*211: Military Deception

Question 1

Describe the purpose of MILDEC

Answer 1

Deliberately mislead adversary decision makers about operations, movement mission to include disguising the capabilities and intent of friendly forces

Question 2

What are the three categories of means of deception

Answer 2

Physical
Technical
Administrative

Question 3

Explain deception tactic acoustic

Answer 3

Sonic deception, aural deception; simulate or conceal forces of movement

Question 4

Explain deception tactic visual

Answer 4

Human observation and electrical optical systems used to mislead a target and prevent detection and identification

Question 5

Explain deception tactics electromagnetic

Answer 5

Use of change radar parameters are operating modes to mislead adversary from detecting and identifying friendly operations

Question 6

Explain deception tactics communication

Answer 6

Use normal non-military tone and low power in communication systems to mislead adversary from detecting friendly military operations

Question 7

What are the five phases MILDEC planning process

Answer 7

Initiation
Concept Development
Plan development
Plan review
Support plans

Question 8

What is the difference between PSYOP and MILDEC

Answer 8

PSYOP is used to induce or influence foreign attitudes and behaviors favorable to the initiators objectives whereas MILDEC is actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military decision-makers as to intent of friendly military mission