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58 Cards in this Set
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When did the framers of the Constitution established the principle of civilian control over the armed forces of the United States.
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1787
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What article specifies that Congress alone would have the power to raise and support armies (and provide and maintain a Navy), to declare war, to make rules concerning captures on land and water, and to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the Militia.
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The Constitution (Article I, Section 1)
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What are the principal constitutional bases for Presidential direction of national security affairs with additional powers that relate to the military?
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The authority of the President, coupled with his treaty-making authority, appointive power – including appointment of federal officers of the armed forces – and the requirement to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
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Who is responsible for providing for the nation’s defense through the armed forces of the United States?
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civilian officials in both the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government.
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When did the President form the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
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February 1942
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What did Congress pass to formally establish the organizations that were created during World War II, to facilitate better control over the military?
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National Security Act of 1947
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What did the national Security Act of 1947 create?
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The National Security Counsil (NSC)
The National Military Establishment (NME) Service Secretaries and their Responsibilities Unified and Specified Combatant Commands Legitimized JCS as a permanent organization |
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When did Congress significantly strengthen the authorities of the “Secretary of National Defense"?
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In amendments to the National Security Act, beginning in 1949
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What was the National Military Establishment changed to?
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Department of Defense
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Who is the head of the DoD?
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Secretary of Defense
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Who has authority, direction, and control over the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force?
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Secretary of Defense
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What Act was an attempt by Congress to rectify problems in joint operations that came to light after the attempted rescue of the American hostages in Iran (Operation Desert One), and the invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury)?
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Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986
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What did the Homeland Security Act of 2002 create?
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The Department of Homeland Security
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What is the purpose of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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To prevent terrorist attacks within the US, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from terrorism and national disasters.
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Who does the Coast Guard operate under upon the declaration of war?
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Department of the Navy
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Who heads the National Security Organization?
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POTUS
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Which Departments are most likely to be involved in the national security process?
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Department of State
Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice |
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When was the US Special Operations Command established?
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1987
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What is the role of the Army?
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prompt and sustained combat operations on land
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What is the role of the Navy?
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prompt and sustained combat operations at sea
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What is the role of the marine Corps?
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service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases, and the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign
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What is the role of the Air Force?
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prompt and sustained offensive and defensive combat operations in the air and space
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What is the role of the Special Operations Command?
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special operations (SO) activities or missions involving special operations forces from all the services
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What are 'Functions' ?
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Functions are specific responsibilities assigned by the President and Secretary of Defense to enable the services to fulfill their legally established roles.
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What are 'Missions' ?
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Missions are tasks assigned by the President or by the Secretary of Defense and the President to the commanders of Combatant Commands.
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Where are the responsibilities of the combatant commander spelled out?
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Unified Command Plan
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Who is the nation’s decisive land warfare force?
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The Army
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What is the primary function of the U.S. Marine Corps?
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to be the United States initial response forces
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What is the US Navy's primary function?
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To provide forward presence
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What is the U.S. Air Force's primary function?
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To attain and sustain air and space superiority
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Who uses information superiority to conduct combat search and rescue; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and combat actions with a minimum collateral damage?
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The US Air Force
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Where is the US Coast Guard located?
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Within the Department of Homeland Security
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Which Service has statutory law enforcement authority?
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US Coast Guard
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How does Joint Pub 1-02 define 'Joint' ?
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“activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate.”
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What is a Combatant Command?
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A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Combatant commands typically have geographic or functional responsibilities.
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What is a Specified Command normally composed of?
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Forces from a single Military Department
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When are Unified Commands typicially established?
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When a broad continuing mission exists, requiring execution by significant forces of two or more Military Departments, necessitating a single strategis direction.
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What are the two types of Unified Combatant Commands?
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Geographical Commands
Functional Commands |
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What are the 3 Functional Commands?
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US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) |
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What are the 6 Regional Commands?
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US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
US European Command (USEUCOM) US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) US Pacific Command (USPACOM) US Central Command (USCENTCOM) US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) |
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Who is responsible for controlling space; deterring attacks on the United States and its allies, launching and operating the satellites systems that support our forces worldwide and should deterrence fail, directing the use of our strategic forces.
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US Strategic Command
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Who provides combat-ready SOF to other combatant commands and, if directed by the President and/or Secretary of Defense, exercises command of selected SO missions. USSOCOM is unique among the combatant commands in that it performs certain Service-like functions?
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Special Operations Command
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Who moves materials and people around the world and is the single manager for defense transportation?
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Transportation Command
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On what basis may a Joint Task Force be established?
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Geographical or Functional Basis
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When is a JTF dissolved?
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When the purpose for which it was created has been achieved or when it is no longer required.
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Who assignes the primary roles of the Services?
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Congress
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Who identifies the specific functions to be provided by the Services?
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The President and/or the Secretary of Defense
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What are the integration and application of joint forces founded on?
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The fundamental principle of war found in JP 1.
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What do the fundamental principles of war include?
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They include the principles of objective, offensive, mass, economy of force, maneuver, unity of command, security, surprise, and simplicity.
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Which Campaign showed how Joint Doctrine principles applied even before unity of command was formalized by regulation?
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The Federal Campaign against Vicksburg
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Who executed the Federal Campaign against Vicksburg?
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General Ulysses S. Grant and Admiral David D. Porter
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When did the rescue attempt Operation Eagle Claw take place?
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April 25, 1980
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Which Operation became the impetus for a new, stronger, more integrated military and special operations force?
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Desert One - Operation Eagle Claw
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Which Operation demonstrated how to apply simultaneous air-land-sea action to eliminate an untenable political situation?
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Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada
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Which Act rationalized joint organization and paved the way for additional military success by supporting unity of command?
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Goldwater-Nichols act, passed in 1986
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Which conflict revealed the need for improvement in both joint doctrine and joint organization?
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Operation Urgent Fury - Grenada
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Which operation took advantage of the organizational changes wrought by the Goldwater-Nichols legislation and doctrinal lessons from Operation Urgent Fury?
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Operation Just Cause
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Which operation demonstrated virtually every principle of war and element of joint doctrine in action?
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Operation Desert Storm
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