3. Joint Warfighter

Question 1

i. Security, Prosperity, and Values, are the fundamental national goals established in pursuit of our national security.

Answer 1

Area of Consensus

Question 2

ii. 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.

Answer 2

National Security Strategy

Question 3

iii. 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.

Answer 3

National Military Strategy

Question 4

iv. Originates in policy and addresses broad objectives, along with the designs and plans for achieving them.

Answer 4

Strategy

Question 5

v. Fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements thereof guide their actions in support of national objectives - It is authoritative but requires judgment in application.

Answer 5

Doctrine

Question 6

vi. A document that may change due to changes in national leadership, political considerations, or for fiscal reasons.

Answer 6

Policy

Question 7

vii. Fundamental principles that guide the employment of U.S. military forces in coordinated action toward a common objective.

Answer 7

Joint Doctrine

Question 8

viii. Outlines the Department of Defense (DOD) approach to implement the President‘s National Security Strategy (NSS).

Answer 8

National Defense Strategy

Question 9

L1- 2. 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

Answer 9

a. Operational Art and Contextual Elements

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.

Question 10

Engaging other states, countries or foreign groups

Credible threat of force=deterrence and enables the democratic process

Answer 10

Diplomatic

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Economic

Question 12

Media is conduit

We support via IO, PA and Defense Support to Public Diplomacy

Answer 12

Informational

Question 13

Used both domestically and internationally

We fight and win our Nation’s wars

Answer 13

Military

Question 14

L1- 4. 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

Answer 14

a. tactical actions

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.

Question 15

L1- 5. 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

Answer 15

c. Operational and Tactical

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

Question 16

L2- 1. Which of the following did the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 accomplish? (Select ALL that apply.)

a. Degraded the military advice provided to civilian leaders
b. Matched the authority of CCDRs with their responsibility
c. Placed clear responsibility on CCDRs to accomplish their missions

Answer 16

CORRECT:

b. Matched the authority of CCDRs with their responsibility
c. Placed clear responsibility on CCDRs to accomplish their missions

Question 17

L2- 2. In order to ensure his Airmen are ready to deploy at the end of the month, MSgt Spencer checks with the Unit Training Manager to see if anyone has any outstanding tasks that still need to be completed. He also scheduled some time to sit down with each Airman to inspect their gear for items that need to be replaced. He hopes that by accomplishing these actions, they’ll be able to focus on the mission as soon as they get to the AOR.

MSgt Spencer’s actions BEST illustrate __________tasks associated with the ________ branch of the chain of command.

a. Organizing and recruiting; administrative
b. Training and equipping; administrative
c. Training and equipping; operational
d. Organizing and recruiting; operational

Answer 17

b. Training and equipping; administrative

CORRECT. According to the NMO chapter, training and equipping are tasks associated with the administrative chain of command. MSgt Spencer actions illustrate training (checking with the UTM to see if anyone has any outstanding tasks that need to be completed) and equipping (scheduling time with each Airman to inspect their gear).

Question 18

L2- 3. During an operation, a CCDR determines that he doesn’t have enough air assets to accomplish a specific mission. As a result, assistance is provided from another CCDR. With the additional assets, the CCDR tasked with the mission exercises OPCON to plan and execute it successfully. Once the mission is completed, the borrowed assets are returned to their original CCDR.

This scenario BEST illustrates a transfer of forces that are ___________ the supported CCDR.

a. assigned to
b. attached to
c. directly supporting

Answer 18

b. attached to

CORRECT: The forces were attached to the supported CCDR (the commander of the subordinate unified command…tasked with the mission). In the NMO chapter, forces that are attached are temporarily transferred between the commanders. Additionally, the supported commander will exercise OPCON over them. Once the mission is completed, the borrowed assets should be returned to the supporting commander (in this case, the
CCDR).

Question 19

L2- 4. In order to provide assistance to a country hit by a devastating tsunami, the CCDR decides to task U.S. forces already assigned to a command geographically located near the disaster with the mission. The CCDR gives that commander OPCON over the joint forces already assigned.

The CCDR’s actions BEST identify the use of a _______________ as a joint force option.

a. JTF
b. Combatant Command
c. Subordinate Unified Command

Answer 19

c. Subordinate Unified Command

CORRECT. The subordinate unified command already in the AOR should be tasked with the mission. According to the NMO chapter, subordinate unified commands conduct operations on a continuing basis IAW criteria established for unified commands. Humanitarian efforts and disaster relief as two such operations (see the US Forces Japan example). Additionally, subordinate unified commanders are given OPCON over the joint forces already assigned to his/her command.

Question 20

L2- 5. A bombing has occurred in an area known as a hotspot for these types of activities and the President and SecDef want to stabilize this part of the country. The crisis is located in a country that shares its southern border with an ocean. Additionally, the northern border contains mountainous regions that intelligence predicts will be used as a safe haven for those taking responsibly for the bombing. Therefore, the CCDR decides to stand up a JTF to deal with the situation. The CJTF determines there are two areas of operation: air and sea.

Based on the CJTF’s areas of operation, she should to appoint a ________ and _______.

a. JFACC and JFMCC
b. JFLCC and JFSOCC
c. COMARFOR and COMMARFOR

Answer 20

a. JFACC and JFMCC

CORRECT. According to the NMO chapter, a JFACC (Joint Force Air Component Commander) is responsible for tasking air forces. Since the air is one area of operation, this is an appropriate appointment. Additionally, a JFMCC (Joint Force Maritime Component Commander) should be appointed since there is a maritime (sea) area of operation.

Question 21

L2- 6. MSgt Isaac’s team is preparing to deploy in 6 months. During this time, he ensures their equipment is serviceable and all of their training is up-to-date. He also briefed that, if there are no extenuating circumstances, once they get back, they won’t be vulnerable for another deployment in 18 months.

MSgt Isaac’s actions BEST illustrate the responsibilities of the _______________.

a. Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986
b. Operational branch of the chain of command
c. Administrative branch of the chain of command

Answer 21

c. Administrative branch of the chain of command

CORRECT. According to the NMO chapter, the administrative branch of the chain of command is responsible for recruiting, equipping (making sure their equipment is serviceable), organizing (briefing them on when they can expect to be vulnerable for deployment again), and training (ensuring their training is up-to-date) the force. MSgt Isaac’s actions are associated with these responsibilities.

Question 22

L2- 7. CMSgt Decker tells his training instructors that even though they’re considered an institutional force and don’t represent a warfighting capability, they’re still inherently deployable. Therefore, he advises them to check vMPF to find out what Tempo Band they’re assigned to so they know when they might be vulnerable for a deployment. He ends by saying, “Remember, we’re Airmen. Even though you’re in a special duty assignment, you must be ready to support the joint force at all times. The more ready you are, the more useful you’ll be to a joint force commander.”

CMSgt Decker’s comments BEST explain the __________ and its impact on mission effectiveness.

a. AEF concept
b. AETF
c. JTF

Answer 22

a. AEF concept

CORRECT. According to the NMO chapter, the AEF is the force generation construct usedto manage the battle rhythm of Air Force forces. The AEF structure has four elements, Readily Available Forces, Enabler Forces, In-Place Support forces, and Institutional Forces. Since the technical school instructors are in a special duty assignment, they’re apart of the Institutional Force. But, since individuals in this force are still deployable, CMSgt Decker advises them to check to make sure they know when they’re vulnerable to deploy. Therefore his comments best explain the AEF.

Question 23

L3- 1. SMSgt Wendell gathers his team together and informs them that they will be working alongside forces from Albania during their next deployment. He is surprised when he learns that not everyone is excited to be working with members from foreign forces. As SMSgt Wendell briefs his team he states, “Our coalition partners bring unique capabilities to the fight and they share in the risks we undertake in attempts to help stabilize regional threats.”

SMSgt Wendell’s comments BEST explain the ________concept of JIIM.

a. Multinational
b. Interagency
c. Interorganizational

Answer 23

a. Multinational

CORRECT: According to the Joint Planning chapter, operations conducted by forces of two or more nations are termed “multinational operations”. Such operations are usually undertaken within the structure of a coalition or alliance.

Question 24

L3-2 SMSgt Ortega has just been notified of several upcoming taskings for a deployment to USPACOM in support of typhoon relief. Unexpected taskers and preparation for unit compliance inspections have imposed arduous days over the past year and his team members are not looking forward to deploying yet again. SMSgt Ortega has to address the members of the unit tomorrow and discuss details of projected deployment. Frustrations have begun to brew among some Airmen who don’t understand why they have to leave USEUCOM to support a tasking half way around the globe. Today SMSgt Ortega briefed his flight on various concepts he learned while at the SNCO Academy, more specifically, that during a crisis forces may be deployed from one combatant command to support another. SMSgt Ortega’s aim is to encourage the SNCOs to review their commitment to support military operational demands.

SMSgt Ortega’s actions BEST illustrate his understanding of and its impact on SNCO effectiveness.

a. Assigned Forces
b. Allocated Forces
c. Apportioned Forces

Answer 24

b. Allocated Forces

CORRECT: According to the Joint Planning chapter, since most operational forces are assigned, each allocation is a decision to take U.S. forces from one combatant command and deploy them to another. In general allocation, is the distribution of U.S. Forces at the execution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment.

Question 25

L3-3 SMSgt McRae has just returned from base headquarters where he was briefed on an increasing
regional threat. He calls all flight NCOICs into the conference room and informs them that the CJCS has sent an Alert Order to the MAJCOM. He instructs his team that tensions may escalate fast and directs them to begin reviewing existing documents and to prepare to modify them to meet the current situation.

SMSgt McRae’s actions BEST illustrate his understanding of_______________ and its impact on mission effectiveness.

a. Campaign Planning
b. Crisis Action Planning
c. Deliberate Planning

Answer 25

b. Crisis Action Planning

CORRECT: According to the Joint Planning chapter, Crisis Action Planning procedures are used in time-sensitive situations to plan for military action. It is used when the situation is dynamic and time for planning may be limited to a matter of days or even hours. A Crisis demands flexible procedures keyed to time available, rapid and effective communication and use previous planning whenever possible.

Question 26

L4- 1. What are the two major functions of the Navy?

a. Sea control and power projection
b. Power projection and air control
c. Nuclear deterrence and air control

Answer 26

a. Sea control and power projection

CORRECT. The Navy has two major functions – sea control and power projection

Question 27

L4- 2. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the United States Marine Corps?

a. The seizure or defense of advanced naval bases
b. Land operations to support naval campaigns
c. Development of tactics, technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces
d. All of the above

Answer 27

d. All of the above

CORRECT. The primary responsibilities of the Marine Corps are: the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases, land operations to support naval campaigns and the development of tactics, techniques, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces.

Question 28

L4- 3. The Army mission focuses on strategy built upon what four foundations?

a. Strategic deterrence and defense, global initiative, crisis response, and reconstitution
b. Strategic deterrence and defense, forward presence, crisis response, and reconstruction
c. Strategic deterrence and defense, forward presence, crisis response, and reconstitution

Answer 28

c. Strategic deterrence and defense, forward presence, crisis response, and reconstitution

CORRECT. The Army’s mission focuses on strategy built upon: strategic deterrence and defense, forward presence, crisis response, and reconstitution.

Question 29

L4- 4. When was the United States Coast Guard transferred to the Department of Homeland Security?

a. 1939
b. 1946
c. 1967
d. 2003

Answer 29

d. 2003

CORRECT. The United States Coast Guard transferred to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.

Question 30

L4- 5. MSgt King and his team are conducting convoy training prior to the next day’s mission. He has been briefed that there has been an escalation in activity in the area they will be traveling. Worried about the upcoming mission, TSgt Tavelero asks, “What happens if we get pinned down out there?” MSgt King calmly replies, “Then all we need to do is radio our current location to battalion and within a matter of minutes we will have the necessary air cover to escape the area.”

Because MSgt King __________, his comments will MOST likely _________ mission effectiveness.

a. misunderstands Precision Engagement; hinder
b. understands Precision Engagement; enhance
c. misunderstands Rapid Global Mobility; hinder
d. understands Rapid Global Mobility; enhance

Answer 30

b. understands Precision Engagement; enhance

CORRECT: MSgt King understands Precision Engagement which according to the lesson is the precise employment of forces, by applying the technology and techniques of precision engagement anywhere on the face of the earth in a matter of hours. This is accomplished through counterland, countersea, special operations, and combat search and rescue activities.

Question 31

L4- 6. MSgt Moore has just returned from a meeting at wing headquarters and is preparing to brief her flight members on the information she received. During her briefing she informs the flight that the wing commander has received a warning order indicating the necessity to prepare the wing to deploy members to an undisclosed location in the very near future. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of every team member being prepared for movement at all times.

Because MSgt Moore __________, her comments will MOST likely _________ mission effectiveness.

a. misunderstands Global Attack; hinder
b. understands Global Attack; enhance
c. misunderstands Rapid Global Mobility; hinder
d. understands Rapid Global Mobility, enhance

Answer 31

d. understands Rapid Global Mobility, enhance

CORRECT: MSgt Moore understands Rapid Global Mobility which according to the lesson is the timely movement, position and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space, across the range of military operations.

Question 32

L5- 1. The Commander-in-Chief just received authorization allowing for more funding for people, materials, and training to ensure a viable option exists to counter or discourage nuclear aggression. Which of the following BEST identifies with the statement above?

a. AF Global Strike Command’s new organization
b. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
c. The National Security Strategy

Answer 32

c. The National Security Strategy

CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, the President in his 2015 National Security Strategy stated we’ll protect our investment in foundational capabilities like the nuclear deterrent because as long as nuclear weapons exist, the United States must invest the resources (received authorization for more funding for people, material, and training) necessary to maintain, without testing, a safe, secure, and effective (viable option exists) nuclear deterrent (counter or discourage nuclear aggression) that preserves strategic stability.

Question 33

L5- 2. Stopping aggression through capabilities that are equal to or greater than the perception that the aggression would be successful. Which of the following BEST identifies with the statement above?

a. DIME
b. Deterrence
c. Extended Deterrence

Answer 33

b. Deterrence

CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, deterrence is defined as the prevention of action (stopping aggression) by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction (through capabilities that are equal to or greater than) and/or belief that the cost of action outweighs the perceived benefits (the perception that the aggression would be successful).

Question 34

L5- 3. MSgt Cherry checks each of her subordinate’s training records twice a year and conducts spot checks to determine his or her qualifications prior to beginning a new work assignment.
MSgt Cherry’s actions BEST identify compliance with the Goal of:

a. Nuclear Surety
b. Unit Discipline
c. Safety Standards

Answer 34

a. Nuclear Surety

CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, there were several factors listed to ensure compliance with the goal of nuclear surety. One of the factors is supervisors know if their personnel are properly trained (checks each of her subordinate’s training records) and certified (conducts spot checks to determine qualifications) to accomplish tasks before starting them (prior to beginning a new work assignment).

Question 35

L5- 4. The President has just been briefed on an estimated number of aggressive troops and their locations, in addition to an estimated count of armament both nuclear and conventional, and what the readiness levels and locations are of allied troops. The statement above BEST identifies

a. Employment Authority
b. Nuclear Weapons Planning
c. Nuclear Triad Employment

Answer 35

b. Nuclear Weapons Planning
CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, nuclear weapons planning is based upon: (1) knowledge of enemy force strength and disposition (briefed on estimated number of aggressive troops and their locations); (2) the number, yield, and types of weapons available (an estimated count of armament both nuclear and conventional); and (3) the status/disposition of friendly forces at the time (what the readiness levels and locations are of the allied troops).

Question 36

L5- 5. The ability to reduce or eliminate the procurement of nuclear weapons including access, movement, and detonation of weapons of mass destruction. This statement BEST identifies the main purpose of the

a. UN Security Council Treaty
b. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
c. Non-Nuclear Weapons States Treaty

Answer 36

b. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, the main purpose of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is limiting the spread of nuclear weapons (reduce or eliminate procurement) and activities that include efforts by non-members of the NPT to secure,transport, and employ (access, movement, and detonation) weapons of mass destruction.

Question 37

L5- 6. MSgt Gumm makes sure his people wear their uniforms properly and stand when a senior-ranking person enters the room. In addition, MSgt Gumm always makes time to visit with his people on a regular basis to discuss AF-related topics and worldly situations. He also ensures his people know how to do their jobs and why it’s important for them to do them. Lastly, he ensures that people who need remedial training get the proper mentorship so they can be successful. He does these things to create an environment for his people to feel part of the organization and want to contribute to successful mission accomplishment. MSgt Gumm’s actions BEST identify

a. adherence to AFI 36-2618
b. adoption of AF Core Values
c. compliance with the AF Creed

Answer 37

a. adherence to AFI 36-2618

CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, SNCOs must ask themselves if the same type of erosion could occur or is occurring in their areas of responsibility. AFI 36-2618 states that it’s the responsibility of SNCOs to instill professional behaviors in subordinates (makes sure his people wear their uniforms properly and stand when seniors enter the room), to provide highly effective leadership (always makes time to visit with his people on a regular basis to discuss AF-related topics and worldly situations), and for SNCOs, their primary purpose is mission accomplishment which requires, among other things, training subordinates to follow instructions (ensures his people know how to do their jobs and why it’s important for them to do them) and hold them accountable when they fail to do so (ensures people who need remedial training get the proper mentorship to be successful), and to take pride in the unit…and to value the mission…always (creates an environment for his people to feel part of the organization and want to contribute to successful mission accomplishment).

Question 38

L5- 7. MSgt Plum has been at her unit for about three weeks and is settling in comfortably and wants to inform all of her assigned personnel what she expects of them. At her All Call she says that everyone must contribute to safe working environments and explained why the training program is a very high priority for her. MSgt Plum tied these two topics to requirements laid out in AFI 36-2618. She reminds her people that they should let their supervisors know if they can’t do something they’re asked to do. She spends her remaining time talking about the importance of letting supervisors know if someone’s performance is being affected by personal issues. She ties this obligation to the Wingman Concept, AFI 36-2618, and the Airman’s Creed, specifically, “I will never leave an Airman behind.”

MSgt Plum’s All Call topics BEST identifies her understanding of the __________________ and its impact on mission effectiveness.

a. Goal of Nuclear Surety
b. Safety Standards Measures
c. Extended Deterrence Program

Answer 38

CORRECT. According to the Nuclear Enterprise chapter, there were several factors listed to ensure compliance with the goal of nuclear surety. Two of the factors are personnel operate according to safety standards and leaders emphasize safety (everyone must contribute to safe working environments). Two more factors are individuals receive initial, refresher, and remedial training and supervisors know if their people are properly trained (explained why the training program is a very high priority). Another factor is individuals accept a culture of informing supervisors if they’re not qualified to perform a particular task (reminds people to let their supervisors know if they can’t do something they’re asked to do). And one more factor is individuals understand that they’re responsible for
immediately identifying unreliable personnel to their supervisors (importance of letting supervisors know if someone’s performance is being affected by personal issues).