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Sample of Behavior: Recognize the purpose of the US National Security Strategy.
Which of the following BEST details the purpose of the National Security Strategy?
A. First and foremost, the US will lead with purpose. American leadership is a global force for good, but it is grounded in our enduring national interests to provide for the security of the United States, its citizens, and our allies and partners.
B. It positions the United States to safeguard our national interests through strong and sustainable leadership. It sets out the principles and priorities to guide the use of American power and influence in the world. It advances a model of American leadership and signals our resolve and readiness to deter and, if necessary, defeat potential adversaries.
C. The United States government has no greater responsibility than protecting the American people. Yet, our obligations do not end at our borders. We embrace our responsibilities for underwriting international security because it serves our interests, upholds our commitments to allies and partners, and addresses threats that are truly global.
D. The essential services that underpin American society must remain secure and functioning in the face of diverse threats and hazards. Therefore, we take a Whole of Community approach, bringing together all elements of our society-individuals, local communities, the private and non-profit sectors, faith based organizations, and all levels of government-to make sure America is resilient in the face of adversity.
********* Justification *********
A. Incorrect. Although this wording appears verbatim in the February 2015 NSS, it does not BEST detail the purpose of the NSS.
B. Incorrect. Although this wording appears verbatim in the February 2015 NSS, it does not BEST detail the purpose of the NSS.
C. (^) Correct. This is the exact wording (verbatim) as it appears in the NSS (see top of pg. 7) detailing the BEST “purpose” of the NSS.
D. Incorrect Although this wording appears verbatim in the February 2015 NSS, it does not BEST detail the purpose of the NSS.
Sample of Behavior: Recognize the purpose of the US National Security Strategy.
The United States government has no greater responsibility than protecting the American people. Yet, our obligations do not end at our borders. We embrace our responsibilities for underwriting international security because it serves our interests, upholds our commitments to allies and partners, and addresses threats that are truly global.
What is the intended purpose of the above statement?
A. US Foreign Policy B. US State Department Policy C. US National Security Strategy D. US National Security Council Strategy
********* Justification *********
A. Incorrect. This is not the purpose of US Foreign policy. B. Incorrect. This is not the purpose of US State Department Policy. C. Correct. This is the purpose of the US National Security Strategy as provided in the February 2015 NSS. D. Incorrect. This is not the purpose of US National Security Council Strategy.
Sample of Behavior: Recall the device that poses great risk to world stability.
According to the reading, on a global scale, which of the following devices poses the greatest risk to world stability?
A. Nuclear Weapons B. Chemical Weapons C. Biological Weapons D. Improvised Explosive Devises
********* Justification ********* A. Correct. The potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons poses a grave risk on a global scale.
B. Incorrect. The potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to include chemical weapons are a global concern, but do not pose a grave risk.
C. Incorrect. The potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to include biological weapons are a global concern, but do not pose a grave risk.
D. Incorrect. Though the use of IED’s are problematic and continue to maim and kill, they do not pose a problem on a global scale.
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Sample of Behavior: Recognize the most preeminent global terror groups.
According to the reading, Transitioning to a sustainable global security posture that combines our decisive capabilities with local partners will ensure we keep pressure on: A. al-Qa’ida, ISIL and North Korea
B. al-Qa’ida, ISIL and their affiliates
C. al-Qa’ida, ISIL and Cyberespionage
D. al-Qa’ida, ISIL and Homegrown Violent Extremists (HVE)
********* Justification *********
A. Incorrect. According to the February 2015, NSS al-Qa’ida and ISIL are the two terrorist groups that will continue to pose the most persistent threat globally. The reading does not refer to North Korea in this
context.
B. Correct. According to the February 2015, NSS al-Qa’ida, ISIL and their affiliates are the terrorist groups posing the most persistent global threats requiring the US along with local partners will ensure we keep pressure on them.
C. Incorrect. According to the February 2015, NSS al-Qa’ida and ISIL are the two terrorist groups that will continue to pose the most persistent threat globally. The reading does not refer to Cyberespionage in this context.
D.Incorrect. According to the February 2015, NSS al-Qa’ida and ISIL are the two terrorist groups that will continue to pose the most persistent threat globally. The reading does not refer to Homegrown Violent Extremists (HVE) in this context.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Remember the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR : Identify the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
Which domain is described as the region above the earth’s surface in which aerodynamics generally govern the planning and conduct of military operations?
A. air B. space C. cyberspace *** Rationale ***
A. Correct. According to Volume I, Basic Doctrine, this is the description of the air domain. B. Incorrect. This describes the air domain. C. Incorrect. This describes the air domain.
SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR : Identify the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
Which domain is described as the region above the earth’s surface in which astrodynamics generally govern the planning and conduct of military operations?
A. Air B. space C. cyberspace *** Rationale ***
A. Incorrect. This describes the space domain. B. Correct. According to Volume I, Basic Doctrine, this is the description of the space domain. C. Incorrect. This describes the space domain.
SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR : Identify the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
Which is a global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures?
A. air B. space C. cyberspace
*** Rationale *** A. Incorrect. This describes the cyberspace domain. B. Incorrect. This describes the cyberspace domain. C. Correct. According to Volume I, Basic Doctrine, this is the cyberspace domain.
Sample of Behavior: Identify the Unified Combatant Command areas of responsibility. References: Internet-Based Research
Sample of Behavior: Identify the Unified Combatant Command areas of responsibility.
Which combatant command oversees an area of responsibility stretching from the
waters of the United States west coast to the western border of India, and from Antarctica to the North Pole, encompassing 36 diverse nations?
********* Feedback ********* A. Yes. Per the DoD website. In addition, USINDOPACOM and its partners work to promote the development of the region while cooperating to enhance security, deter aggression, respond with force when necessary and to provide humanitarian assistance.
B. No. CENTCOM is responsible for operations in twenty countries that fall in the “central” area of the globe: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen.
C. No. USSTRATCOM is responsible for command of U.S. nuclear capabilities, space operations, global surveillance and reconnaissance, intelligence, communications, computers, global missile defense and combatting weapons of mass destruction.
D. No. USNORTHCOM’s AOR encompasses the continental United States, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, portions of the Caribbean and surrounding waters.
Sample of Behavior: Recognize the Unified Combatant Command missions.
The mission of the US European Command is to: A. provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and enabling capabilities to our customers in peace and war. B. support persistent, networked and distributed Global Combatant Command operations in order to protect and advance our Nation’s interests.
C. direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. D. prepare ready forces, ensure strategic access, deter conflict, enable the NATO Alliance, strengthen partnerships, and counter transnational threats in order to protect and defend the United States.
********* Feedback *********
A. No. This is the mission of USTRANSCOM.
B. No. This is the mission of USSOCOM.
C. No. This is the mission USCYBERCOM.
D. YES. This is the mission of USEUCOM.
Sample of Behavior: Recognize the Unified Combatant Command missions.
References: Internet-Based Research
The mission of USSTRATCOM is to: A. deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of our nation and our
allies.
B. conduct homeland defense, civil support and security cooperation to defend and secure the United States and its interests.
C. provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers' requirements in peace and war.
D. support US national security objectives, defend the Southern approaches to the United States, and
promote regional security and stability.
********* Feedback *********
A. Yes. This is the mission of USSTRATCOM. B. No. This is the mission of USNORTHCOM. C. No. This is the mission of USTRANSCOM. D. No. This is the mission USSOUTHCOM.
Sample of Behavior: Recall the chain of command from the President to the Combatant Commands. References: Internet-Based Research
Executive authority to command forces flows from the President to the:
A. Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, then to Unified Combatant Commands. B. Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then to the Unified Combatant Commands. C. Vice President, Secretary of Defense, then to Unified Combatant Commands. D. Secretary of Defense, then to the Unified Combatant Commands.
********* Feedback *********
A. No. This is not the flow of executive authority or the communicative chain. B. No. This is not the flow of executive authority, but it is the communicative chain. The Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff has no authority to command forces. C. No. This is not the flow of executive authority. The vice president is not a command authority.
D. Yes. This is the executive authority flow to combatant commanders.
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True or False. The operational chain of command from a Unified Command to the President runs through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A. True B. False
SAMPLE OF BEHAVIOR: Recognize the primary roles of each Sister Service
Which service provides the following: maintains ready expeditionary forces, sea-based and integrated air-ground units for contingency and combat operations, and the means to stabilize or contain international disturbance.
A. Navy B. Army C. Air Force D. Marine Corps
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