Unit 3-4. Contingency Operations

Question 1

What does contingency planning attempt to address?

Answer 1

Any potential scenario before it happens, giving leadership a head start should a theorized sitation arise

Question 2

What is an OPLAN?

Answer 2

A written description of the combatant commander’s concept of operaitons to counter a perceived threat.

Question 3

(T/F) An AEF is a deployable or employable entity with the ability to resopnd to a global need for air power.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The “vulnerability” or “eligibility” window when forces aligned to the tasked AEF are available to deploy will normally last how long?

Answer 4

Four months

Question 5

What force is designed to be in a hot spot within 18 hours?

Answer 5

Quick Reaction Force (QRF)

Question 6

What concept did the Army devise to have strategically placed eqipment in different parts of the world?

Answer 6

Army Prepositioned Stock (APS)

Question 7

A CSG may be involved in a variety of roles, but its main objective is ______________.

Answer 7

Involve the gaining and maintenance of sea control

Question 8

List the four elements that typically make up a MAGTF:

Answer 8

Command, Aviation Combat, Ground Combat, and Logistics Combat Elements

Question 9

(T/F) A JSTOF is a permanent, join SOF headquarters established by the NCA or a JFC to accomplish a specific mission.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Define Coalition Operations:

Answer 10

A coalition is an ad hoc arrangement between two or more nations for a common action

Question 11

What are the two different types of intelligence sharing that may occur between coalition partners?

Answer 11

Full exchange and liaison exchange