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What is the primary source of OPTAR funds?
What is the primary source of OPTAR funds?
- Budget requests submitted directly to Congress by military units
- Actual funds received from Congress at the beginning of the fiscal year
- Projected obligations and expenditures based on the previous 12 months (correct)
- Projected obligations and expenditures based on upcoming events
Which entity finalizes and submits the consolidated budget to the President?
Which entity finalizes and submits the consolidated budget to the President?
- The individual military units within the Department of Defense
- Congress after reviewing budget proposals
- The Secretary of Defense
- The Type Commander of each activity (correct)
How long is the period during which expenditures can be made after obligations are incurred?
How long is the period during which expenditures can be made after obligations are incurred?
- 36 months
- 72 months (correct)
- 24 months
- 12 months
What is the minimum impact of the Government commercial purchase Card (IMPAC)?
What is the minimum impact of the Government commercial purchase Card (IMPAC)?
What is the purpose of the 10 Army Classes of Supplies?
What is the purpose of the 10 Army Classes of Supplies?
What statement is true regarding obligations in the accounting cycle?
What statement is true regarding obligations in the accounting cycle?
Which of the following supply classes does NOT typically belong to the Army's classifications?
Which of the following supply classes does NOT typically belong to the Army's classifications?
Which statement accurately reflects how Congress interacts with the budget process?
Which statement accurately reflects how Congress interacts with the budget process?
What is the primary mission of the driver during convoy operations?
What is the primary mission of the driver during convoy operations?
In a convoy, what should be done when a crowd or an impediment prevents movement?
In a convoy, what should be done when a crowd or an impediment prevents movement?
What action should gun trucks take during a hasty attack?
What action should gun trucks take during a hasty attack?
Which sectors of observation do the driver and vehicle commander (VC) cover?
Which sectors of observation do the driver and vehicle commander (VC) cover?
What should crew members in a convoy do when scanning for enemy presence?
What should crew members in a convoy do when scanning for enemy presence?
How should a recovery vehicle execute hasty recovery during an ambush?
How should a recovery vehicle execute hasty recovery during an ambush?
Which statement best describes the sector of fire for the driver in a convoy?
Which statement best describes the sector of fire for the driver in a convoy?
What should the convoy do after recovering casualties from the cold side of a vehicle?
What should the convoy do after recovering casualties from the cold side of a vehicle?
What is a potential indicator of an IED or impending ambush related to civilian presence?
What is a potential indicator of an IED or impending ambush related to civilian presence?
Which of the following actions is advisable to take regarding convoy vehicle visibility?
Which of the following actions is advisable to take regarding convoy vehicle visibility?
What type of vehicles could indicate a potential threat when following a convoy?
What type of vehicles could indicate a potential threat when following a convoy?
Why is it important to vary starting point times and convoy routes?
Why is it important to vary starting point times and convoy routes?
Which of the following is NOT a suspicious object or activity when assessing roadway safety?
Which of the following is NOT a suspicious object or activity when assessing roadway safety?
What action can be taken to warn civilians to keep a safe distance from convoy vehicles?
What action can be taken to warn civilians to keep a safe distance from convoy vehicles?
Identify an example of suspicious behavior that might indicate a crowded area is preparing for an ambush.
Identify an example of suspicious behavior that might indicate a crowded area is preparing for an ambush.
What is one reason to use available optics during convoy operations?
What is one reason to use available optics during convoy operations?
What is the primary means of communication within a convoy?
What is the primary means of communication within a convoy?
Which of the following communication methods is NOT part of the three types of communications to be considered in a convoy?
Which of the following communication methods is NOT part of the three types of communications to be considered in a convoy?
What information should the convoy commander brief the drivers about?
What information should the convoy commander brief the drivers about?
What is one method to reduce the risk of IED attacks when traveling in a convoy?
What is one method to reduce the risk of IED attacks when traveling in a convoy?
During what times are IEDs considered especially dangerous?
During what times are IEDs considered especially dangerous?
What might be an indication of a potential IED according to the suspicion categories?
What might be an indication of a potential IED according to the suspicion categories?
Which technology should be included as part of the communication systems for each convoy?
Which technology should be included as part of the communication systems for each convoy?
What are IEDs primarily used for in ambush situations?
What are IEDs primarily used for in ambush situations?
What is the primary role of a forward security element (FSE) in a convoy operation?
What is the primary role of a forward security element (FSE) in a convoy operation?
Which measure is crucial for maintaining operations security (OPSEC) in a convoy?
Which measure is crucial for maintaining operations security (OPSEC) in a convoy?
What does a designated destruction plan ensure in a convoy?
What does a designated destruction plan ensure in a convoy?
What is a significant consideration when developing a vehicle recovery plan for a convoy?
What is a significant consideration when developing a vehicle recovery plan for a convoy?
Why is it important to disperse combat life savers (CLS) throughout a convoy?
Why is it important to disperse combat life savers (CLS) throughout a convoy?
What is one of the roles of assault teams designated within a convoy?
What is one of the roles of assault teams designated within a convoy?
What purpose does a fire support plan serve for a convoy?
What purpose does a fire support plan serve for a convoy?
What is the significance of properly coordinating boundary crossing for convoys?
What is the significance of properly coordinating boundary crossing for convoys?
