Question 1 6.25 / 6.25 pts According to Colonel Eikmeier, in Center of Gravity Analysis , what are two reasons the Services find it hard to identify the Centers of Gravity? Years of conflicting definitions and that theory is taught without a practical framework to make it useful A drop in quality in the officer corps and a paucity of funding for professional military education The ideas of Clausewitz were not timeless as once thought and results in an over-reliance on reading Rapid technological advances on the battlefield and the lethargy of military education institutions This answer is correct. Question 2 6.25 / 6.25 pts Control of the air describes a level of influence in the air domain relative to that of an adversary, and is typically categorized as… Air Balance, Air Ascendancy, or Air Supremacy Air Balance, Air Superiority, or Air Dominance Air Parity, Air Ascendency, or Air Dominance Air Parity, Air Superiority, or Air Supremacy This answer is correct.

Question 3 6.25 / 6.25 pts ___________ generate force or persuasion; they are the primary abilities [that merit] a center of gravity to be identified as such in the context of a given scenario, situation, or mission. Critical Capabilities Critical Vulnerabilities Critical Requirements Critical Factors This answer is correct. Question 4 6.25 / 6.25 pts What significant counterspace capability does the United States NOT currently field? Midcourse missile defense interceptors The Counter Communications System (CCS) GPS anti-jam and anti-spoof capabilities Anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles This answer is Correct. Incorrect Question 5

0 / 6.25 pts Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the lesson learned from the fight against the Republican Guard in Operation Iraqi Freedom? The ground maneuver scheme enhanced the effectiveness of the air interdiction effort. The limits of airpower’s effect upon the ground fight were exposed during the sandstorm. Total destruction of the enemy army should be the goal of every joint operation. The striking of a dozen command and control nodes paralyzed the Republican Guards. This answer is incorrect. Please review Lesson 2, Objective 2. Question 6 6.25 / 6.25 pts Which of the following statements BEST characterizes the threat presented by the Taliban’s inventory of aircraft at the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom? The fleet of 50 aircraft could have been used in suicide attacks on American ground forces. They were not a threat because the Taliban did not possess the skill required to pilot the aircraft. The MiG-21s posed a credible threat because they had previously scored air- to-air kills on B-52s. The third generation fighters that made up the fleet posed no threat to American air or ground units.

This answer is correct. Question 7 6.25 / 6.25 pts Select the most urgent priority for Close Air Support (CAS). Infantry holding in a prepared defensive position have reported enemy light armored vehicles in front of their position. An infantry company prepares to assault a compound held by three to five enemy insurgents. M1 Abrams main battle tanks spearheading an advance make contact with enemy mechanized infantry. A Stryker (US lightly armored vehicle) scouting ahead of the main body makes contact with enemy tanks. This answer is correct. Question 8 6.25 / 6.25 pts Which of the following statements best characterizes a lesson learned from Operation ANACONDA? Modular design of operations showed great promise for the future by streamlining service interaction. Close Air Support is more effective if air planners are included in all phases of planning. Air support was insufficient given the extensive lead time given to the air component by 10th Mountain Division planners.

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