JKO JFC 200 Module 01: CCIR at the Operational Level

What can be used to ensure that the appropriate personnel are notified when information answering CCIRs and other important information requirements and events is received?

notification criteria matrices

Which of the following is an example of a tool used to help maintain situational awareness of the various CCIR criteria that the staff and stakeholders are monitoring?

JOC chart

What effect(s) can occur when commanders retain tactical level decision-oriented CCIRs at the operational level in lieu of decentralizing CCIRs associated with decentralized decision approval levels?

all of the above

Commanders at most operational-level headquarters have observed that CCIRs are developed to support three major activities. One of these major activities is "prioritization of limited resources." The other two are _____.

commander decision-making and understanding the complex environment

To facilitate component and stakeholder awareness of CCIRs, where can commanders post CCIRs and their statuses?

ll of the above

What can operational commanders do to directly support the empowerment of subordinates to further enable agility and flexibility?

decentralize as appropriate both certain decision making authorities and associated CCIRs

CCIRs that focus primarily on well-defined decision points provide the commander with a broad view to support better understanding of the complex environment.

False

What practice ensures significant events (SIGEVENTS) assist intelligence and assessment functions?

once a SIGEVENT has been closed, it should be archived for record purposes such as trend analysis

What characteristics of the complex environment have affected the view of CCIRs? (Select all that apply.)

- interdependence

- globalization

- information revolution

There should be no differentiation between CCIRs and other important information requirements, such as "wake-up" criteria.

False

What impact has the complex environment (characterized by disaster relief efforts, nontraditional and less predictable adversaries, and massive information flow) had on the development of CCIRs?

The complex environment has broadened the view of CCIRs

What tool can be used to link CCIRs to the decisions they support and helps provide the clarity to collection and analysis resources?

decision support template (DST)

Which of the following statements best describes the activities commanders have taken to deepen their understanding of the environment?

Commanders have developed CCIRs focused on supporting broader assessment and associated measures of effectiveness

Which of the following choices best summarizes the key insights relating to the development, approval, and dissemination of CCIRs?

Commanders drive the development of CCIRs. Planners help develop CCIRs to support understanding and decision making across all three event horizons. CCIRs may likely include DIME partner actions and change as the operating environment changes. CCIRs should be periodically reviewed and updated.

Which of the following statements concerning operational-level branch and sequel planning is TRUE?

Some branch and sequel planning at the operational level may not result in precise, detailed predictive decision points with associated CCIRs