Questions and Answers
What is OPSEC?
Operations security that is used to protect critical information.
What is an example of sharing or asking for sensitive information?
Asking about the physical training schedule.
Select the following correct answer regarding critical information:
Can you share project details with a coworker from a different department?
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Can you share U.S. operation plans with allied commanders?
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Terrorists can be both domestic and international.
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What are examples of criminals?
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What defines examples of terrorists?
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What are examples of insiders?
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What are examples of foreign governments?
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What does CALI stand for?
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What are other assets?
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Match the following puzzle answers with their descriptions.
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Match the following down puzzle answers with their descriptions.
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What is sensitive information?
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What is non-sensitive information?
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What is critical information?
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What is non-critical information?
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Should you disclose VIP itinerary information?
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What is an ID badge used for?
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What is SAFE?
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What is Not Safe?
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Which action could potentially result in the compromise of critical information?
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Which of the following should you NOT bring to a secret briefing?
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What information should you leave out of a social media post at a restaurant?
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What is sensitive information at DFW Airport?
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What is a mandated OPSEC measure before leaving your work area?
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What is a mandated OPSEC measure before sending an email?
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Study Notes
OPSEC Overview
- OPSEC (Operations Security) is essential for safeguarding critical information.
Sensitive Information and Responses
- Examples of sensitive inquiries include discussing physical training schedules or unit details.
- Responses about operational specifics should be avoided to prevent information leaks.
Types of Threats
- Terrorists can originate from domestic or international backgrounds.
- Insiders, such as disgruntled employees or specific individuals like Chelsea Manning, may pose internal risks.
- Criminal threats include scam artists, identity thieves, and hackers.
Key Concepts and Acronyms
- CALI stands for Capabilities, Activities, Limitations, and Intentions, highlighting factors critical to assessing risks.
- ASSETS include Specific operation plans, Future force structure, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
Handling Information
- Critical information encompasses names of family members, high-risk targets, non-public Army events, and funding issues.
- Non-critical information pertains to public events and visitor details.
Security Measures
- Sensitive information requires secure handling, which includes burning or shredding confidential files.
- Unsafe practices involve discarding documents in the trash or using phones in public spaces.
Operational Security Measures
- Log off computers when leaving work areas to protect critical information.
- Encrypt emails before sending to maintain confidentiality.
Situational Awareness
- Avoid sharing sensitive information in social situations, such as restaurant outings, and consider what to post online.
Items to Avoid
- Personal devices like smartwatches should not be taken to secret briefings to minimize risk.
General Security Protocols
- Always assess the sensitivity of information and take proper action to protect it, such as avoiding revealing operational plans even to allied governments.
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Test your knowledge of Operations Security (OPSEC) with these flashcards designed for newcomers and refresher training. Learn how to protect critical information and understand the importance of information sharing within the military context.