CDP MODULE 2 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is IMINT? - Answer- it is the technical, geographic and intelligence information
derived through the interpretation or analysis of imagery and collateral materials. data is
exploited from electro optical, radar infrared, multispectral and laser sensors all of which
produce images of objects optically, electronically or digitally on film, electronic display
devices or other media.
What is the purpose of geospatial information? - Answer- it identifies geographic
locations and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on earth
, this includes statistical data and info derived from remote sensing, mapping and
surveying technologies.
What is HUMINT? - Answer- a category of intel derived from info collected and provided
by human sources.
They make use of biometric data i.e. fingerprints, iris scans, voice prints...
What is the National security strategy (NSS)? - Answer- addresses the tasks that as a
nation are necessary to provide enduring security for the american people and shape
the global environment.
i.e. the end goal/ main objective
National Priorities (ends)
whats is the National Defense Strategy (NSS)? - Answer- outlines the DOD's approach
to implementing the president's NSS,
it establishes a set of overarching defense objectives that guide DOD's security
activities and provide direction for the National military strategy (NMS)
i.e. the way we will meet the objectives/ main goals. department guidance (ways).
The _____ supports the aims of the NSS and implements the NDS.
(The means of meeting the ____/_____) - Answer- NMS (National military strategy);
goals; objectives
strategic direction (means)
, What is found in a NSS (National Security Strategy) document? - Answer- the document
defines how the president and his administration will deal with major national security
issues.
i.e. protect the american people and their way of life
preserve peace through strength
What is in a NDS (National defense strategy) document? - Answer- the document
outlines how the DOD will execute the National Security Strategy
i.e. build more lethal force
strengthen alliances
what is in a National Military Strategy (NMS) document? - Answer- the document
defines how the military as a joint force will execute the NDS and NSS
i.e. Force employment, force development, force design
what is in a ISR Domain Flight Plan document? - Answer- the document defines how AF
ISR professionals will change the way it operates in the next 20 years
i.e. bolstering lethality and readiness, foundational competencies and capabilities,
disruptive technologies/ opportunities
which command is a broad continuing mission under a single commander? - Answer-
Unified Combatant Command (CCMD)
what is the Unified combatant command (CCMD) chain in command? - Answer- 1.
president
2. secretary of defense (SECDEF)
3. Combatant commander(s) (CCDR)
chairman of the joint chiefs of staff (CJCS) functions within the chain because it
transmits the orders of the president or the secretary of defense to the commanders of
the unified combatant commands .
List the geographical combatant commands. - Answer- 1. USAFRICOM
(US Africa Command)
hq: Germany
2. USCENTCOM
(US Central Command)
hq: MacDill AFB, Florida
3. USEUCOM
AND ANSWERS
What is IMINT? - Answer- it is the technical, geographic and intelligence information
derived through the interpretation or analysis of imagery and collateral materials. data is
exploited from electro optical, radar infrared, multispectral and laser sensors all of which
produce images of objects optically, electronically or digitally on film, electronic display
devices or other media.
What is the purpose of geospatial information? - Answer- it identifies geographic
locations and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on earth
, this includes statistical data and info derived from remote sensing, mapping and
surveying technologies.
What is HUMINT? - Answer- a category of intel derived from info collected and provided
by human sources.
They make use of biometric data i.e. fingerprints, iris scans, voice prints...
What is the National security strategy (NSS)? - Answer- addresses the tasks that as a
nation are necessary to provide enduring security for the american people and shape
the global environment.
i.e. the end goal/ main objective
National Priorities (ends)
whats is the National Defense Strategy (NSS)? - Answer- outlines the DOD's approach
to implementing the president's NSS,
it establishes a set of overarching defense objectives that guide DOD's security
activities and provide direction for the National military strategy (NMS)
i.e. the way we will meet the objectives/ main goals. department guidance (ways).
The _____ supports the aims of the NSS and implements the NDS.
(The means of meeting the ____/_____) - Answer- NMS (National military strategy);
goals; objectives
strategic direction (means)
, What is found in a NSS (National Security Strategy) document? - Answer- the document
defines how the president and his administration will deal with major national security
issues.
i.e. protect the american people and their way of life
preserve peace through strength
What is in a NDS (National defense strategy) document? - Answer- the document
outlines how the DOD will execute the National Security Strategy
i.e. build more lethal force
strengthen alliances
what is in a National Military Strategy (NMS) document? - Answer- the document
defines how the military as a joint force will execute the NDS and NSS
i.e. Force employment, force development, force design
what is in a ISR Domain Flight Plan document? - Answer- the document defines how AF
ISR professionals will change the way it operates in the next 20 years
i.e. bolstering lethality and readiness, foundational competencies and capabilities,
disruptive technologies/ opportunities
which command is a broad continuing mission under a single commander? - Answer-
Unified Combatant Command (CCMD)
what is the Unified combatant command (CCMD) chain in command? - Answer- 1.
president
2. secretary of defense (SECDEF)
3. Combatant commander(s) (CCDR)
chairman of the joint chiefs of staff (CJCS) functions within the chain because it
transmits the orders of the president or the secretary of defense to the commanders of
the unified combatant commands .
List the geographical combatant commands. - Answer- 1. USAFRICOM
(US Africa Command)
hq: Germany
2. USCENTCOM
(US Central Command)
hq: MacDill AFB, Florida
3. USEUCOM
