BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is a single display of relevant information within a commander's area of interest tailored to the
user's requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command?
ANSWER
A Common Operational Picture
Question 2.
What are the three areas of focus of the professional language of land warfare?
ANSWER
1. Principle of Simplicity
2. Importance of clear communication
3. Importance of teaching the language
Question 3.
What five sets
of characteristics will enhance the Army's operational adaptability?
ANSWER
1. Depth and Versatility
2. Adaptive and Innovative
3. Flexibility and Agility
4. Integrated and Synchronized
5. Lethal and Discriminate
Question 4.
What is the function of an Operating Force?
ANSWER
Operating forces consist of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
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, Question 5.
What FM covers Operational Terms and Military Symbols?
ANSWER
- FM 1-02.1 (Terms)
- FM 1-02.2 (Symbols)
Question 6.
What is one of the biggest mistakes that tactical commanders can make in DSCA?
ANSWER
To assume they need to take charge upon arrival at the scene of an incident...Military forces
operating freely within civilian jurisdictions risk upsetting the constitutional balance between
civil authority, the military, and the private sector.
Question 7.
While there are many potential missions for Soldiers as part of DSCA, what are the overarching
purposes of all DSCA missions?
ANSWER
- Save lives
- Alleviate suffering
- Protect property
Question 8.
How many state and territorial National Guard elements are there?
ANSWER
54. All fifty states, the District of Columbia, territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have National Guard forces making 54 state and territorial NG
elements.
Question 9.
What is the most important determinant of combat power?
ANSWER
Leadership
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EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is a single display of relevant information within a commander's area of interest tailored to the
user's requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command?
ANSWER
A Common Operational Picture
Question 2.
What are the three areas of focus of the professional language of land warfare?
ANSWER
1. Principle of Simplicity
2. Importance of clear communication
3. Importance of teaching the language
Question 3.
What five sets
of characteristics will enhance the Army's operational adaptability?
ANSWER
1. Depth and Versatility
2. Adaptive and Innovative
3. Flexibility and Agility
4. Integrated and Synchronized
5. Lethal and Discriminate
Question 4.
What is the function of an Operating Force?
ANSWER
Operating forces consist of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
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, Question 5.
What FM covers Operational Terms and Military Symbols?
ANSWER
- FM 1-02.1 (Terms)
- FM 1-02.2 (Symbols)
Question 6.
What is one of the biggest mistakes that tactical commanders can make in DSCA?
ANSWER
To assume they need to take charge upon arrival at the scene of an incident...Military forces
operating freely within civilian jurisdictions risk upsetting the constitutional balance between
civil authority, the military, and the private sector.
Question 7.
While there are many potential missions for Soldiers as part of DSCA, what are the overarching
purposes of all DSCA missions?
ANSWER
- Save lives
- Alleviate suffering
- Protect property
Question 8.
How many state and territorial National Guard elements are there?
ANSWER
54. All fifty states, the District of Columbia, territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands, and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have National Guard forces making 54 state and territorial NG
elements.
Question 9.
What is the most important determinant of combat power?
ANSWER
Leadership
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