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MSgt Hack hears General Paul say, “We help prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S. and we support efforts to reduce our vulnerability to terrorism. We provide support during domestic emergencies and to designated law enforcement agencies. Finally, we ensure processes, procedures, and resources are in place in case of national security emergencies where we either support other agencies’ efforts or we lead the effort.”
General Paul’s comments BEST explain the ________.
-Department of Defense’s role in military preparedness
-Military’s role in Homeland Defense and Civil Support
-National Security Agency’s role in Homeland Security and Civil Support

-Military’s role in Homeland Defense and Civil Support

Assists the President and SecDef in performing their command functions.

CJCS

Reports from these individuals are normally submitted through the CJCS who forwards them to the SecDef and acts as a spokesman.

COMBATANT COMMANDERS

Unless otherwise directed by the President or the SecDef, these are reserved for their Combat Commander (CCDR) over assigned forces.

Combatant Command (COCOM)

The authority vested in these individuals in the performance of their role to organize, train, equip, and provide forces, runs from the President through the SecDef.

SERVICE SECRETARIES

These individuals are responsible for accomplishing a military objective

SUPPORTED COMMANDER

These individuals provide assistance to the supported commander.

SUPPORTING COMMANDER

This is the command authority by commanders at an echelon at or below the level of the CCDR and can be delegated or transferred.

OPCON (OPERATIONAL CONTROL)

DoD support to US civil authorities for domestic emergencies and for designated law enforcement and other activities.

CIVIL SUPPORT

Strengthened civilian authority, improved the military advice provided to civilian leaders, placed clear responsibility on CCDRs to accomplish their missions, and matched the authority of CCDRs with their responsibility.

THE GOLDWATER-NICHOLS ACT OF 1986

This is the command authority that is limited to the detailed and usually local direction and control of movements and maneuvers.

TACON (TACTICAL CONTROL)

The protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by the President:

HOMELAND DEFENSE

This command anticipates and conducts Homeland Defense and Civil Support operations within the assigned area of responsibility to defend, protect, and secure the United States and its interests.

US NORTHERN COMMAND

This command promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and non-state aggression, and supports development.

US CENTRAL COMMAND

This command provides intelligence on countries and other entities possessing or seeking weapons of mass destruction; providing support to other combatant command commanders.

US STRATEGIC COMMAND

This command supports NATO and builds partner capacity to enhance transatlantic security and defends the homeland forward.

US EUROPEAN COMMAND

This command collaborates with other agencies and nations to detect, monitor, and support the interdiction, disruption or curtailment of present and emerging drug-related threats.

US SOUTHERN COMMAND

This command conducts sustained security engagement through military-to-military programs, military-sponsored activities, and other military operations as directed.

US AFRICA COMMAND

This command promotes security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.

US PACIFIC COMMAND

This command provides end-to-end distribution process visibility; and responsive support of joint, US government and SecDef-approved multinational and non-governmental logistical requirements.

US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

The command is not limited to a specific geographic area of responsibility but must respond wherever the President or the SecDef directs.

US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

Which key Players make up the National Command Authorities?
-Combatant Commander
-President
-CJCS
-SecDef

-President
-SecDef

Who is responsible for:
-Prepare military strategy and assessments
-Assist President and SecDef in strategic direction of Armed Forces
-Prepare strategic plans and supporting plans
-Provide for preparation and review of plans (mobilization, security, cooperation, and joint operation)
-Advise SecDef on critical deficiencies and strengths in force capabilities
-Review combatant commanders’ plan and programs for adequacy, feasibility, acceptability, completeness, and compliance
-Integrate interagency and multinational partners
-Issue the executive order

CJCS

When planning the employment of joint forces, _________ and _______ send orders to _____, who then transmits orders to ____________________.
PRESIDENT CJCS COMBATANT COMMANDER SecDef

When planning the employment of joint forces, President and SecDec send orders to CJCS , who then transmits orders to Combatant Commander.

Which of the following are responsibilities of the CJCS?
A. Preparing military strategy and assessments of the associated risk
B. Participating in strategic discussions with the President, and SecDef in planning efforts as appropriate
C. Issuing the execute order
D. Advising the SecDef on the critical deficiencies and strengths in force capabilities (including manpower, logistic, and mobility support) identified during the preparation and review of Operation Plans (OPLANs)
E. Developing OPLANs for possible contingencies across the range of military operations

A. Preparing military strategy and assessments of the associated risk
C. Issuing the execute order
D. Advising the SecDef on the critical deficiencies and strengths in force capabilities (including manpower, logistic, and mobility support) identified during the preparation and review of Operation Plans (OPLANs)
E. Developing OPLANs for possible contingencies across the range of military operations

Which of the following is essentially the link between strategic planning and joint operation planning, and enables the CJCS to assist the President and Secretary of Defense in providing unified strategic direction to the Armed Forces?
A. Operation Orders (OPORDs)
B. Operation Plan (OPLAN)
C. Global Force Management (GFM)
D. Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS)

D. Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS)

Within the chain of command, the Service component performs which of the following joint planning functions? Select ALL that apply
A. Prepare and execute administrative and logistic plans to support operating forces
B. Prepare component-level OPORDs in support of taskings assigned to the combatant commands
C. Recommend the proper force composition and employment of Service forces
D. Provide Service forces and support information for joint planning

B. Prepare component-level OPORDs in support of taskings assigned to the combatant commands
C. Recommend the proper force composition and employment of Service forces
D. Provide Service forces and support information for joint planning

Combines individual Service terminology and procedures into one standard multifaceted system:

JOPES (Joint Operational Planning and Execution System)

Provides the best mix of forces, equipment, and support attainable within fiscal constraints:

PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)

Elements that affect military operations but are usually beyond the influence of the military planner:

CONTEXTUAL ELEMENTS

Elements that can, to varying degrees, be influenced by military leaders and planners:

OPERATIONAL ART ELEMENTS

Time-sensitive planning for situations involving military action:

CRISIS ACTION PLANNING

In the PPBES process, planning provides which of the following?
A. A balanced, capabilities-based program in the form of the program objective memorandum (POM)
B. The means to anticipate changes and understand the long- term implications of near-term choices and decisions
C. A program objective against which the Air Force can measure program execution success
D. A platform for a detailed review of a program’s pricing, phasing, and overall capability to be executed on time

B. The means to anticipate changes and understand the long- term implications of near-term choices and decisions
C. A program objective against which the Air Force can measure program execution success

During the meeting this morning, you learned that SMSgt Smith would be in charge of the task to provide a platform for a detailed review of the program’s pricing, phasing, and overall capability to be executed on time and within budget while you would be in charge of focusing on the Service's day to day activities.
In PPBES, SMSgt Smith and you have been assigned to what phases?
A. Planning and Programming
B. Programming and Budgeting
C. Budgeting and Execution
D. Execution and Planning

C. Budgeting and Execution

What phase of PPBES does the military departments match available resources (fiscal, manpower, material) against validated requirements to achieve the strategic plan and submit program proposals?
A. Planning and Programming
B. Programming and Budgeting
C. Budgeting and Execution
D. Execution and Planning

B. Programming and Budgeting

How does JOPES ensure the right amount of timely support gets to the warfighter to ensure a decisive victory?
A. By using a set of command and control techniques and processes
B. By balancing mission requirements against available recourses
C. By utilizing the best mix of forces, equipment, and support

A. By using a set of command and control techniques and processes

What is the purpose of the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and how does it impact joint planning?

Combines individual Service terminology and operating procedures into one standard multifaceted system. It provides standardization to the joint planning system used for the execution of complex multi-Service exercises, campaigns and operations. JOPES uses a set of command and control techniques and processes, supported by a computerized information system, to ensure the right amount of timely support gets to the warfighter to ensure a decisive victory. If understood and used properly, JOPES becomes a combat multiplier, increasing our efficiency in joint planning and execution.

What is the purpose of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) and how does it impact joint planning?

PPBES ensures the DoD maintains the best mix of forces within fiscal constraints, Understanding this system will ensure planners account for resources shortfall and mitigation efforts. PPBES reinforces the need for joint operations.

Because an OPORD must be developed due to an escalating regional problem, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) sends an Alert Order to U.S. Central Command. Staff members gather to look at existing documents and modify them to meet the need.
The scenario BEST illustrates the interrelationship:
A. Between Contingency Planning and Crisis Action Planning
B. Between combatant commanders and the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C. Among Campaign Planning, Crisis Action Planning, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff

A. Between Contingency Planning and Crisis Action Planning

Combatant commanders and subordinate joint force commanders utilize command and control tactics and measures, supported by a computerized information method, to prepare intricate operations against potential threats to National Security.
The statement BEST describes:
A. Contingency planning
B. Crisis Action planning
C. Joint Operations Planning and Execution System

C. Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES)

5 Steps in this type of planning are; Initiation, Concept Development, Plan Development, Plan Review, Supporting Plans:

CONTINGENCY PLANNING

5 Steps in this type of planning are; Situation Development, Crisis Assessment, COA Development, COA Selection, Execution Planning, Execution:

CRISIS ACTION PLANNING

Although joint doctrine does not prescribe a specific convention for writing a strategic military objective statement, there are three primary considerations; they should link directly or indirectly to one or more higher-level objectives, be as unambiguous as possible, and ____________.
A. describe actions to be taken by subordinate commands
B. should not specify ways and means for their accomplishment
C. provide operational-level quantifiable measures of performance
D. identify force and unit requirements for their achievement

B. should not specify ways and means for their accomplishment

The MCOM commander and staff, in collaboration with subordinate and supporting components and organizations, will expand the approved COA into a detailed joint OPORD by first developing ____________.
A. time-phased force and deployment data (TPFDD)
B. revised staff estimates
C. an executable concept of operations (CONOPS)
D. the commander's critical information requirements

D. the commander's critical information requirements

Why is it important for SNCO’s to understand PPBES?

-SNCOs contribute to PPBES by establishing and forecasting a budget to ensure sufficient funds are available to accomplish the mission.

How are JOPES and PPBES used to achieve national military objectives?

-Ensure the best mix of forces available to execute contingency and crisis action plans.

What is the interrelationship between contingency planning and crisis action planning?

-Planners will use existing plans created during the contingency planning process but will tailor them to meet the current needs of the crisis.

How does Policy, Strategy, and Doctrine influence Joint Planning?

-Joint planning is the “how”. With Joint planning you will achieve your national security objectives through military operations.

How can Cross Cultural Competence (3C) affect Joint Planning?

-Working with Joint and Coalition partners will require planners and military personnel to be cross culturally competent.

Describe an operation(s) where Joint, Coalition, and Total force worked together to execute Joint Operations:

-Operation Noble Eagle, OEF, Operation TOMODACHI (humanitarian assistance/Disaster relief).

Forces that may be transferred from a combatant command only as directed by the SecDef:

ASSIGNED FORCES

Distribution at execution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment:

ALLOCATED FORCES

A set of goals outlining how the country will interact with other countries:

FOREIGN POLICY

During force planning, CCDRs assume that these forces will be made available for execution:

APPORTIONED FORCES

A non-standing or regularly meeting entity; the headquarters, commands, and agencies involved in joint operation planning:

JPEC (Joint Planning and Execution Community)

2 Or more nations form and AD HOC arrangement for common action, or when 2 or more nations have different objectives, usually for a single occasion, or for longer cooperation, in a narrow sector of common interest:

COALITION PARTNER

Interdependence is the purposeful reliance of joint and coalition partners on each other’s capabilities to maximize the complementary and reinforcing effects of all; the degree of interdependence varying with specific circumstances:

INTERDEPENDENCE

The ability of joint and coalition partners to work together in an efficient and synergistic manner in the execution of assigned tasks, it begins with development and use of joint doctrine, joint OPLANS, and interoperable communication and information systems:

INTEROPERABILITY

The relationship among nations which formed an alliance or coalition for a specific purpose, usually a multinational operation:

MULTINATIONAL PARTNER

The relationship that results from a formal agreement between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives that further the common interests of the members:

ALLAINCE

An arrangement between two or more nations for common action:

COALITION

Addresses the need for weapons and equipment which possess the capability for effective application in two or more basically different military or civilian functions and/or levels of conflict and/or crisis response:

MULTIPURPOSE CAPABILITIES

A tool used to correct marginal/substandard duty performance and minor/major UCMJ violations:

MILITARY JUSTICE

Matters that involve more than one Service and are within the jurisdiction of the Joint Force Commander may be handled either by the Joint Force Commander or by the appropriate Service component commander. The Service component commander, subject to Service regulations, should handle matters that involve one Service. A Service member is vested with a hierarchy of rights from greatest to least, these are: the United States Constitution, the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, departmental regulations, Service regulations, and the common law:

JURISDICTION

The Joint Force Commander in accordance with Service regulations will make recommendations for decorations and medals. Recommendations for joint awards are processed through joint channels:

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

The immediate superior of an officer or enlisted Service member in a joint organization is responsible for preparing an efficiency, fitness, or performance report in accordance with the guidance (and on the prescribed form) of the rated member’s Service. Completed reports will be forwarded to the reported Service member’s Service for filing. A copy of the signed report will be provided to the Service member and the senior rater in accordance with Service guidance will maintain a copy:

EFFICIENCY, FITNESS, AND PERFORMANCE REPORTS

A member of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows at the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship. This custom was historically created to help or even hoist them aboard:

SIDE BOYS

Wooden decks were scrubbed with a piece of sandstone, nicknamed the Holy Stone because it brought a man to his knees:

HOLYSTONE

Bathroom aboard a Navy Ship

HEAD

A rumor, comes from “scuttle” to make a hole in the ship’s hull causing it to sink, and “butt”-cask or hogshead to hold water. Ships crew talking around the butt:

SCUTTLEBUTT

The right side of, or direction from, a vessel facing forward

STARBOARD

The left side of, or direction from, a vessel facing forward:

PORT

Commanding officer aboard a ship:

CAPTAIN

A term only proper when spoken by a senior in acknowledgement of a report made by a junior, not appropriate for a junior to saw to a senior:

VERY WELL

The first rank one can achieve as a SNCO in the Navy, same as addressed title:

CHIEF

Which of the following are part of the Fleet Forces Command?
-Naval Surface Force (Atlantic)
-Naval Air Force (Pacific)
-Navy Expeditionary Combat
-Submarine Force (Pacific)
-Naval Network Warfare

-Naval Surface Force (Atlantic)
-Navy Expeditionary Combat
-Naval Network Warfare

How often are Sailors counseled and evaluated?
-Weekly
-Monthly
-Bi-annually
-Annually

-Annually

Date the Marines were founded:

10NOV1775

Battle of Derna in Tripoli:

1805

Battle of Chapultepec, known as the “Halls of Montezuma”

1847

Battle of Iwo Jima:

1945

The Siege of Khe Sanh (77 days)

1968

Rescue of Capt Scott O’Grady in Bosnia

1990's

Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom

21st CENTURY

A special portion of a ships deck set aside for ceremonies:

QUARTERDECK

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the United States Marine Corps?
-The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases
-Land operations to support naval campaigns
-Development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces
-All of the Above

-All of the Above

“To the shores of Tripoli” is one of the most famous lines in the Marines Hymn. This stems from what famous battle?
-Battle of Chapultepec
-Battle of Iwo Jima
-Battle of Derna
-Battle of Siege of Khe Sanh

-Battle of Derna

Which level of UMSC PME specifically targets Staff Sergeants?
-Sergeants Course
-Career Course
-Advance Course
-NCO Course

-Career Course

The Continental Army was created by the Continental Congress to fight Great Britain on this Day:

14JUN1775

What Army Regulation covers Customs and Courtesies (Proper Terms of Address, Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy) ?

ARMY REGULATION 600-25

2 Year program, active duty soldiers may complete BS or Masters degree then commissioned as an Army officer:

GREEN TO GOLD ACIVE DUTY

Provides selected Soldiers the opportunity to complete their BS degree and obtain a commission through participation in the ROTC Scholarship program:

HIP POCKET

Army Leader Development Program, Dept of the Army Pamphlet ___-__

350-58

Army Field Manual that covers “Operations”:

FM 3-0

Army NCO Guide:

FM 7-22.7

First leadership course for NCO’s in the ARMY. 1 Month, in residence.

WARRIOR LEADER COURSE:

Army specific course, soldiers selected for promotion to SFC.

SENIOR LEADER COURSE:

Education of NCO’s, key role in education of all enlisted leaders. 10 Months long.

US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY:

Focuses on leadership and technical skills required for promotion to Staff Sergeant. 90 Day highly facilitated web-based common core program and branch specific resident phase.

ADVANCED LEADER COURSE:

5 Day course to prepare Sergeants Major to perform duties of Battalion Command Sergeant Major.

COMMAND SERGENTS MAJOR ACADEMY:

Supplements to the UCMJ for the ARMY:

Army Regulation 27-10 (military justice) and Field manual 27-1 (Commander)

Army Regulation that covers wear of uniforms:

AR 670-1

Number of calendar days a soldier must be under supervision to have an evaluation:

90

The Coast Guard was established as a military force in:

28JAN1915

When was the US Coast Guard founded?:

4AUGUST1790

What year did the Coast Guard receive it’s present name?

1915 (Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service)

What year did the USCG begin maintaining the country’s aids to maritime navigation (Lighthouses)?

1939

What year did Congress permanently transfer the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation to the USCG?

1946

What year was the USCG transferred to the DOT?

1967

What year was the USCG transferred to DHS?

2003

Provides enlisted USCG a guaranteed opportunity to become an aviator. – OCS Plus flight school:

Aviation Candidate (AVCAD) Program

Allows selected enlistees to attend college full time up to 2 years (USCG Pays) to qualify and attend OCS. Full pay and allowances, promotion eligible while in college. Obligated for 3 months for every 1 month in program:

PRE-COMMISSIONING PROGRAM FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL (PPEP)

29 Month program open to highly qualified enlisted USCG personnel, at the end will be a qualified PA with BS and MS degrees, and USCG Commission

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA)

17 Week course, prepares graduates of civilian colleges to serve as USCG Officers:

OCS

Personnel with at least AA degree to obtain temp commission:

DIRECT COMMISSION ENGINEER (DCE)

Senior enlistees – 8 years service, E-6 and up can obtain appointments to commissioned warrant officer. Selection boards, active duty enlistee at or above PO1 level:

WARRANT OFFICER

Non-judicial punishment similar to an Air Force Article 15:

CAPTAIN’S MAST

USCG Evaluations conducted at this interval for E-6 and below:

Semi-annual

Which of the following are true about the United States Coast Guard (USCG)?
-It is a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
-During times of war it is absorbed into the Department of the Navy (DON)
-It is a Maritime Environmental Protection (MEP) agency
-All of the options are correct

-All of the options are correct

When was the United States Coast Guard (USCG) transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
-1939
-1946
-1967
-2003

2003

When must United States Coast Guard (USCG) members be evaluated?
-Annually for E-7 and above
-Semi-annually for E-6 and below
-Following disciplinary action
-All of the options are correct

-All of the options are correct

When was the National Guard’s first genuine aviation unit established?

1915

When was the Air National Guard established as a separate reserve component?

18SEP1947 – Same as the USAF

When did the ANG begin augmenting the USAF’s air defense runway alert program?

1953

In response to the Tet offensive in Vietnam, the ANG assumed aerial refueling responsibilities for fighters in Europe in what year>

1967 (Operation Creek Party)

Which of the following is a function of the Air National Guard?
A Flying Function
B Transportation Function
C Support Function
-A and C

-A and C

During what time frame did the Air National Guard participate in Operation Creek Party?
-1957 – 1967
-1967 – 1977
-1977 – 1987
-1987 – 1997

-1967 – 1977

What level of PME can be completed via correspondence course for members of the Air National Guard?
-Airman Leadership School
-NCO Academy
-SNCO Academy
-All of the options are correct

-All of the options are correct

This scenario describes the interdependencies across services, agencies, departments, and coalition partners, which according to the Joint, Coalition, and Total Force lesson is the purposeful reliance of joint and coalition partners on each other’s capabilities to maximize the complementary and reinforcing effects of all and the interoperability between services which according to the lesson is the ability of those partners to work together in an efficient and synergistic manner in the execution of assigned tasks.
The scenario BEST illustrates ___________ between services.
-Interoperability
-Interdependence and Interoperability
-Interdependence and Multipurpose Capabilities

-Interdependence and Interoperability

The 2nd Chinook Rotary Squadron was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Its primary mission was transporting military personnel and supplies to Forward Operating Bases. During the deployment, a tsunami hit the coast of Africa and as a result, the squadron's Chinooks were redeployed to support civilian relief efforts.
The scenario BEST illustrates:
-Interoperability
-Interdependence
-Multipurpose Capabilities

-Multipurpose Capabilities