OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

Question 1

Define “adversary”

Answer 1

Any entity with goals counter to your own.

Question 2

Define “threats”

Answer 2

Adversary with the (1) capability and (2) intent to undertake action detrimental to mission success

Question 3

Define “vulnerabilities”

Answer 3

Exists when the adversary is capable of collecting critical information and/or indicators, correctly analyzing them, and acting quickly enough to impact friendly objectives

Question 4

Define “critical info”

Answer 4

Specific facts about friendly activities, intentions, capabilities, or limitations an adversary seeks in order to gain a military, diplomatic, economic, or technological advantage

Question 5

What is the five-step OPSEC process?

Answer 5

IT VRC

1. Identify critical Info
2. Analyze Threats
3. Analyze Vulnerabilities
4. Analyze Risks
5. Analyze Critical Info

Question 6

Define “Risks”

Answer 6

Threats + vulnerabilities = risks