Vol. 3 Flashcards
Define strategy and doctrine.
Strategy- A prudent idea or set of ideas for employing the instruments of national power in a synchronized and integrated fashion to achieve theater, national, and/or multinational objectives.
From the list below, select the essential tasks outlined in our National Security Strategy document.
_____transform American national security institutions _____reconfiguring ground forces
_____championing aspirations for human dignity _____achieve net-centricity
_____strengthening alliances to defeat terrorism _____defuse regional conflict
_____confront challenges of global opportunities _____prevent threats from WMD
_____engage and confront globalization _____ignite economic growth
_____expand the Circle of Development _____develop agendas for cooperative action
prevent threats from WMD
engage and confront globalization ignite economic growth
expand the Circle of Development
develop agendas for cooperative actions
strengthening alliances to defeat terrorism defuse regional conflict
championing aspirations for human dignity
transform American national security institutions
What is the Quadrennial Defense Review?
The Quadrennial Defense Review is a report published every four years that lays out how the military will be used for the defense of our country.
How are Joint Forces Commanders provided information on unit readiness, personnel, and equipment availability?
Through the Global Force Management.
According to the 2006 QDR, identify the two fundamental changes essential to military strategy.
- Implement broad changes to ensure that organizational structures, processes, and procedures effectively support the DoD‘s strategic direction. 2. Continue to reorganize the DoD‘s capabilities and forces in order to be more agile in this time of war, while preparing for wider asymmetric challenges.
What are the four major areas that DoD senior leaders identified to focus on to implement change?
- defeating terrorist networks, 2. defending the homeland in depth, 3. shaping the choices of countries at strategic crossroads, and 4. preventing hostile states and non-state actors from acquiring or using weapons of mass destruction. .
Match the term to the description as it applies to the type of doctrine.
___Joint ___Multinational ___Service
a. official beliefs and war fighting principles b. land and maritime forces
c. allied forces
Joint B, Multinational C, Service A
List the three levels of air and space doctrine.
- Basic, 2. Operational, and 3. Tactical.
Which level of war focuses on the campaigns and incorporates the strategy for when, where, and what conditions our forces will attack?
a. Tactical
b. Operational c. Joint
d. Strategic
B
Which of the following is not a principal of war, according to the AFDD 1?
a. Surprise
b. Mass
c. Unity of command
d. Strategy
D
Which air and space power function allows us to gain knowledge of the enemy‘s actions and provide this information in real time to the forces on the battlefield?
a. Surveillance and reconnaissance
b. Command and control
c. Intelligence
d. Counterspace
C
Define tempo band.
The term used to describe U.S. Air Force deployment categories.
Define battle rhythm.
A deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations.
Which tempo band provides a dwell ratio of 1:2 with 6 months vulnerability/deployment and 12 months non-deployment?
a. Band B.
b. Band C.
c. Band D.
d. Band E.
C. Band D.
What does force readiness include?
Technical competence and the dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual).
What are some specific pre-deployment challenges people may encounter?
Specific pre-deployment challenges may be related to: family, health and fitness, completing pre-deployment training, making preparations for house and car, getting financial issues in order, work-related issues, and personal problems.
As a supervisor, what should you do if you become aware of any challenges a subordinate is facing during a deployment?
If a subordinate is experiencing a challenge during deployment, a supervisor should: refer them to the Base Chaplin, make sure he/she receives medical treatment, counsel the Airman, refer to Mental Health, use Stress Management techniques, encourage physical exercise, establish a point of contact at home base, and help establish good communication.
Describe some post-deployment reintegration challenges an Airman may encounter upon returning home?
An Airman returning home from a deployment may experience: short and long term health concerns, conflicts with family members, arguments with spouse, difficulties adjusting to home life, problems sleeping, survivors guilt, anti-social behaviors, relationship issues, resentment at work, difficulty bonding with family members, anger and frustration, and difficulty connecting with children.
As Expeditionary Airmen you have a constant duty to maintain a high level of ___________as well as ensuring the ________________.
personal readiness; readiness of subordinates
Define terrorism.
Terrorism is the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.
Give two examples of how a terrorist operates today.
Terrorists‘ organizations operate: a. together in a loose network, b. plan their attacks together, c. share resources, d. train together in armed training camps using live munitions and e. networks allow them to gain strength from each other and contribute resources in executing attacks.
Which of the following would not be considered a difficulty when attempting to counter a terrorist operation in an area like Iraq and Afghanistan?
a. travel in open societies and are dispersed throughout the globe
b. very skilled in building weapons
c. seek added support and assistance of those operating safe havens
d. live among the normal population
Terrorists are very skilled in building weapons would not be considered a difficulty when attempting to encounter a terrorist operation in an area like Iraq and Afghanistan.
What is a rogue state?
A rouge state is an unprincipled political entity. Rouge states are considered as threatening to the world’s peace, have dictatorial regimes that restrict human rights, sponsor terrorism, and seek to proliferate weapons of mass destruction.
How does a nation become a regional threat?
Any one of the following incidents could cause a nation to become a regional threat: a. disagreement over borders, b. control of natural resources (e.g., oil), c. difference of political objectives, d. cultural/ethnic/religious differences, e. threat of CBRNE weapons use, or f. illegal drug distribution.
Match the levels of the Structure of Terror to the correct description.
____underlying conditions ____international environment
____states ____organization ____leadership
a. structure, membership, resources and security determine its capabilities and reach
b. create opportunities for terrorist to exploit
c. boundaries within which terrorists‘ plans take shape
d. offering havens whether through ignorance, helplessness, or willingness
e. provides the overall direction and strategy
b. underlying conditions, c. international environment, d. states, a. organization, e. leadership
What is force protection?
Force protection is an integrated application of offensive and defensive actions that deter, detect, preempt, mitigate, and negate threats against Air Force air and space operations and assets based on an acceptable level of risk.
According to the U.S. Air Force Eagle Eye program, who is considered the first line of defense when countering terrorism?
All Airmen, military, civilian, and family members.
___________ -terrorism refers to combating or defending measures and ___________- terrorism is offensive measures meant to deter and respond to terrorism.
Anti, counter
What are the three strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Homeland Security?
Prevent terrorist attacks, reduce America‘s vulnerability to terrorism, minimize the damage, and recover from attacks that do occur.
Describe the difference between coalitions and an alliance?
A coalition is a casual agreement between two or more nations for common action such as a threat or unforeseen crisis (Example: Saudi Arabia). Coalitions are less formal and usually more temporary than alliances. Coalitions are formed by different nations with objectives usually for a single occasion.
Alliances are formal agreements between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives (Example: United Kingdom). Alliances usually have developed standards compatible with the U.S. Military‘s administrative, logistic, and operational procedures to minimize issues and challenges presented to the coalition forces
Participating in coalition operations let us share…..
the responsibility of commitment of military personnel and assets, disaster relief supplies, and all other physical and monetary contributions.
List two reasons why a nation might choose not to be part of a multinational force coalition?
Threats of terrorism reprisals; i.e. 2004 train bombing in Spain and 2005 bombings in UK; al Zarqawi threatened Japan, Poland, and Bulgaria resulting in their reluctance to support OIF; differences in ideology; undue financial burdens; and adverse public opinion and opposition are some of the reasons for not being part of multinational coalition.
