This is Army Operations Security (OPSEC) Level 1 training is a mandatory annual
requirement for all military members, government employees, and contractors. The exam
for both the Newcomers (initial entry) and Refresher (annual) courses focuses on identifying
and protecting unclassified critical information that could be exploited by adversaries to
disrupt missions.
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Core Exam Topics
The exam typically tests knowledge across several key security areas:
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The OPSEC Five-Step Process:
Identify Critical Information: Recognizing facts about friendly intentions and capabilities.
Analyze Threats: Identifying potential adversaries (criminals, terrorists, insiders, foreign
governments).
Analyze Vulnerabilities: Spotting weaknesses like unsecure communications or predictable
routines.
Assess Risk: Determining the likelihood of an adversary exploiting a vulnerability.
Apply Countermeasures: Implementing actions to reduce or eliminate risks.
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, Terminology and Acronyms:
CALI: Capabilities, Activities, Limitations, and Intentions.
TTPs: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
CIL: Critical Information List.
Threat Actors and Collection Methods:
Insiders: Disgruntled employees or coworkers who may have unauthorized access.
Collection Types: Open-source intelligence (OSINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), and
signals intelligence (SIGINT).
Social Media: Understanding how posts about unit movements or daily schedules (e.g., PT
times) can reveal sensitive data.
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-allied nations
-foreign intelligence service -
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Examples of Foreign Governments:
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-burning
-shredding confidential files -
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SAFE:
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-critical information list
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