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| The cornerstone of the Special Forces Group's capability is the _____, a highly trained team of 12 Special Forces Green Berets |
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| Operational Detachment- Alpha |
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| During joint operation planning, joint force commanders should begin to coordinate their activities with other agencies _____. |
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| the U.S. Navy to stop pirates from raiding shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean would fall under which fundamental role of the National Naval Strategy? |
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Establishing favorable security conditions
Securing strategic access and retaining global freedom of action |
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| The command authority established by a superior commander between subordinate commanders when one organization should aid, protect, complement, or sustain another force is called _____. |
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| _____ is a hostile environment that often presents complex emotional and ethical dilemmas. |
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| irregular warfare environment |
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| What are the peacetime roles of the Coast Guard? |
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Maritime Safety
Maritime Security
Maritime stewardship around the globe |
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| Which of the following problems faced the newly created Air Force in 1947? |
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Arranging for support services
Transitioning from propeller driven to Jet powered
modifying doctrine , strategy, and tactics to accommodate nuclear warfare
establishing an organization adapted to air operations |
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| The statutory advisers to the National Security Council are the _____. |
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| Director of National Intelligence and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff |
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| Commonly used terms under the multinational rubric include all of the following terms, except: |
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| The most recent time the Coast Guard was called into service and deployed in wartime was? |
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| There are eight distinct domains within the Total Force Fitness (TFF) Program. This one refers to the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to persevere and prevail in accomplishing missions. |
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| Under what circumstances may the Coast Guard be transferred to and operate as a service of the Navy? |
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When directed by the president
Upon declaration of war |
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| In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created. |
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| Deliberations involving the possible use of force must include the Reserve Component at what point in the planning process? |
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| Early in the planning process |
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| Flexibility in aerospace power allows forces to exploit mass and maneuver simultaneously to a far greater extent than surface forces can. |
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| If something of an ethical nature is ever in doubt, commanders should contact their legal counsel for advice. |
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| The primary responsibilities of the Air Force Reserve Components, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard include airlift and air refueling. |
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| There are a total of how many Reserve Components in the Armed Forces of the United States? |
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| The _____ is the primary vehicle through which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) exercises responsibility to provide for the preparation of joint operation plans. It provides guidance and direction from the CJCS to the combatant commanders and the Service chiefs for preparation of contingency plans. |
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| Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan |
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| The principle of joint operations designed to ensure the commitment necessary to attain the national strategic end state is _____. |
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| Joint force commanders must perform an analysis of the adversary, known as a _____, to know what actions will be an effective deterrent. This continuous analytical process is used by joint intelligence organizations to produce intelligence estimates and other intelligence products in support of the commander's decision-making process. |
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| Joint Intelligence preparation of the operational environment |
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| Which of the following are considerations when hosting a formal dinner? |
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-Identify unique cultural considerations in a foreign country
-begin planning months in advance with the proposed guest list
-print and mail invites 4-6 weeks in advance
-plan the menu and walk through the upcoming eveings sequence of events |
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| It is imperative that the combatant commander or Joint Task Force commander coordinate closely with the ______ on military activities in a particular country because, while not authorized to command military forces, he or she can deny military actions. |
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| The pinning ceremony signifies which of the following? |
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| Transition from the role of a follower to a leader |
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| Receiving realistic training, understanding the types of situations encountered in war, eating well, getting enough rest, and having meaningful relationships and friendships are all helpful in building _____ to the challenges and strains of military service. |
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| The _____ acts as the honest "broker" among the many U.S. Government agencies to solve disagreements and achieve consensus among agencies on national security issues. |
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| National security advisor |
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| Marine Corps forces exploit the Total Force concept, employing combinations of active duty and reserve Marines to ensure that missions are effectively and efficiently executed. |
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| Which of the following are keys to success in joint assignments? |
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Having competence in your area of the service
Knowing how to solve problems
knowing the people around you |
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| By 1986, the Marine prepositioning strategy had in place 13 ships: one squadron in the eastern Atlantic, a second squadron in the Indian Ocean at Diego Garcia, and a third in the western Pacific at Guam. |
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| The Joint Task Force commander should carefully consider where to locate the civil-military operations center. Which of the following are valid considerations in determining the location? |
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Security
Force Protection
easy access for agencies and organization |
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| Which of the following ceremonies affirms a "leader among leaders" in the USAF, using a symbol of truth, justice, and power rightly used? |
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| _____ is the process used to mitigate operational risks. Although created with military operations in mind, these procedures can be used to plan other activities. |
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| Operational Risk Management |
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| The need for effective liaison is vital in any multinational force because _____. |
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| Liaisons facilitate the ability to integrate and synchronize operations |
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| Successful teamwork in the joint environment requires trust, confidence and _____. |
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| _____ is key to successful employment, readiness, and use of Reserve Component forces. |
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| Each geographic combatant command has a _____ to plan and control special operations and other Special Operations Forces activities. |
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| Theater special operations command |
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| The primary function of the Air Force is to provide prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operation. |
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| Capt. Van Boskerck wrote the words to Semper Paratus while serving on board the Yamacraw in 1922. |
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| It is essential that leaders ensure that service members understand the availability of psychological health resources and support and encourage the use of those resources as needed. |
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| The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy are under the same jurisdiction |
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| The Army aids in shaping the international environment through an extensive forward presence in which of the following? |
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| Balkans, Middle East, SW Asia, Europe, Korean Penn., and Japan |
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| One of the characteristics of citizens that strengthens the U.S. is _____. |
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| As ratified, the U.S. Constitution provided for a small professional army supplemented a militia of all able-bodied males under strict civilian control. |
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| The complexity and challenges associated with planning for and executing an operation includes: |
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| Military, Interagency, Multinational partners, intergovernmental |
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| When employing local national support, appropriate security measures should be taken to _____. |
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| Ensure that contracted linguists do not jeopardize operations through espionage |
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| In the Chairman's White Paper, "Mission Command" (2012), with the advent and increase of command and control (C2) capabilities, networked-enabled leaders are cautioned against the lure to _____. |
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| The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) works with the combatant commanders (CCDRs) of the _____. |
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| USPACOM, USSTRATCOM, USNORTHCOM |
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| The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) works with the combatant commanders (CCDRs) of the _____. |
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