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MOD B-Levels of War Flashcards

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What is considered an umbrella term for operations and activities conducted by selectively trained SOF to develop an environment for potential future special operations?

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Preparation of the Environment (PE)

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What are the two ways congress can appropriate funds using the NDAA?

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Permanently (codified into USC)

Temporarily (period of availability is limited to that NDAA)

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What is the Range of Military Operations (ROMO)?

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ROMO is the military instrument of national power as it applies to the GCC. It is everything available to the GCC when it comes to completing the mission. Think of it like a menu of options.

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What National Security Document is written and signed by the POTUS?

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The National Security Strategy

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What are the 9 principle tasks of SF?

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DA, FID, SFA, UW, COIN, CP-WMD, SR, DA, PE

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What are the three components to ROMO?

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  1. Major Operations and Campaigns (OIR, OEF)
  2. Crisis Response (CRF, NEO, Humanitarian Assistance)
  3. Mil engagement, security, deterrence (IDAD, JCET/SFA)
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What is a hybrid conflict?

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It is defined as state actors assuming a non-state identity (Russia in Crimea) or an irregular force demonstrating state level combined arms capabilities (ISIS in Iraq/Syria).

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What are the four USASOC capability pillars?

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  1. The indigenous approach.
  2. Precision targeting.
  3. Developing understanding and wielding influence.
  4. Crisis response.
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What are the three imperatives of SOCOM 2035?

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  1. Missions we “must do.” (HR&R, CP-WMD)
  2. Missions we are “expected to do.” (CTTO, UW/Sensitive Activities, Provide capabilities.
  3. Missions we “should do.” (Transregional sync, prevent crisis’, POTFF)
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What is the main difference between Unity of Effort and Unified Action?

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Unity of Effort is when various governmental departments and agencies operate uni-laterally to achieve the same goal. Unified Action is when they operate bi-laterally. Unity of Effort is also the product of successful Unified Action.

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What is the DoS counterpart to the CSCS in the CCP?

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The Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) developed by the CoM for that country.

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In regards to FID and SFA, what does the acronym OTERA stand for?

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Organize, Train, Equip, Rebuild, Advise

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What is the acronym used to identify the comprehensive approach the USG uses to achieve Unity of Effort?

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JIIM:

Joint (2+ MILDEPS)
Interagency (2+ Departments or Agencies)
Intergovernmental (2+ nations through formal agreement)
Multinational (coalitions to achieve specific goal/mission)

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What four documents are products from JSCP production/direction?

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The Global Campaign Plan, Regional Campaign Plans, Functional Campaign Plans, CCMD Campaign Plans

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What is the 2+3 model in regards to the main threats to national security?

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Two State Actors: Russia and China

Three Rogue Actors: Iran, DPRK, VEOs

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What are the generating forces under USSOCOM?

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USASOC, MARSOC, NSWC, AFSOC

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What is the purpose of the DoD Appropriations Act?

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The DoDAA takes the NDAA and then appropriates funds to the defense activities. It is the actual “budget” and will provide funds to various LoAs once approved.

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What are the three priorities of USASOC CAMPLAN 2035?

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  1. Restore Balance.
  2. Solidify 1st SFC(A) as a deployable and force providing HQ.
  3. Communicate ARSOF narrative.
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What are the three Lines of Effort in the National Defense Strategy?

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  1. Rebuild the military and develop a more lethal joint force.
  2. Strengthen current alliances and attract new partners.
  3. Reform the Department for greater performance and affordability.
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Which level of war can best be described as linking strategy and tactics by establishing operational objectives needed to achieve military end states and strategic objectives?

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Operational

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Which level of war can best be described as employment and arrangement of forces in relation to each other? Where the battles and engagements are planned and executed.

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Tactical

22
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What are the three USSOCOM operational components?

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JSOC, SMUs, TSOCs

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What are the four Functional Combatant Commands (FCC)?

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  1. USSOCOM
  2. STRATCOM
  3. TRANSCOM
  4. CYBERCOM
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What are the two “forces” within the Department of Defense?

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The Operating and the Generating force.

25
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In regards to training a foreign military, where does Congress [usually] draw the line between Title 10 and Title 22?

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When the training goes from benefiting US objectives (Title 10) to primarily benefiting the foreign forces only (Title 22).

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What is the NDAA and what does it do?

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The National Defense Authorization Act. It puts into policy what the congressional appropriations committees are allowed to spend money on when formulating the defense budget. It DOES NOT provide funding and is not absolute.

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What National Security Document is written and signed by the SECDEF?

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The National Defense Strategy

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What are the three Military Departments (MILDEPS)?

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The Department of the Army
The Department of the Navy
The Department of the Air Force

29
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What are the two core competencies of the Army?

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  1. Combined Arms Maneuver - F3AD.

2. Wide Area Security - Seize terrain to improve conditions for non-combatants.

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What are the six Geographic Combatant Commands?

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  1. CENTCOM
  2. NORTHCOM
  3. SOUTHCOM
  4. EUCOM
  5. INDOPACOM
  6. AFRICOM
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How does Congress influence the POTUS’ Commander in Chief powers?

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By utilizing the Congressional Power of the Purse to either restrict or expand fiscal appropriations for his foreign activities.

32
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What are the four pillars of the National Security Strategy?

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  1. Protect American People, Homeland, and Way of Life.
  2. Promote American Prosperity.
  3. Preserve Peace through Strength.
  4. Advance American Influence.
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What document, signed by POTUS, establishes the GCCs and responsibilities, delineates geographic AORs, and identifies FCC responsibilities?

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The Unified Campaign Plan (UCP)

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What are the five components of the CCDRs Campaign Plan (CCP)?

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  1. Country-specific Security Cooperation Section (CSCS)
  2. Contingency Plans (CONPLAN)
  3. Operations Plans (OPLAN)
  4. Theater Distribution Plan (TDP)
  5. Theater Posture Plan (TPP)
35
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What is the Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP)?

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Operationalizes the NMS. Provides specific direction to the Service Chiefs on what problems sets they will focus on and how much of their assets will be allocated towards specific problem sets. Provides Global Campaign Plans and directs the development of RCPs, FCPs, and CCPs.

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Which level of war can best be described as the employment of the instruments of national power in a synchronized and integrated fashion to achieve theater and multinational objectives?

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Strategic

37
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What National Security Document is written and signed by the CJCS?

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The National Military Strategy

38
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What are the two forms of warfare and what are the major differences?

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Traditional - Two or more nation-states dominating each others forces.

Irregular - State and non-state actors influencing local populace to sway the public opinion in their favor.

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What document, signed by POTUS, contains detailed planning guidance from the President on specific contingency plans that CCDRs must fully develop?

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The Contingency Planning Guidance (CPG)

40
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What is the difference between authority and authorization?

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Authority is the LAW that allows an activity. Authorization is the permission to actually do it. Example: You can have authority to conduct an operation based on your qualifications and mission but not permission from the GCC or Country Team (requires CONOP approval).

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What are the three objectives of the National Military Strategy?

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  1. Deter, Deny, Defeat state adversaries.
  2. Disrupt, Degrade, Defeat VEOs.
  3. Strengthen global network of partners and allies.
42
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What is an IDAD?

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The Internal Defense and Development plan is a range of measures developed by the HN with USG help to promote growth and to protect against internal threats. Heavy DoS involvement.

43
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What is the difference between covert and clandestine actions?

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Covert - Action is known but sponsor is hidden.

Clandestine - Action is hidden but sponsor is known.

44
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What is the main difference between SFA and FID?

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FID is against internal threats and is a wholistic approach in the government to meet the intent of the IDAD. SFA for security only and is directed towards internal and external threats.

45
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What US Code gives authorization for covert actions?

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USC Title 50

46
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What is the National Strategic Direction?

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It is how all the National Strategic Documents (NSS, NDS, NMS) compliment each other through a “trickle down effect” of guidance to achieve a Unity of Effort in meeting the President’s strategic end state.

47
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Which SECDEF level document focuses on force development and is the primary document in prioritization of all military assets on a global scale?

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The Defense Planning Guidance (DPG)

Who’s going to “own” what amongst services and where to prioritize funding.

48
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What is the goal of SOCOM 2035?

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Design unmatched SOF with the right capabilities to meet future challenges, opportunities, and threats.

49
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What are the four type of command relationships?

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COCOM, OPCON, TACON, ADCON

50
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What are the three activities of PE?

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OPE, AFO, IntOps

51
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What is the acronym that is used to identify the instruments of national power?

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DIME:

Diplomacy
Informational
Military
Economic

52
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IAW EXORD 12333, what are the two main differences between Title 10 and Title 50 in regards to Intelligence Operations?

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Who’s requirement is it fulfilling (DNI or SECDEF) and who is conducting the activity (IC or DOD).

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