Examination in Military

¶ … Testing) Materials -- Sensitive in Nature "DO NOT COPY, PRINT, SEND, OR SAVE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED" Theme Examination - TASS This examination is intended to assess your understanding of the roles, functions, capabilities, and limitations of U.S. military services and fundamentals and concepts of interorganizational cooperation. Instructions This examination has a total of 50 questions and your grade will be determined based on the percentage of correct answers. This examination is worth 50% of your C300 Theme grade. This is a take-home exam.

The exam will open 2 March 2014 at 1800 and close on 26 April 2014 at 0700. The exam is available on Blackboard in the C300 Tests/Quizzes link and will become visible to the students on 2 March 2014 at 1800. This is an open book examination. You may use all references and lesson materials provided for the C300 lessons. Instructors may only answer administrative questions. All work must be your own. You are not to discuss this examination or your answers with anyone else. You are not authorized to copy, reproduce, or share this examination.

Blackboard Instructions: Answer the multiple choice questions by selecting the correct answer. You may access the examination and change an answer to a question as many times as desired during the exam period. The system may time out and end your attempt if you are inactive for 15 minutes while you are accessing the exam. You will be unable to continue completing the exam. If this occurs, contact your instructor. Select the Save Answer button to save your answer for each question.

If you change an answer, ensure you save your new answer. You do not need to answer questions in order; you may navigate through the questions as desired by using the arrow key or Next button. When you have completed the examination and are satisfied with all your responses, click on the Save and Submit button. Once you submit the exam it will be locked; you will be unable to make further changes and it will be automatically graded.

When the examination time period expires at 0700, 26 April 2014, the exam will also be locked. Multiple Attempts This Test allows 3 attempts. This is attempt number 1. Force Completion This Test can be saved and resumed later. Question Completion Status: 1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9-10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 50 Question 1 1. Which of these is formed to carry out a specific special operation or prosecute special operations in support of a theater campaign or other operations? Answer A.

Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF ) B. Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) C. Joint Special Operations Augmentation Team (JSOAT) D. Foreign Internal Defense (FID) Country Team (FIDCT) 2 points Question 2 1. The air component of a Marine Corps MEU is a ____. Answer A. Composite Squadron B. Marine Air Group C. Marine Air Wing D. Marine Air Brigade 2 points Question 3 1. Who is the combatant commander charged with the space mission? Answer A. CDR, NORAD B. DIR, USSPACECOM C. CDR, USSTRATCOM D. CDR, USCENTCOM 2 points Question 4 1.

In a Marine Corps Marine Expeditionary Unit the ground component is an ____. Answer A. Infantry Division B. Infantry Regiment C. Infantry Battalion D. Infantry Brigade 2 points Question 5 1. Which best describes the Joint Interagency Coordination Group (JIACG) or equivalent organization? Answer A. Represents U.S. Government agencies at the headquarters of the geographic combatant commands B. Acts as the principal Department of Defense (DOD) diplomatic representative of Secretary of Defense and DOD components C. Act as the in-country focal point for planning, coordinating, supporting, and/or executing U.S.

defense issues and activities in the Host Nation D. Is the principle Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) staff organization coordinating security cooperation activities based upon guidance contained in the Combatant Commander's Theater Plan 2 points Question 6 1. Which is a role, mission, or responsibility of the Defense Logistics Agency? Answer A. Multifunctional sustainment organization tailored and task organized according to METT-TC B. Equips and sustains the Army and also provides related common support to other services C.

Provides support for Military Departments and Geographic Combatant Commanders and is executive agent for consumable supply items 2 points Question 7 1. Which Law of War principle requires commanders to weigh advantages expected to be gained against the anticipated loss of civilian life and damage to civilian property? Answer A. Unnecessary suffering B. Military necessity C. Proportionality D. Distinction/Discrimination 2 points Question 8 1. Providing freedom of action in space for friendly forces, and when directed, denies it to an adversary, is a function of which space mission area? Answer A. Space Support B.

Space Enhancement C. Space Control D. Force Application 2 points Question 9 1. Humanitarian purposes for the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) include all but the following. Answer A. Facilitating the restoration of peace B. Ensuring good order and discipline C. Protecting both combatants and noncombatants from unnecessary suffering D. Safeguarding persons who fall into enemy hands 2 points Question 10 1. Special Operations Forces (SOF) assigned to a theater are under the COCOM of the geographic combatant commander. Within a geographic combatant command, command and control of SOF should be executed ____. Answer A.

Within the SOF chain of command B. Within the conventional force chain of command C. Through the conventional force unit assigned the area of operations the SOF are operating within D. None of the above 2 points Question 11 1. What is the purpose(s) of interorganizational coordination? Answer A. Facilitate Unity of Effort B. Achieve Common Objectives C. Provide Common Understanding D. All of the above. 2 points Question 12 1. Limitations or disadvantages on the effective employment of space capabilities include vulnerability to space weather effects and satellite orbital parameters.

Answer True False 2 points Question 13 1. A Marine Division is ____. Answer A. Similar to an Air Force Wing, commanded by a colonel; smallest aviation unit designed for independent operations B. Largest ground combat organization of a MEF, usually commanded by a Major General, 3 in active force and 1 in the reserve C. Largest marine aviation organization of the MEF, each has a unique structure and is usually commanded by a brigadier general D. Ground element of a MEU, comprised of approx. 1200 Marines, including 3 rifle companies 2 points Question 14 1. Core Capabilities of U.S.

Seapower or naval forces include ____. Answer A. Forward Presence, Deterrence, Sea Control, Power Projection, Maritime Security, Humanitarian.