Mod B Flashcards
(45 cards)
Define strategic level of warfare
(Quiz 1)
Strategy is a prudent idea or set of ideas for employing the instruments of national power in a synchronized and integrated fashion to achieve theater and multi-national objectives.
Operational Level
Links strategy and tactics by establishing operational objectives needed to achieve end states and objectives.
(The operational level links strategy and tactics by establishing operational objectives needed to achieve the military end states and strategic objectives. It sequences tactical actions to achieve objectives.)
Tactical Level
Employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other, where engagements are planned and executed.
(Tactics is the employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other. The tactical level of war is where battles and engagements are planned and executed to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or joint task forces.)
8 Presidents executive powers
(Quiz 1)
(C and C—treaties, vetos, pardons, sessions— nom heads, exec orders, NG)
Command and Chief of armed forces. *
Make treaties w/ Senate. *
Call congress for special sessions. *
Issues pardon for federal offenses.
Veto legislation approved by Congress.
Nominate heads of government bodies.
Issue executive orders.
Can call up national guard.
Who is responsible for the National Security Strategy?
(Quiz 1)
President of the United States
Who is responsible for the National Defense Strategy?
(Quiz 1)
Secretary of Defense
Who is responsible for the National Military Strategy?
(Quiz 1)
Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)
Which command authority is nontransferable?
(Quiz 1)
Combatant Command (COCOM)
Define Tactical control (TACON)
(Quiz 1)
Authority over forces that is limited to direction and control of movements within operational area to accomplish mission.
(The authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned.)
Define JSCP
(Quiz 1)
Joint Strategic Campaign Plan
Provides military strategic and operational guidance to CCDRs, Service Chiefs, CSAs, and applicable DOD agencies for preparation of plans based on current military capabilities.
Provides unified strategic direction to armed forces approved by CJCS
Define strategic direction
(Quiz 1)
Strategic intent of president, SECDEF, CJCS in pursuit of national interests.
(The strategy and intent of the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in pursuit of national interests.)
3 levels of warfare
(Quiz 1)
Strategic, Operational, Tactical
Army’s generating force consists of what?
- Recruiting
- Maintaining
- Organizing
- Servicing
- Supplying
- Training
- Mobilizing
- Demobilizing
- Administering
- Constructing, outfitting, and repairing military equipment.
- Equipping
- Constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings, structures, and utilities as well as acquiring real property.
7 Goergraphic Combatant Commands
(Quiz 2)
Northern Command (NORTHCOM)
European Command (EUCOM)
Central Command (CENTCOM)
Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Africa Command (AFRICOM)
Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
Space Command (SPACECOM)
4 Functional Combatant Commands
(Quiz 2)
Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
Cyber Command (CYBERCOM)
Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
How does US SOCOM differ from other combatant commands?
It is unique among the CCMDs in that it performs service-like functions and has Military Departments-like responsibilities and authorities.
Define Unified action
(Quiz 2)
Synchronizes, coordinates, and integrates
Joint, single-service, and multinational operations
With other departments to achieve unity of effort
(Synchronizes, coordinates, and/or integrates joint, single-Service, and multinational operations with the operations of other USG departments and agencies, NGOs, IGOs and the private sector to achieve unity of effort.)
4 levels of command authority
(Quiz 2)
Administrative control (ADCON)
Operational control (OPCON)
Combatant Command authority (COCOM)
Tactical control (TACON)
What is the Theatre Special Operations Commands
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND:
Africa (SOCAFRICA)
Europe (SOCEUR)
Central (SOCCENT)
Pacific (SOCPAC)
Korea (SOCKOR)
South (SOCSOUTH)
North (SOCNORTH)
Define National Defense Strategy
(Quiz 1)
Document approved by secretary of defense for applying Armed forces coordination with DOD, and other instruments of national power to achieve NSS objectives.
(A document approved by the Secretary of Defense for applying the Armed Forces of the United States in coordination with Department of Defense agencies and other instruments of national power to achieve national security strategy objectives.)
Define National Security Strategy
A document approved by the President of the United States for developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power to achieve objectives that contribute to national security.
Define National Military Strategy
A document approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for distributing and applying military power to attain national security strategy and national defense strategy objectives.
Define CCCP
Implement a combatant commander’s strategy and seek to shape the operational environment by integrating posture, resources, and activities to achieve objectives and complement other government efforts related to a geographic region or functional area.
JSCP requires that a CCP include the following components:
- Theatre assessment
- Mission statement
- Posture plan
- Intermediate Military Objectives (IMO)
- Country-specific Security Cooperation Sections (CSCS)
- Resources
- Contingency Plans (CONPLAN)
- Theater Posture Plan (TPP)
- Theater Distribution Plans (TDP)
- Subordinate Campaign Plans
- Support Plans
- Planning Order (PLANORD)
- Execution Order (EXORD)
