Lesson 2 Progress Check
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Question 1
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According to Colonel Eikmeier, in
Center of Gravity Analysis
, what are two reasons the Services find it hard to identify the Centers of Gravity?
Years of conflicting definitions and that theory is taught without a practical framework to make it useful
A drop in quality in the officer corps and a paucity of funding for professional military education
The ideas of Clausewitz were not timeless as once thought and results in an over-reliance on reading
Rapid technological advances on the battlefield and the lethargy of military education institutions
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Question 2
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Control of the air describes a level of influence in the air domain relative to that of an adversary, and is typically categorized as…
Air Balance, Air Ascendancy, or Air Supremacy
Air Balance, Air Superiority, or Air Dominance
Air Parity, Air Ascendency, or Air Dominance
Air Parity, Air Superiority, or Air Supremacy
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Question 3
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___________ generate force or persuasion; they are the primary abilities [that merit] a center of gravity to be identified as such in the context of a given scenario, situation, or mission.
Critical Capabilities
Critical Vulnerabilities
Critical Requirements
Critical Factors
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Question 4
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What significant counterspace capability does the United States
NOT
currently field?
Midcourse missile defense interceptors
The Counter Communications System (CCS)
GPS anti-jam and anti-spoof capabilities
Anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles
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Question 5
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Which of the following statements
BEST
characterizes the lesson learned from the fight against the Republican Guard in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
The ground maneuver scheme enhanced the effectiveness of the air interdiction effort.
The limits of airpower’s effect upon the ground fight were exposed during the sandstorm.
Total destruction of the enemy army should be the goal of every joint operation.
The striking of a dozen command and control nodes paralyzed the Republican Guards.
This answer is incorrect. Please review Lesson 2, Objective 2.
Question 6
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Which of the following statements
BEST
characterizes the threat presented by the Taliban’s inventory of aircraft at the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom?
The fleet of 50 aircraft could have been used in suicide attacks on American ground forces.
They were not a threat because the Taliban did not possess the skill required
to pilot the aircraft.
The MiG-21s posed a credible threat because they had previously scored air-
to-air kills on B-52s.
The third generation fighters that made up the fleet posed no threat to American air or ground units.
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This answer is correct.
Question 7
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Select the most urgent priority for Close Air Support (CAS).
Infantry holding in a prepared defensive position have reported enemy light armored vehicles in front of their position.
An infantry company prepares to assault a compound held by three to five enemy insurgents.
M1 Abrams main battle tanks spearheading an advance make contact with enemy mechanized infantry.
A Stryker (US lightly armored vehicle) scouting ahead of the main body makes contact with enemy tanks.
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Question 8
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Which of the following statements best characterizes a lesson learned from Operation ANACONDA?
Modular design of operations showed great promise for the future by streamlining service interaction.
Close Air Support is more effective if air planners are included in all phases of planning.
Air support was insufficient given the extensive lead time given to the air component by 10th Mountain Division planners.
Close Air Support in mountainous terrain is dramatically less effective than at
sea level.
This answer is correct.
Question 9
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According to Smith in "Ten Propositions Regarding Spacepower," which of the following demonstrates that air and space are
NOT
one seamlessly integrated operational medium?
Airpower is best managed from a theater perspective, while spacepower is best managed from a global perspective.
Airpower is becoming less relevant to future conflict, while spacepower is becoming more relevant.
Airpower's per-platform cost continues to rise, while spacepower's per-
platform cost is falling dramatically.
Airpower is beholden to the timeless principles of war, while spacepower is antithetical to all of them.
This answer is Correct.
Question 10
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Joint doctrine recognizes the five domains of Air, Land, Sea, Space, and Cyberspace. In "Over the Horizon: The Multi-Domain Operational Strategist," Dr. Jeffery Reilly offers the Continuum of Domains as an alternate means of thinking about domains. His model consists of the following six interrelated domains.
Electromagnetic Spectrum, Space, Air, Land, Sea, and Human Domains
Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyberspace, and Human Domains
Blended Surface, Aerospace, Cyber, Electromagnetic, Human and Political Domains
Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyberspace, and Political Domains
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Question 11
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Which of the following best characterizes Air Force support to ground forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Ground forces never really found any cohesive unit of any brigade, of any Republican Guard Division.
The ground forces rapidly outpaced the ability to keep up with requests for close air support.
The Air Force instituted a complex system to clear fires that in effect freed aircraft to pursue strategic targets.
The A-10 proved that it was the only Air Force platform that could perform close air support adequately.
This answer is incorrect. Please review Lesson 2, Objective 3.
Question 12
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Which of the following statements best summarizes Airpower advocates’ assessment of the 1999 air war over Kosovo (Operation ALLIED FORCE).
The multitude of problems faced by the Air Force proved that Operation Desert Storm had been the exception rather than the rule.
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Ultimately the political constraints imposed by NATO were too much to overcome and the air campaign was a failure.
While ultimately successful, the slow escalation from bombing fielded forces to strategic targets had unnecessarily extended the campaign.
The air campaign was a clear reiteration of the lessons learned in Operation Desert Storm and validated airpower as the decisive force in war.
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Question 13
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In CSIS’s “Making the Most of the Air Force’s Investment in Joint All Domain Command and Control” by Morgan Dwyer, he states that researchers at MITRE have rightly noted that command and control is about more than just the technical connections between disparate systems, it is also about _____________________________________
decision making, and who has the authority to make and implement decisions.
culture, and how far down the chain of command decision-making is allowed.
the mission versus the people, and deciding which is more important.
individual service culture, and whether or not individual services will give up strike authorities.
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Question 14
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According to Air Force Doctrine Note 1-20, “USAF Role in Joint All-Domain Operations,” conducting JADO requires a planning and execution paradigm shift in that _______________________________________________
regardless of Service or domain affiliation, commanders should effectively leverage forces and capabilities from all domains.
air component planners should consider naval fires capabilities as the weapons of choice before using JFACC fires.
regardless of Service or domain affiliation, commanders should effectively leverage forces and capabilities from all domains.
air component commanders should be given “tactical control” of all fires by the Joint Force Commander in order to best maximize effects across the battlefield.
This answer is incorrect. Please review Lesson 2, Objective 7.
Question 15
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Air Force Doctrine Note 1-20, “USAF Role in Joint All-Domain Operations” defines Joint All-Domain Operations as: Comprised of air, land, maritime, cyberspace, and space domains, plus the EMS. Actions by the joint force ________________________________________________________________
that result in rapidly translated decisions into action, leveraging capabilities to achieve information advantage in both competition and conflict.
in all domains that are integrated in planning and synchronized in execution, at speed and scale needed to gain advantage and accomplish the mission.
that work in combination, resulting in effectiveness that is greater than simply the sum of the parts.
that are deconflicted real-time, integrating the best aspects of all services at the right place and time.
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Question 16
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Air Force Doctrine Note 1-20, “USAF Role in Joint All-Domain Operations” defines Joint All-domain Command and Control as the Art and Science of decision making to _____________________________________
rapidly translate decisions into action, leveraging capabilities across all domains and with mission partners to achieve operational and information advantage in both competition and conflict.
deconflict operations between the different services and dominate the battlefield.
take actions in all domains that are integrated in planning and synchronized in execution, at speed and scale needed to gain advantage and accomplish the mission.
work in combination with joint partners, resulting in a greater synergy than working unilaterally.
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