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| When JFCs consider incorporating combinations of contiguous and noncontiguous AOs with linear and nonlinear operations, they choose the combination that fits the operational environment and the purpose of the operation. Which of the following combinations describe a typical sustained offensive and defensive operation against powerful, echeloned, and symmetrically organized forces and where the forward line of own troops focus combat power and protect sustainment functions? |
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| -linear operations in contiguous AOs |
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| The "Seize the Initiative" phase of joint operations seeks decision advantage by using all available elements of combat power to: (Select all that apply.) |
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-generate in the enemy a sense of inevitable failure and defeat
-seize and maintain the initiative
-deny the enemy the opportunity to achieve its objectives |
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| _____ are DoD activities, normally in support of the United States Agency for International Development or the Department of State, conducted outside the U.S., its territories, and possessions, to relieve or reduce human suffering, disease, hunger, or privation. |
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| -Foreign humanitarian assistance |
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| _____ is DoD support to U.S. Government actions that plan for, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of domestic and foreign chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. |
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| -Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear consequence management |
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| Effective _____ also can deny an adversary time to set conditions in their favor or achieve destabilizing objectives; or mitigate the effects of a natural or man-made disaster. |
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| -peacekeeping operations *NOT CORRECT* |
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| U.S. Forces may be required to engage in several types of joint operations simultaneously, across a range of military operations. Commanders combine and sequence offensive, defensive, and _____ operations to achieve objectives. |
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| During the enable civil authority phase of operations, the JFC may be required to transfer responsibility of operations to another authority as the termination criteria. |
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| Stripping away enemy support and freedom of action through information operations and lines of communications, is an action in the _____ phase. |
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| The _____ is responsible for preparing emergency action plans that address the military evacuation of U.S. citizens and designated foreign nationals from a foreign country. |
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| -U.S. Ambassador, or Chief of the Diplomatic Mission |
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| Campaigns are most often applied when conducting _____. |
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| -large scale combat operations |
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| _____ provides a framework within which combatant commands engage regional partners in cooperative military activities and development. |
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| _____ is/are DoD's unified effort to support and augment the development of the capacity and capability of foreign security forces and their supporting institutions to facilitate the achievement of specific objectives shared by the U.S. Government. |
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| -Security force assistance |
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| _____ is generally limited in scope and duration because it is intended to supplement or complement efforts of civil authorities or agencies with the primary responsibility for providing assistance. |
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| -Foreign humanitarian assistance |
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| Emergency preparedness consists of _____ to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect a nation's institutions from all types of hazards. |
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| -continuity of operations *NOT CORRECT* |
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| Which of the following are some of the key elements of the shape phase of joint operations? (Select all that apply.) |
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-stability operations
-organizing and training
-conduct of rehearsals |
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| To achieve military strategic objectives quickly and at least cost, JFCs normally will seek the earliest opportunity to conduct decisive _____ operations. |
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| Operation RESTORE HOPE in Somalia was a crisis response operation which required _____ to protect U.S. forces while accomplishing the mission. |
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| -deterrence activities *NOT CORRECT* |
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| A(n) _____, such as foreign humanitarian assistance, can be a major operation if the combination of size, scope, and duration requires the commander to phase the operation as a set of tasks, activities, and missions over time. |
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| _____ generally are governed by various directives and agreements and do not require a joint operation plan (OPLAN) or operation order (OPORD) for execution. |
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| Phasing helps JFCs and staff _____, design, and plan the entire operation or campaign and define requirements in terms of forces, resources, time, space, and purpose. |
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| Phasing helps commanders _____ risk in the more dangerous or difficult portions of an operation. |
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| To create balance between the three main types of operations, planning for_____ operations should begin when joint operation planning begins. |
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| If the crisis revolves around _____ to a regional partner, combat commanders employ joint forces to deter aggression and signal U.S. commitment. |
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