by its

higher headquarters.

An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a

specified task or mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters'

order.

An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to

accomplish the mission.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 61-62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)

9. Define a constraint. - ANSWER- A constraint is a restriction placed

on the command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action

or inaction, thus restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate

commander.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 107)

10.??? What are the two types of risk associated with an operation?

Define them. - ANSWER- Army separated risk into two categories,

tactical (threat) risk and accident (hazard) risk.

(FM 5-19 pg. 33)(ATP 5-19 pg. 36)

Tactical (threat) Risk:

Accident (hazard) Risk:

11. What tasks are identified within the mission statement? - ANSWEREssential tasks are always included in the unit's mission statement.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)

12. Define screening criteria. When do we utilize screening criteria? -

ANSWER- Screening criteria defines the limits of an acceptable

solution. They are tools to establish the baseline products for analysis.

Leaders commonly ask five questions of screening criteria to test a

possible solution:

Is it suitable?—Does it solve the problem and is it legal and ethical?

Is it feasible?—Does it fit within available resources?

Is it acceptable?—Is it worth the cost or risk?

Is it distinguishable?—Does it differ significantly from other solutions?

Is it complete?—Does it contain the critical aspects of solving the

problem from start to finish?

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 147) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 78)

13. What is the difference between a Concept of Operations and a

Scheme of Maneuver? - ANSWER- Concept of Operations: The concept

of operations describes how the leader envisions the operation unfolding

from its start to its conclusion or end state. It determines how

accomplishing each task leads to executing the next. It identifies the best

ways to use available terrain and to employ unit strengths against enemy

weaknesses.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 102) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 150)

Scheme of Maneuver: The scheme of maneuver focuses on the

maneuver tactics and techniques employed during the operation as well

as synchronizes the actions of each maneuver element.

(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 203) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 275)