111 OPSEC

Question 1

Define OPSEC

Answer 1

Operations Security: A process that identifies critical information to determine if friendly actions can be observed by adversary intelligence systems

Question 2

What is the 5 step planning process

Answer 2

• Identify Critical Information
• Conduct Threat Assessment
• Conduct Vulnerability Analysis
• Conduct Risk Assessment
• Apply Countermeasures

Question 3

What are the responsibilities of the command OPSEC Officer?

Answer 3

OPSEC Officers advise commanders on all OPSEC related matters and manage organization’s OPSEC program

Question 4

Describe the OPSEC considerations regarding public affairs

Answer 4

OPSEC planning provides assessments on the possible negative effects of media coverage and all other public release information

Question 5

Define WRA

Answer 5

WRA: Web Risk Assessment

- Risk assessment conducted to identify and report OPSEC vulnerabilities

Question 6

Define EEFI

Answer 6

EEFI: Essential Element of Friendly Information

if acquired by an adversary, would degrade the security of military operations

Question 7

Define Critical Information

Answer 7

Needed by adversaries to plan and act effectively against friendly mission accomplishments

Question 8

What are the components and functions of the command OPSEC Program?

Answer 8

Responsible for ensuring the command and family members maintain an acute OPSEC awareness.
Consists of CO, XO, DH, OPSEC Officer, Dept. & Div. OPSEC Reps