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DSCA Pretest Solutions: Homeland Defense & Civil Support Guide, Exams of Military Strategy and Training

West Virginia University (WVU)Military Strategy and Training

A comprehensive pretest for the defense support of civil authorities (dsca) program, covering key concepts and principles related to homeland defense and civil support. It includes multiple-choice questions and answers, addressing topics such as national planning scenarios, incident command system, national response framework, and core capabilities. Designed to help students prepare for dsca exams and gain a deeper understanding of the program's objectives and procedures.

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DSCA PRETEST WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities
suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning
"Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the
national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting
an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis
5) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve
DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (correct)
Information sharing (correct)
Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct)
A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only
person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of
command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
- ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through
multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on
objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications
As regional planning continues, you will use the following "mission areas" to assist in
scoping the response requirements generates by National Planning Scenarios. Select
all that apply. - ANSWER-Prevention/deterrence
Infrastructure protection
hazard mitigation
Victim care
Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident
preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach - ANSWER-domestic
(correct)
Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of
operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD
response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) -
ANSWER-Phase V - Transition
Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or
organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. -
ANSWER-False
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SOLUTIONS

"A planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances..." describes: (M3 L National Planning Scenarios, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Capabilities-based planning "Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with detecting an incident, determining its impact, and making government notifications? (M3 L National Planning Scenarios, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Emergency assessment/diagnosis

  1. The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (correct) Information sharing (correct) Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct) A tenet of the Incident Command System is that the incident commander (IC) is the only person in charge. When an incident expands into a unified command (UC), what type of command structure does the UC have? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 2)
  • ANSWER-The principle of UC ensures that efforts are efficiently coordinated through multiple jurisdictions and agencies when necessary, and enables joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and communications As regional planning continues, you will use the following "mission areas" to assist in scoping the response requirements generates by National Planning Scenarios. Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Prevention/deterrence Infrastructure protection hazard mitigation Victim care Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach - ANSWER-domestic (correct) Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by "focusing on the redeployment of DOD response forces to their home station?" (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Phase V - Transition Core capabilities and capability targets are exclusive to a single level of government or organization, and do not require the combined efforts of the whole community. - ANSWER-False

Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) - ANSWER- The findings of a strategic national risk assessment DSCA is initiated by a request for DOD assistance from civil authorities or qualifying entities or is authorized by the POTUS or SECDEF. The process for submitting an RFA is outlined in ____________ on DSCA. (M2 L6 DSCA Phasing Construct, pg. 2) - ANSWER-DODD 3025. If a situation escalates to a magnitude requiring National Guard forces to operate under the command and control of their governor and federally funded through DOD; this is referred to as: (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - ANSWER-Title 32 forces In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center (if established): (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 30) - ANSWER-Joint information center Just like military planning, you discover that civilians have different way so planning too. ______________is a planning process that occurs under uncertainty in order to provide capabilities suitable for a wide range of challenges and circumstances, while working within an economic framework that necessitates prioritization and choice. - ANSWER- Capabilities-based planning Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 3) - ANSWER-Common terminology: Enables efficient, clear communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions Modular organization: Develops based on the size and complexity of the incident at the direction of the IC Chain of command: Establishes an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization Unified command (UC): Ensures all individuals have a designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of the incident Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description. (M L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 4) - ANSWER-Engaged partnership: Respecting the chain of command of each participating organization while harnessing seamless coordination across jurisdictions in support of common objectives Readiness to act: Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed in times of crisis

Planning section chief: Responsible for directly managing all tactical activities at the incident site Finance/administration section chief: Responsible for monitoring incident costs, maintaining financial records, administering procurement contracts, and performing time accounting Of the 15 National Planning Scenarios, which of the following are considered "key scenario sets"? Select all that apply - ANSWER-Natural disaster (correct) Cyber attack (correct) Chemical attack (correct) Pandemic influenza (correct) Explosives attack (correct) Of the six key mission area components of the National Preparedness System which results in strategies that consider both how to sustain current levels of capability and address gaps to achieve goals? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg.

    • ANSWER-Building and Sustaining Capabilities Past emergencies have revealed the need for a coordinated response, particularly in procedure standardization and responder interoperability to reduce loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment. What department mandated NIMS and NRF training for DSCA participants? - ANSWER-Department of Homeland Defense Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination are all core capabilities applicable to which of the following mission areas? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 6) - ANSWER-All of the mission areas The combatant command responsible for conducting civil support operations (including consequence management operations) in accordance with US laws within the established area of operations is? - ANSWER- The DOD requires the defense support of civil authorities plans to be compatible with NIMS and the Incident Command System and what else? (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg 6) - ANSWER-National Response Framework The National Defense Act of 1916, the Insurrection Act, and Title 10 of the USC section 12406 laws authorize the use of the National Guard in a federal status for: (Select all that apply) (M2 L3 National Guard, pg. 6) - ANSWER-Suppression of insurrection against a state, Enforcement of federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides the architecture for standardized preparation and response to domestic incidents and addresses a number of important considerations. Which of the following is NOT addressed by the NIMS? (M L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 3) - ANSWER-A response plan

The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________, ________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) - ANSWER-planning, training, and exercises The planning scenarios have certain characteristics. Which of the following statements is/are true? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-The 15 scenarios are used to assess all- hazards emergency response capabilities of agencies at all levels. The 15 scenarios have been grouped into eight key scenarios sets that reflect common characteristics The three elements of the response phase are: (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 21) - ANSWER-Prepare, respond, and recover The USACE serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing __________ and capabilities as a ___________ service, and performs both military and civil missions. - ANSWER-engineering services, public (correct) These broad principles, or activities, support the Department of Defense's (DOD's) five key objectives of the national strategy for homeland defense and civil support. - ANSWER-Lead, support, enable This principle of the DOD's strategic goal involves efforts to improve domestic and international partner capabilities for HD and homeland security. (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) - ANSWER-Enable This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) - ANSWER-Chemical attack Under the unified command (UC) structure the incident commander (IC) is the individual responsible for all incident activities including: (Select all that apply) - ANSWER- Ordering and releasing resources (correct) Strategies and tactics (correct) Under which program does the US Army Corps of Engineers provide technical assistance to non-DOD federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and foreign governments? (M2 L4 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), pg. 9) - ANSWER-Interagency and International Services Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that apply) (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 4) - ANSWER-Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention What are performance thresholds for each core capability, and serve as measures to track the nation's progress? (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 7) - ANSWER-Capability targets

Who is responsible for managing international preparedness, response, and recovery activities relating to domestic incidents and the protection of US citizens and US interests overseas? (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 19) - ANSWER- Secretary of State Who takes the lead in integrating the efforts of the national NGOs that provide mass care services during response operations? - ANSWER-The American Red Cross (correct) Why is the National Incident Management System (NIMS) important? - ANSWER- Provides a system that will help reduce the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment (correct)