What is the difference between planned and executed training status?

• A. Planned means the event is unknown; executed means it will occur
• B. Planned means the event was canceled; executed means it is rescheduled
• C. Planned means the event is scheduled; executed means the event occurred and results were recorded
• D. Planned means the event will be graded; executed means it is a basic drill

Answer: (C)

In training management, planned vs executed status distinguishes what is merely scheduled from what actually happened and was documented. Planned means the event is scheduled to occur—date, location, participants, and objectives are set. Executed means the event took place and the results were recorded, so you have real data on attendance, performance, and outcomes. This distinction matters for tracking completion, ensuring accountability, and informing after-action reviews or certifications. The other ideas don’t fit: planning isn’t about something unknown, execution isn’t just about rescheduling, and execution isn’t about grading or identifying a basic drill—it's about carrying out the training and capturing its results.