Pre-Test SEJPME ii Questions & Answers 1) The U.S. continues to become more dependent on the global domain within the information environment consisting
... [Show More] of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers. It is imperative that we safeguard this domain known as _____. information space networks cyberspace 2) In addition to serving as a liaison to State, local, and other Federal agencies, who serves as the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) single point of contact for DoD support during DSCA operations? Local Coordinating Officer (LCO) State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) 3) The foremost value of joint force leaders is _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] physical courage competence experience integrity 4) Leaders should look for which of the following warning signs that are suggestive of trauma spectrum disorders? memory loss nightmares depression all of the answers are correct 5) Select the answer that matches the following definition. Focuses on planning and execution of operations using operational art to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations and employ military forces by integrating ends, ways, and means. [Remediation Accessed :N] Political level Operational level Strategic level Tactical level 6) To be successful, a joint force commander must be able to influence and coordinate a diverse coalition of joint and multinational forces as well as civilian agencies and groups. What are some of the civilian groups the JFC must consider? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] State and local militias Multinational forces Nongovernmental organizations Host nation agencies 7) Which of the following National Intelligence leadership positions advises the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, combatant commanders (CCDRs), and USD(I) on all matters concerning military and military-related intelligence. [Remediation Accessed :N] Director of National Intelligence Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Joint Staff Directorate for Intelligence, J2 Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency 8) Military operations vary in scope, purpose and _____ across a range that spans from military engagement to major operations and campaigns. [Remediation Accessed :N] contingencies conflict intensity expected outcome end state 9) _____ is/are actions taken directly against terrorist networks and indirectly to influence and render global and regional environments inhospitable to terrorist networks. [Remediation Accessed :N] Antiterrorism Counterinsurgency Counterterrorism Stability operations 10) Which of the following are some of the key elements of the shape phase of joint operations? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] stability operations organizing and training balance and simultaneity conduct of rehearsals 11) A logistics synchronization matrix allows joint logistician to monitor progress by which two of the following? [Remediation Accessed :N] displaying the timeline in which the logistician must complete tasks displaying the level of risk in which the logistician must operate displaying the logistician's responsibilities for integration displaying the logistician's critical tasks 12) Which of the following provides plans, policy, and guidance on Service member issues? Personnel Services Division Director's Action Group Personnel Readiness Division Joint Manpower Division 13) A forward deployed force and prepositioned assets, forces with organic movement capability, significantly contribute to the _____ of response. [Remediation Accessed :N] Strength Flexibility Timeliness Success 14) _____ emphasizes planning for the next phase of operations or sequels to the current operation. [Remediation Accessed :N] Future plans Future operations plans Current operations plans Theater-strategic plans 15) The _____ involves attaining a clear understanding of the CCDR's strategic objectives, and it is the most important step in the JOPP for the Joint Force Commander. If this step is done incorrectly, all planning steps which follow could be flawed. [Remediation Accessed :N] first step, Planning Initiation second step, Mission Analysis third step, Course of Action Development fifth step, Course of Action Approval 16) According to doctrine, what does the staff focus on during planning? [Remediation Accessed :N] Determining available resources to support the end state Developing effective plans and orders, and helping the commander make related decisions Determining whether the commander's situational awareness needs to be updated Developing courses of action that are all reasonable and executable 17) The _____ stage of the commander's decision cycle includes determination of the impact of events as they relate to overall mission accomplishment. assess plan direct monitor 18) The joint communications system assists the JFC in C2 of military operations. [Remediation Accessed :N] False True 19) Joint fires destroys a vital logistics chain delaying the delivery of needed electronics to an enemy surface-to-air missile site causing it to be unable defend an arms manufacturing plant which is then easily destroyed without the loss of a single aircraft. This situation is an example of a(an) _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] indirect effect direct effect joint fires unplanned target 20) Which of the following describes non-public or commercial individuals and businesses, academia, and religious groups? Private sector U.S. agency Intergovernmental organization Nongovernmental organization 21) The _____ exercise ADCON through their respective Service Chiefs over the Service. [Remediation Accessed :N] Functional Combatant Commanders Secretaries of the Military Departments Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Combatant Commanders 22) Intelligence should increase the commander's understanding of the threat and adversary's probable intentions, end states, objectives, most likely and most dangerous COAs, strengths, and critical capabilities. This allows the J2 to _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] approve the command Joint Manning Document direct Joint Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration (RSO&I) identify, define, and nominate objectives which are consistent with the threat and are relevant to the JFC's mission and intent define Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) 23) Commanders at most operational-level headquarters have observed that CCIRs are developed to support three major activities. One of these major activities is "prioritization of limited resources." The other two are _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] commander decision-making and branch planning commander decision-making and understanding the complex environment well-defined decision points and non-lethal actions sequel planning and collection analysis 24) Which of the following statements concerning operational-level branch and sequel planning is TRUE? Branch and sequel planning, at the operational level, results in precise, predictive decision points with associated CCIRs Much of the information precipitating operational commanders' major decisions across all event horizons will likely come off the JOC floor, rather than through other venues. Some branch and sequel planning at the operational level may not result in precise, detailed predictive decision points with associated CCIRs. Decision points supporting branch and sequel execution are normally extremely well defined and quantitative requiring minimal commander interface for decision. 25) Knowledge management (KM) and information management (IM) are two distinct activities that are necessary aspects in today's headquarters decision-making. Which two overarching insights clearly delineate their distinctions? KM is people-centric. IM is information technology-centric. KM is technology-centric. IM is people-centric. KM focuses on the rules, procedures, applications, and tools. IM focuses on the players gaining and sharing knowledge to aid decision making. KM balances the need-to-share with the need-to-know. IM leverages the different perspectives of the myriad of players. 26) What information management (IM) activity is normally a theater-level decision because of its significant second order effects, such as interoperability within the joint force, fielding and pre-mission training? [Remediation Accessed :N] battle rhythm development maintenance procedures determination of the networks, databases, and software applications use of commander's critical information requirements (CCIR) to guide and prioritize information flow development of procedures into a formalized, authoritative document 27) Always consider your interorganizational stakeholders in terms of force tracking. Current best practices in force tracking include the use of periodic reporting, liaison officers, and _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] establishing working groups and cells loaning stakeholders blue force trackers holding daily accountability musters limiting stakeholders' range of operations 28) To conduct specific mission sets throughout the entire joint operations area, what do many joint force commanders choose to establish? geographically-oriented components and/or task forces functionally-oriented components and/or task forces working in concert with geographically-oriented components or task forces sole focus on a geographically-based command such as the regional commands in Afghanistan 29) How should the supported commander address lack of support issues? [Remediation Accessed :N] The supported commander should immediately adjust priorities to meet desired outcomes. Lack of support is common in a complex environment. The supported commander should expect this and have an alternate plan ready. The supported commander should bring lack of support issues immediately to the establishing authority. The supported commander should bring lack of support issues to the supporting commander first, and if necessary to the establishing authority for resolution. 30) Which of the following links design activities to more detailed planning commonly associated with the joint operation planning process (JOPP)? [Remediation Accessed :N] operational planning team (OPT) the joint operation planning and execution system (JOPES) an operational approach the Commander's Decision Cycle 31) Which of the following describes a best practice joint task force (JTF) headquarters use to enrich design? [Remediation Accessed :N] Standing JTFs have a tendency to revisit design activities often, to ensure all efforts have been adequately explored. JTFs focus on ensuring the design products are kept at the highest classification levels to prevent inadvertent disclosure to certain external stakeholders. Standing JTFs collaborate with numerous external stakeholders in their supporting role, gaining an understanding of the larger crisis faced by the supported combatant commander. JTFs share design products and thoughts with subordinate units and external stakeholders as early and often as possible. 32) Which statement best describes what is meant by the term "battle for the narrative?" [Remediation Accessed :N] struggle to be first to control the messages that only the adversaries will hear in order to inform and/or influence their beliefs and perspectives challenge of constructing similar strategic narratives distributed throughout multiple networks to reinforce the beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of our coalition partners and host nation governments race to exploit and change the perceptions of our international partners in order to forward the goals and intentions of the U.S. Government and its allies ongoing "information war" between competing nations, entities, and/or ideologies to gain superiority over the adversary's narrative and align communication efforts 33) Commanders have recognized the need for some form of staff organization that can _____ to inform or influence the audiences in support of desired outcomes. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] remain passive in the information environment synchronize actions, words, and images direct communication strategy through a stove-piped process craft the themes and messages 34) Planning for communication strategy involves the careful alignment of themes and messages with interagency organizations and other stakeholders. False True 35) Strategic communication _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] does not apply to subordinate units is an integral part of the commander's overall strategy seeks to align joint task force actions, words, and images it is nested with strategic communication efforts 36) Which of the following are key elements of a communication strategy? condition, opportunity, and audience narrative, theme, and message words, actions, and audience stability, peace, and prosperity 37) Those responsible for identifying and understanding the key audiences are also responsible for _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] assigning which action-agent will engage each of the key audiences establishing a separate planning effort crafting themes and messages determining how to inform and/or influence audiences 38) The communication strategy working group (CSWG) is informed by subordinate units and the interagency stakeholders, and supports planning across the current operations, future operations, and future plans event horizons. False True 39) For the execution of a successful communication strategy, staff synchronization _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] integrates products begins at the execution phase of operations relies on informed commander's guidance does not impact actions, words, and images breaks down staff planning into clearly defined major subsets requires cross-talk and cross-representation 40) What are some of the key billets the commander will need to consider filling right away? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] principal staff officers Junior enlisted leaders deputy commander(s) J8 Chief of Staff 41) Which of the following statements BEST defines the purpose of joint headquarters battle rhythms? [Remediation Accessed :N] The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command and staff activities that enable the commander to accomplish mission objectives. The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to provide the commander with a method to track current operational events. The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command and staff activities intended to control the flow of future operations. The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations. 42) Joint intelligence organizations analyze the impact of the operating environment (OE) on mission accomplishment. Which of the following is not an aspect of the OE? [Remediation Accessed :N] friendly, adversary, and neutral systems joint task force (JTF) financials physical domains information environment 43) Which of the following provides the necessary upfront direction for the synchronization of staff planning efforts for both lethal and nonlethal activities? [Remediation Accessed :N] planning guidance, commander's intent, and an operational framework objectives, priorities, and an operational framework targeting data, diplomatic information military and economic (DIME) data, and planning guidance objectives, priorities, and commander's critical information requirements (CCIR) 44) Which of the following statements best defines "targeting"? [Remediation Accessed :N] core task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from many joint force staff elements and components employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives 45) Which of the following can provide another layer of command and control for an area support role but, if not carefully considered, can replicate existing functions and services that may already be provided by elements of the joint force? [Remediation Accessed :N] joint operations support facility joint logistics command joint logistics operation center joint deployment distribution operations center 46) Which of the following are tools used to maintain accountability for personnel status, casualty tracking, and reporting? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] defense casualty information processing (DCIPS) joint flow and system for tracking (JFAST) joint personnel status and casualty report (JPERSTAT) 47) Which of the following is a criterion in conducting assessments using measures of performance (MOP)? straight forward and are drawn directly from assigned tasks in the plan used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment upfront correct determination of measures-of-effectiveness planning enable an accurate visualization of progress toward mission accomplishment 48) Which of the following statements concerning staff assessment products is FALSE? Staff assessments should provide recommendations to the commander based upon the assessment. Recommendations are normally not developed by the assessment cell, but rather by the affected/responsible staff focused on specific lines of operation. Staff assessments products do not necessarily have to support the commander's requirements, as long as the products provide meaningful information. 49) Legal and subject matter expertise within staff planning and the Commander's Decision Cycle fosters _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] authority identification, understanding, and development logistics requirements battle rhythm coverage plans intelligence collection 50) These commands are established by combatant commanders when authorized by the Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for unified commands. They may be established on a geographic area basis such as U.S. Forces Japan or on a functional basis such as Special Operations Command, Pacific. [Remediation Accessed :N] combatant commands subordinate unified commands joint task forces functional component commands [Show Less]
