When the US Coast Guard is involved in search and rescue and accident investigation activities these are examples of what type of mission? (M2 L5 US Coast Guard, pg. 4) Show Safety 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) National Response Framework 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) All of the mission areas 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) Joint information center This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) Chemical attack 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) Title 32 forces 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) Capability targets Which of the following describes objective number one of the DOD's five key objectives that support the key strategic goal of protecting the U.S from attack? (M2 L1 The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support, pg. 5) Achieve maximum awareness of potential threats 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) Enable Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified Combatant Commands, pg. 8) Provide assistance to primary agency when tasked by DOD The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________, ________. (M3 L2 National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) planning, training, and exercises 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) Mitigation, Protection, Recovery, Response, Prevention 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) Suppression of insurrection against a state, Enforcement of federal laws, Terrorist act or incident, Natural disasters Core capabilities, as well as the establishment of capability targets were specifically developed from: (M3 L1 National Preparedness Goal and System, pg. 5) The findings of a strategic national risk assessment 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. 13) Building and Sustaining Capabilities Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 7) Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation and facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident response Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 3) Common terminology: Enables efficient, clear communications and standard titles for functions, facilities, and positions 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) Interagency and International Services 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) 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 The three elements of the response phase are: (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 21) Prepare, respond, and recover 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) DODD 3025.18 "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) Capabilities-based planning 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? (M1 L1 National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 3) A response plan "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) Emergency assessment/diagnosis 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) Secretary of State 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) Phase V - Transition Which of the following is a TRUE statement? (M1 L2 Incident Command System (ICS), pg. 9) The general staff consists of operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration Match each national response framework (NRF) key principle with its description. (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 4) Engaged partnership: Developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed in times of crisis Which of the following is the correct order of activities during the "respond" process? (M1 L3 National Response Framework (NRF), pg. 23) Gain and maintain situational awareness; Activate and deploy resources and capabilities; Coordinate response actions; Demobilize Match the correct functional area with it responsibilities. Operations section chief: Responsible for disseminating incident situation information to the incident commander (IC), and prepares the incident action plan (IAP) 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. False Which of the following statements is TRUE? The relationship between DOD, combatant commands, National Guard and Reserve are not clearly defined by law Match each piece of the national response framework's (NRF) supporting documentation with its description. Emergency Support Function Annexes: Group Federal Resources... Which of the following are common core capabilities that serve to unify the mission areas and are necessary for the success of all core capabilities? Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordinating 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. Lead, support, enable 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? Department of Homeland Defense 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. [Remediation Accessed False 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? 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 Which of the following statements is TRUE? National Guard forces have no direct operational relationship to DOD or combatant commands while in Title 32 The 23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions: Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas: 1.Joint operational capabilities for homeland defense (correct) Natural hazards, pandemics, terrorist organizations and cyber-attacks were key findings of a national risk assessment. These risks affirmed the need for: An all-hazards, capability-based approach to preparedness planning The ____________ describes and organizes an integrated set of guidance, programs, and processes to enable the National Preparedness Goal. National Preparedness System Under which two basic authorities does USACE conduct its emergency response activities? 1. Robert T. Stafford Act Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by a "continuous situational awareness and preparedness?" Phase 0 - Shape The National Planning Scenarios form a basis for coordinated Federal ________, ________, ________. planning, training, and exercises (correct) "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? Emergency assessment/diagnosis The DOD requires the defense support of civil authorities plans to be compatible with NIMS and the Incident Command System and what else? National Response Framework The five major functional areas consist of the Command Staff as a whole and the four sections in the General Staff: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance and Administration. Of these, the planning section Typically consists of the resources unit, the situation unit, the demobilization unit, and the documentation unit 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? A response plan Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination are all core capabilities applicable to which of the following mission areas? All of the mission areas In the state emergency operations center, information about where to receive assistance is communicated directly to victims and their families through this center Joint information center Ongoing management and maintenance component of NIMS involves two key components. Which of the following options is NOT one of them? Multiagency coordination system Who takes the lead in integrating the efforts of the national NGOs that provide mass care services during response operations? The American Red Cross Capabilities-based planning scenarios emphasize the need for _________ incident preparedness to proceed through a capabilities-based approach. domestic A request for federal assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six variables. Which variable relates to whether the requested support is in the interest of DOD? Appropriateness Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? Provide assistance to primary agency 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: Title 32 forces This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: Chemical attack Using the core capabilities, the National Preparedness Goals are achieved by utilizing the following mission areas: (Select all that apply) Mitigation (correct) The US Coast Guard enforces, or assists in enforcing, federal laws and treaties on waters which include security missions in these areas: Drug Interdiction (correct) Which military organization is one of the oldest components of the U.S. Armed Forces and may operate under state, federal, or both jurisdictions? National Guard Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE? They were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities (correct) Under the unified command (UC) structure the incident commander (IC) is the individual responsible for all incident activities including: Strategies and tactics (correct) According to the national preparedness goal, what are the distinct critical elements necessary for our success in achieving a secure and resilient posture? Core capabilities A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary mission? Readiness Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? Provide assistance to primary agency Which of the following is defined as "the instrument the Nation will employ to build, sustain, and deliver those core capabilities across five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery?" National preparedness system Why is the National Incident Management System (NIMS) important? Provides a system that will help reduce the loss of life, property damage, and harm to the environment (correct) 23) The Strategy for Homeland Defense and DSCA mentions the following missions: 1. Defense US Territory from Direct Attack by State and Non-State Actors (correct) National Incident Management System (NIMS) is based on the two core principles of flexibility and standardization. NIMS is described as flexible because it: (Select all that apply) Facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident response (correct) Which of the following statements is TRUE? National Guard forces have no direct operational relationship to DOD or combatant commands while in Title 32 Which of the following statements is TRUE? Capability targets guide the allocation of resources in support of our national preparedness Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE? They were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities "Mission areas" were used to determine the response requirements generated by the national planning scenarios. Which of the following mission areas deals with the ability to plan, organize, equip, and train homeland security personnel? Preparedness The responsibility for responding to incidents, both natural and manmade, begins at the local level with individuals and public officials in the county, city, or town affected by the incident. Which of the following is not a key leadership element? Defense Coordinating Officer Of the common core capabilities that serve to unify the mission areas, which provides a complete and integrated picture of the sequence and scope of the tasks to achieve objectives? Planning The NIMS is a comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management. It is NOT: A response plan for major hazardous incidents What are some of the core capabilities that support the Missions and Objectives mentioned in the Strategy for Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)? All of the above 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? United States Northern Command The USACE serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing __________ and capabilities as a ___________ service, and performs both military and civil missions. engineering services, public Of the following, which best describes the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? Can be applied to any incident, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas: (Select all that apply) Which of the following statements is TRUE? National Guard forces have no direct operational relationship to DOD or combatant commands while in Title 32 Who generally coordinates federal incident support to the state and provides the means to integrate diverse federal resources and engage directly with the state. Joint Field Office Which of the following statements is TRUE? A national risk assessment was conducted highlighting key findings affirming the need for a capability-based approach to preparedness planning. According to the national preparedness goal, the core capabilities are essential to the five mission areas. Which of the following supports the core capability of mitigation? Threats and hazard identification Which of the following does the national response framework NOT identify? Response locations Concerning the background and purpose of the National Planning Scenarios, which of the following statements is TRUE? They were created for use in national, federal, state, and local homeland security preparedness activities Under the unified command (UC) principle, each incident commander (IC) is responsible for all incident activities, including strategies and tactics and ordering and releasing resources, particularly when an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction. How does this change under a UC? Allows agencies with different legal, geographic and functional authorities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility and accountability Which of the following statements is TRUE? Deter, intercept, and defeat threats at a safe distance Combatant commands use a phased approach when planning for a wide spectrum of operations. Which phase is characterized by a "rapid response to maintain the public trust and mitigate suffering and save lives?" Phase II - Respond What is the purpose of the national planning scenarios? Designed to be the foundational structure for the development of national preparedness standards from which homeland security capabilities can be measured Which of the following statements is TRUE? National Guard forces have no direct operational relationship to DOD or combatant commands while in Title 32 The infrastructure protection mission area of the National Planning Scenarios deals with: The ability to protect critical infrastructure from all threats and hazards Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. Dispatch/Deployment - a) Personnel and resources sent by an appropriate authority only when requested through established resource management systems When additional resources or capabilities are needed immediately following an incident, the incident commander (IC) will contact which of these organizations? Local emergency operations center This scenario set deals with the attacks related to anthrax, plague, and food: Biological Attack When the US Coast Guard enforces marine resource management and protection regimes of marine resources, these are examples of what type of mission? Stewardship Who is the executive agent responsible for synchronizing DOD incident management in support of civil authorities in the joint operations area for US Pacific Command? Joint Task Force Homeland The capabilities of preventing adversaries from attacking the U.S. homeland, and defeating national security threats in the maritime and air approaches, helps DOD achieve which of the following key objectives? Deter, intercept, and defeat threats at a safe distance A federal request for assistance (RFA) should be evaluated on the basis of six variables. Which variable relates to the impact on DOD's ability to perform its primary mission? Readiness The Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support will transform and improve DOD capabilities in each of these areas: 1. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (correct) Match each management characteristic with the correct definition. Comprehensive resource management: Of the 15 National Planning Scenarios, which of the following are considered "key scenario sets"? Select all that apply Chemical attack (correct) Name the objectives that support the mission area of "Providing Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). 1. Maintain Defense preparedness for domestic CBRN The __________ assesses suspected WMD attacks, advises civilian responders on appropriate actions through on-site testing and expert consultation, and facilitates the arrival of additional state and federal military forces. Which of the following defines a Unified Command?Unified Command is a team effort process, allowing all agencies with geographical or functional responsibility for an incident, to assign an Incident Commander to a Unified Command organization.
What is an example of a Unified Command?Types of unified command
An example would be a railway accident that released a hazardous product within a single municipality. For single jurisdiction, a unified command structure could consist of an official to represent each responding agency such as fire, police, ambulance, and the responsible company/owner.
What is the purpose of a Unified Command quizlet?"As a team effort, Unified Command allows all agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility for the incident to jointly provide management direction through a common set of incident objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.
Which of the following is a benefit of Unified Command FEMA?Advantages of using Unified Command include: A single set of objectives guides incident response. A collective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve incident objectives. Information flow and coordination are improved between all involved in the incident.
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