DSCA Exam 2024 | Jko J3st-Us010 DSCA
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
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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) -ANSWER-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) -
ANSWER-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) -
ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-Joint information center
This scenario set deals with the attacks related to nerve agent: (M3 L2
National Planning Scenarios, pg. 3) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-
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) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-Enable
Which of the following accurately describes a USNORTHCOM and
USPACOM's operational objective of DSCA missions? (M2 L2 Unified
Combatant Commands, pg. 8) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-
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) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-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) -ANSWER-Building
and Sustaining Capabilities
Match each NIMS characteristic with the correct description. (M1 L1
National Incident Management System (NIMS), pg. 7) -ANSWER-
Flexibility: Can be implemented in specified areas around the nation
and facilitates scalability of emergency management and incident
response
NIMS importance: Reduces the loss of life, property damage, and
harm to the environment and highlights the need for collaborative
response, common principles, and standardization of procedures and
terminology
NIMS definition: A systematic approach to guide departments and
agencies at all levels of government, NGOs, and the private sector
