LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
1.
Who has the authority to direct both the execution of military action and the movement of
troops?
A.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
B.
Unified commanders
C.
Specified commanders
D.
The national command authorities
2.
Which statement describes a unified command?
A.
It has broad, continuing missions and is organized on a functional basis
B.
It always has a geographical area of responsibility
C.
It is composed of forces from two or more services
D.
It is not bound by any single area of operation
3.
Which of the following is a specified command?
A.
European Command
B.
Forces Command
C.
Strategic Command
D.
Space Command
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