SEJPME 1 Questions and Answers
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The 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Act _____.
added the Commandant of the Marine Corps as a
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-clarified the chain of command and civilian control of the U.S. Military
provided that the Chief of the National Guard Bureau full membership of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Which of the following are keys to success in joint assignments? (Select All That Apply.)
- Having competence in your area of the Service
- Knowing the people around you
- Knowing how to solve problems
Checking the work of members from other Services
Under the U.S. Constitution, the Congress has the power to _____.
close the U.S. borders
-declare war, raise and support Armies, provide and support a Navy, make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces
provide tanks and other equipment of war for Canada and Mexico
declare war, support allied armies, and provide ships for allied navies
One of NATO's goals is to promote democratic values.
-True
False
The National Security Agency (NSA) is authorized to produce ____________________ in accordance with objectives, requirements and priorities established by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) with the advice of the National Foreign Intelligence Board.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
Combatant Command, Command Authority (COCOM)
Operational Control (OPCON)
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
What WWII conference established the Joint Chief of Staff?
First Moscow Conference (RIVIERA)
Casablanca Conference (SYMBOL)
- First Washington Conference (ARCADIA)
U.S.-British Staff Conference (ABC-1)
The Joint Chiefs of Staff have executive authority to command combatant forces.
True
-False
The keys to success in Joint Assignments are:
Report all problems to the commanding officer, know the people around you, and know who does the work
- Be competent in what you are doing, know the people around you and know how to solve problems
Exemplify the characteristics of your service, avoid conflict, and know the people around you
Rigorously verify the products of other services, function as a member of a joint team, and know how to solve problems
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) works with the combatant commanders (CCDRs) of the _____. (Select All That Apply.)
-United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
- United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)
-United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
None of the answers are correct
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is an operated by which countries? (Select All That Apply.)
Great Britain
Mexico
- United States
-Canada
Which of the following are keys to success in joint assignments? (Select All That Apply.)
Checking the work of members from other Services
Knowing the people around you
Knowing how to solve problems
Having competence in your area of the Service
Question 5.
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy are under the same jurisdiction.
True
False
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff provides a channel of communication between the President/SECDEF and the combatant commanders.
- True
False
The DoD Reorganization Act of 1958 _____.
placed the Services directly under the President
eliminated the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- combined the Unified/Specified Commands during times of war
separated the Unified/Specified Commands from the Military Departments
The ability of the U.S. to achieve its national strategic objectives is dependent on the effectiveness of the U.S. Government in employing the instruments of national power, which are _____.
culture, industry, technology, and geography
diplomacy, defense, and development
-diplomatic, informational, military, and economic
political, military, economic, social, informational, and infrastructure
The command authority established by a superior commander between subordinate commanders when one organization should aid, protect, complement, or sustain another force is called _____.
administrative control
combatant command
operational control
- support
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.
Guidance for Employment of the Force
-Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Military Strategy
Unified Command Plan
The non-operational chain of command runs directly from the President to the Secretary of Defense and then to the _____.
-Secretaries of the military departments and then to the Service chiefs
Secretaries of the military departments and then to the combatant commanders
Service chiefs via the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
combatant commanders via the Service chiefs
The first-ever National Defense Strategy (NDS) was initiated by Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Rumsfeld in 2005, and then updated in 2008 by SECDEF Gates. However in 2012, SECDEF Panetta released Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense, sometimes referred to as the _____, and widely understood to be the replacement for the NDS. This strategic document was written to identify defense priorities in the face of budget cuts.
- Defense Strategic Guidance
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Military Strategy
National Security Strategy
The U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Strategic Command and U.S Cyber Command comprise the _____.
service component commands
-functional combatant commands
functional component commands
geographic combatant commands
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.
combatant commands
functional component commands
joint task forces
- subordinate unified commands
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 is called a _____.
-combatant command
component command
joint task force
subordinate unified command
The operational chain of command runs directly from the President to the Secretary of Defense and then to the _____.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then to the combatant commanders
Service chiefs
- combatant commanders
Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned is known as _____.
Administrative Control (ADCON)
Combatant Command (COCOM)
Operational Control (OPCON)
-Tactical Control (TACON)
The _____, signed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provides guidance for distributing and applying military power to attain national strategic objectives. It describes the Armed Forces' plan to achieve military objectives in the near term and provides the vision for ensuring they remain decisive in the future.
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Defense Strategy
- National Military Strategy
National Security Strategy
" The _____ is a joint force that is constituted and so designated by the Secretary of Defense, a combatant commander, a subordinate unified commander, or an existing Joint Task Force commander to accomplish missions with specific, limited objectives and which do not require overall centralized control of logistics. It is dissolved when the purpose for which it was created has been achieved or when it is no longer required."
Service component command
combatant command
- joint task force
subordinate unified command
The document, approved by the President, which delineates the general geographical area of responsibility for geographic combatant commanders and specifies functional responsibilities for functional combatant commanders, is called the _____.
Guidance for Employment of the Force
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Security Strategy
- Unified Command Plan
The statutory members of the National Security Council are _____.
President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Homeland Security
President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of State
- President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Energy
President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Treasury
____ is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. It includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command.
Administrative Control (ADCON)
Combatant Command (COCOM)
-Operational Control (OPCON)
Tactical Control (TACON)
The Armed Forces of the U.S. conduct military operations as a joint force. The nature of the challenges to the U.S. demand that the Armed Forces operate as a fully integrated joint team across the range of military operations. The challenges are best met when all capabilities are integrated and synchronized to achieve ____________________.
-Unity of Effort
Economy of Effort
Decisive Effort
Dominance
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) is the senior ranking military member but may not exercise military command over any of the Armed Forces. The CJCS is the principle military advisor to the President, the National Security Council (NSC) and the____________________.
Secretary of State
-Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Department of Homeland Security
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The term joint force commander refers exclusively to the following three types of commanders:
Service component commander, combatant commander, and joint task force commander
combatant commander, Service component commander, and functional component commander
-combatant commander, subordinate unified commander, and joint task force commander
joint task force commander, functional component commander, and subunified commander
_____ warfare is a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant population(s). It favors indirect and asymmetric approaches, though it may employ the full range of military and other capacities, in order to erode an adversary's power, influence, and will.
Asymmetric
- Irregular
Joint
Traditional
Combatant commanders exercise _____ (command authority) over assigned forces. This is the broadest command authority and may NOT be delegated or transferred.
Administrative Control (ADCON)
- Combatant Command (COCOM)
Operational Control (OPCON)
Tactical Control (TACON)
The Joint Staff is under exclusive authority, direction, and control of the _____.
-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Combatant Commanders
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Service Chiefs
The four categories of support are _____.
- general, mutual, direct, and close
general, tactical, operational, and strategic
reinforcing, mutual, complementary, and close
tactical, operational, direct, and common
The _____ is written guidance from the Secretary of Defense to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the preparation and review of contingency plans for specific missions. It includes the relative priority of the plans, specific force levels, and supporting resource levels.
- Guidance for Employment of the Force
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Defense Plan
Unified Command Plan
U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Southern Command constitute the _____.
Service component commands
functional combatant commands
functional component commands
-geographic combatant commands
The purpose of Joint Doctrine is to enhance the operational effectiveness of U.S Forces. Only those doctrine publications approved by the ___________________ are referred to as joint publications.
Combatant Commanders
-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Service Chiefs
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
? Chief of Naval Operations
Commandant of the Coast Guard
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Armed Forces of the U.S. conduct military operations as a joint force. The nature of the challenges to the U.S. demand that the Armed Forces operate as a fully integrated joint team across the range of military operations. The challenges are best met when all capabilities are integrated and synchronized to achieve ____________________.
Unity of Effort
Economy of Effort
Decisive Effort
Dominance
Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC), Joint Force Land Component Commander (JFLCC), and Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC) are all examples of _____.
-Functional component commands
Joint task forces
Service component commands
Sub-unified commands
The complexity and challenges associated with planning for and executing an operation include: (select all that apply)
- intergovernmental
- interagency
- military
- multinational partners
The United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the African Union are all examples of _____.
intergovernmental organizations
- bilateral alliances
nongovernmental organizations
international agencies
The Joint Task Force commander facilitates unified action and gains a greater understanding of the roles of IGOs and NGOs and how they influence mission accomplishment by establishing a _____.
Joint Interagency Coordination Group (JIACG)
-Civil-Military Operations Center (CMOC)
Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center (HACC)
Interagency Policy Committee (IPC)
Policy makers often fail to have a clear understanding of what the implications of their decisions will be on ground forces.
-True
False
During joint operation planning, joint force commanders should begin to coordinate their activities with other agencies _____.
- as early as possible
after the operation plan has been finalized
after the ambassador reviews the operation plan
when the combatant commander authorizes the plan
Which organization is the principal policy-making forum responsible for the nation's security strategy?
- National Security Council (NSC)
U.S. Congress
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Which organization is the principal policy-making forum responsible for the nation's security strategy?
- National Security Council (NSC)
U.S. Congress
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Defense (DoD)
The supported combatant commander is responsible for developing _____, which covers interagency coordination, for each operation plan (OPLAN). This enables interagency planners to more rigorously plan their efforts in concert with the military, to suggest other activities or partners that could contribute to the operation, and to better determine any support requirements they may have.
Annex Y
Annex G
Annex I
- Annex V
To accomplish U.S. objectives, the national security strategy guides the coordination of the instruments of national power which include _____. (Select all that apply.)
- economics
- the military
- diplomacy
- information
_____ are independent, diverse, flexible, grassroots-focused, primary relief providers that are frequently on the scene before the U.S. military and will most likely remain long after military forces have departed.
IGOs
- NGOs
OGAs
FAOs
Which of the following options represent the Statutory Advisors of the National Security Council?
President, Vice President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of Homeland Security
Chief of Staff to the President, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of National Intelligence
-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Director of National Intelligence
One way to remember the instruments of national power is by using the acronym _____.
ANSA
NSPD
NSCS
- DIME
Where long-term problems precede a deepening crisis, non-governmental organizations are frequently on the scene before the U.S. military and are willing to operate in high-risk areas.
- True
False
The difficulty some units face adapting their mindset to vastly changed conditions on their third or fourth deployment to the same location is known as _____ challenges.
- rotation
transition
influence
situational awareness
The _____, as amended, established the National Security Council (NSC) to advise the President with respect to the integration of domestic, foreign, and military policies relating to national security.
National Defense Act of 1947
Defense Authorization Act of 1947
- National Security Act of 1947
National Defense Directive of 1947
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.
Secretary of State
National Security Advisor
- Ambassador
Foreign Policy Advisor
What are the key criticisms of the interagency process? (Select all that apply.)
-it is often time-consuming
-no one is in charge
it is rarely effective
-it can be cumbersome
By virtue of their familiarity in a foreign country or region, _____ are a valuable source of information for a Joint Task Force commander who may have neither access to nor current information about the affected country or region.
multinational forces
USG agencies
-IGOs and NGOs
liaison teams
The country team provides for rapid interagency consultation and action on recommendations from the field. The Department of Defense is normally represented on the country team by the _____ and the _____.
defense attache, foreign policy advisor
political advisor, joint interagency coordination group
marine security detachment, security assistance organization
- defense attache, security cooperation organization
The National Security Council comprises which three levels of formal interagency committees for coordination and making decisions on national security issues?
principals, deputies, and interagency working group
- principals, deputies, and interagency policy
strategic, operational, and tactical
executive, deputies, and interagency coordination
U.S. military forces are authorized under certain conditions to provide assistance to U.S. civil authorities for disasters, catastrophes, infrastructure protection, and other emergencies. This assistance is known as _____ within the defense community because the assistance will always be in support of a lead Federal agency.
consequence management
crisis management
civil defense
- civil support
Which of the following terms best describes the interaction that occurs between agencies of the U.S. Government for the purpose of accomplishing an objective?
national security cooperation
Federal management
- interagency coordination
government accountability
The relevance of the interagency process at the _____ to the Combatant Commander and the U.S. military is that the process yields America's major national security policy decisions.
Tactical level
Operational level
- Strategic level
Consolidated level
Unlike the military, most U.S. Government agencies and nongovernmental organizations are _____ to create separate staffs at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels, with the result that Joint Task Force personnel interface with individuals who are coordinating their organization's activities at more than one level.
usually willing, but hesitant
not eager
not educated and trained
- not equipped and organized
In most situations, intergovernmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations need the following military capabilities:
threat assessment, force protection, and airlift
airlift, sealift, and intelligence
- logistics, communications, and security
security, transportation, and explosive ordnance disposal
The purpose of the _____ principle of joint operations is to allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts.
- economy of force
restraint
surprise
unity of command
In crisis response and limited contingency operations, having an understanding of the political objective helps to _____.
assure friends and allies and dissuade adversaries
-avoid actions that may have adverse effects
ensure the integration and synchronization of maneuver and interdiction
prevent the commander from having to explain the plan to the President
________ helps prevent adversary action through the presentation of a credible threat of counteraction. It stems from the belief of a potential aggressor that a credible threat of retaliation exists, the contemplated action cannot succeed, or the costs outweigh any possible gains.
Military engagement
security cooperation
- deterrence
Deception
The principle of joint operations designed to ensure the commitment necessary to attain the national strategic end state is _____.
legitimacy
patience
- perseverance
restraint
The purpose of the _____ principle of joint operations is to concentrate the effects of combat power at the most advantageous place and time to produce decisive results.
maneuver
mass
objective
- offensive
Frequently a decisive element, the _____ principle of joint operations is based on the legality, morality, and rightness of the actions undertaken.
- legitimacy
objective
patience
restraint
The United States employs its military capabilities at home and abroad in support of its national security goals in a variety of operations known in doctrine today as _____.
- the range of military operations
the spectrum of conflict
war and military operations other than war
wartime and peacetime
The purpose of the _____ principle of joint operations is to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative. It is the most effective and decisive way to achieve a clearly defined objective.
mass
momentum
- offensive
security
____________________ are preplanned deterrence oriented actions carefully tailored to bring an issue to early resolution without armed conflict.
- Flexible Deterrent Options
Show of Force Operations
Linear Operations
Non-Linear Operations
Operations designed to demonstrate U.S. resolve and involve the appearance of a credible military force in an attempt to defuse a situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to U.S. interests are known as _____ operations.
economy of force
enforcement
nation assistance
- show of force
________________ coordinate with other government agencies to facilitate coherent use of all instruments of national power in achieving national strategic objectives.
Service Component Commanders
-Joint Force Commanders
Defense Attaches
Political Advisors
In major operations, joint force commanders need a clear understanding of the national strategic objectives and how military operations support those objectives.
-True
False
A joint military operation conducted either as a major operation or a part of a larger campaign to seize and hold a military lodgment in the face of armed opposition for the continuous landing of forces is known as _____. It may include amphibious, airborne, and air assault operations, or any combination thereof.
force projection
force protection
- forcible entry
littoral control
Although principally conducted to evacuate U.S citizens, Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO?s) also may include citizens from the host nation as well as citizens from other countries. NEO?s are directed by the President and managed by______________.
The Joint Staff
Combatant Commanders
Chief of the Diplomatic Mission
- Department of State
The essential processes required to transition arriving personnel, equipment, and materiel in theater into forces capable of meeting operational requirements are collectively known as _____.
force protection and forcible entry
full-spectrum superiority and information operations
- joint reception, staging, onward movement, and integration
preparation of the operational environment and battlespace management
Operations that are typically limited in scope and scale and conducted to achieve a very specific objective in an operational area are known as _____.
- crisis response or limited contingency operations
major operations or campaigns
military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence
military operations other than war
To effectively conduct joint operations across the range of military operations, Commanders combine and sequence offensive, defensive, and _____ missions, operations and activities to accomplish the objective.
engagement
peace
rescue
- stability
Combatant commanders and subordinate joint force commanders work with U.S. ambassadors (or diplomatic missions), Department of State, and other agencies to best integrate the military actions with the diplomatic, economic, and informational instruments of national power in order to promote _____.
deconfliction
harmonization
security cooperation
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