Operations Security (OPSEC) Annual
Refresher
OPSEC is: - Answer A process that is a systematic method used to identify, control, and
protect critical information
OPSEC?s most important characteristic is that: - Answer It is a process.
The purpose of OPSEC is to: - Answer Reduce the vulnerability of US and multinational
forces from successful adversary exploitation of critical information.
An OPSEC indicator is defined as: - Answer An OPSEC situation that indicates
adversary activity
After initial OPSEC training upon arrival to the command all personnel are required to: -
Answer Accomplish OPSEC annual refresher training.
The Joint COMSEC Monitoring Activity provides OPSEC assistance by: - Answer
Monitoring NIPR email traffic.
The identification of critical information is a key part of the OPSEC process because: -
Answer It focuses the remainder of the OPSEC process on protecting vital information
rather than attempting to protect all unclassified information.
What is the CIL? - Answer The Critical Information List.
Who has oversight of the OPSEC program? - Answer The EUCOM Security Program
Manager.
OPSEC countermeasures can be used to: - Answer Prevent the adversary from
detecting an indicator and from exploiting a vulnerability.
OPSEC is concerned with: - Answer Identifying, controlling, and protecting unclassified
information that is associated with specific military operations and activities.
Operations Security (OPSEC) defines Critical Information as: - Answer Specific facts
about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and
act effectively against friendly mission accomplishment.
OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations - Answer OPSEC as a capability of
Information Operations
A vulnerability exists when: - Answer The adversary is capable of collecting critical
information, correctly analyzing it, and then taking timely action.
Refresher
OPSEC is: - Answer A process that is a systematic method used to identify, control, and
protect critical information
OPSEC?s most important characteristic is that: - Answer It is a process.
The purpose of OPSEC is to: - Answer Reduce the vulnerability of US and multinational
forces from successful adversary exploitation of critical information.
An OPSEC indicator is defined as: - Answer An OPSEC situation that indicates
adversary activity
After initial OPSEC training upon arrival to the command all personnel are required to: -
Answer Accomplish OPSEC annual refresher training.
The Joint COMSEC Monitoring Activity provides OPSEC assistance by: - Answer
Monitoring NIPR email traffic.
The identification of critical information is a key part of the OPSEC process because: -
Answer It focuses the remainder of the OPSEC process on protecting vital information
rather than attempting to protect all unclassified information.
What is the CIL? - Answer The Critical Information List.
Who has oversight of the OPSEC program? - Answer The EUCOM Security Program
Manager.
OPSEC countermeasures can be used to: - Answer Prevent the adversary from
detecting an indicator and from exploiting a vulnerability.
OPSEC is concerned with: - Answer Identifying, controlling, and protecting unclassified
information that is associated with specific military operations and activities.
Operations Security (OPSEC) defines Critical Information as: - Answer Specific facts
about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and
act effectively against friendly mission accomplishment.
OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations - Answer OPSEC as a capability of
Information Operations
A vulnerability exists when: - Answer The adversary is capable of collecting critical
information, correctly analyzing it, and then taking timely action.
