Be sure your name is inserted in the box below and then click "Next" to start P2OLCM17 – Sound Doctrine quiz. Name Email The most common tactical dilemmas are usually accomplished by exploiting space and/or time.TrueFalsePerhaps the best known group of tactical principles are often called the "principles of war." The mnemonic tool used by the U.S. military for remembering them is:MOUSE MOSSSUMO MOSESMOOSE MUSSMOSS COMESMOM USE SOSTempo refers to the speed or rhythm of activity. Success requires that tactical organizations operate at the fastest possible speedTrueFalseA focus of effort identifies the agency, unit or component that has been assigned as the primary means to accomplish the predominate activity that must be accomplished to achieve a successful resolution.TrueFalseLike all crises, conflicts are time sensitive, and because of their adversarial nature, they are also time competitive.TrueFalseSome information is so critical that decisions and plans cannot proceed without it. Which of the following is the term that is most often used to describe this type of information?Critical InformationEssential Elements of InformationVital Intelligence RequirementNone of the above are correctCommand and control are often confused for one another and the terms used interchangeably. Nevertheless, they describe distinct concepts.TrueFalseLoose CouplingIdentifies courses of action that may be necessary when circumstances changeMakes a plan resilient and flexible but at the sacrifice of efficiencyUsed when close coordination and/or time-dependent processes are involvedDescribes follow-on actions.Because decisions are so subjective and intuitive, they are often referred to as "the art of war."TrueFalseIn the simplest terms, a tactical dilemma is just a choice between two or more disagreeable alternatives.TrueFalseGenerally, there are three types of tactical plans. Which of the following is NOT correct?A hasty plan is usually rash and impetuousA deliberate plan describes the preferred course of actionA contingency plan is an alternate plan that addresses potential problemsA deliberate plan is generally the more thorough and time consuming.A contingency plan is sometimes referred to as "Plan B."Which of the following is NOT a principle of war?ObjectiveManeuverSpeedSimplicitySurpriseFriction is that force that resists all action and is inherent in crises. The best tactical commanders are able to eliminate friction with good planning and decision making coupled with well-trained subordinates.TrueFalseIn spite of the fact that response organizations share common characteristics, each is unique to the particular circumstances in which it operates.TrueFalseAn assumption is anything that is taken for granted or accepted as true without proof. Accordingly, decisions must never be made based solely on an assumption.TrueFalseStrategy and tactics are more different in degree than in kind. Notwithstanding, strategy is more holistic in nature, while tactics refers to the methods and concepts used to accomplish particular missions.TrueFalseHeuristics are procedures or techniques that increase the probability of finding solutions with less time and effort than random or exhaustive searches. Many of the tactical science principles are provided as acronyms and adages to make them easier to remember.TrueFalseBoyd's Cycle is just as often called the "OODA loop." This is an acronym that represents the four components. Which of the following is NOT a component of the OODA loop?ObservationOrientationDirectionActionAll of these are components of the OODA Loop.Tight CouplingIdentifies courses of action that may be necessary when circumstances changeMakes a plan resilient and flexible but at the sacrifice of efficiencyUsed when close coordination and/or time-dependent processes are involvedDescribes follow-on actions.The end state describes the desired result or final outcome of a tactical situation or disaster response. It takes its name because of the fact that it is nearly never identified until the end of the operation.TrueFalseMission tasking requires a commander to tell a subordinate what to do and why it needs to be done but without how to do it.TrueFalseFor all practical purposes, intelligence and information are identical and the terms used interchangeably.TrueFalseA concept of operations refers to a series of actions designed to progressively promote the accomplishment of strategic objectives. It precisely prescribes what must be done.TrueFalseInitiative is essential to success and while it usually involves some action, it does not require it.TrueFalseAn order is a command given by a superior that requires full and immediate obedience in the execution of some task. Which of the following, if any, is NOT correct?An alert order is used to initiate a heightened state of vigilance.A warning order is used when it appears some action will be required.An execute order is used to carry out some action.An execute order may be implemented immediately, by time or by an event.All of the above are correct.A conflict is a type of crisis which always involves an adversary who is actively engaged in thwarting the will of the tactical commander.TrueFalseSequelIdentifies courses of action that may be necessary when circumstances changeMakes a plan resilient and flexible but at the sacrifice of efficiencyUsed when close coordination and/or time-dependent processes are involvedDescribes follow-on actions.Fog is that condition which prohibits a tactical commander from obtaining accurate information in a timely manner. Fog can be easily dispelled with focused attention and detailed planning.TrueFalseEven a rudimentary understanding of tactics provides a commander substantial advantages over uninformed adversaries. Which of the following, if any, is NOT correct?A "hammer and anvil" uses two forces, one of which is stationaryAn "envelopment" seeks to exploit a weaknessA "pincer" is a type of envelopmentSometimes a terrain feature can be used as an "anvil."All of the above are correct.BranchIdentifies courses of action that may be necessary when circumstances changeMakes a plan resilient and flexible but at the sacrifice of efficiencyUsed when close coordination and/or time-dependent processes are involvedDescribes follow-on actions.Click "Submit Quiz" to record your answers and to see your score. Time is Up! Sunday, March 27
