Conflict Continuum & MAGTF C2
Name the six phases of the conflict continuum in JP 3-0.
Shape, Deter, Seize Initiative, Dominate, Stabilize, Enable Civil Authority.
What are the seven phases of the Joint Operations Planning Process?
Initiation, Mission Analysis, COA Development, COA Analysis or Wargaming, COA Comparison, COA Approval, Plan or Order Development.
What does Violent Ideological Competition describe in terms of collaboration and competition?
States and non-state actors collaborate to spread shared ideologies while competing violently against opposing ideologies.
Define stand-in forces and their purpose.
Forward-deployed Marine forces that persist in contested regions to deter aggression, shape the environment, and maintain awareness.
What is the SNCO’s role in ensuring unity of effort in joint environments?
Translate commander’s intent, maintain cohesion, and synchronize actions at the small-unit level.
Which phase emphasizes seizing positional advantage early?
Seize Initiative Phase.
How does JOPES integrate with JOPP according to JP 5-0?
It provides tools and data for planning, force tracking, and deployment sequencing, supporting execution of JOPP phases.
How does Antagonistic Geopolitical Balancing illustrate alliances versus rivalries?
Friendly states collaborate via alliances to balance rivals, while adversaries compete for influence and access.
According to JP 3-7, what is one principle of stability operations?
Unity of effort, legitimacy, security, or sustainability
How can SNCOs use communication to enhance interoperability in multinational operations?
Use clear communication, bridge cultural or linguistic gaps, and reinforce trust between forces.
How does the MAGTF’s C2 structure enhance joint integration?
Scalable and interoperable with joint partners, centralized planning plus decentralized execution, rapid decision-making.
List two key components of JOPES and their functions.
Force Planning, Deployment Planning, Operations Planning, Execution Planning.
What is hybrid warfare, and how do non-state actors exploit it?
It combines conventional and irregular tactics such as cyber, propaganda, and insurgency. Non-state actors use it to offset allied strengths.
How does effective campaign planning in MCDP 1-2 prepare forces for armed conflict?
It sequences actions, integrates joint capabilities, and ensures adaptability to evolving threats.
What is the SNCO’s responsibility in fostering information as a decisive tool?
Ensure accurate reporting, prevent misinformation, and share intelligence effectively within the unit and joint team.
Why is adaptability in strategy, as emphasized by Sun Tzu, critical in joint ops?
It enables flexibility, seizing opportunities, responding to dynamic conditions, and maintaining initiative.
What challenges do multinational operations face, and what does JP 3-16 suggest to overcome them?
Challenges include language and cultural or doctrinal differences and interoperability gaps. Solutions include liaison officers, joint training, common standards, and mutual respect.
How does a Contest for Cyberspace show competition and collaboration among actors?
Allies collaborate to defend networks, while states and adversaries compete through espionage, influence operations, and attacks on infrastructure.
What trends in JOE 2035 pose the greatest challenges to preparedness?
Proliferation of advanced technology, cyber warfare, irregular tactics, and competition for global resources.
How should SNCOs guide Marines in irregular warfare contexts?
Stress discipline, legality, and ethical behavior, adapt to fluid environments, and mentor Marines to balance restraint and lethality.
How long can I hold the reverse plank for?
Where does the phrase “train your Marine as a team” appear in Marine Corps Leadership doctrine?
Demonstration?
What are the Marine Corps’ 11 Leadership Principles?
What challenges do multinational operations face in force deployment through JOPES, and how can JP 5-0 mitigate them?
Challenges include interoperability gaps, political restrictions, and logistical delays; JP 5-0 emphasizes coordination through multinational force integration mechanisms and flexible planning.
How does irregular warfare exploit the seams of the rules-based international order, and what are two doctrinal tools to counter it?
Non-state and state actors exploit legal/ethical gray zones; U.S. doctrine leverages irregular warfare campaigns (JP 3-24) and information as a decisive tool (MCWP 8-10).
What trends in future operating environments (e.g., JOE 2035) most threaten stand-in force survivability, and what adaptations are recommended?
Long-range precision fires, pervasive ISR, and contested logistics; adaptations include distributed maritime ops, deception, resilient C2, and leveraging allies’ forward posture.
How can SNCOs shape joint force effectiveness during irregular conflict where unity of command is absent?
By fostering mission command, bridging cultural gaps, enforcing ethical decision-making, and ensuring tactical actions align with operational/strategic objectives despite decentralized control.