OPSEC Awareness for Military Members,
DoD Employees and Contractors (2024)
A threat is an adversary that has the _________ + __________ to take any actions
detrimental to the success of DoD activities or operations. - ANSWER-intent + capability
An indicator is a comprehensive analysis of critical information by an adversary normally
providing the whole picture of an agency's capabilities. - ANSWER-False
Critical Information is __________? - ANSWER-Unclassified and controlled unclassified
information (CUI)
Critical unclassified information is sometimes revealed by publicly available information.
- ANSWER-True
In the following statement, identify if an adversary could use this information as an
indicator to obtain critical information. (Select Yes or No.). A person leaving a facility
and failing to remove their ID badge. - ANSWER-Yes
In the following statement, identify if an adversary could use this information as an
indicator to obtain critical information. (Select Yes or No). A service member tells a
family member about a sensitive training exercise. A family member's post mentions
details of the event on a social media site. - ANSWER-Yes
In the following statement, identify if an adversary could use this information as an
indicator to obtain critical information. (Select Yes or No). Discussing sensitive
information in public, in person, or on the telephone. - ANSWER-Yes
OPSEC is a five-step process to identify, control and protect critical information and
analyze friendly actions and indicators that would allow adversaries or potential
adversaries to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are good OPSEC countermeasures? (Select all that apply) -
ANSWER-Be aware the photos..... and use social media with caution
Which one would be considered critical information? - ANSWER-Deployment dates and
location
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