Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Phase I Course Pre-Test (JKO J3ST-
US010) Graded A+
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? - ANSWER-
Emergency assessment/diagnosis
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with the ability
to plan, organize, equip, and train homeland security personnel? - ANSWER-
Preparedness
23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions: -
ANSWER-1. Defense US Territory from Direct Attack by State and Non-State Actors
(correct)
2. Provide Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) (correct)
A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary
mission? - ANSWER-Readiness
A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary
mission? - ANSWER-Readiness
,A request for federal assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to whether the requested support is in the interest of
DOD? - ANSWER-Appropriateness
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? - ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that
efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple jurisdictions and agencies when
necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and
communications
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
- ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through
multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on
objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
a) The protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense
infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by
the President (POTUS)
b) A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the US, reduce
America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks
that do occur
c) The support provided by US Federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract
personnel, DOD Component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of
Defense (SECDEF), in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects
and requests to use those forces in title 32, U.S.C., status) in response to RFA from civil
authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic
activities, or from qualifying entities for special events - ANSWER-a) Homeland Defense
b) Homeland Security
c) DSCA
According to the national preparedness goal, the core capabilities are essential to the
five mission areas. Which of the following supports the core capability of mitigation? -
ANSWER-Threats and hazard identification
According to the national preparedness goal, what are the distinct critical elements
necessary for our success in achieving a secure and resilient posture? - ANSWER-Core
capabilities
, Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident
preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach. - ANSWER-domestic
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station - ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station - ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) -
ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by a "continuous situational awareness and
preparedness?" - ANSWER-Phase 0 - Shape
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by a "rapid response to maintain the public
trust and mitigate suffering and save lives?" - ANSWER-Phase II - Respond
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities (correct)
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or
organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. -
ANSWER-False
Phase I Course Pre-Test (JKO J3ST-
US010) Graded A+
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: - ANSWER-
Capabilities-based planning
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? - ANSWER-
Emergency assessment/diagnosis
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with the ability
to plan, organize, equip, and train homeland security personnel? - ANSWER-
Preparedness
23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions: -
ANSWER-1. Defense US Territory from Direct Attack by State and Non-State Actors
(correct)
2. Provide Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) (correct)
A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary
mission? - ANSWER-Readiness
A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary
mission? - ANSWER-Readiness
,A request for federal assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six
variables. Which variable relates to whether the requested support is in the interest of
DOD? - ANSWER-Appropriateness
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? - ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that
efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple jurisdictions and agencies when
necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and
communications
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
- ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through
multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on
objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
a) The protection of US sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical defense
infrastructure against external threats and aggression, or other threats as directed by
the President (POTUS)
b) A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the US, reduce
America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks
that do occur
c) The support provided by US Federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract
personnel, DOD Component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of
Defense (SECDEF), in coordination with the Governors of the affected States, elects
and requests to use those forces in title 32, U.S.C., status) in response to RFA from civil
authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement support, and other domestic
activities, or from qualifying entities for special events - ANSWER-a) Homeland Defense
b) Homeland Security
c) DSCA
According to the national preparedness goal, the core capabilities are essential to the
five mission areas. Which of the following supports the core capability of mitigation? -
ANSWER-Threats and hazard identification
According to the national preparedness goal, what are the distinct critical elements
necessary for our success in achieving a secure and resilient posture? - ANSWER-Core
capabilities
, Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident
preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach. - ANSWER-domestic
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station - ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station - ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) -
ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by a "continuous situational awareness and
preparedness?" - ANSWER-Phase 0 - Shape
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by a "rapid response to maintain the public
trust and mitigate suffering and save lives?" - ANSWER-Phase II - Respond
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of
the following statements is TRUE? - ANSWER-They were created for use in national,
federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities (correct)
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or
organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. -
ANSWER-False
