Mod B Flashcards
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)
Define National Strategic Direction
(Quiz 1)
The strategy and intent of the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in pursuit of national interests.
DOD forces divided into what two categories?
(Quiz 2)
Generating and Operating
What are the instruments of National power: Dime
(Quiz 2)
-Diplomatic
-Information
-Military
-Economic
Authority of movement of troops falls under which control?
(Quiz 1)
TACON
(Authority of forces that is limited to detailed maneuver)
Define irregular warfare
(Quiz 2)
A violent struggle
Between state and non-state
For legitimacy and influence
(A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations.)
Competition continuum 3
(Quiz 2)
Armed Conflict
Competition (below armed conflict)
Cooperation
Define Cooperation
Mutually beneficial relationships between strategic actors with similar or comparable
interests.
Define Competition (below armed conflict)
Exists when two or more strategic actors view one another as competitors that have incompatible interests.
Define armed conflict
Involves the use of force as the primary means by which a strategic actor seeks to satisfy its interests or react to provocation.
Define Military
The essence of the military instrument is the use of force by one party in an attempt to impose its will on another. This use can entail applying force, threatening the application of force, or enabling other parties to apply force in furtherance of strategic ends.
Joint define
(Quiz 2)
Connotes two or more military departments participating together.
(Connotes activities, operations, organizations etc. in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate.)
JIIM
Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental Organization, Multinational Operation.
The operational level of warfare does what?
Connects the tactical to the strategic
Deterrence define
Helps prevent adversary action through the presentation of a credible threat of counteraction. Convinces adversaries not to take threatening actions by influencing their decision-making.
Define CSCS
(Quiz 2)
Country specific security cooperation sections.
Supports the commanders objectives and the ambassadors country strategy.
(One for each country in AOR, directly supports the accomplishment of the commanders IMO and the U.S. ambassadors integrated country strategies.)
2 types of warfare
(Quiz 2)
Irregular, traditional
Define traditional warfare
(Quiz 2)
A violent struggle
Between nation states or coalitions and alliances
For domination
(A violent struggle for domination between nation states or coalitions and alliances of nation-states.)
Define generating force
(Quiz 2)
Mans, trains, equips, deploys, and ensures the readiness of all Army forces.
Define operating force
(Quiz 2)
Consist of units organized, trained, and equipped to deploy and fight.
Define Clandestine
Operation conducted in a way to assure secrecy or concealment.
(An operation sponsored or conducted by governmental departments or agencies
in such a way as to assure secrecy or concealment.)
Define Covert
Operation that is planned to conceal the identity by the sponsor.
(An operation that is so planned and executed as to conceal the identity of or permit plausible denial by the sponsor.)
