DoD Annual TrainingAnswer Key

Uncle Sams Opsec

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QUESTION 1

Define OPSEC

ANSWER

protects generally sensitive but unclassified information about a mission, operation, or activity

QUESTION 2

Discuss the 5 step planning process

ANSWER

a. Identity Critical Information-info about friendly info, activities, intentions capabilities, or limits an adversary seeks to gain advantages. b. Threat Assessment- identifying potential adversaries and their associated capabilities, limitations and intentions to collect, analyze and use knowledge of our CI against us. c. Vulnerability-detectable, exploitable event d. Risk Assessment-estimate an adversary's capability to exploit a vulnerability e. Measures/Countermeasures- prevent the adversary from detecting an indicator

QUESTION 3

Discuss the responsibilities of the command OPSEC officer

ANSWER

a. No notice inspections b. Ensure information is protected and ensure OPSEC is practiced c. Conduct OPSEC training

QUESTION 4

Describe the OPSEC considerations regarding public affairs

ANSWER

The PAO and the OPSEC officer should coordinate the release of data relative to the mission.

QUESTION 5

Define Web Risk Assessment (WRA)

ANSWER

Assessments of all Navy websites that is conducted annually to ensure compliance with IA (information assurance) and security policy requirements

QUESTION 6

EEFI

ANSWER

Essential Elements of Friendly Information

QUESTION 7

Critical Information

ANSWER

specific facts about friendly capabilities that is vital to plan effectively EEFI is a key question set, Critical Information is specific facts

QUESTION 8

Describe the components and functions of the command OPSEC program

ANSWER

a. OPSEC officer who is appointed by CO in writing and runs program b. OPSEC Team ensures that command and family maintain an acute OPSEC awareness, one member from each department

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