The TAP component associated with 'Ways' is?

• A. Vision
• B. Strategy
• C. Campaign Plan
• D. Planning Guidance

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how the Ends-Ways-Means framework maps to planning elements. “Ways” is the approach you use to achieve the desired end state—the method or plan for accomplishing the objectives. That is exactly what strategy represents: the overall method, the organization of efforts, and the sequencing of actions across lines of operation to reach the ends. In contrast, a vision is the desired end state (Ends), a campaign plan is a concrete sequence of operations to implement the plan, and planning guidance is the instructions given to planners. So the TAP component associated with Ways is Strategy.