1) _____ is a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and
influence over the relevant population(s). It favors indirect and asymmetric
approaches, though it may employ the full range of military and other capacities, in
order to erode an adversary's power, influence, and will. [objective51]
Asymmetric warfare
Traditional war
Joint warfare
Irregular warfare
2) The President of the U.S. provides guidance for developing, applying, and
coordinating the instruments of national power to achieve objectives that contribute
to national security in the _____. [objective52]
National Defense Strategy
National Security Strategy
Unified Command Plan
National Military Strategy
3) The _____ is written guidance from the Secretary of Defense to the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the preparation and review of contingency plans for
specific missions. It includes the relative priority of the plans, specific force levels,
and supporting resource levels. [objective53]
Unified Command Plan
Guidance for Employment of the Force
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
National Defense Plan
4) The _____ is the President's principal forum for considering national security policy
matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. [objective54]
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Defense
National Security Council
Joint Chiefs of Staff
5) The operational chain of command runs directly from the President to the Secretary
of Defense and then to the _____. [objective55]
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then to the Combatant Commanders
Combatant Commanders
Service Chiefs
6) The direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations with
respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces,
control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual
and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other
matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other
organizations is known as _____. [objective61]
combatant command
operational control
tactical control
administrative control
7) A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single
commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of
Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff is called a _____. [objective57]
joint task force
subordinate unified command
combatant command
component command
8) These commands are established by combatant commanders when authorized by
the Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct
operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for unified
commands. They may be established on a geographic area basis such as U.S. Forces
Japan or on a functional basis such as Special Operations Command,
Pacific. [objective58]
combatant commands
subordinate unified commands
joint task forces
functional component commands
9) _____ is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate
forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks,
designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the
mission. It includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and
joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the
command. [objective59]
Combatant command
Operational control
Tactical control
Administrative control
10) The command authority established by a superior commander between
subordinate commanders when one organization should aid, protect, complement, or
sustain another force is called _____. [objective60]
administrative control
operational control
support
combatant command
11) The _____ organize, train, equip, and provide combat-ready forces to conduct
operations as directed by the President and Secretary of Defense. [objective56]
combatant commands
joint task forces
military departments
Joint Chiefs of Staff