DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) 2

Question 1

What is a 'vulnerability' in the context of the DOD OPSEC process?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that allows an adversary to collect critical information or prevent mission accomplishment

Answer

An OPSEC vulnerability is a condition that allows an adversary to obtain critical information, exploit friendly activities, or compromise mission success.

Question 2

Which step of the OPSEC process involves weighing the potential impact of a loss of critical information against the cost of protective measures?

Accepted Answer

Assess Risk

Answer

Risk assessment compares the threat and vulnerability against the potential impact to determine the priority and cost-effectiveness of countermeasures.

Question 3

A unit publishes its training schedule on a public Facebook page. In OPSEC terms, this is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

OPSEC indicator and potential vulnerability

Answer

Posting operational schedules publicly creates observable indicators that adversaries can exploit to predict and counter unit activities.

Question 4

What does a Critical Information List (CIL) primarily help commanders do?

Accepted Answer

Focus OPSEC efforts by listing specific information that must be protected

Answer

A CIL focuses an organization's OPSEC efforts by specifically listing which information, if acquired by an adversary, would degrade mission success.

Question 5

In OPSEC, the term 'friendly force information requirements' (FFIR) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Information the commander needs about friendly forces to plan and execute operations

Answer

FFIR is information a commander needs about friendly forces, and it helps identify what an adversary would also want to know about those same forces.

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DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) 2