Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase I
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Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description.
a) As incidents change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet
requirements
b) Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional level and supported
by additional capabilities when needed
c) Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed in
times of crisis
d) A forward-leaning posture is imperative for incidents that have the potential to expand
rapidly in size, scope, or complexity, and for no-notice incidents
e) Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization while harnessing
seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives - Answer-
Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities a b c d e
Readiness to act a b c d e
Unity of effort through unified command a b c d e
Tiered response a b c d e
Engaged partnership a b c d e
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station - Answer- Phase V - Transition
Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing
the following mission areas: (Select all that apply) - Answer- Response
Prevention
Mitigation
Recovery
Protection
The USACE, serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing __________ and
capabilities as a ___________ service, and performs both military and civil missions -
Answer- engineering services, public
,Why is the National Incident Management System (NIMS) important - Answer-
(WRONG) Provides a response system that is applicable to specific emergency
response incidents
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes - Answer-
Capabilities-based planning
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE - Answer- They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Which of the following is defined as "the instrument the Nation will employ to build,
sustain, and deliver those core capabilities across five mission areas: Prevention,
Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery - Answer- (WRONG) National
preparedness goal
The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD
capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) - Answer- (ALL WRONG) Joint
operational capabilities for homeland defense
Information sharing
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Private sector and nongovernmental organization coordination
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): - Answer- (WRONG) State emergency information center
Ongoing management and maintenance component of NIMS involves two key
components. Which of the following options is NOT one of them - Answer- (WRONG)
National Integration Center (NIC)
The US Coast Guard enforces, or assists in enforcing, federal laws and treaties on
waters which include security missions in these areas: (Select all that apply) - Answer-
(ALL WORNG)Search and Rescue
Maritime Safety
Migrant Interdiction
Defense Readiness
Drug Interdiction
Match each term to its definition
, a) The protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense
infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by
the President (POTUS)
b) The support provided by US Federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract
personnel, DOD Component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of
Defense (SECDEF), in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects
and requests to use those forces in title 32, U.S.C., status) in response to RFA from civil
authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic
activities, or from qualifying entities for special events
c) A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the US, reduce
America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks
that do occur - Answer- Homeland security c
Homeland defense a
DSCA b
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying
entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA
is outlined in ____________ on DSCA - Answer- DODD 3025.18
Of the following, which best describes the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) - Answer- Can be applied to any incident, regardless of cause, size, location, or
complexity
This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: - Answer- Chemical
attack
The infrastructure protection mission area of the National Planning Scenarios deals
with: - Answer- The ability to protect critical infrastructure from all threats and hazards
The ____________ describes and organizes an integrated set of guidance, programs,
and processes to enable the National Preparedness Goal - Answer- National
Preparedness System
When the US Coast Guard enforces marine resource management and protection
regimes of marine resources, these are examples of what type of mission - Answer-
(WRONG) Safety
The NIMS is a comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident
management. It is NOT - Answer- A response plan for major hazardous incidents
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description
a) Reduces the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment and
highlights the need for collaborative response, common principles, and standardization
of procedures and terminology