111: Operations Security Flashcards
111.1
Define OPSEC
identifying critical information that could be interpreted by the enemy and performing countermeasures to reduce or eliminate that risk
111.2
Discuss the 5 step planning process
- Identify Critical Information
- Assess Threats
- Analyze Vulnerabilities
- Assess Risks
- Implement countermeasures
111.3
Discuss the responsibilities of the commend OPSEC officer
defines critical information for the command and provides solutions to the CO to best protect that information
111.4
Describe the OPSEC considerations regarding public affairs
POA reviews any information being released to the public to ensure the OPSEC policy is not violated
111.5
Define WRA
Web Risk Assessment
applying the 5 step planning process to information before it is place on the internet
111.6a
Define EEFI
Essential Elements of Friendly Information
anything that answers the questions of enemy intelligence gatherers
111.6b
Define Critical Information
information an enemy seeks to gain any advantage against us
111.7
Describe the components and functions of the command OPSEC Program
- designated OPSEC officer who gathers and holds a continuity folder, instructions, and supporting documents and runs the OPSEC program
- maintain adversary threat assessments
- liaison with higher authority to ensure the command is well trained on OPSEC policy
- CO actively implements OPSEC policy
111.8
Describe how the OPSEC and Public Affairs programs interact
POA reviews any information being released to the public to ensure the OPSEC policy is not violated
111.9
Describe the role of the Ombudsman in a command OPSEC program
becomes intimately familiar with OPSEC to ensure that military families also follow OPSEC policies when receiving unclassified information about their servicemembers’ activities
111.10
Identify the role of NCIS in OPSEC. and resources available to commands
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Advise Navy and Marine Cors commanders about threats and vulnerabilities at different locations
