18A Cumulative Exam Flashcards
During mission analysis, who’s responsibility is it to do the following:
- coordinate with the ISOFAC and LNO
- inform the detachment of all changes in a timely manner
- supervise MA
- brief the results of MA and COA development to the SOTF commander during the CCB
18A - Detachment Commander
During mission analysis, who’s responsibility is it to do the following:
- release all outgoing detachment messages
- coordinate IPR’s, RXLs
- EPA
180A - Assistant Detachment Commander
During mission analysis, who’s responsibility is it to do the following:
- post and enforce the time schedule
- conduct inspections and determine daily planning rhythm
- Prepare and brief the infil / exfil annexes, bump plans, load plans, etc.
18Z - Team Sergeant
During mission analysis, who’s responsibility is it to do the following:
- conduct IPB
- brief terrain, weather, and situation during the CCB
- brief threat order of battle and current situation of enemy forces
18F - Intelligence Sergeant
What MDMP brief develops a shared vision of the requirements for the upcoming operation and ensures all detachment members begin planning from a common reference point?
Mission Analysis Brief
What MDMP brief solicits the SOTF commander’s approval of the detachment’s COA, prior to detailed planning?
Commander’s Concept Brief (CCB)
What MDMP brief assures the commander that the detachment understands and is prepared to accomplish the mission?
Commander’s Back Brief (CBB)
What is the SUPCEN?
Support Center: the S-1, S-2, and S-4
What is the SIGCEN?
Signal Center: “the S-6”
What is the SOCCE?
Special Operations Command and Control Element:
Focuses on planning, synchronizing and coordinating all special operations efforts in a AOR in support of the commander to promote regional stability, prevent conflict, combat violence and advance U.S. strategic objectives
What is a SOFLE?
Special Operations Forces Liaison Element:
“A SOFLE is a task- organized rotational SOF element deployed within a specific nation or embedded within CF to conduct liaison activities. The SOFLE can coordinate, assess, and recommend training, equipping, and engaging opportunities with HN forces or provide connectivity and synchronization of expeditionary forces.”
What is a parallel cell?
Silo’d structure that provides redundancy and supporting efforts. Each cell can complete all functions required for a task.
What are cells in series?
A division of labor to carry out specific functions; compartmentalization that requires multiple cells to complete a task.
Definition:
when an enemy or civilian is aware of your presence, but they do not necessarily know who you are, what you are doing, or your current location.
detection
Definition:
opposing forces have detected your presence and have identified you as an enemy combatant.
compromise
the execution of activities that involve a combination of lethal and nonlethal actions taken by a specially trained and educated force that has a deep understanding of cultures and foreign language, proficiency in small-unit tactics, and the ability to build and fight alongside indigenous combat formations in a permissive, uncertain, or hostile environment. (ADP 3-05).
Special Warfare
