UPDATE 2025
Question 1
Under which Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) are personnel required to stop
information gathering if they suspect they are being targeted by an adversary's intelligence
collection efforts?
A) DoDD 5205.02
B) DoDD 6025.18
C) DoDD 3020.40
D) DoDD 8500.01
E) DoDD 1300.17
Correct Answer: A) DoDD 5205.02
Rationale: DoDD 5205.02 pertains to the DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program. A
key tenet of OPSEC is recognizing when you might be revealing critical information and
taking steps to protect it, which includes ceasing activities that could be monitored by an
adversary.
Question 2
What is the first step in the five-step Operations Security (OPSEC) process?
A) Analyze vulnerabilities.
B) Identify critical information.
C) Assess risk.
D) Apply countermeasures.
E) Identify threats.
Correct Answer: B) Identify critical information.
Rationale: The OPSEC process begins with identifying the specific pieces of information
that, if compromised, would be most damaging to the mission or operation. All subsequent
steps are based on protecting this identified critical information.
Question 3
In a battalion or brigade staff, which staff section is designated as "S-2" and is responsible for
intelligence?
A) Personnel
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B) Operations
C) Logistics
D) Intelligence
E) Signal
Correct Answer: D) Intelligence officer
Rationale: The "S-2" is the standard military staff designation for the unit's intelligence
officer. This individual and their section are responsible for analyzing the threat, the
weather, and the terrain to support the commander's decision-making process.
Question 4
Which Force Protection Condition (FPCON) is declared as a general global threat of possible
terrorist activity that warrants a routine security posture?
A) FPCON Normal
B) FPCON Alpha
C) FPCON Bravo
D) FPCON Charlie
E) FPCON Delta
Correct Answer: A) FPCON Normal
Rationale: FPCON Normal is the baseline security level. It indicates that a potential threat
from terrorism exists, but there is no specific, credible intelligence pointing to an imminent
or predictable attack.
Question 5
A military installation is placed on FPCON Bravo. This indicates what level of threat?
A) A general global threat.
B) An increased general threat where the nature and extent are unpredictable.
C) An increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.
D) An incident has occurred, or terrorist action is likely.
E) A terrorist attack is imminent or has just occurred.
Correct Answer: C) An increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.
Rationale: FPCON Bravo represents a step up from Alpha. It signifies that there is more
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specific or predictable intelligence regarding a potential terrorist threat, requiring a more
robust security posture and increased vigilance.
Question 6
Which FPCON level applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating that a
terrorist action against personnel or facilities is likely?
A) FPCON Normal
B) FPCON Alpha
C) FPCON Bravo
D) FPCON Charlie
E) FPCON Delta
Correct Answer: D) FPCON Charlie
Rationale: FPCON Charlie indicates a significant threat. It is implemented when a terrorist
incident has occurred in the area or when intelligence suggests that an attack is probable,
requiring the implementation of substantial security measures.
Question 7
What is the highest and most urgent Force Protection Condition, applied in the immediate area
where a terrorist attack has just occurred or is imminent?
A) FPCON Normal
B) FPCON Alpha
C) FPCON Bravo
D) FPCON Charlie
E) FPCON Delta
Correct Answer: E) FPCON Delta
Rationale: FPCON Delta is reserved for the most severe and immediate threats. It requires
the implementation of maximum-security measures to counter a direct, specific, and
imminent attack or to respond in the immediate aftermath of one.
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT one of the Army Values?
A) Loyalty