WS-32 Joint Operations – Know the concept of joint operations.

Question 1

1. Define joint operations.

Answer 1

a. Two more military departments applying synchronized air, land, sea, space, and/or special forces in an unified effort, such that the output far surpasses the total sum of inputs.
b. Must have 2 or more military departments

Question 2

2. Identify the joint functions.

Answer 2

a. Command and Control (C2)
b. Intelligence
c. Fires
d. Movement and Maneuver
e. Protection
f. Sustainment

Question 3

3. State the range of military operations

Answer 3

a. Military Engagement, Security Cooperation, and Deterrence
b. Crisis Response and Contingency Operations
c. Major Operations and Campaigns

Question 4

4. Outline the operational joint chain of command from the President to the individual components.

Answer 4

a. Operational
i. President-Secretary of Defense - Unified Combatant Commander - Components (CJCS has no operational control)
ii. Components: land, maritime, air, special ops

Question 5

5. Identify the joint warfare values.

Answer 5

a. Integrity
i. Say what you mean &do what you say
b. Competence
i. Those you lead deserve no less
c. Physical Courage
i. You never know when…
d. Moral Courage
i. Always do what is right
e. Teamwork
i. Essential to Joint Operations