SEJPME II Module 23 - Authorities Pretest/Post Test question done well 2024.

Which statement best describes why understanding disparate authorities among coalition partners is important? - ANSWERSIt is essential to taking full advantage of the capabilities within a coalition and avoiding wasted planning effort (correct) Military commander authority is extended beyond unit forces to include contractors. - ANSWERSFalse (correct) Which statement best describes what the operationalization of Mission Command accomplishes? - ANSWERSIt fosters delegation of authority requiring all echelons to understand and adhere to the authorities that support and limit military operations (correct) Dialogue and translation between echelons and across organizational, command, and national boundaries early in the planning process and throughout execution of the mission is not essential to achieving a common and shared understanding of all matters in a mission command environment. - ANSWERSFalse (correct) Which statement describes the authority given to the National Security Agency (NSA) under Title 50? - ANSWERSThe authority to protect the resilience and redundancy of critical civilian infrastructure (correct) The Law of War principle of "military necessity" _____. - ANSWERSjustifies those measures not forbidden by international law that are indispensable for securing the complete submission of the enemy as soon as possible (correct) The Law of War principle of "proportionality" _____. - ANSWERSprohibits attacks that may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage expected to be gained (correct) The Law of War is a U.S. domestic law. - ANSWERSFalse (correct) In the definition of rules of engagement (ROE) as stated in joint doctrine: "Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered," the word "will" is interpreted as _____. - ANSWERS"are authorized to" (correct) Escalation of force is an example of _____. - ANSWERScommander's guidance (correct) Operations conducted with coalition partners will bring to bear _____. (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERSdifferent national capabilities (correct) different national laws (correct) different national policies (correct) different national limitations or caveats (correct) Risk is created when reactive rules of engagement (ROE) development does what? - ANSWERSWhen it lags behind the operational requirements (correct) Which statement best describes the advantage of having a proactive approach to developing rules of engagement (ROE)? - ANSWERSIt allows time for subordinate commanders to understand and train their forces to the approved ROE and measures (correct) With regards to the ROEWG, which statement describes the staff function that is led by the J3 or J5? - ANSWERSDeveloping rules of engagement (ROE) and managing ROE measures (correct) The rules of engagement (ROE) working group is often used to _____. (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERSproactively develop ROE (correct) Efforts by Congress in recent years to extend Federal criminal jurisdiction over deployed contractors has included the _____. - ANSWERSMilitary Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (correct) International law springs from which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERScustomary law of nations practiced over time (correct) U.S. national policy treaties (correct) written statutes international agreements (correct) Legitimacy will hinge only on the reality of adhering to authority, not on the perception of it by the national and international audience. - ANSWERSFalse (correct) Legitimacy in the end states means that the results of a military operation will be just. - ANSWERSTrue (correct) Which of the following directly affect the image portrayed to the local, national, and international public? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERStaking appropriate action (correct) the commander's ability to quickly and thoroughly investigate incidents (correct) thinking through second-order effects (correct) determining accountability; taking appropriate action (correct) Customary international law is developed from _____. - ANSWERSthe practice of nations over time Which statement best describes the U.S. Code military commanders and their staffs are most familiar with? - ANSWERSThe large and diverse body of authorities under Title 10 What can be effectively used to help working groups and planning teams fill in gaps in authorities and understand the overlaps and potential conflicts between the authorities of different agencies? - ANSWERSStaff Judge Advocate (SJA) and legal advisors Legal and subject matter expertise within staff planning and the Commander's Decision Cycle fosters _____. - ANSWERSauthority identification, understanding, and development Which statement describes what correct decisions on the use of force require? - ANSWERSThey require a solid understanding of the situation, mission, and commander's guidance and intent Authority often provides both the permission to do something as well as providing guidance and limitations on how it should be done. - ANSWERSTrue What are the main sources of authority in planning and conducting a mission? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERSlegitimacy in the results of the mission legitimacy in the mission itself legitimacy in the means of conducting the mission Operational control (OPCON) is the authority to perform certain functions of command over subordinate forces and includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERSassigning tasks designating objectives organizing and employing commands and forces Which statement best describes a key goal of the ROE Working Group? - ANSWERSTo proactively develop ROE and respond to requests for additional ROE measures For U.S. forces, domestic sources of authority include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERSjudicial decisions written statutes U.S. Constitution