JKO J3ST-US010 DSCA PRETEST NOV 2017
Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination are all core capabilities applicable to which of the following mission areas?
All of the mission areas
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA is outlined in ____________ on DSCA. (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 2)
DODD 3025.18
The ____________ describes and organizes an integrated set of guidance, programs, and processes to enable the National Preparedness Goal.
National Preparedness System
Which of the following does the national response framework NOT identify?
Response locations
When the US Coast Guard is involved in search and rescue and accident investigation activities these are examples of what type of mission? (M2 L5 US Coast Guard, pg. 4)
Safety
When the US Coast Guard enforces marine resource management and protection regimes of marine resources, these are examples of what type of mission?
Stewardship
Who takes the lead in integrating the efforts of the national NGOs that provide mass care services during response operations?
The American Red Cross
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of command structure does the UC have?
The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
The USACE serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing __________ and capabilities as a ___________ service, and performs both military and civil missions.
engineering services, public
When additional resources or capabilities are needed immediately following an incident, the incident commander (IC) will contact which of these organizations?
Local emergency operations center
Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that apply)
Mitigation (correct) Protection (correct) Prevention (correct) Recovery (correct) Response (correct)
Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that apply) (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 4)
Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention
Ongoing management and maintenance component of NIMS involves two key components. Which of the following options is NOT one of them?
Multiagency coordination system
Which military organization is one of the oldest components of the U.S. Armed Forces and may operate under state, federal, or both jurisdictions?
National Guard
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
National Guard forces have no direct operational relationship to DOD or combatant commands while in Title 32
The DOD requires the defense support of civil authorities plans to be compatible with NIMS and the Incident Command System and what else? (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg 6)
National Response Framework
Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified Combatant Commands, pg. 8)
Provide assistance to primary agency when tasked by DOD
Who is responsible for managing international preparedness, response, and recovery activities relating to domestic incidents and the protection of US citizens and US interests overseas? (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 19)
Secretary of State
Under the unified command (UC) structure the incident commander (IC) is the individual responsible for all incident activities including:
Strategies and tactics (correct) Ordering and releasing resources (correct)
The infrastructure protection mission area of the National Planning Scenarios deals with:
The ability to protect critical infrastructure from all threats and hazards
The five major functional areas consist of the Command Staff as a whole and the four sections in the General Staff: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance and Administration. Of these, the planning section
Typically consists of the resources unit, the situation unit, the demobilization unit, and the documentation unit
The combatant command responsible for conducting civil support operations (including consequence management operations) in accordance with US laws within the established area of operations is?
United States Northern Command
Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach.
domestic
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A national risk assessment was conducted highlighting key findings affirming the need for a capability-based approach to preparedness planning.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Deter, intercept, and defeat threats at a safe distance
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications?
Emergency assessment/diagnosis
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4)
Emergency assessment/diagnosis
This principle of the DOD's strategic goal involves efforts to improve domestic and international partner capabilities for HD and homeland security. (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5)
Enable
The DOD requires the defense support of civil authorities plans to be compatible with NIMS and the Incident Command System and what else?
National Response Framework
Which of the following is defined as "the instrument the Nation will employ to build, sustain, and deliver those core capabilities across five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery?"
National preparedness system
Why is the National Incident Management System (NIMS) important?
Provides a system that will help reduce the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment (correct)
A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary mission?
Readiness
The National Defense Act of 1916, the Insurrection Act, and Title 10 of the USC section 12406 laws authorize the use of the National Guard in a federal status for: (Select all that apply) (M2 L3 National Guard, pg. 6)
Suppression of insurrection against a state, Enforcement of federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters
National Incident Management System (NIMS) is based on the two core principles of flexibility and standardization. NIMS is described as flexible because it: (Select all that apply)
Facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident response (correct) Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation (correct) Components are adaptable to any situation (planned or unplanned) (correct)
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community.
False
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. [Remediation Accessed
False
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 7)
Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident response NIMS importance: Reduces the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment and highlights the need for collaborative response, common principles, and standardization of procedures and terminology NIMS definition: A systematic approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, NGOs, and the private sector and ensure all responders work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents Standardization : Fosters cohesion among various organizations and improves integration and connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines
23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions:
1. Defense US Territory from Direct Attack by State and Non-State Actors (correct) 2. Provide Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) (correct)
The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply)
1. Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense 2. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance 3. Information sharing
Under which two basic authorities does USACE conduct its emergency response activities?
1. Robert T. Stafford Act 2. Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act
The 23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions: Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas:
1.Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct) 2.Information sharing (correct) 3.Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Which of the following describes objective number one of the DOD's five key objectives that support the key strategic goal of protecting the U.S from attack? (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5)
Achieve maximum awareness of potential threats
This scenario set deals with the attacks related to anthrax, plague, and food:
Biological Attack
Of the six key mission area components of the National Preparedness System which results in strategies that consider both how to sustain current levels of capability and address gaps to achieve goals? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 13)
Building and Sustaining Capabilities
Of the following, which best describes the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Can be applied to any incident, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6)
Capabilities-based planning
What are performance thresholds for each core capability, and serve as measures to track the nation's progress? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 7)
Capability targets
What is the purpose of the national planning scenarios?
Designed to be the foundational structure for the development of national preparedness standards from which homeland security capabilities can be measured
Which of the following is the correct order of activities during the "respond" process? (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 23)
Gain and maintain situational awareness; Activate and deploy resources and capabilities; Coordinate response actions; Demobilize
What are some of the core capabilities that support the Missions and Objectives mentioned in the Strategy for Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)?
All of the above
Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination are all core capabilities applicable to which of the following mission areas? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 6)
All of the mission areas
Under the unified command (UC) principle, each incident commander (IC) is responsible for all incident activities, including strategies and tactics and ordering and releasing resources, particularly when an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction. How does this change under a UC?
Allows agencies with different legal, geographic and functional authorities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility and accountability
Natural hazards, pandemics, terrorist organizations and cyber-attacks were key findings of a national risk assessment. These risks affirmed the need for:
An all-hazards, capability-based approach to preparedness planning
A request for federal assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six variables. Which variable relates to whether the requested support is in the interest of DOD?
Appropriateness
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Capability targets guide the allocation of resources in support of our national preparedness
This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent:
Chemical attack
This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3)
Chemical attack
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 3)
Common terminology: Enables efficient, clear communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the direction of the IC Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident
According to the national preparedness goal, what are the distinct critical elements necessary for our success in achieving a secure and resilient posture?
Core capabilities
Past emergencies have revealed the need for a coordinated response, particularly in procedure standardization and responder interoperability to reduce loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment. What department mandated NIMS and NRF training for DSCA participants?
Department of Homeland Defense
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition.
Dispatch/Deployment - a) Personnel and resources sent by an appropriate authority only when requested through established resource management systems Accountability - b) Includes principles of the check-in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, personal responsibility, span of control, and resource tracking Unified command (UC) - c) Allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability Information and intelligence management - d) Establishes a process for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing incident-related information and intelligence
The US Coast Guard enforces, or assists in enforcing, federal laws and treaties on waters which include security missions in these areas:
Drug Interdiction (correct) Migrant Interdiction (correct) Defense Readiness (correct)
Match each piece of the national response framework's (NRF) supporting documentation with its description.
Emergency Support Function Annexes: Group Federal Resources... Incident Annexes: Address unique aspects... Core Document: Doctrine, Organization, Roles... Partner Guides: Key roles and actions... Support Annexes: essential supporting aspects common to all...
Under which program does the US Army Corps of Engineers provide technical assistance to non-DOD federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and foreign governments? (M2 L4 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), pg. 9)
Interagency and International Services
Who generally coordinates federal incident support to the state and provides the means to integrate diverse federal resources and engage directly with the state.
Joint Field Office
Who is the executive agent responsible for synchronizing DOD incident management in support of civil authorities in the joint operations area for US Pacific Command?
Joint Task Force Homeland
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center
Joint information center
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if established): (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30)
Joint information center
These broad principles, or activities, support the Department of Defense's (DOD's) five key objectives of the national strategy for homeland defense and civil support.
Lead, support, enable
Match the correct functional area with it responsibilities.
Operations section chief: Responsible for disseminating incident situation information to the incident commander (IC), and prepares the incident action plan (IAP) Logistics section chief: Responsible for meeting all support needs of the incident. This includes ordering resources from off-incident locations, providing facilities, transportation, and medical services for first responders Planning section chief: Responsible for directly managing all tactical activities at the incident site Finance/administration section chief: Responsible for monitoring incident costs, maintaining financial records, administering procurement contracts, and performing time accounting
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by a "continuous situational awareness and preparedness?"
Phase 0 - Shape
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by a "rapid response to maintain the public trust and mitigate suffering and save lives?"
Phase II - Respond
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4)
Phase V - Transition
Of the common core capabilities that serve to unify the mission areas, which provides a complete and integrated picture of the sequence and scope of the tasks to achieve objectives?
Planning
Which of the following are common core capabilities that serve to unify the mission areas and are necessary for the success of all core capabilities?
Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordinating
The three elements of the response phase are: (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 21)
Prepare, respond, and recover
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with the ability to plan, organize, equip, and train homeland security personnel?
Preparedness
Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5)
The findings of a strategic national risk assessment
Which of the following is a TRUE statement? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 9)
The general staff consists of operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
The relationship between DOD, combatant commands, National Guard and Reserve are not clearly defined by law
The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________, ________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3)
planning, training, and exercises
The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________, ________.
planning, training, and exercises (correct)
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides the architecture for standardized preparation and response to domestic incidents and addresses a number of important considerations. Which of the following is NOT addressed by the NIMS?
A response plan
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides the architecture for standardized preparation and response to domestic incidents and addresses a number of important considerations. Which of the following is NOT addressed by the NIMS? (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 3)
A response plan
The NIMS is a comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management. It is NOT:
A response plan for major hazardous incidents
The responsibility for responding to incidents, both natural and manmade, begins at the local level with individuals and public officials in the county, city, or town affected by the incident. Which of the following is not a key leadership element?
Defense Coordinating Officer
Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description. (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 4)
Engaged partnership: Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed in times of crisis Readiness to act: Forward leaning posture is imperative... Tiered response: Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed A forward-leaning posture is imperative for incidents that have the potential to expand rapidly in size, scope, or complexity, and for no-notice incidents Unity of effort through unified command: Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives Scalable, Flexible, and Adaptable, Operational Capabilities: As incidents change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements.
Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions?
Provide assistance to primary agency
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE?
They were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE?
They were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities (correct)
According to the national preparedness goal, the core capabilities are essential to the five mission areas. Which of the following supports the core capability of mitigation?
Threats and hazard identification
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is referred to as:
Title 32 forces
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is referred to as: (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5)
Title 32 forces
