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| which assessment level involves asking the question "are we doing the right things?" |
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| which of the following describes how assessments deepen the understanding of the operational environment (OE)? |
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all of the above:
assessments depict progress toward accomplishing the mission
assessments inform cc's intent, guidance for design and planning, prioritization, and execution.
assessments answer what happened, why it happened, and what we need to do to improve. |
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| which of the following describes the role of the measure of performance (MOP) in conducting assessments? |
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| straight forward and is drawn directly from assigned tasks in the plan. |
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| the basis of establish an assessment includes all of the following except: |
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| enabling an accurate visualization of past success as a template for all future missions |
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While having appropriate MOPs, MOEs and data to back both are important to ensure that the commander can objectively defend his assessment process, metrics, and recommendations to higher HQ (HHQ) and national level decision-makers. This wealth of data may not always clearly inform a commander’s personal assessment as they often lack the more subjective "why" and “so what” together with recommendations.
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. |
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Task Assessment
Focuses on "are we doing things right" by assessing performance of tasks
Focuses on not just looking at an activity, but whether or not the task was accomplished.
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
Gauges if we’re doing the right things to influence the environment
Directly impacts prioritization
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
Focuses on whether the operation is on plan in terms of timelines or success criteria
Informs recommendations for changes to address shortfalls or new challenges
MOE Assessed; because of this, your example should be focused on the theater strategic level. |
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| the tendency to over-engineer staff assessment products is a challenge that occurs within which of the following roles? |
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| the J2 plays an important role in assessment because |
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| they provide much of the information for the operational environment (OE) assessment |
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| what is the purpose of the color-coding approach used in the staff assessment product? |
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| track progress over time and to provide understanding for the operational commander and common framework to allow sharing and discussion among commanders |
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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. |
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| Which of the following identifies assessment criteria that are determined during planning and require periodic review and refinement? |
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| measures of performance (MOP) and measures of effectiveness (MOE) |
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| What question does operational environment (OE) assessment help to answer? |
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| Are we doing things right? |
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| Which of the following statements concerning staff assessment products is FALSE? |
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| Staff assessments products do not necessarily have to support the commander's requirements, as long as the products provide meaningful information. |
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| The J2 plays an important role in assessment because _____. |
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| they provide much of the information for the operational environment assessment |
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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? |
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| Which of the following is a criterion in conducting assessments using measures of performance (MOP)? |
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