Commander's Tactical Decision Making Flashcards
(39 cards)
Commander & the Operations Process
an iterative planning methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action, and produce an operation plan or order. This definition helps to understand the role of the Commander in the decision-making process
Battlespace Framework
Depicts how the commander may organize his/her battlespace so he/she can relate his/her forces to one another in time, space, event, and purpose
Commander’s Guidance
provides specific information that focuses the planning effort
Of all the guidance the commander provides, COA development guidance provides:
The method- how the commander envisions solving the problem
Commanders Intent
The commander’s personal expression of the purpose of the operation
Commander’s Intent must be:
- Clear
- Concise
- and easily understood 2 levels down
The commander’s intent MAY also include:
end state or conditions that, when satisfied, accomplish the purpose
Command & Control
The means by which a commander recognizes what needs to be done and sees to it that appropriate actions are taken.
Command and control provide:
Purpose and direction to the varied activities of a military unit.
Decentralizing decision-making authority allows commanders on the scene and closest to the events the:
latitude to deal with the situation on their own authority-but in accordance with the higher commander’s intent.
True or False: Effective command & control helps generate swift, appropriate, decisive, harmonious, and secure action
True
Component and MAGTF commanders have 3 basic methods for observation:
- Commander’s battle rhythm
- collection plan
- feedback (eg. combat reporting)
True or False: The commander’s battle rhythm is an important aspect of command & control
True
An effective Battle Rhythm:
- Facilitates interaction among the commander, staff, and subordinate commanders.
- Supports building and maintaining shared understanding throughout the headquarters.
- Establishes a routine for staff interaction and coordination.
- Maximize cross functional team synchronization.
Define Battle Rhythm
A deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations
The Staff
The staff performs staff actions to inform and assist the commander with timely and effective decision-making.
Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs)
Elements of friendly and enemy information the commander identifies as critical to timely decision making
MCTP 3-30A defines CCIRs as:
information regarding the enemy and friendly activities and environment identified by the commander as critical to maintain situational awareness, planning future activities, and facilitating timely decision-making
What are the 2 subcategories of CCIRs?
1) Priority Intelligence Requirements
2) Friendly Forces Information Requirements
Bonus - some schools use:
3) Host Nation Information Requirements
Define Branch Plan
Defined as contingency options built into the base plan used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events, opportunities, or disruptions caused by enemy actions and reactions.
Define Sequel
Defined as a subsequent operation or phase based on the possible outcomes of the current operation or phase.
The goal of Information Management is to:
Facilitate a rapid, unconstrained flow of useful information throughout an organization
What are the 3 pillars of Information Management?
1) People
2) Technology
3) Processes (procedure and policy)
Good information management should result in the following:
- Enables improved C2
- Speeds up decision making
- Better teamwork/unity of effort
