JFC 200 Module 12: Authorities Course (1 hr)

Operational control (OPCON) is the authority to perform certain functions of command over subordinate forces and includes which of the following?

- designating objectives (correct) - organizing and employing commands and forces (correct) - assigning tasks (correct)

What are the main sources of authority in planning and conducting a mission? (Select all that apply.)

- legitimacy in the means of conducting the mission (correct) - legitimacy in the mission itself (correct) - legitimacy in the results of the mission (correct)

Three factors that influence both the mission assigned to the joint force and the rules of engagement (ROE) are _____. (Select all that apply.)

- military capability (correct) - policy (correct) - law (correct)

Which of the following directly affects the image portrayed to the local, national, and international public? (Select all that apply.)

- thinking through second-order effects (correct) - determining accountability (correct) - taking appropriate action (correct) - the commander's ability to quickly and thoroughly investigate incidents (correct)

Correct decisions on use of force never dictate restraint rather than force.

False (correct)

Dialogue and translation between echelons and across organizational, command, and national boundaries early in the planning process and throughout execution of the mission is not essential to achieving a common and shared understanding of all matters in a mission command environment.

False (correct)

In non-combat situations during non-combatant evacuation or personnel recovery operations, requests for rules of engagement (ROE) permitting the use of riot control agents can be requested at the last minute.

False (correct)

Developing rules of engagement (ROE) and managing ROE measures is a staff function led by the _____.

J3 or J5 (correct)

Military commanders and their staffs are typically most familiar with the large and diverse body of authorities under which U.S. Code?

Title 10 (correct)

A key goal of the rules of engagement (ROE) working group is to proactively develop ROE and respond to requests for additional ROE measures.

True (correct)

Authority often provides both the permission to do something as well as providing guidance and limitations on how it should be done.

True (correct)

In time of war or national emergency, the President has the authority to take control of certain critical civilian infrastructure.

True (correct)

Some coverage plans have been augmented by battle rhythm event archives with primary reference material and notes from event meetings.

True (correct)

It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy that members of the DoD components comply with the Law of War during _____.

all military operations (correct)

Escalation of force is an example of _____.

commander's guidance (correct)

At the tactical level, rules of engagement (ROE) are tied to the _____.

mission profile (correct)

The United States is _____.

not beholden to the United Nations (correct)

The Law of War principle of "distinction" _____.

requires parties to a conflict to distinguish between combatants and noncombatants and to distinguish between military objectives and protected property and places (correct)

Customary international law is developed from _____.

the practice of nations over time (correct)

A best practice employed by successful staffs in tracking and understanding necessary authorities in the mission command construct is to _____.

utilize an authorities matrix (correct)