SEJPME-US002-06

To create balance between the three main types of operations, planning for stability operations should begin when? Correct answer- When joint operation planning begins 2. To achieve military strategic objectives quickly and at least cost, JFCs normally do what? Correct answer- Seek the earliest opportunity to conduct decisive offensive operations 3. Establishing and maintaining access to operational areas where joint forces are likely to operate is an action in the _____ phase. Correct answer- shape 4. Which of the following best describes the JFC combination of linear operations in contiguous area of operation (AO)? Correct answer- When conducting sustained offensive and defensive operations against powerful, echeloned, and symmetrically organized forces 5. Which of the following best describes how SOF contributions provide operational leverage? Correct answer- By gathering critical information, undermining a potential adversary's will or capacity to wage war, and enhancing the capabilities of conventional U.S. or multinational forces 6. During stability operations, what is critical to avoid doing? Correct answer- Inadvertently legitimizing an individual or organization in a country where no government exists. 7. During the enable civil authority phase of operations, the JFC may be required to do what? Correct answer- Transfer responsibility of operations to another authority as the termination criteria 8. When required to engage in several types of joint operations simultaneously, across a range of military operations, what must commanders combine and sequence? Correct answer- offensive, defensive, and stability operations to achieve objectives 9. _____ contain conflict, redress the peace, and shape the environment to support reconciliation and rebuilding and facilitate the transition to legitimate governance. Correct answer- Peace operations 10. Operation RESTORE HOPE in Somalia was a crisis response operation which required _____ to protect U.S. forces while accomplishing the mission. Correct answer- combat operations 11. _____ is DoD support to U.S. Government actions that plan for, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of domestic and foreign chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. Correct answer- Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear consequence management 12. By arranging operations and activities into phases, the JFC can do what? Correct answer- better integrate and synchronize subordinate operations in time, space, and purpose 13. Which of the following best describes a Transition? Correct answer- Marks a change of focus between phases or between the ongoing operations and execution of a branch or sequel 14. _____ is the routine contact and interaction between individuals or elements of the U.S. Armed Forces and other nations' armed forces, or foreign and domestic civilian authorities or agencies, to build trust and confidence, share information, coordinate mutual activities, and maintain influence. Correct answer- Engagement 15. _____ provides a framework within which combatant commands engage regional partners in cooperative military activities and development. Correct answer- Security cooperation 16. _____ ensure(s) DoD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to support the President and Secretary of Defense in a national security emergency. Correct answer- Continuity of operations 17. _____ is/are DoD's unified effort to support and augment the development of the capacity and capability of foreign security forces and their supporting institutions to facilitate the achievement of specific objectives shared by the U.S. Government. Correct answer- Security force assistance 18. Which of the following best describes what U.S forces may do if the crisis is caused by an internal conflict that threatens regional stability? Correct answer- U.S. forces may intervene to restore or guarantee stability 19. The scope of a(n) _____ or limited contingency operation is by its nature different in scope than a full-scale operation. Correct answer- crisis response 20. The _____ is responsible for conducting military operations to assist in the implementation of emergency action plans. Correct answer- Geographic Combatant Commander 21. _____ is generally limited in scope and duration because it is intended to supplement or complement efforts of civil authorities or agencies with the primary responsibility for providing assistance. Correct answer- Foreign humanitarian assistance 22. When can a noncombat operation, such as foreign humanitarian assistance, turn into a major operation? Correct answer- If the combination of size, scope, and duration requires the commander to phase the operation as a set of tasks, activities, and missions over time. 23. Which statement best describes what campaigns are? Correct answer- The most extensive joint operations in terms of time and other resources 24. Attacking enemy centers of gravity is an action in the _____ phase.