118 - Marine Corps Planning Process

Question 1

Strategic level of war

Answer 1

Level of war at which nation (often as a group of nations) determines (multi)national strategic security objectives and guidance

Question 2

Operational level of war

Answer 2

Level at which campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, sustained to achieve strategic objectives within theater/operational areas

Question 3

Tactical level of war

Answer 3

Level at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces

Question 4

MCPP design steps

Answer 4

Problem framing
COA dev
COA war gaming
COA comparison & decision
Orders development
Transition