OTEE Current National Affairs 5

Question 1

The National Security Council (NSC) is chaired by which official?

Accepted Answer

President of the United States

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Secretary of Defense

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Secretary of State

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National Security Advisor

Question 2

Which U.S. military document establishes the strategic direction for the armed forces and is produced by the Secretary of Defense?

Accepted Answer

National Defense Strategy

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National Security Strategy

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National Military Strategy

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Joint Strategic Campaign Plan

Question 3

What is 'gray zone' conflict, as used in contemporary national security discussions?

Accepted Answer

Actions below the threshold of conventional war that advance strategic goals

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Conflict in disputed maritime zones

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Nuclear escalation between major powers

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Urban warfare in densely populated cities

Question 4

Which act gives the President authority to deploy the National Guard and use active-duty military to suppress domestic insurrection?

Accepted Answer

Insurrection Act

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Posse Comitatus Act

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National Emergencies Act

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Defense Production Act

Question 5

What does the term 'DIME' represent in the context of instruments of national power?

Accepted Answer

Diplomatic, Informational, Military, Economic

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Defense, Intelligence, Military, Economy

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Deterrence, Influence, Mobilization, Engagement

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Defense, Interagency, Maritime, Electronic

Question 6

Which U.S. law requires the executive branch to report covert actions to congressional intelligence committees?

Accepted Answer

National Security Act of 1947

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Intelligence Authorization Act

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Intelligence Oversight Act of 1980

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Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Question 7

The concept of 'deterrence by denial' means an adversary is dissuaded from attacking because:

Accepted Answer

The attacker cannot achieve its objectives

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The costs of retaliation would be unacceptably high

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Economic sanctions would follow the attack

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International law prohibits the action