SEJPME II - Authorities

In the definition of rules of engagement (ROE) as stated in joint doctrine: "Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered," the word "will" is interpreted as _____. "is ordered to" "should" "are authorized to" "can"

"are authorized to"

With regards to the ROEWG, which statement describes the staff function that is led by the J3 or J5? Developing rules of engagement (ROE) and managing ROE measures Developing the plan of action and milestones for Developing the aviation alternatives and bump plans for casualties Developing the transportation and TPFFD requirements for forces

Developing rules of engagement (ROE) and managing ROE measures

A joint task force (JTF) commander inherently possesses military justice authority over all JTF members, regardless of Service. True False

False

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. True False

False

Legitimacy will hinge only on the reality of adhering to authority, not on the perception of it by the national and international audience. True False

False

Military commander authority is extended beyond unit forces to include contractors. True False

False

The Law of War is a U.S. domestic law. True False

False

Which statement best describes the advantage of having a proactive approach to developing rules of engagement (ROE)? It allows intelligence personnel closest to the fight to concentrate on supporting the commander in accomplishing the mission It supports plans across all three event horizons and ensures they are included up front and early in the operational planning process It allows time for subordinate commanders to understand and train their forces to the approved ROE and measures It allows for the establishment of the geopolitical boundaries and objectives for the U.S. State Department and other agencies

It allows time for subordinate commanders to understand and train their forces to the approved ROE and measures

Developing ROE and managing ROE measures are functions of which joint staff directorate? (select all that apply) J2 J3 J4 J5 J7

J3 J5

Efforts by Congress in recent years to extend Federal criminal jurisdiction over deployed contractors has included the _____. Federal Contractor Jurisdiction Act Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act Helms-Burton Act Goldwater-Nichols Act

Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

What can be effectively used to help working groups and planning teams fill in gaps in authorities and understand the overlaps and potential conflicts between the authorities of different agencies? joint operations center Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and legal advisors status of forces agreements joint doctrine

Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and legal advisors

Which statement best describes the authority the President has in time of war or national emergency? The authority to disband the Department of Defense The authority to unilaterally dissolve the U.S. Congress The authority to take control of certain critical civilian infrastructure The authority to detain or arrest U.S. citizens considered a threat to national security

The authority to take control of certain critical civilian infrastructure

Which statement best describes the U.S. Code military commanders and their staffs are most familiar with? Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The body of laws covered under Title 50 The large and diverse body of authorities under Title 10 The chapters covered under Title 22. Foreign Relationships and Intercourse

The large and diverse body of authorities under Title 10

The authority to protect the resilience and redundancy of critical civilian infrastructure resides with the National Security Agency (NSA) under which U.S. Code? Title 14 Title 22 Title 10 Title 50

Title 50

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

True

Command authority in an international operation will be linked to the mission authority. True False

True

In mission command, as approval levels are driven down, achieving a common and shared understanding of authorities becomes critical to support trust and confidence and expedite decision-making. True False

True

Legitimacy in the end states means that the results of a military operation will be just. True False

True

Staffs that are proactive in generation of appropriate and robust supplemental ROE measures and requisite justifications stay ahead of operational requirements and minimize vulnerabilities. True False

True

The definition of ROE as stated in Joint Doctrine is, "Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered." True False

True

Risk is created when reactive rules of engagement (ROE) development does what? When it interrupts the commander's battle rhythm and decision making cycle When it lags behind the operational requirements When it is used to approve aviation and logistical support When it creates legitimacy in the fight against illicit drug use

When it lags behind the operational requirements

It is Department of Defense (DoD) policy that members of the DoD components comply with the Law of War during _____. all military operations armed conflict counter-terrorism operations humanitarian operations

all military operations

Operational control (OPCON) is the authority to perform certain functions of command over subordinate forces and includes which of the following? assigning tasks authoritative direction for logistics and administration designating objectives organizing and employing commands and forces unit training

assigning tasks designating objectives organizing and employing commands and forces

Personal interaction between the commander and coalition commanders on capabilities and caveats fosters _____. (Select all that apply.) better understanding of challenges and opportunities loss of confidence between commanders application of U.S. authorities by coalition partners trust and confidence

better understanding of challenges and opportunities trust and confidence

Escalation of force is an example of _____. U.S. statutory law international law rules of engagement commander's guidance

commander's guidance

International law springs from which of the following? (select all that apply) customary law of nations practiced over time international agreements status of forces agreements (SOFAs) treaties U.S. National Policy

customary law of nations practiced over time international agreements treaties

Which of the following directly affect the image portrayed to the local, national, and international public? (Select all that apply.) determining accountability; taking appropriate action taking appropriate action thinking through second-order effects the commander's ability to quickly and thoroughly investigate incidents

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

Which of the following is one of the five principles of the Level of War? distinction humanitarian law retaliation unit self-defense

distinction

Developing a detailed battle rhythm coverage plan _____. (Select all that apply.) enables the staff sections to assist in the development and review of all plans, orders, rules of engagement (ROE) requests, and target packages being developed lays out the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the advisors covering each battle rhythm event begins with a review of the battle rhythm events facilitates effective cross training and sharing of information within the staff

enables the staff sections to assist in the development and review of all plans, orders, rules of engagement (ROE) requests, and target packages being developed lays out the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the advisors covering each battle rhythm event begins with a review of the battle rhythm events facilitates effective cross training and sharing of information within the staff

Honor

forbids resort to means, expedients, or conduct that would constitute a breach of trust with the enemy

Humanity

forbids the infliction of suffering, injury, or destruction unnecessary to accomplish legitimate military purpose

The commander's guidance and intent are often provided in which of the following? (select all that apply) fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs) operational control (OPCON) operation orders (OPORDs) rules of engagement (ROE)

fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs) operation orders (OPORDs)

Proportionality

generally weighs the justification for acting against the expected harms to determine whether the latter are disproportionate in comparison to the former

For U.S. forces, domestic sources of authority include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) judicial decisions Secretary of Defense (SecDef) Unified Command Plan (UCP) U.S. Constitution statutes

judicial decisions U.S. Constitution statues

Military Necessity

justifies the use of all measures needed to defeat the enemy as quickly and efficiently as possible that are not prohibited by the law of war

At the tactical level, rules of engagement (ROE) are tied to the _____. Department of State mission profile J6 battle rhythm

mission profile

Distinction

obliges parties to a conflict to distinguish principally between the armed forces and the civilian population, and between unprotected and protected objects. May be understood as encompassing two sets of reinforcing duties

Three key elements of globally integrated operations of particular interest with regard to authorities are _____. (Select all that apply.) partnering to integrate non-DoD expertise and resources joint military justice speed in decision-making a commitment to mission command

partnering to integrate non-DoD expertise and resources speed in decision-making a commitment to mission command

The Law of War principle of "proportionality" _____. forbids the employment of means and methods of warfare calculated to cause unnecessary suffering and acknowledges that combatants' necessary suffering, which may include severe injury and loss of life, is lawful justifies those measures not forbidden by international law that are indispensable for securing the complete submission of the enemy as soon as possible prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage expected to be gained requires parties to a conflict to distinguish between combatants and noncombatants and to distinguish between military objectives and protected property and places

prohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage expected to be gained

The rules of engagement (ROE) working group is often used to _____. (Select all that apply.) respond to requests for additional ROE measures develop fragmentary order (FRAGORDs) approve ROE requests proactively develop ROE

respond to requests for additional ROE measures proactively develop ROE

Customary international law is developed from _____. the practice of nations over time domestic law the United Nations treaties

the practice of nations over time

Two ways to accommodate high-demand, low-density (HD/LD) assets such as interagency partners are _____. (Select all that apply.) to publish a newsletter to use online conferencing and video teleconferencing to insist that they send representatives to all battle rhythm events to focus on expanding the information sharing aperture by de-classification of information and development of commonly shared information platforms

to use online conferencing and video teleconferencing to focus on expanding the information sharing aperture by de-classification of information and development of commonly shared information platforms