JATC 3-1 ACTUAL EXAMINATION PAPER 2026 FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+

JATC 3-1 CERTIFICATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

⩥ The DOD requires the defense support of civil authorities plans to be
compatible with NIMS and the Incident Command System and what
else? (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg 6).
Answer: National Response Framework


⩥ Planning, public information and warning, and operational
coordination are all core capabilities applicable to which of the
following mission areas? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and
System, pg. 6). Answer: All of the mission areas


⩥ In the state emergency operations center, information about where to
receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families
through this center (if established): (M1 L3 National Response
Framework (NRF), pg. 30). Answer: Joint information center


⩥ This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3). Answer: Chemical attack


⩥ If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces
to operate under the command and control of their governor and
federally funded through DOD; this is referred to as: (M2 L1 The

,Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5). Answer: Title
32 forces


⩥ What are performance thresholds for each core capability, and serve
as measures to track the nation's progress? (M3 L1 National
Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 7). Answer: Capability targets


⩥ Which of the following describes objective number one of the DOD's
five key objectives that support the key strategic goal of protecting the
U.S from attack? (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil
Support, pg. 5). Answer: Achieve maximum awareness of potential
threats


⩥ This principle of the DOD's strategic goal involves efforts to improve
domestic and international partner capabilities for HD and homeland
security. (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support,
pg. 5). Answer: Enable


⩥ Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and
USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified
Combatant Commands, pg. 8). Answer: Provide assistance to primary
agency when tasked by DOD


⩥ The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal
________, ________, ________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios,
pg. 3). Answer: planning, training, and exercises

, ⩥ Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are
achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that apply)
(M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 4). Answer:
Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention


⩥ The National Defense Act of 1916, the Insurrection Act, and Title 10
of the USC section 12406 laws authorize the use of the National Guard
in a federal status for: (Select all that apply) (M2 L3 National Guard, pg.
6). Answer: Suppression of insurrection against a state, Enforcement of
federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters


⩥ Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets
were specifically developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal
and System, pg. 5). Answer: The findings of a strategic national risk
assessment


⩥ Of the six key mission area components of the National Preparedness
System which results in strategies that consider both how to sustain
current levels of capability and address gaps to achieve goals? (M3 L1
National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 13). Answer: Building and
Sustaining Capabilities


⩥ Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1
National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 7). Answer:
Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation and
facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident response