Army OPSEC Level 1 Flashcards

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:

For official use only (correct)

Critical information list (correct)

Social security card (correct)

Can you share project details with a coworker from a different department?

False Signup and view all the answers

Can you share U.S. operation plans with allied commanders?

False Signup and view all the answers

Terrorists can be both domestic and international.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of criminals?

Scam artist, identity thieves, hackers. Signup and view all the answers

What defines examples of terrorists?

Can be domestic or international. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of insiders?

Disgruntled employees, Chelsea Manning. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of foreign governments?

Allied nations, foreign intelligence service. Signup and view all the answers

What does CALI stand for?

Capabilities, Activities, Limitations, Intentions. Signup and view all the answers

What are other assets?

Specific operation plans, future force structure, Tactics, Techniques, Procedures (TTPs). Signup and view all the answers

Match the following puzzle answers with their descriptions.

WHEN = The question word that describes a time PROCEDURES = The 'P' in the acronym TTP WHERE = The question word that describes a place TECHNIQUES = The second 'T' in the acronym TTP LIMITATIONS = The 'L' in the acronym CALI HOW = The question word that describes a method WHO = The question word that describes a person or group Signup and view all the answers

Match the following down puzzle answers with their descriptions.

CAPABILITIES = The 'C' for CALI TACTICS = The first 'T' in the acronym TTP INTENTIONS = The 'I' in the acronym CALI ACTIVITIES = The 'A' in the acronym CALI WHAT = The question word that describes a thing or event Signup and view all the answers

What is sensitive information?

Ft. Leonard Wood, seven in the morning, tomorrow, CBRN tear gas training, a bunch of soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What is non-sensitive information?

Party, it's going to be so brutal. Signup and view all the answers

What is critical information?

The names of family members, high-risk targets, non-public Army events, shortfalls in funding for training. Signup and view all the answers

What is non-critical information?

Public events, visitors information. Signup and view all the answers

Should you disclose VIP itinerary information?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ID badge used for?

Identify the critical information by selecting items on the screen. Signup and view all the answers

What is SAFE?

Burning, shredding confidential files. Signup and view all the answers

What is Not Safe?

Throwing it in the trash, using phones in public areas. Signup and view all the answers

Which action could potentially result in the compromise of critical information?

Receiving business emails on your cell phone. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should you NOT bring to a secret briefing?

Smartwatch. Signup and view all the answers

What information should you leave out of a social media post at a restaurant?

Do not include sensitive location details. Signup and view all the answers

What is sensitive information at DFW Airport?

At 2 PM. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandated OPSEC measure before leaving your work area?

Log off your computer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a mandated OPSEC measure before sending an email?

Encrypting the email. Signup and view all the answers

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.