Joint Staff Operations Security (OPSEC)
(1 hr)
Match the OPSEC Cycle with the action associated with the step.
a)This step identifies the information that must be protected and why it needs to be protected.
b)Identifies who the unauthorized recipient is, the intentions of the unauthorized recipient, and
the unauthorized recipient's capabilities.
c)Identifies the weaknesses the unauthorized recipient can exploit to uncover critical
information.
d)Identifies the impact to the mission if the unauthorized recipient exploits a vulnerability and
the overall impact of the unauthorized recipient learning our critical information.
e)Identifies the actions that need to be taken to protect critical information.
f)Identifies if appropriate measures were put in place and if any adjustments are needed to
protect critical information. - ANSWERSa. Identification of Critical Information and OPSEC
Indicators
b. Identification and Analysis of Relevant Threats
c. Analysis of Vulnerabilities
d. Assessment of Risks
e. Application of Appropriate Countermeasures
f. Periodic Assessment of Effectiveness
(1 hr)
Match the OPSEC Cycle with the action associated with the step.
a)This step identifies the information that must be protected and why it needs to be protected.
b)Identifies who the unauthorized recipient is, the intentions of the unauthorized recipient, and
the unauthorized recipient's capabilities.
c)Identifies the weaknesses the unauthorized recipient can exploit to uncover critical
information.
d)Identifies the impact to the mission if the unauthorized recipient exploits a vulnerability and
the overall impact of the unauthorized recipient learning our critical information.
e)Identifies the actions that need to be taken to protect critical information.
f)Identifies if appropriate measures were put in place and if any adjustments are needed to
protect critical information. - ANSWERSa. Identification of Critical Information and OPSEC
Indicators
b. Identification and Analysis of Relevant Threats
c. Analysis of Vulnerabilities
d. Assessment of Risks
e. Application of Appropriate Countermeasures
f. Periodic Assessment of Effectiveness
