AFS 470- Midterm

Which of the following definitions BEST describes ACE? A. A proactive and reactive scheme of maneuver to increase survivability while generating combat power B. A proactive scheme of maneuver to increase readiness while generating combat power C. A reactive scheme of maneuver to increase survivability while generating combat support D. A proactive and reactive scheme of maneuver to increase joint force options for generating combat power

A. A proactive and reactive scheme of maneuver to increase survivability while generating combat power

Regarding Defense Support of Civil Authorities, what are the components of the incident response chain? A. Local, state, federal, DoD B. State, regional, federal, DoD C. Local, regional, federal, DoD D. Local, state, regional, federal

A. Local, state, federal, DoD

What is being advanced and how, when one country refuses to recognize officials from a neighboring country and employs defense forces to help dissuade illegal border crossings? A. National Interest by way of the Diplomatic and Military Instruments of Power. B. Diplomatic Interest by way of the Military and Economic Instruments of Power. C. Informational Interests by way of the Diplomatic and Military Instruments of Power.

A. National Interest by way of the Diplomatic and Military Instruments of Power.

Which of the following describes how nations use the instruments of power to advance their national interests? A. The instruments of power are interrelated and work best when used together (cohesively) to promote national interests. B. The Economic instrument of power is a tool used to coerce a nation, country, or group. It is employed carefully and remains isolated from the other instruments of national power. C. The Information instrument of power is the newest and least utilized due to the complexity of technologies for use coupled with the overall popularity of shared social media. D. The Diplomatic instrument of power is used to engage other nations, foreign states, and groups. It is used solely in isolation from the other instruments of power to reduce appearing threatening.

A. The instruments of power are interrelated and work best when used together (cohesively) to promote national interests.

Who is the principal military advisor to the President of the United States? A. Secretary of Defense B. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C. Secretary of the Air Force D. Director, Joint Staff

B. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Which amendment to the US Constitution states "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."? A. First Amendment B. Second Amendment C. Third Amendment D.Fourth Amendment

B. Second Amendment

Which below definition BEST describes JADC2? A. The art and science of decision-making to rapidly take action B. The art and science of decision-making to leverage capabilities across most domains C. The art and science of decision-making to rapidly translate decisions into action across all domains D. The art and science of taking action to rapidly make decisions

C. The art and science of decision-making to rapidly translate decisions into action across all domains

Which amendment to the US Constitution states, "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law?" A. First Amendment B. Second Amendment C. Third Amendment D. Fourth Amendment

C. Third Amendment

From the choices listed below, what is a basic governing principle of the US government based upon the Constitution? A. Natural Rights B. Social Contract C. Equality D. All the above

D. All the above

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the US government? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial D. Regulative

D. Regulative

Which category of terrorism is described below? This terrorist threat focuses on separation from existing entities. Their goals are achieved through independence, political autonomy, or religious freedom or domination. A. Separatist Groups. B. Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs). C. Lone Terrorists. D. Reactionary Groups.

A. Separatist Groups

What is the purpose of counterterrorism? A. Defeat, degrade, demoralize. B. Disrupt, isolate, dismantle. C. Irradicate, isolate, restructure. D. Assess, attack, monitor.

B. Disrupt, isolate, dismantle

As explained in the US Constitution, which branch of government expresses powers of a military officer's authority? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial D. Supreme Court

B. Executive

True or False. The operational chain of command from a Combatant Command to the President runs through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A. True B. False

B. False

True or False: MCA involves training Airmen in expeditionary skills, capable of accomplishing tasks within their core specialty? A. True B. False

B. False

The Air National Guard has a dual mission. Air National Guard officers will take an oath to _______ and ________. A. The federal government/US Air Force B. Their state/the federal government C. Their state/Department of Homeland Security D. The federal government/Department of the Navy

B. Their state/the federal government

Combining active and passive defenses necessary to counter threats in all domains describes which ACE core element? A. Sustainment B. Command & Control C. Movement & Maneuver D. Protection

D. Protection

What planning phase is the described behavior below? To not reveal the plot, a terrorist uses a substance, article, or concealment method that closely mimics the one to be used on the day of the attack. If the substance, article, or concealment method eludes detection, then the terrorist can proceed with carrying out the actual, planned attack. A. Pre-attack surveillance. B. Specific target selection. C. Actions on the objective. D. Rehearsal.

D. Rehearsal

Executive authority to command forces flows from the President to the: A. Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, then to unified combatant commands. B. Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then to the unified combatant commands. C. Vice President, Secretary of Defense, then to unified combatant commands. D. Secretary of Defense, then to the unified combatant commands.

D. Secretary of Defense, then to the unified combatant commands.

During peacetime, which two services currently report to a single Secretary? A. Army and Air Force B. Navy and Coast Guard C. Air Force and Marine Corps D. Space Force and Marine Corps

D. Space Force and Marine Corps

The mission of the US European Command is to: A. provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and enabling capabilities to our customers in peace and war. B. support persistent, networked and distributed Global Combatant Command operations to protect and advance our Nation's interests. C. direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. D. prepare ready forces, ensure strategic access, deter conflict, enable the NATO Alliance, strengthen partnerships, and counter transnational threats in order to protect and defend the United States.

D. prepare ready forces, ensure strategic access, deter conflict, enable the NATO Alliance, strengthen partnerships, and counter transnational threats in order to protect and defend the United States.

Which combatant command's area of responsibility encompasses the continental United States, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, portions of the Caribbean and surrounding waters? USEUCOM USSTRATCOM USSOUTHCOM USNORTHCOM

USNORTHCOM

Which combatant command oversees an area of responsibility stretching from the waters of the United States west coast to the western border of India, and from Antarctica to the North Pole, encompassing 36 diverse nations? A. USINDOPACOM B. USCENTCOM C. USSTRATCOM D. USNORTHCOM

A. USINDOPACOM

Before becoming part of the National Military Strategy, objectives go through:_________. A. National Security Strategy B. Joint Doctrine C. Combined Coalition

A. National Security Strategy

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of Global Integration? A. The arrangement of cohesive military actions in time, space, and purpose, to address transregional, all-domain, and multifunctional challenges. A. B. Conflicts spanning over more than one nation or combatant command. B. C. Translating guidance into plans or orders to initiate joint force actions. D. Actions by the joint force in multiple domains integrated in planning and synchronized in execution, at speed and scale needed to gain advantage and accomplish the mission.

A. The arrangement of cohesive military actions in time, space, and purpose, to address transregional, all-domain, and multifunctional challenges.

The mission of USSTRATCOM is to: A. deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of our nation and our allies. B. conduct homeland defense, civil support and security cooperation to defend and secure the United States and its interests. C. provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers' requirements in peace and war. D. support US national security objectives, defend the Southern approaches to the United States, and promote regional security and stability.

A. deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of our nation and our allies.

As part of their mission, the US Army provides ready, prompt and sustained ______ _________ by Army forces. A. land dominance B. vehicle transportation C. troop transportation

A. land dominance

The mission of the US Navy is to: A. recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver its combat ready forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence through sustained forward presence. B. project Naval power aimed at preventing the loss of US assets and protecting American interests on a global scale. C. protect the continental United States from all enemies' attacks launched from the sea.

A. recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver its combat ready forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence through sustained forward presence.

Diplomacy advances national interests by using _____________. A. thrift B. political skills C. infrastructure D. power projection

B. Political Skills

Deterring adversaries and maintaining freedom of access and maneuver is the purpose of which phase of ACE? A. Reactive ACE Maneuver B. Proactive ACE Maneuver C. Setting the Theater D. None of the Above

B. Proactive ACE Maneuver

Regarding Defense Support of Civil Authorities, what is the role of the dual-status commander? A. Determine when to declare a state of emergency B. Provide command and control for National Guard and federal military forces C. Train and equip units for prompt mobilization for war or national emergency D. Ensure National Guard and federal military forces remain in separate areas during missions

B. Provide command and control for National Guard and federal military forces

What role does the National Security Council (NSC) play when formulating US military strategy from national objectives? A. The NSC advises congress on matters of national security; Congress then is ultimately responsible for national security policy. B. The NSC advises the President on matters of national security. The President is ultimately responsible for national security policy. C. The NSC produces the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and National Military Strategy annually and is solely responsible for national security. D. The NSC produces the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and National Military Strategy during each presidential term and remains responsible for national security.

B. The NSC advises the President on matters of national security. The President is ultimately responsible for national security policy.

Formulating US military strategy from our national objectives requires a process; which of the following BEST captures this process? A. The military services submit their strategies to the Chairman, and Joint Chiefs of Staff, who then develop joint military strategy. B. The National Military Strategy is produced by the Chairman, and Joint Chiefs of Staff and is based on the National Defense Strategy. C. The military services identify how they plan to accomplish the national objectives and then develop operational and battlefield strategy. D. The National Military Strategy begins with national objectives and identifies how we will use our instruments of national power to achieve these objectives.

B. The National Military Strategy is produced by the Chairman, and Joint Chiefs of Staff and is based on the National Defense Strategy.

Which category of the competition continuum involves joint forces taking action with a strategic partner in pursuit of policy objectives? A. Armed Conflict/War B. Cooperation C. Competition

B. cooperation

Which FPCON level applies when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities? A. FPCON NORMAL. B. FPCON BRAVO. C. FPCON ALPHA. D. FPCON CHARLIE.

C. FPCON ALPHA.

The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits federal military forces from assisting in which type of civil authority's mission? A. Natural disaster relief B. Domestic emergencies C. Law enforcement on non-federal property D. Incident response (natural and man-made)

C. Law enforcement on non-federal property

Which of the following is the proper sequence of the phases of ACE? A. Setting the Theater, Reactive ACE Maneuver, Proactive ACE Maneuver, Joint Massing of Effects, Recover and Sustainment B. Setting the Theater, Reactive ACE Maneuver, Proactive ACE Maneuver, Recover and Sustainment, Joint Massing of Effects C. Setting the Theater, Proactive ACE Maneuver, Reactive ACE Maneuver, Joint Massing of Effects, Recover and Sustainment D. Setting the Theater, Proactive ACE Maneuver, Joint Massing of Effects, Reactive ACE Maneuver, Recover and Sustainment

C. Setting the Theater, Proactive ACE Maneuver, Reactive ACE Maneuver, Joint Massing of Effects, Recover and Sustainment

Which AI Ethical Principle involves AI capabilities being designed and engineered with the ability to disengage or deactivate deployed systems? A. Reliable B. Traceable C. Responsible D. Governable

D. Governable

Which of the following are not members of the Total Force? A. Civil Air Patrol B. Host-Nation Support Personnel C. Air National Guard D. Green Berets

D. Green berets

A nation that engages in the use of specific military information, public diplomacy, embargoes, and tariffs is utilizing which of the instruments of power to advance its national interest? A. Military and Economic B. Diplomatic and Military C. Diplomatic and Financial D. Informational and Economic

D. Informational and Economic

Which Joint Function encompasses securing positional advantage before combat operations commence. A. Protection B. Intelligence C. Command and Control D. Movement and Maneuver

D. Movement and Maneuver

From the choices listed below, which is a basic governing principle of the US government based upon the Constitution? A. Equity B. Free Speech C. Power to tax D. Natural Rights

D. Natural Rights

Organizationally, the Secretary of Defense oversees two separate chains of command. One goes to the Combatant Commands and one to the Military Departments through the civilian service secretaries. Under this latter chain of command, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force reports to the Secretary of the Air Force who reports to the Secretary of Defense. Which of the following is the most correct statement describing how the DoD operates this organizational set-up? A. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force receives combat tasking orders from the National Command Authority. B. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force controls all USAF combat operations in wartime situation. C. When Air Combat Command (ACC) deploys combat aircraft to a crisis, they follow the ACC commander's combat tasking orders. D. The military services organize, train and equip forces for use by the Combatant Commands in combat operations.

D. The military services organize, train and equip forces for use by the Combatant Commands in combat operations.

Which of the following BEST captures the process of formulating US military strategy from national objectives? A. Congress identifies clear national objectives, which the National Security Council then uses to formulate the national military strategy. B. The National Security Council identifies national objectives in the nation's grand strategy based on the national military strategy outlined by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. C. The Joint Chiefs of Staff presents the national military strategy to the Secretary of Defense, who presents it to the president for inclusion in the national security strategy. D. The president identifies national objectives (spelled out in the nation's grand strategy), which are then distilled into the national defense strategy and further into the national military strategy.

D. The president identifies national objectives (spelled out in the nation's grand strategy), which are then distilled into the national defense strategy and further into the national military strategy.