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Question 1

What is the principle US Government organization that works with other nations on democratic reforms, economic development, and disaster assistance and recovery?

Answer 1

US AID

Question 2

What are the criteria used to test the validity of each COA?

Answer 2

Suitable, Feasible, Acceptable, Distinguishable, and Complete

Question 3

What product developed during the military decision making process (MDMP) describes the primary issues that may make it difficult for commanders to achieve desired end states?

Answer 3

Problem statement

Question 4

The senior leaders of the Department of the Army (SLDA) determine the best mix of forces for the service through the ________ ______ ________ process

Answer 4

Total Army Analysis (TAA)

Question 5

What types of operations are conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments to achieve military, diplomatic, informational, and/or economic objectives employing military capabilities for which there is no broad conventional force requirement?

Answer 5

Special reconnaissance / (US: Special Operations)

Question 6

What are the elements of the “paradoxical” trinity discussed by Clausewitz in Book 1 of “On War”?

Answer 6

Probability, passion, and policy

Question 7

One of the enduring legacies of Helmuth von Moltke the Elder is:

Answer 7

A professional staff

Question 8

The security area, battle handover line (BHL), main battle area (MBA), forward edge of the battle area (FEBA), and battle positions (BP) are control measures common to what type of operation?

Answer 8

Defense

Question 9

Strategies link ends, ways, and means to achieve the desired end state. In this construct, the term “ways” is defined as:

Answer 9

A sequence of actions that is likely to achieve stated objectives

Question 10

Which instrument of national power is the principal instrument for engaging with other states and foreign groups in order to advance U.S. values, interests, or to solicit foreign support for U.S. military operations?

Answer 10

Diplomatic Instrument of Power

Question 11

The National Defense Strategy is produced by who?

Answer 11

The Sec. of Def.

Question 12

What term describes the situation where, while war gaming a COA to penetrate the 2/641 BTG (Motorized) defense to control OBJ HAMILTON, the 1/3ID ABCT staff recognize a point, based on friendly and threat conditions, when the commander will have to make an informed judgement regarding the BCT’s actions for the penetration to be successful?

Answer 12

Decision point

Question 13

The US Civil war anticipated WW1 how?

Answer 13

A naval blockade was used to strangle the enemy’s war effort.