CDASA Operational Support 2

Question 1

When providing intelligence support to a commander during a time-sensitive targeting cycle, what is the analyst's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Providing accurate and timely target intelligence to enable informed decisions

Answer

The analyst's primary role in time-sensitive targeting is delivering accurate, timely intelligence so the commander can make informed decisions within the targeting cycle.

Question 2

Which intelligence product is most useful for alerting commanders to unexpected changes in enemy disposition or activity?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence Situation Report (INTREP)

Answer

The INTREP is designed to rapidly report significant intelligence developments and alert commanders to unexpected changes in the operational environment.

Question 3

During joint operations, what does the term 'intelligence reach' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The ability to access and exploit information from sources outside the deployed force

Answer

Intelligence reach is the capability to access, retrieve, and exploit information from remote sources not organically present with the deployed force.

Question 4

An all-source analyst is supporting a brigade combat team and must identify the enemy's most likely course of action (MLCOA). Which analytic step directly precedes determining the MLCOA?

Accepted Answer

Develop enemy courses of action

Answer

Enemy courses of action must be developed before they can be evaluated and ranked to determine the most likely one.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Named Area of Interest (NAI) in the intelligence process?

Accepted Answer

To focus collection efforts on locations likely to provide information about enemy activities

Answer

NAIs are geographic areas where collection assets are tasked to watch for activity that confirms or denies enemy courses of action.

(CDASA) Certified Defense All-Source Analysis Practice Test

(CDASA) Certified Defense All-Source Analysis Practice Test

CDASA Operational Support 2