JFC 100 MODULE 03: JOINT
OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Force protection is a required activity throughout each joint operation or campaign
phase. This type of operation is a: - ANSWER-Defensive operations
Campaigns are _____________. - ANSWER-the most extensive of joint operations
U.S. Forces may be required to engage in several types of joint operations
simultaneously, across a range of military operations. Commanders combine and
sequence offensive, defensive, and _________ operations to achieve objectives. -
ANSWER-stability
_______ is the protection of U.S. sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical
defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as
directed by the President. - ANSWER-Homeland defense
The scope of a ____________ or limited contingency operation is by its nature different
in scope than a full-scale operation. - ANSWER-crisis response
_________ ensure(s) DoD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to
support the President and Secretary of Defense in a national security emergency. -
ANSWER-Continuity of operations
The 'Seize the Initiative' phase of joint operations seeks decision advantage by using all
available elements of combat power to: (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-- Deny the
enemy the opportunity to achieve its objectives
- Seize and maintain the initiative
- Generate in the enemy a sense of inevitable failure and defeat
__________ is actions taken directly against terrorist networks and indirectly to
influence and render global and regional environments inhospitable to terrorist
networks. - ANSWER-Counterterrorism
Stripping away enemy support and freedom of action through information operations
and lines of communications, is an action in the ______ phase. - ANSWER-deter
Phasing helps the JFC ______ large operations by integrating and synchronizing
subordinate operations. - ANSWER-organize
, _________ 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. - ANSWER-Foreign humanitarian assistance
A _____ is a series of tactical actions, such as battles, engagements, and strikes. -
ANSWER-major operation
During stability operations, it is critical to avoid inadvertently legitimizing an individual or
organization in a country where no government exists. - ANSWER-True
Operation Restore Hope in Somalia was a crisis response operation which required
_______ to protect U.S. forces while accomplishing the mission. - ANSWER-combat
operations
Which of the following are some of the key elements of the shape phase of joint
operations? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-- Organizing and training
- Conduct of rehearsals
- Stability operations
When JFCs consider incorporating combinations of contiguous and noncontiguous AOs
with linear and nonlinear operations, they choose the combination that fits the
operational environment and the purpose of the operation. Which of the following
combinations describe a typical sustained offensive and defensive operation against
powerful, echeloned, and symmetrically organized forces and where the forward line of
own troops focus combat power and protect sustainment functions? - ANSWER-Linear
operations in contiguous AOs
During the enable civil authority phase of operations, the JFC may be required to
transfer responsibility of operations to another authority as the termination criteria. -
ANSWER-True
________ contain conflict, redress the peace, and shape the environment to support
reconciliation and rebuilding and facilitate the transition to legitimate governance. -
ANSWER-Peace operations
_________ prevents an adversarial action by presenting a credible threat of
counteraction. This activity can occur during both peace and war. - ANSWER-
Deterrence
If the crisis revolves around ____________ to a regional partner, combat commanders
employ joint forces to deter aggression and signal U.S. commitment. - ANSWER-
external threats
OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Force protection is a required activity throughout each joint operation or campaign
phase. This type of operation is a: - ANSWER-Defensive operations
Campaigns are _____________. - ANSWER-the most extensive of joint operations
U.S. Forces may be required to engage in several types of joint operations
simultaneously, across a range of military operations. Commanders combine and
sequence offensive, defensive, and _________ operations to achieve objectives. -
ANSWER-stability
_______ is the protection of U.S. sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical
defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as
directed by the President. - ANSWER-Homeland defense
The scope of a ____________ or limited contingency operation is by its nature different
in scope than a full-scale operation. - ANSWER-crisis response
_________ ensure(s) DoD processes, procedures, and resources are in place to
support the President and Secretary of Defense in a national security emergency. -
ANSWER-Continuity of operations
The 'Seize the Initiative' phase of joint operations seeks decision advantage by using all
available elements of combat power to: (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-- Deny the
enemy the opportunity to achieve its objectives
- Seize and maintain the initiative
- Generate in the enemy a sense of inevitable failure and defeat
__________ is actions taken directly against terrorist networks and indirectly to
influence and render global and regional environments inhospitable to terrorist
networks. - ANSWER-Counterterrorism
Stripping away enemy support and freedom of action through information operations
and lines of communications, is an action in the ______ phase. - ANSWER-deter
Phasing helps the JFC ______ large operations by integrating and synchronizing
subordinate operations. - ANSWER-organize
, _________ 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. - ANSWER-Foreign humanitarian assistance
A _____ is a series of tactical actions, such as battles, engagements, and strikes. -
ANSWER-major operation
During stability operations, it is critical to avoid inadvertently legitimizing an individual or
organization in a country where no government exists. - ANSWER-True
Operation Restore Hope in Somalia was a crisis response operation which required
_______ to protect U.S. forces while accomplishing the mission. - ANSWER-combat
operations
Which of the following are some of the key elements of the shape phase of joint
operations? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-- Organizing and training
- Conduct of rehearsals
- Stability operations
When JFCs consider incorporating combinations of contiguous and noncontiguous AOs
with linear and nonlinear operations, they choose the combination that fits the
operational environment and the purpose of the operation. Which of the following
combinations describe a typical sustained offensive and defensive operation against
powerful, echeloned, and symmetrically organized forces and where the forward line of
own troops focus combat power and protect sustainment functions? - ANSWER-Linear
operations in contiguous AOs
During the enable civil authority phase of operations, the JFC may be required to
transfer responsibility of operations to another authority as the termination criteria. -
ANSWER-True
________ contain conflict, redress the peace, and shape the environment to support
reconciliation and rebuilding and facilitate the transition to legitimate governance. -
ANSWER-Peace operations
_________ prevents an adversarial action by presenting a credible threat of
counteraction. This activity can occur during both peace and war. - ANSWER-
Deterrence
If the crisis revolves around ____________ to a regional partner, combat commanders
employ joint forces to deter aggression and signal U.S. commitment. - ANSWER-
external threats
