111 Operations Security

Question 1

111.1 Define OPSEC.

Answer 1

Operations Security is a systematic, proven process that identifies, controls generally sensitive but unclassified information about a mission, operation or activity.

Question 2

111.2 Discuss the 5-step planning process. (IT v. RM)
Identify

Answer 2

pinpoints critical information about friendly activities, intentions and capabilities.

Question 3

111.2 Discuss the 5-step planning process. (IT v. RM)
Threat assessment

Answer 3

includes the process of identifying potential adversaries and their associated capabilities, limitations and intentions

Question 4

111.2 Discuss the 5-step planning process. (IT v. RM)
Vulnerability analysis

Answer 4

Works with other security elements in the organization. Searching for weaknesses that reveal CI through collected and analyzed indicators which create vulnerabilities.

Question 5

111.2 Discuss the 5-step planning process. (IT v. RM)
Risk assessment

Answer 5

Measuring the level of risk has two components, which are analyzing vulnerabilities and identifying countermeasures.

Question 6

111.2 Discuss the 5-step planning process. (IT v. RM)
Measures/Counter Measures

Answer 6

Preserve military capabilities by preventing adversarial exploitation of CI. Countermeasures mitigate or remove vulnerabilities that divulge CI.

Question 7

111.3 Discuss the responsibilities of the command OPSEC Officer.

Answer 7

Administers the Command’s OPSEC Program and is responsible for the development, organization, and administration of an OPSEC program. Provides guidance and oversight for all OPSEC Programs and coordinates OPSEC actions under the Command’s OPSEC Program.

Question 8

111.4 Describe the OPSEC considerations regarding public affairs.

Answer 8

Essential to ensure the PA maintains its credibility. The public affairs officer and OPSEC officer should be coordinating the release of data relative to the mission or to impending potentially sensitive activity.

Question 9

111.5 Define WRA (Web Risk Assessment).

Answer 9

Application of the 5 stop OPSEC process is imperative. Self-assessments are helpful in determining if potential CI is on a command’s web site.

Question 10

111.6 Define the following terms.
EEFI

Answer 10

Essential Elements of Friendly Information.

Question 11

111.6 Define the following terms.
Critical Information

Answer 11

Information about friendly US, allied and/or coalition activities, intentions, capabilities, or limitations an adversary seeks in order to gain a military, political, diplomatic, economic, or technological advantage.

Question 12

111.7 Describe the components and functions of the command OPSEC Program.

Answer 12

The OPSEC Officer is appointed in writing and runs the program. OPSEC Team ensures that command and family maintain an acute OPSEC awareness.