Which of the following statements concerning staff assessment products is false?
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Which headquarters level looks more broadly at assessment within their area of responsibility and often concentrates assessment efforts on determining whether progress has been made toward accomplishing the mission?Definition - operational *NOT CORRECT*Term Which of the following identifies assessment criteria that are determined during planning and require periodic review and refinement?Definition - measures of performance (MOP) and measures of effectiveness (MOE)Term Which of the following statements concerning staff assessment products is FALSE?Definition - Staff assessments products do not necessarily have to support the commander's requirements, as long as the products provide meaningful information.Term The J2 plays an important role in assessment because _____.Definition - they provide much of the information for the operational environment assessmentTerm Which of the following describes how assessments deepen the understanding of the operational environment (OE)? (Select all that apply.)Definition Term Which of the following is an example of a measure of effectiveness (MOE) indicator?Definition - forces or civilians injured Think about each of the three types of assessment, and explain how the focus of the assessment supplies a commander with an impactful understanding of the outcomes. Give an example of each type of assessment. Show
Term Task Assessment Focuses on "are we doing things right" by assessing performance of tasks Primarily MOP assessed; because of this, your example should be focused on immediate outcomes, such as, whether a missile landed on target. Operational Environment Assessment Focuses on "are we doing the right things" by assessing how the OE changes, for better or worse Primarily MOE assessed; because of this, your example should be focused on influences made on the environment, such as, whether activities taken to decrease the illegal drug trade have perhaps increased violence. Campaign Assessment Focuses on "are we accomplishing the mission" by assessing progress in achieving our objectives MOE Assessed; because of this, your example should be focused on the theater strategic level. Term the tendency to over-engineer staff assessment products is a challenge that occurs within which of the following roles?Definition Term the J2 plays an important role in assessment becauseDefinition they provide much of the information for the operational environment (OE) assessmentTerm what is the purpose of the color-coding approach used in the staff assessment product?Definition track progress over time and to provide understanding for the operational commander and common framework to allow sharing and discussion among commandersTerm There are many potential pitfalls for an assessment product to stumble into. Below are some lessons learned built from recent operational experience. Products need to be kept simple or you risk confusing the message – particularly if used with host nation / non-English speaking leaders, or in coalition operations and with our interagency partners. It is very easy to lose sight of the key points when briefs become too complex. Staff assessments should provide recommendations to the commander based upon the assessment. These recommendations are normally not developed by the assessment cell, but rather by the affected / responsible staff focused on specific LOOs/LOEs and MOEs. Be cautious in using “junk arithmetic,” overly simplistic color coding, excessive optimism, and too many metrics. Be sensitive to overly simplistic cause and effect conclusions. Assessments and recommendations need to be unbiased and transparent. Which headquarters level typically focuses assessment on answering the question are we doing things right?Operational environment (OE) assessment focuses on “are we doing the right things” by assessing how we are changing the OE, for better or worse.
What is the purpose of the color coding approach used in staff?Having color-coding in processing facilities enhances the level of traceability. Having a color-coding system helps track tools within the facility, making food that much safer.
Which statement describes what correct decision on the use of force require?Correct decisions on use of force require a solid understanding of the situation, mission, and commander's guidance and intent. In some cases, these may dictate restraint rather than using force. U.S. commanders always have the authority and responsibility to use force as necessary in unit self-defense.
Which of the following are defined as directives that delineate the circumstances and limitations?ROE are defined as “directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered.”3 ROE constrain the actions of forces to ensure their actions are consistent with ...
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