O140 Multi-Domain Operations

Question 1

Definition of multi-domain operations

Answer 1

Method by which Army forces penetrate and disintegrate enemy anti-access and area denial systems and exploit the resultant freedom of maneuver to achieve strategic objectives (win) and force a return to competition on favorable terms. The central idea includes rapid and continuous integration of all domains of warfare to deter and prevail as the U.S. competes short of armed conflict

Question 2

MDO assumptions

Answer 2

• adversaries will challenge U.S. interests short of full-on war
• adversaries conduct armed conflict via regional campaigns with limited warning to seize strategic objectives
• technologically advanced weapons (precision guided, air defense, cyberspace, etc.) are growing
• neither the U.S. nor adversaries will employ nuclear weapons

Question 3

Tenets of MDOs: Calibrated Force Posture

Answer 3

1) forward presence forces (forward-deployed and rotational units and capability sets)
2) expeditionary forces (long-range fires, space, cyberspace capabilities)
3) National Level Capabilities (intelligence, cyberspace, space-based, and some kinetic strike capabilities normally controlled above the theater level)
4) Authorities (ie. Electronic attack, offensive cyberspace and space measures, and lethal strikes

Question 4

Tenets of MDOs: Multi-Domain Formations

Answer 4

5) Conduct independent maneuver (possessing the capacity, capability, and empowered initiative to operate under the constraints of the OE)
6) Employ cross domain fires (builds resilience to overcome temporary functional separation imposed by enemy anti-access and area denial systems)
7) maximize human potential (through selection, training, and education)

Question 5

Role of the brigade in Multi-Domain Operations

Answer 5

Brigades converge organic ISR, maneuver, and fires capabilities with limited amounts of available aviation, maneuver support, electronic warfare, joint fires, and offensive space capabilities
-all brigades are multi-domain capable

Question 6

Cyberspace definition

Answer 6

A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers

Question 7

Defensive cyberspace operations (DCO)

Answer 7

Passive and active cyberspace operations intended to preserve the ability to utilize friendly cyberspace capabilities and protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems

Question 8

Offensive cyberspace operations (OCO)

Answer 8

Cyberspace ops intended to project power by the application of force in or through cyberspace

Question 9

What is electronic warfare (EW)

Answer 9

Military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. Includes Electronic Attack, Electronic Protection, and Electronic Warfare Support

Question 10

3 components of electronic warfare

Answer 10

Electronic Attack
Electronic Protection
Electronic Warfare Support

Question 11

CEMA =

Answer 11

Cyberspace electromagnetic activities

Role = synchronize cyberspace and EW ops with all warfighting…

Question 12

Satellite communications…(CEMA links slide)

Answer 12

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Question 13

What is Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)…

Answer 13

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Question 14

What is Information Operations (IO)?

Answer 14

The integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own

IO is accomplished through Information Related Capabilities (IRC):

• Military deception (MILDEC)
• Military Information Support Ops (MISO)
• Soldier and Leader Engagement (SLE)
• Civil Affairs OPS
• Combat Camera
• Operations Security (OPSEC)
• Public Affairs

Question 15

What is Military Deception?

Answer 15

Actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military, paramilitary, or violent…

Question 16

Examples of military deception operations

Answer 16

• amplifying or suppressing signatures (make force seem smaller or larger than reality)
• overload enemy sensors
• repack known organizational or capability signatures
• conditioning the enemy
• reinforcing the impression (portray one course of action when you are doing a different one)
• conditioning the target by repetition (make them think nothing has changed)
• leading the enemy by substitution or mistake

Question 17

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Question 18

SATCOM =

Answer 18

Satellite Communications

• provides beyond line of sight voice and data communications
• reduces fratricide and increased Command and Control situational awareness

Question 19

ISR =

Answer 19

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

Question 20

Benefits of space-based ISR

Answer 20

• unrestricted and worldwide coverage, satellite sensors provide multiple types of imagery and signals collection
• collects in denied areas of the world where aircraft and ground intelligence can’t access
• beyond line of sight coverage of large areas of interest

Question 21

Benefits of space-based ISR to health…

Answer 21

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Question 22

Benefits of commercial space-based imagery…

Answer 22

• easily obtained from a variety of sources

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Question 23

Main threats to Multi-Domain Operations**

Answer 23

SATCOM Jammers
GPS Jammers
Communications Interference (unintentional)
Space debris
Solar weather
Terrestrial weather
Terrain and vegetation

Question 24

D3SOE is a CONDITION of the operational environment

Answer 24

N/A

Question 25

Most contested space indicators are not obvious and appear as interference

Answer 25

N/A

Question 26

Types of contested space indicators

Answer 26

• audible indicators for SATCOM and voice transmissions
• GPS visual indicators
• DAGR
• GPS-aided munitions

Question 27

Space planning considerations for MDMP

Answer 27

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