What is the purpose of combining the joint fires element and information operations into an effects coordination center?

SEJPME II Module 20 - Integration of Lethal and Nonlethal Actions Post Test

Question: Integrating lethal and nonlethal actions at the operational level helps to avoid "effects fratricide" while delegating detailed tactical-level synchronization to subordinate units and other stakeholders.
Integrating actions at the operational level helps to avoid "effect fratricide" while delegating detailed tactical-level synchronization to subordinate units and other stakeholders.
A: True
B: False

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True

Question: The "cradle to grave" mindset used by operational headquarters to facilitate integration of lethal and nonlethal actions to achieve desired outcomes begins with planning and continues to further refinement via the assessment process.
A: True
B: False

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True

Question: The "cradle to grave" mindset facilitates successful integration through all of the following, EXCEPT:
A: integration is a consideration from the beginning of forming and organizing staff through all phases of planning and execution
B: facilitates feedback through the commander's individual assessment
C: includes synchronization of designated actions
D: planning continues to refinement via a targeting-like process

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facilitates feedback through the commander's individual assessment

Question: The commander's _____, which is/are developed in design and planning, drive targeting. (Select all that apply.)
The commander's _____, which are developed in design and planning, drive targeting. (select all that apply.)
A: guidance
B: intent
C: objectives
D: Priorities
E: Effects of Fires on the enemy
F: all the above answers

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all the above answers

The commander's guidance, Intent, Objectives, Priorities and effects of Fires on the enemy, which are developed in design and planning, drive targeting.

Question: Under which of the of the following staff organization options is there is an additional focus on nonlethal planning and execution?
A: traditional (Separate JFE and J39)
B: J3 effects coordination center (ECC)
C: inform and influence center

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J3 effects coordination center (ECC)

Question: Which headquarters processes are considered to be the overarching staff integrating processes used to support decision-making?
A: design, planning, and targeting
B: design, planning, and assessment
C: planning, targeting, and synchronization
D: planning, targeting, and assessment

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design, planning, and targeting

Question: These may be combined to form what many term as an effects coordination center (ECC) to oversee and integrate lethal targeting and information-related nonlethal actions.
A: current operations and joint fires element (JFE)
B: current operations and information operations
C: joint fires element (JFE) and information operations
D: future operations and information operations

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joint fires element (JFE) and information operations

Question: Which of the following statements about the central role of planning for integration is FALSE?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the central role of planning for integration?
A: Planning of lethal and nonlethal actions is inseparable.
B: Battle rhythm working groups are dependent on coordination with the inform and influence center.
C: Lethal and nonlethal actions complement each other.
D: Crosstalk between planning efforts within B2C2WGs is important.

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Battle rhythm working groups are dependent on coordination with the inform and influence center.

Question: Which of the following statements best defines "maneuvers"?
A: entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives
B: process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities
C: core task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from many joint force staff elements and components
D: employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fire

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employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fire

Question: Which of the following describes the inform and influence center staff organization option?
A: retain public affairs responsibility supporting the commander
B: involves combining the joint fires element (JFE) with information operations
C: is an additional option to place effects coordination center (ECC) under the Chief of Staff, not J3
D: are potential effects coordination center (ECC) - J33/J35 seams

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involves combining the joint fires element (JFE) with information operations

Question: Which of the following provides the necessary upfront direction for the synchronization of staff planning efforts for both lethal and nonlethal activities?
A: planning guidance, commander's intent, and an operational framework
B: objectives, priorities, and an operational framework
C: targeting data, diplomatic information military and economic (DIME) data, and planning guidance
D: objectives, priorities, and commander's critical information requirements (CCIR)

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planning guidance, commander's intent, and an operational framework

Question: Which of the following critical paths involves the selected governance and development working groups that identify, assess, and resource requirements in support of the operational concept?
A: stability
B: lethal actions steering
C: inform and influence
D: steering

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steering

Question: The J3 staff traditionally includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
The J3 staff traditionally includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A: J33 current operations
B: J35 future operations
C: civil military operations (CMO)
D: J5 intelligence operations
E: J5 information operations (IO)

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J5 information operations (IO)

Question: Which of the following elements of staff organization solve a single planning problem on a single event horizon?
A: J-code staff elements
B: civil military operations (CMO)
C: working groups
D: operational planning teams (OPT]

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J-code staff elements

Question: Which of the following statements best defines "targeting"?
A: core task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from many joint force staff elements and components
B: employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities
C: entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives

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entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives

Question: Which of the following statements about the targeting process is FALSE?
A: Targeting enables selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate lethal and nonlethal response to them.
B: The purpose of targeting is to integrate and synchronize fires into joint operations.
C: Many staffs are utilizing critical paths for their lines of operation that culminate in a decision venue for the commander to achieve integrated action.
D: The targeting cycle facilitates selecting and prioritizing a broad range of targets only for lethal actions.

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The targeting cycle facilitates selecting and prioritizing a broad range of targets only for lethal actions.

Question: "Critical paths" and boards, bureaus, centers, cells and working groups (B2C2WG) that support the synchronization processes include _____. (Select all that apply.)
A: information actions
B: stability actions
C: lethal fires
D: All of the these are correct

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All of the these are correct

Question: This critical path involves the use of a joint targeting working group (JTWG) that enables selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate lethal and supporting nonlethal responses.
A: steering
B: stability
C: inform and influence
D: lethal actions

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inform and influence

Question: B2C2WG critical paths could center on which of the following? (Select all that apply)
A: Stability
B: Lethal actions
C: Inform and influence
D: All of the these are correct

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All of the these are correct

Also see SEJPME II Modules 21 Practice Test Q&As
1) which of the following statements best defines "targeting"?
2) which of the following describes the inform and influence center staff organization option?
3) which of the following statements best defines "maneuvers"?
critical paths'' and boards, bureaus, centers
integrating lethal and nonlethal actions
the cradle to grave'' mindset used by operational headquarters
this critical path involves the use of
this critical path involves the use of a joint targeting working group
under which of the following staff organization options is there
which of the following critical paths involves the selected governance
which of the following elements of staff organization solve a single
which of the following elements of staff organization solve a single planning problem
which of the following provides the necessary upfront direction for the synchronization
"Critical paths" and boards, bureaus, centers, cells and working groups (B2C2WG) that support the synchronization processes include _____. (Select all that apply.)
Which headquarters processes are considered to be the overarching staff integrating processes used to support decision-making?)
The J3 staff traditionally includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following elements of staff organization solve a single planning problem on a single event horizon?
which of the following statements best defines the jlent

Which of the following statements best describes joint fire support?

Which of the following statements best defines joint fire support? Joint actions against the command and control center for an air defense network causes coordinated responses between air defense sites to be disrupted there by leaving enemy armor units unprotected.

Which headquarters processes are considered to be the overarching staff integrating?

Design, planning, and targeting constitute overarching integrating processes used to support decision making in headquarters and are well suited to form the basis for integrating lethal and nonlethal actions.

What does integrating lethal and nonlethal actions at the operational level?

Integrating lethal and nonlethal actions at the operational level helps to avoid "effects fratricide" while delegating detailed tactical-level synchronization to subordinate units and other stakeholders.

Which of the following challenges are normally face by JTF CDRs when forming a JTF?

Which of the following challenges are normally faced by the JTF CDRs when forming a JTF? Understanding, leveraging, or supporting other joint, coalition, and interagency goals, authorities, and activities.

What synchronizes planning for cyberspace operations?

United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) USSTRATCOM is responsible for synchronizing the planning of cyberspace operations.