Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase I
Course Pre-Test Questions and Answer
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
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
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
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under
the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is
referred to as: - ANSWER-Title 32 forces
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition - ANSWER-d Incident
action planning
a Comprehensive resource management
b Integrated communications
c Establishment and transfer of command
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description
a) Fosters cohesion among various organizations and improves integration and
connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines
b) 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
c) Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of
emergency management and incident response
d) A systematic approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of
government, NGOs, and the private sector and ensure all responders work seamlessly
to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of
incidents - ANSWER-a b c d NIMS definition
Course Pre-Test Questions and Answer
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
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
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
If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under
the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is
referred to as: - ANSWER-Title 32 forces
Match each management characteristic with the correct definition - ANSWER-d Incident
action planning
a Comprehensive resource management
b Integrated communications
c Establishment and transfer of command
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description
a) Fosters cohesion among various organizations and improves integration and
connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines
b) 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
c) Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of
emergency management and incident response
d) A systematic approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of
government, NGOs, and the private sector and ensure all responders work seamlessly
to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of
incidents - ANSWER-a b c d NIMS definition
