Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase I
Course Post Test questions with accurate answers
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide
capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..."
describes Ans✓✓✓ Capabilities-based planning
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
Ans✓✓✓ Phase V - Transition
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning
Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE Ans✓✓✓ They
were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland
security preparedness activities
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities
or qualifying entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The
process for submitting an RFA is outlined in ____________ on DSCA
Ans✓✓✓ DODD 3025.18
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to
receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families
through this center (if established): Ans✓✓✓ (WRONG) State
emergency information center
, Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its
description.
a) As incidents change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must
adapt to meet requirements
b) Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional level
and supported by additional capabilities when needed
c) Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
d) A forward-leaning posture is imperative for incidents that have the
potential to expand rapidly in size, scope, or complexity, and for no-
notice incidents
e) Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization
while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of
common objectives Ans✓✓✓ Scalable, flexible, and adaptable
operational capabilities a b c d e
Readiness to act a b c d e
Unity of effort through unified command a b c d e
Tiered response a b c d e
Engaged partnership a b c d e
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description
Course Post Test questions with accurate answers
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide
capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..."
describes Ans✓✓✓ Capabilities-based planning
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
Ans✓✓✓ Phase V - Transition
Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning
Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE Ans✓✓✓ They
were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland
security preparedness activities
DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities
or qualifying entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The
process for submitting an RFA is outlined in ____________ on DSCA
Ans✓✓✓ DODD 3025.18
In the state emergency operations center, information about where to
receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families
through this center (if established): Ans✓✓✓ (WRONG) State
emergency information center
, Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its
description.
a) As incidents change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must
adapt to meet requirements
b) Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional level
and supported by additional capabilities when needed
c) Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is
overwhelmed in times of crisis
d) A forward-leaning posture is imperative for incidents that have the
potential to expand rapidly in size, scope, or complexity, and for no-
notice incidents
e) Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization
while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of
common objectives Ans✓✓✓ Scalable, flexible, and adaptable
operational capabilities a b c d e
Readiness to act a b c d e
Unity of effort through unified command a b c d e
Tiered response a b c d e
Engaged partnership a b c d e
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description
