SNCO DLC Joint Warfare exam with 100% correct answers (latest update)

Doctrine Fundamental principles by which the miltary forces or elements therof guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but rquires judgement in application National Military Strategy A document approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff(CJCS) for distributing and applying military power to attain National Security Strategy(NSS) and National Defense Strategy(NDS) objectives. Joint Doctrine Fundamental principles that guide the employment of U.S. military forces in coordinated action toward a common objective. National Security Strategy(NSS) A document approved by the President of the United States that expresses vision, what the U.S. stands for, and a sensing of how the instruments of national power will be arrayed. National Defense Strategy(NDS) Outlines the DOD approach to implement the President's NSS. Area of Consensus Security, Prosperity, and Values, are the fundamental national goals established in pursuit of our national security. Policy A document that may change due to changes in national leadership, political considerations, or for fiscal reasons. Strategy Originates in policy and addresses broad objectives, along with the designs and plans for achieving them Sometimes commanders use their knowledge, experience, and skills to respond with actions to assist during operations. Commanders have to consider certain elements they have little or no control over, but must nonetheless take into account when devising Strategy. This scenario BEST illustrates the differences between ___________. a. Operational Art and Contextual Elements b. Operational Art and Operational Design c. Contextual Elements and Operational Design a. CORRECT: According to Operational Art, it uses the application of creative imagination by commanders and staffs—supported by their knowledge and experience, and skills— to design strategies, campaigns, and major operations and organize and employ military forces. Contextual Elements such as ours and the enemy's Political Systems, the physical environment and the enemy's/our national leadership to name just a few are elements the Commander has little or no control over, but must nonetheless take into account when devising Strategy. See rationale for correct response for additional information. Diplomatic Engaging other states, countries or foreign groups Credible threat of force=deterrence and enables the democratic process Informational Media is conduit We support via IO, PA and Defense support to public Diplomacy Military We fight and win our Nation's wars Used both domestically and internationally Economic U.S. government facilitates production, distribution and consumption of worldwide goods and services Drives general welfare and assists in a strong national defense. USG financial management ways and means support this Both a science and an art, these actions are coordinated in time and place, to achieve strategic or operational objectives. Some practices have not changed since the dawn of warfare while others change constantly due to technology and the sociology of combatants. Leaders must understand these changes, act within their understanding of those changes, and continually assess and adapt to the situation to ensure success in joint environments. This paragraph BEST illustrates the effects of _________ on mission accomplishment in a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) environment. a. tactical actions b. irregular warfare c. traditional warfare a. CORRECT: This paragraph best illustrates the effects of tactical actions. According to the Joint Warfighter chapter, tactical actions are battles, engagements, and/or strikes conducted by combat forces of a single service or a JIIM, coordinated in time and place, to achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. Tactics are at once both a science and an art and some practices have not changed since the dawn of warfare while other practices change constantly due to technology and the sociology of combatants. The current JIIM environment demands leaders understand the context of the factors influencing the military situation, act within that understanding, continually assess and adapt those actions to be able to operate successfully in JIIM environments MSgt Lopez returned from the unit weekly staff meeting and briefed his people about new strategies that will affect how his defenders protect the peninsula of their Forward Operating Base. A few people began to express frustration arguing that it will take more time than the current process. MSgt Lopez explained the reasoning behind the change; his justifications were disputed with statements that support why the change will fail. This scenario BEST illustrates how _________ and _________ levels of warfare impact strategies. a. Strategic and Operational b. Tactical and Strategic c. Operational and Tactical c. CORRECT: This paragraph best illustrates the effects of Strategy on Operational and Tactical levels of warfare. According to the Joint Warfighter chapter, Tactical Actions are battles, engagements, and/or strikes conducted by combat forces of a single service or a JIIM, coordinated in time and place, to achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. The current JIIM environment demands leaders understand the context of the factors influencing the military situation, act within that understanding, continually assess and adapt those actions to be able to operate successfully in JIIM environments. Air Expeditionary Task Force (AETF) The primary means by which the Air Force presents forces to the joint force commander during contingency operations. Administrative control (Adcon) The authority and responsibility of a commander to tend to the personal and professional welfare of the forces assigned to him or her. Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) The single, senior ranking Air Force commander in charge of U.S. Air Force forces presented to a joint force. Combatant command (CCMD) A command with broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the SecDef and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Combatant Command Authority (COCOM) Nontransferable command authority, which cannot be delegated, of a CCDR to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving: organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and gibing authoritative directions over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions assigned to the command Functional Component Commands A subordinate command organization within a joint force made up of military elements organized together based on similar capabilities or functions. Functional Combatant Commands (FCCs) Support (or can be supported) GCCs or may conduct assigned missions independently. Function appropriate assigned duties, responsibilities, missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) Assigned a geographic AOR by the President with the advice of SecDef as specified in the UCP. joint force A general term used to describe a type of U.S. military organization. it is a single force under a single commander who has operational control of the force. Joint Force Air component Commander (JFACC) A functional component commander who commands the joint air and space forces (from more than one Military Department) in a joint force for the joint force commander. Joint Force Commander (JFC) A general term applied to a combatant commander, sub-unified commander, or joint task force commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force. Operational Control(OPCON) The authority to perform functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Service Component Command A type of command that consists of the Service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) contribution (people/resources) to a joint force. Subordinate Unified Command Command established by CCDRs, when so authorized by the SecDef through the CJCS, to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for Combatant Commands. Supported Commander receives support from other commanders' forces