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Operations Security (OPSEC) Annual Refresher

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This deck covers key concepts and questions from the Operations Security (OPSEC) annual refresher training, including definitions, processes, and responsibilities.

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A process that is a systematic method used to identify, control, and protect critical information.
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Definition
OPSEC is:
A process that is a systematic method used to identify, control, and protect critical information.
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OPSEC?s most important characteristic is that:
It is a process.
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The purpose of OPSEC is to:
Reduce the vulnerability of US and multinational forces from successful adversary exploitation of critical information.
An OPSEC indicator is defined as:
An OPSEC situation that indicates adversary activity.
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After initial OPSEC training upon arrival to the command all personnel are required to:
Accomplish OPSEC annual refresher training.
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The Joint COMSEC Monitoring Activity provides OPSEC assistance by:
Monitoring NIPR email traffic.
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Operations Security (OPSEC) Annual Refresher
TermDefinition
OPSEC is:
A process that is a systematic method used to identify, control, and protect critical information.
OPSEC?s most important characteristic is that:
It is a process.
The purpose of OPSEC is to:
Reduce the vulnerability of US and multinational forces from successful adversary exploitation of critical information.
An OPSEC indicator is defined as:
An OPSEC situation that indicates adversary activity.
After initial OPSEC training upon arrival to the command all personnel are required to:
Accomplish OPSEC annual refresher training.
The Joint COMSEC Monitoring Activity provides OPSEC assistance by:
Monitoring NIPR email traffic.
The identification of critical information is a key part of the OPSEC process because:
It focuses the remainder of the OPSEC process on protecting vital information rather than attempting to protect all unclassified information.
What is the CIL?
The Critical Information List.
Who has oversight of the OPSEC program?
The EUCOM Security Program Manager.
OPSEC countermeasures can be used to:
Prevent the adversary from detecting an indicator and from exploiting a vulnerability.
OPSEC is concerned with:
Identifying, controlling, and protecting unclassified information that is associated with specific military operations and activities.
Operations Security (OPSEC) defines Critical Information as:
Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities needed by adversaries to plan and act effectively against friendly mission accomplishment.
OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations
OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations
A vulnerability exists when:
The adversary is capable of collecting critical information, correctly analyzing it, and then taking timely action.
Where is the CIL located?
On the EUCOM NIPR and SIPR homepages and accessed via the OPSEC ICON.
All EUCOM personnel must know the difference between:
OPSEC and traditional security programs.
What action should a member take if it is believed that an OPSEC disclosure has occurred?
Report the OPSEC disclosure to your OPSEC representative or the EUCOM OPSEC PM.
Understanding that protection of sensitive unclassified information is:
The responsibility of all persons, including civilians and contractors.