Operations Security (OPSEC) Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of Operations Security (OPSEC) in the DOD?
Answer: To deny adversaries critical information that could be used against friendly operations
OPSEC denies adversaries critical information about friendly operations, capabilities, and intentions that could be exploited.
Which of the following best defines 'Critical Information' in the OPSEC process?
Answer: Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, or activities that adversaries need to harm operations
Critical Information is specific data an adversary needs to prevent mission success or cause unacceptable harm, regardless of classification level.
How many steps are in the standard DOD OPSEC process?
Answer: 5
The DOD OPSEC process consists of five steps: identify critical information, analyze threats, analyze vulnerabilities, assess risk, and apply countermeasures.
What is an OPSEC 'indicator' as defined in DOD doctrine?
Answer: Observable actions or information that can be pieced together by an adversary to deduce critical information
An OPSEC indicator is observable friendly actions or open-source information that can be interpreted by adversaries to derive critical information.
Which DOD directive provides the foundational policy for the OPSEC program?
Answer: DODD 5205.02
DODD 5205.02 establishes DOD OPSEC policy and assigns responsibilities for implementing OPSEC programs across the department.
In the OPSEC process, what does 'threat analysis' involve?
Answer: Identifying and studying adversaries who have the capability and intent to collect critical information
Threat analysis identifies adversaries and evaluates their intelligence collection capabilities and intent to exploit critical information.
Which of the following is an example of an OPSEC countermeasure?
Answer: Changing routine patterns and schedules to prevent predictability
Changing routine patterns is an OPSEC countermeasure that reduces predictability and denies adversaries the ability to detect indicators.