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1) The cornerstone of ARSOAC, the _____, is organized into four like battalions and provides nighttime, all-weather, medium range insertion, extraction, and resupply capability in hostile or denied areas. [Remediation Accessed :N]

106th Special Operations Helicopter Regiment

101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (correct)

3rd Combat Aviation Brigade

2) To accomplish U.S. objectives, the national security strategy guides the coordination of the instruments of national power which include _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] information (correct) economics (correct) diplomacy (correct) the military (correct)

3) Today, the U.S. and its partners find themselves in an era in which they are unlikely to be fully at war or fully at peace.

False

True (correct)

4) 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. [Remediation Accessed :N]

Service component command combatant command joint task force (correct) subordinate unified command critically think about (correct) acknowledge our own prejudice seek out professional assistance know all of the facts

5) Within joint command organizations, leadership and ethics considerations require us to _____ and consider not only personal experiences, but also the lessons learned from others' experiences - both positive and negative.

6) Special operations involve the use of small units of specially trained personnel using specialized tactics and equipment to achieve _____ objectives. [Remediation Accessed :N] tactical insignificant strategic or operational (correct) intermediate

7) What are the peacetime roles of the Coast Guard? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] maritime stewardship around the U.S. and U.S. territories maritime stewardship around the globe (correct) maritime safety (correct) maritime security (correct)

8) During the 1930s, which essential building blocks for an effective air force fell into place? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] a comprehensive doctrine of air warfare (correct) a vision of a long-range, four-engine bomber that became reality with the first B-17 (correct) clear tactics, techniques, and organization for air-ground cooperation

9) The statutory members of the National Security Council are _____. [Remediation Accessed :N]

President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of State

President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Homeland Security

President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Treasury

President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of Energy (correct) motives and values of the organization's members (correct) media influence non-military organizations financial resource constraints

10) Key considerations involved in planning and conducting multinational operations are affected by _____.

11) The Coast Guard was officially created in 1915 when which two services were combined? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]

Steamboat Inspection Service

Revenue Cutter Service (correct)

Life-Saving Service (correct)

Bureau of Navigation

12) Leaders at all levels must understand, establish, and support a Total Force Fitness program within their organizations.

True (correct)

False

13) Under what circumstances may the Coast Guard be transferred to and operate as a service of the Navy? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] when ordered by the Secretary of Defense upon a declaration of war (correct) when directed by the President (correct)

14) Through which of the following strategies has the Navy adopted, which advanced the concept of combat operations in littoral waters?

"From the Sea" and later "Forward from the Sea" (correct)

Sea power concept

U.S. Containment Policy

15) Deliberations involving the possible use of force must include the Reserve Component at what point in the planning process? late in the planning process after all of the planning is completed somewhere - early, mid, or later - as long as they are included early in the planning process (correct) shock, confusion, and paralysis within the adversary's system (correct) initiative, situational responsiveness, and tactical flexibility confusion, situational responsiveness, and paralysis within the adversary's system

16) Simultaneous and parallel operations are the most effective use of aerospace power in producing which of the following?

17) Which of the following is a technical or personal risk when using social media? [Remediation Accessed :N] espionage all of the answers are correct (correct) network security intrusions personal identity theft and impersonation none of the choices are correct

18) With over half of its forces in the Reserve Components, the Army relies heavily on _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] the Army National Guard the Army Reserve none of the answers are correct both the Army National Guard and Army Reserve (correct)

19) Reserve Components now comprise almost what percent of the Total Force and are an integral part of the Armed Forces of the United States? [Remediation Accessed :N]

50 percent (correct)

60 percent

40 percent

30 percent

20) _____ presents fundamental principles that guide the employment of U.S. military forces in coordinated and integrated action toward a common objective. It represents what is taught, believed, and advocated as what is right (i.e., what works best). [Remediation Accessed :N]

Strategic direction

Operational design

Joint doctrine (correct)

Law of warfare

21) Use of joint capabilities in _____ helps shape the operational environment and keeps the day-to-day tensions between nations and groups below the threshold of armed conflict, while maintaining U.S. global influence. [Remediation Accessed :N] strikes and raids military engagement, security cooperation, and deterrence activities (correct) major combat operations forcible entry operations

22) In crisis response and limited contingency operations, having an understanding of the political objective helps to _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] prevent the commander from having to explain the plan to the President avoid actions that may have adverse effects (correct) assure friends and allies and dissuade adversaries ensure the integration and synchronization of maneuver and interdiction

23) The offering of ceremonial toasts is a traditional Army custom at a formal Dining-In, which includes passing the wine, "over the water," an historical reference to King James I, who was exiled by Oliver Cromwell.

True (correct)

False

24) 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. [Remediation Accessed :N]

Foreign Policy Advisor

National Security Advisor

Ambassador (correct)

Secretary of State

25) Which core value does the following tenet represent: Make decisions in the best interest of the Navy and the nation, without regard to personal consequences? [Remediation Accessed :N] honor commitment courage (correct) resilience (correct) opposition vulnerability indifference

26) Receiving realistic training, understanding the types of situations encountered in war, eating well, getting enough rest, and having meaningful relationships and friendships are all helpful in building _____ to the challenges and strains of military service.

27) The _____ is the principal forum to advise the President with respect to the integration of domestic, foreign, and military policies relating to national security and for coordinating these policies among various government agencies.

National Security Council (correct)

Homeland Security Council

Foreign Affairs Council

National Economic Council

28) Marine Corps forces exploit the Total Force concept, employing combinations of active duty and reserve Marines to ensure that missions are effectively and efficiently executed.

True (correct)

False

29) The first step in solving a problem is to _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] report the problem to the commanding officer gather multiple perspectives on the problem draft an action plan define the problem (correct)

30) Marines had to develop which method to achieve speed and dispersion on a potentially atomic battlefield? [Remediation Accessed :N] fleet dispersion tentative landings vertical envelopment (correct) beachhead assault

31) The Joint Task Force (JTF) commander cannot dictate cooperation among other governmental agencies, intergovernmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations. In the absence of a formal command structure, JTFs are required to build consensus to achieve _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] synchronization unity of effort (correct) command and control authority unity of command as punishment for violating the rules of the mess (correct) as a reward for attendance recognition for a job well done

32) What is the purpose of sending someone to the Grog Bowl?

33) Recognizing potentially hazardous or negative situations in advance is crucial to being prepared to prevent them from occurring to begin with. With experience and maturity, the ability to instinctually recognize signs of potential trouble increases.

True (correct)

False consider the ramifications of labeling information about operational areas as intelligence (correct) prevent the sharing of relevant intelligence about the situation and adversary occasionally seek the necessary authorization for foreign disclosure of information disseminate information freely without a tear line

34) To the greatest extent possible coalition members should _____.

35) Within the joint environment, cooperation requires team players, and the willingness to share _____ with all team members. [Remediation Accessed :N] ideas credit (correct) effort workload

36) _____ is key to successful employment, readiness, and use of Reserve Component forces. [Remediation Accessed :N]

Transformation

Training

Adaptability

Predictability (correct)

37) A _____ is the principal joint Special Operations Forces organization tasked to meet all special operations requirements in major operations, campaigns, or a contingency. [Remediation Accessed :N]

Civil-Military Operations Center (CMOC)

Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF)

Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF) (correct)

Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC)

38) The primary function of the Air Force is to provide prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operation.

False True (correct)

39) Historically, the practice of keeping pets onboard may have started when cats were brought onboard to combat the rat population, the practice continued to help keep the crew's morale high. False True (correct)

40) Service members with good psychological health contribute to force readiness by being focused, alert, prepared for new tasks, able to engage in critical thinking, and behave responsibly and ethically. False True (correct)

41) While it is appropriate and strongly recommended to greet a person by name and grade, if you are unsure of an enlisted Marine's name or grade, "Marine" is as appropriate as, "Good morning, Sir," in the case of an officer. False True (correct)

42) What WWII conference established the Joint Chief of Staff? [Remediation Accessed :N]

First Moscow Conference (RIVIERA)

U.S.-British Staff Conference (ABC-1)

First Washington Conference (ARCADIA) (correct)

Casablanca Conference (SYMBOL)

43) Army Special Operations missions can include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N] training of foreign militaries (correct) cyberspace operations major combat operations (correct) humanitarian assistance (correct)

44) The joint force commander has the operational authority and responsibility to tailor forces for the mission at hand, selecting those that most effectively and efficiently ensure success. False True (correct)

45) The U.S. Army was originally formed to fight in which war?

World War II (correct)

Mexican-American War

World War I

American Civil War

46) 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. [Remediation Accessed :N] transition rotation (correct) situational awareness influence

47) When employing local national support, appropriate security measures should be taken to _____. [Remediation Accessed :N] only validate cross-cultural communications skills of select coalition partners ensure that contracted linguists do not jeopardize operations through espionage (correct) utilize contracted linguists with general knowledge of some areas but no specific knowledge of any one location ensure that contracted linguists promote only U.S. interests