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What ADP covers operational terms and military symbols? |
ADP 1-02
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who is the principal audience for ADP 1-02?
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all members of the profession of arms
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what is the purpose of a common set of doctrinal terms and military symbols?
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to simplify great deals of information into just a word, phrase or image in order to eliminate the explination of a complex idea
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what are the three areas of focus of the professional language of land warfare?
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Principle of simplicity
importance of clear communication importance of teaching the language |
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military symbols fall into two catagories: framed and unframed. what is the difference?
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framed military symbols include unit, equipment, installation , and activity symbols
unframed military symbols include control measure and tactical task mission symbols |
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who establishes army policy for developing doctrinal terms?
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Wnited States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
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the common operational picture is displayed on a map or annother geographical form representing the area of operations, which has been overlaid with military symbols. what does it include?
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-friendly and enemy units or ships
-boundaries -control measures -other elements that the commander deems necessary |
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how are acronyms usually formed?
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acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of a name or parts of a series of words
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what is communication in reference to operational terms and military symbols?
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communication is an exchange of meaning that is only complete when the intended meaning is understood precisely by the intended audience
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what is the purpose of acronyms and abbreviations?
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to allow the use of shorter versions of doctrinal and military terms for ease of discussion in speaking and writing
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why is it important to have plain, concise and understandable language in the army?
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it allows for shorter and cleaner orders that convey their information with greater speed and less risk of misunderstanding
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what is the importance of teaching common professional language in the army?
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so everyone fully understands and can operate more effectively, reducing misunderstanding and increasing success
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define the word 'doctrine.'
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principle by which the military forces or elements whereof guide their actions in support of national objectives
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why do we use acronyms and abbreviations?
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it allows soldiers to use shorter versions of doctrinal and military terms for ease of discussion in speaking and writing
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what is a military symbol?
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an instantly recognizable 'picture' of doctrinally based information
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