Operational Security (OPSEC) (JKO Post Test)

OPSEC is concerned with:

Identifying, controlling, and protecting unclassified information that is associated with specific military operations and activities.

OPSEC is:

An operations function, not a security function.

OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations

Denies the adversary the information needed to correctly assess friendly capabilities and intentions.

The identification of critical information is a key part of the OPSEC process because:

It focuses the remainder of the OPSEC process on protecting vital information rather than attempting to protect all unclassified information.

All EUCOM personnel must know the difference between:

OPSEC and traditional security programs.

The purpose of OPSEC is to:

Reduce the vulnerability of U.S. and multinational forces from successful adversary exploitation of critical information.

What action should a member take if it is believed that an OPSEC disclosure has occurred?

Report the OPSEC disclosure to your OPSEC representative or the EUCOM OPSEC PM.

Operational Security (OPSEC) defines Critical Information as:

Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and act effectively against friendly mission accomplishment.

A vulnerability exists when:

The adversary is capable of collecting critical information, correctly analyzing it, and then taking timely action.

Understanding that protection of sensitive unclassified information is:

The responsibility of all persons, including civilians and contractors.