w308 final exam

When it comes to analyzing organizations, what must commanders consider in terms of mission?

Their knowledge of how the activities of different organizations may affect military operations

When analyzing people, how should leaders handle the analysis?

Separate people into distinct categories and consider historical, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, and humanitarian factors

What are the six mission variables?

Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations

According to FM 3-06, which of the following negative effects of urbanization pose the most significant threat to Army forces?

Disease and pollution

According to FM 3-06, which of the following negative effects of urbanization pose the most significant threat to Army forces?

Disease and pollution

4th Module Final Exam

Which statement describes political operational variables?

Distribution of responsibility and power at all levels of governance

Which of the following negative effects of urbanization pose the most significant threat to Army forces?

Disease and pollution

When evaluating a route to be used in moving detainees, a major area of concern is the location of friendly units

How many times are you required to shout “HALT” before you can open fire on an escaping detainee?      3

When planning a detainee movement, what factors should you consider when determining the guard-to-detainee ratio

The threat, the nature of the detainees, the route, the timing, and the external risks

Which COIN imperative uses economic and political progress to show a population that life is getting better?

Manage information and expectations

Which statement best describes the historical principle of COIN “Insurgents must be isolated from their cause and support”?

It is easier to separate an insurgency from its resources and let it die than to kill every insurgent

You have just arrived to help deal with the aftermath of a destructive earthquake in a developing nation where most of the population was already suffering from extreme poverty. Which of the following situations are you least likely to encounter?

Money having little power to influence locals’ behavior

It is apparent that the enemy in your area is propagating among the locals negative stereotypes of the Army. What is the surest way to counteract the effects of this slander?

Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and consistency in your actions to disprove the stereotypes

The perception of how poor a group is or seems to be defines _________.

the perceived disparity in wealth

Which of the following is an electronic-attack activity?

Electromagnetic deception

Which of the following is an electronic-protection activity?

Electromagnetic hardening

The five Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta and Normal

Which is the primary agency for crisis management when it comes to responding to terrorist incidents within the United States and its maritime areas subject to U.S. jurisdiction?

The Department of Justice (DOJ)

When is the use of an authenticators name and position required on OPORDs?

Authentication is required if the commander does not sign the original order

Which of the following describes a task organization?

A temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission

You are relaxing with your buddies after a mission when you are approached by a man who says he is a reporter, and says he wants to interview you for a newspaper story. He is clearly an American and seems trustworthy. What should you ask the man at this point?

You should ask to see his identification and press credentials

Prior to a tactical operation you are giving an interview with a reporter when he asks about a vehicle accident he had seen earlier in the afternoon in another part of your base camp, which did not involve you or your unit in any way. You have no direct knowledge about the circumstances of the accident. How should you respond to his question?

I don’t have any direct knowledge about the accident, so I can’t discuss it or answer your question

You and several of your fellow Soldiers are relaxing after a news reporter has finished his interview with you and departed the area. Who must you notify about the interview?

Your chain of command

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Locating military forces and vital military capabilities in urban areas to achieve sanctuary from the effects of Army capabilities is a function of which of the following threat objectives?

Negate technological overmatch

According to FM 3-06, which of the following negative effects of urbanization pose the most significant threat to Army forces?

Disease and pollution

Which of the following statements describes the difference between key terrain and decisive terrain?

Key terrain is not necessarily decisive terrain, but decisive terrain is key terrain

What is the definition of intervisibility?

The condition of being able to see one point from the other

What is the description of concealment?

It prevents the threat the ability to observe

When it comes to using structures, what paradox must leaders consider?

The military use of structures often competes with the civilian need for it

When it comes to analyzing organizations, what must commanders consider in terms of mission?

Their knowledge of how the activities of different organizations may affect military operations

When analyzing people, how should leaders handle the analysis?

Separate people into distinct categories and consider historical, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, and humanitarian factors

W307 final exam

Establishing clear command and support relationships is fundamental to organizing for an operation. These relationships establish _____________________.

clear responsibilities and authorities.

Which of the following identifies the purposes of the attachments to the OPORD?

They are used to increase the base orders clarity.

You need to keep plans and orders simple and direct in order to accomplish what?

Reduce misunderstanding and confusion.

Scheme of movement and maneuver is a subparagraph of which of the following paragraphs headings?

Mission

Operations orders and plans follow the ___________________ format that includes a heading, body, and an ending.        Standardized

Which of the following describes the political operational variable?

Distribution of responsibility and power at all levels of governance

What are the six mission variables?

Mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, civil considerations

Which of the following mission variables includes the influence of manmade infrastructure, public institutions, and activities of organizations?

Civil considerations

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Simplicity, brevity, clarity, and timeliness are examples of what?

Characteristics of a plan

You need to keep plans and orders simple and direct in order to accomplish what?

Reduce misunderstanding and confusion

An operations order contains 5 paragraphs.

In an OPORD, we use the military grid reference system (MGRS) to do what?

Describe the locations or points on the ground.

In which of the following documents would you find the naming conventions for graphics?
UNIT SOP

Which of the following identifies the correct way to place classification markers in an OPORD?

Bottom and top of each page

Which of the following is the correct way to express dates in an OPORD?

6 August 20XX

How do you identify the pages of an OPORD after the first page?

With a short title identification heading

Which of the following identifies the purposes of the attachments to the OPORD?

They are used to increase the base orders clarity.

Operations orders and plans follow the ___________________ format that includes a heading, body, and an ending.

Standardized

When an OPLAN/OPORD applies to units in different time zones, what time designator do you use?

Greenwich mean (Zulu)

Area of interest, area of operations, enemy forces, and friendly forces are subparagraphs of which paragraph heading?

Situation

Paragraph two of the OPORD is mission and paragraph three is execution.

Scheme of movement and maneuver is a subparagraph of which of the following paragraphs headings?

Execution

Instructions for administrative movements, deployments, and transportation are detailed in which paragraph of the OPORD?

Sustainment

When is the use of an authenticators name and position required on the OPORD?

Authentication is required if the commander does not sign the original order.

Which of the following describes a task organization?

A temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission

Army command relationships are similar but not identical to joint command authorities and relationships. Differences stem from which of the following?

How Army forces task organize internally

The characteristics a commander considers when task organizing the force are training, experience, equipment, sustainability, operating environment and ______________.

enemy threat and mobility

Establishing clear command and support relationships is fundamental to organizing for an operation. These relationships establish _____________________.

clear responsibilities and authorities

Which of the following is accomplished through effective task organization?

Flexibility to meet unforeseen events and support future operations

Army commanders build combined arms organizations using which of the following?

Command and support relationships

W306

What are your rights as a Soldier when you interact with the media? (Select all that apply)

Your rights as a Soldier include the following: you don't have to speak with the media, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and you control the length of the interview.

You and several of your buddies are relaxing after a news reporter has finished his interview with you and departed the area. Who must you notify about the interview?

Your chain of command

You are relaxing with your buddies after a mission when you are approached by a man who says he is a reporter, and says he wants to interview you for a newspaper story. He is clearly an American and seems trustworthy. What should you ask the man at this point? (Select the best answer)

You should ask to see his identification and press credentials.

 Which statement is true concerning your rights as a Soldier interacting with the media?

 You don’t have to answer all questions.

Which of the following is an accurate assumption concerning media interviews?

Everything you say may be printed or broadcast.

Which of the following is recommended advice when dealing with the media?

Do not speculate.

You and several of your buddies are relaxing after a news reporter has finished his interview with you and departed the area. Who must you notify about the interview?

Your chain of command.

How should you respond if you do not know the answer to a question or cannot discuss it for any reason?

I don’t know

W305

Which COIN imperative uses economic and political progress as a tool to show the population that life is getting better?

Manage information and expectations.

Which COIN imperative requires leaders to decide if the HN police are competent and impartial before allowing them to conduct operations?

Use the appropriate level of force.

What is the primary objective of any counterinsurgency (COIN) operation?

To foster development of effective governance by a legitimate government.

What is the intent behind the paradox, "Some of the best weapons for counterinsurgents is do not shoot"? Select the best answer.

Restoring a vibrant economy, hope, and political participation is more powerful than bullets.

Which leadership tenet focuses on setting an example and serving as the moral compass for the local population?

Exercise a leadership role in their AO.

W304

When conducting a risk assessment for the convoy escort, some of the factors are detainee status, force protection and. 

Resource Requirements

When evaluating a route, a major area of concern is the

Location of friendlies

When preparing a detainee move, what factor should be considered in the guard-to-detainee ratio?

Nature of detainees

What stops may occur in local friendly towns, at allied forward operating bases or in safe locations secured by friendly forces?

Planned stop

What measure is used if a detainee has to be unrestrained?

Place appropriate guards for monitoring and restrain detainee as soon as possible.

The best way to avoid detainee interaction with local populations is to 

detainees using tarps or window coverings and maintain strict OPSEC.

Mask

One of the items that is on the detainee manifest is  

2745

Under what conditions would detainees be daisy chained?

When ordered by higher command

When is the only reason detainees should be blindfolded?

OPSEC

While your Soldiers are guarding detainees, you must ensure that they remain vigilant. You do this by ensuring they: 

maintain weapon control and muzzle awareness, maintain detainee silence and segregation, restrain the detainees appropriately and check restraints periodically.

How many times does a guard shout “HALT” before they open fire on an escaping detainee? 

  3

Who do you report an unplanned stop to? 

Your commander

When conducting a risk assessment for the convoy escort, some of the factors are detainee status, force protection and  

Resource Requirements.

What is the final step in supervising the escort of detainees? 

Notify higher headquarters of detainee transfers.

Under what conditions would detainees be daisy chained?

When ordered by higher command.

When is the only reason detainees should be blindfolded? 

Opsec

When preparing a detainee move, what factor should be considered in the guard-to-detainee ratio

? Nature of the detainees

What is the primary objective of any counterinsurgency (COIN) operation?

To foster development of effective governance by a legitimate government

Which principal of COIN operations identifies the need to learn the language and culture of the people?

Understand the environment

According to FM 3-24, which statement below best describes the historical principle of COIN, "Insurgents must be isolated from their cause and support" Select the best answer? 

It is easier to separate an insurgency from its resources and let it die than to kill every insurgent.

Which COIN imperative requires leaders to decide if the HN police are competent and impartial before allowing them to conduct operations?

Use the appropriate level of force

Which COIN imperative emphasizes mission command through decentralized COIN operations? Empower the lowest levels

Which COIN imperative uses economic and political progress as a tool to show the population that life is getting better? 

Manage information and expectations

Which of the following best identifies the intent of the paradox, "The host nation doing something tolerably is normally better than us doing it well"?  

At times we can help too much and cripple a nation

What is the intent of the paradox, "The more you protect your force, the less secure you may be"? Select the best answer. 

Soldiers must interact with the people to get the intelligence they need

What is the intent behind the paradox, "Some of the best weapons for counterinsurgents is do not shoot"? Select the best answer. 

Restoring a vibrant economy, hope, and political participation is more powerful than bullets

According to FM 3-24.2, what are the five root causes of an insurgency?

Occupation or exploitation, corruption or repression, religion, identity, economic failure

Which of the following strategy’s characteristics include well-organized unarmed auxiliary, continuous operations along multiple lines of effort, and highly indoctrinated elements? 

protracted popular war

Which leadership tenet focuses on applying different solutions for different contexts and the ability to perceive?

   Be culturally and self-aware

Which leadership tenet focuses on setting an example and serving as the moral compass for the local population?  

Exercise a leadership role in their AO

What is the best way to train and educate Soldiers for COIN operations? Select the best answer. Prepare Soldiers to deal with the unexpected and unknown

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What are the three divisions of electronic warfare? (Select all that apply)

Electronic protection

~Electronic attack

~Electronic warfare support

is a division of electronic warfare involving actions tasked by, or under the direct control of, an operational commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate sources of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy.

electronic warfare support

Which of the following is an electronic attack activity?

Electromagnetic deception.

Electronic warfare capabilities require a complex interdependence that extends beyond the traditional service capabilities.

Who is responsible for the integration of electronic warfare efforts across the warfighting functions?

The electronic warfare officer

Which of the following is an electronic attack activity?

Electromagnetic deception.

W302

Speaking a few halting phrases of the local language is most likely to result in which of the following?

Impress the locals with your interest and willingness to learn something about them.

In order to keep your mission in an area partially controlled by insurgents on track, you should 

not promise anything you are not sure you can deliver

It is apparent that the enemy in your area is propagating negative stereotypes of the Army among the locals. What is the surest way to counteract the effects of this slander?

 Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and consistency in your actions to disprove the stereotypes

The locals in the city neighborhood around your central Asian post were very friendly and engaging in numerous improvement projects with the Army, but suddenly overnight none of them will speak with you and nobody shows up to work on the projects. You have queried the Soldiers and nobody was even on patrol yesterday, so there have been no negative interactions. What is the most likely source of this apparent change of heart? 

Some form of outside information—a night letter, radio broadcast, outsider, or returning community member—has given the community new misinformation, directives, or threats regarding association with the Army.

Which of the following best describes relative poverty? 

The perception of how poor a group is or seems to be

You have just arrived to help deal with the aftermath of a giant earthquake in a developing nation, where most of the population was already suffering from extreme poverty. Which of the following situations are you least likely to encounter?

 Money having little power to influence locals’ behavior

You should not be hasty about entering into agreements with the first people you meet after establishing a new post because ___________________.

they may be low-status individuals, which could preclude later deals with high-status people

It is apparent that the enemy in your area is propagating negative stereotypes of the Army among the locals. What is the surest way to counteract the effects of this slander?

Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and consistency in your actions to disprove the stereotypes.

The locals in the city neighborhood around your central Asian post were very friendly and engaging in numerous improvement projects with the Army, but suddenly overnight none of them will speak with you and nobody shows up to work on the projects. You have queried the Soldiers and nobody was even on patrol yesterday, so there have been no negative interactions. What is the most likely source of this apparent change of heart?

Some form of outside information—a night letter, radio broadcast, outsider, or returning community member—has given the community new misinformation, directives, or threats regarding association with the Army.

In order to keep your mission in an area partially controlled by insurgents on track, you should

not promise anything you are not sure you can deliver.

Speaking a few halting phrases of the local language is most likely to result in which of the following?

Impress the locals with your interest and willingness to learn something about them.