SOUTHCOM Human Rights Awareness Education Training

Which of the following are signs of possible trafficking in persons activity?

All answers are correct

Which of the following is true of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

All answers are correct

Describe the responsibilities of DoD personnel in responding to gross violations of human rights in the AOR, according to the Five R's of Human Rights (Standing Orders Card) and SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1.

All answers are correct

Which of the following is an important U.S. military capability according to Joint Doctrine on Foreign Internal Defense?

Influence the professionalism of the host nation military to reduce or eliminate corruption and human rights abuse

The overall message SOUTHCOM personnel should convey on Leahy Law to our partners is:

It is in the national security interest of the United States to prohibit assistance to units and individuals credibly accused of human rights violations and to encourage our partners to hold individuals accountable for their actions

A partner nation military unit that had previously received DoD funding was found to have committed a gross violation of human rights (GVHR) that was reported to SOUTHCOM. The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, has determined that the partner nation government has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to correct the GVHR. Can this unit once again receive DoD funding under the DoD Leahy Law?

Yes, because the DoD Leahy Law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to resume funding to a unit of a foreign military or security force that would normally be prohibited from receiving such funding if, after consulting with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense determines that the government of the country has taken "all necessary corrective steps" to remediate the GVHR

Some of the positive advances on human rights military forces in the AOR have achieved include:

Military forces have established human rights training, policies and offices, and have increased transparency with civil society

Human rights include protections against:

All answers are correct

As a military or DoD official, it is your duty to understand human rights in the AOR and to communicate U.S. Government human rights policies.

True

You are off duty touring a foreign city in an unofficial vehicle with local and U.S. colleagues when you are unexpectedly pulled over by police. Without identifying themselves as police conducting an arrest, two uniformed officers begin to harass and threaten your driver, a host nation national whom you trust, ordering him out of the vehicle and ordering you and the others to remain where you are. Your attempts to identify yourselves as U.S. officials are ignored. The driver is handcuffed and put in the back of the police truck. The officers get in the truck and are about to drive away. What should you do?

Memorize or jot down a description of the officers, their vehicle, and any insignia and/or marking. Report all details to your chain of command.

TIP is a significant problem throughout the SOUTHCOM AOR. The primary form of TIP found in the AOR are:

All answers are correct

For U.S. DOD personnel, standards of respect for Human Rights and Law of War (also known as Law of Armed Conflict, or LOAC, and International Humanitarian Law, or IHL) are codified in:

All answers are correct

The U.S. accepts the position that certain fundamental human rights fall within the category of:

Customary International Law

Why must U.S. government officials and military continuously train on human rights?

All answers are correct

What are human rights?

Freedoms, immunities, and benefits that are deemed universal, inherent, and inalienable possessions of all humankind

In modern military missions, soldiers are often responsible for protecting the human rights of civilians. Military respect for human rights can:

Secure trust and deter aggression

The U.S. is bound under international law by the human rights treaties it has ratified.

True

When does human rights law require a nation to guarantee the fundamental human rights of its citizens?

Fundamental human rights must be respected throughout the peace-war-peace spectrum

The responsibility to conduct human rights training, promote respect for human rights, and/or integrate human rights concerns is embedded in which US military doctrine

All answers are correct

SOUTHCOM Regulation 51-1: (Select all that apply)

Identifies that SDO/DATTs are responsible for reporting requirements

Establishes guidance and procedures for SOUTHCOM personnel to report gross human rights violations committed by partner nation militaries or security forces

*Is intended to ensure information SOUTHCOM personnel may have on the commission of gross violations of human rights by foreign military or security forces is shared with the Department of State

The term "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" includes:

All answers are correct

The U.S. Government considers TIP to include all acts involved in the sale or receipt of persons through:

Force, coercion, fraud or deception, recruitment, abduction, transport or harboring

SOUTHCOM actively promotes Human Rights with Partner Nations militaries through the Human Rights Initiative with the goal of strengthening regional consensus and respect for Human Rights by military and security forces. Since 2004, partner nations have committed their military or security forces to implement HRI or are developing their own human rights programs. Positive advances include:

All answers are correct

You witness a host-country military officer physically abusing his trainee in a clearly life-threatening manner. What should you do?

Persuade the officer to desist, intervening with moral dissuasion as long as it poses no serious threat to your safety or your mission. Record and report this incident.

It is DoD policy to oppose prostitution, forced labor, and any related activities that may contribute to the phenomenon of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) as they are:

Inherently cruel and demeaning to the dignity of the person

You have just attended a conference in a city known for rising crime rates and intensifying public anger.........What should you do?

Tell the driver to turn around. Intervene with moral dissuasion if necessary to prevent grievous harm; otherwise disengage, snap a photo or take notes, and report the incident.

SOUTHCOM's policy on respect for human rights and shared democratic values can best be characterized as:

SOUTHCOM views commitment to democracy and human rights as integral components of relationships with military partners in the region

Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training (2 hrs)

1) True or False: IEDs may come in many forms and may be camouflaged to blend in to the surrounding environment.

- False

- True (correct)

2) True or False: The initial moments of a hostage taking incident can be extremely dangerous.

- False

- True (correct)

3) True or False: Room invasions are not a significant security issue for hotels located within the United States.

- True

- False (correct)

4) True or False: When possible, it is best to always travel with a cell phone.

- False

- True (correct)

5) True or False: In the event of a skyjacking, you should immediately attempt to subdue the skyjackers.

- True

- False (correct)

6) True or False: Terrorists usually avoid tourist locations since they are not DOD-related.

- True

- False (correct)

7) True or False: Internet acquaintances can pose a security threat and should be carefully monitored.

- True (correct)

- False

8) True or False: Security is a team effort.

- False

- True (correct)

9) Early symptoms of a biological attack may appear the same as common illnesses. True or False?

- True (correct)

- False

10) True or False: Reasons for acquiring hostages include publicity, use as a bargaining chip while executing other crimes, the forcing of political concessions, and ransom.

- True (correct)

- False

11) True or False: From a security perspective, the best rooms are directly next to emergency exits.

- False (correct)

- True

12) Keeping a well-maintained vehicle is considered a "best practice" from both a security and safety perspective. True or False?

- False

- True (correct)

13) True or False: The ticketing area is more secure than the area beyond the security check point.

- False (correct)

- True

14) True or False: State Department Travel Warnings should be consulted prior to taking trips across the US-Mexican border.

- False

- True (correct)

15) What is NOT a physical security measure for your home?

- Changing locks to ensure key control.

- Confirming that a cleaning company is reliable and licensed.

- Hiding a key outside to ensure family members can get in if they lose their keys. (correct)

- Monitoring Internet acquaintances of all family members.

- Having good relations with neighbors and looking out for each other.

16) Which of the following is NOT a recommended response to an active shooter incident?

- Run and escape

- Hide

- Call 9-1-1, when it is safe to do so

- Provide instructions to arriving law enforcement personnel or stop them to ask for help (correct)

- Fight

17) From an antiterrorism perspective, espionage and security negligence are not considered insider threats.

- False (correct)

- True

18) Persons who have been given access to an installation can be counted on to be of no threat. True or False?

- False (correct)

- True

19) Electronic audio and video devices are never used by terrorists for surveillance purposes. True or False?

- True

- False (correct)

20) If you identify a possible surveillance attempt you should try to handle the situation yourself.

- False (correct)

- True

21) Alerts from the National Terrorism Advisory System apply only to the United States and its possessions.

- True (correct)

- False

22) True or False: Everyone on an installation has shared responsibility for security.

- True (correct)

- False

23) True or False: Surveillance can be performed through either stationary or mobile means.

- False

- True (correct)

24) What is the most increased Force Protection Level for a base/installation?

- Alpha

- Bravo

- Charlie

- Delta (correct)

25) From the following choices, select the factors you should consider to understand the threat in your environment. Select all that apply.

- Will local citizens warn Americans about terrorist groups? (correct)

- How active are terrorist groups? (correct)

- Are terrorist groups predictable? (correct)

- How sophisticated are terrorist groups? (correct)

- Are terrorist groups violent? (correct)

- What tactics and weapons are used by terrorist groups? (correct)

- Are terrorist groups in the area? (correct)

- Do terrorist groups attack Americans? (correct)

26) Select all factors that are ways in which you might become the victim of a terrorist attack.

- Association (correct)

- Location (correct)

- Opportunity (correct)

- Predictability (correct)

27) True or False: Individuals should Fight as last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.

- True (correct)

- False

28) Knowing indicators of an unstable person can allow you to identify a potential insider threat before an incident.

- False

- True (correct)

Information Environment Awareness Training

What must an Airmen do to protect vital information and influence to increase or preserve combat power effectiveness?

Ask peers on social media such as Facebook, or Instagram.

Feedback

Correct, Airmen must take defensive and offensive actions to protect vital information and influence to increase or preserve combat power effectiveness and determine what is real.

What action should you take if you detect or suspect disinformation?

Generate counter-information

Feedback

Correct, instead of furthering the spread of disinformation with an online post, consider whether your public online response is truly needed. Many disinformation messages are best left ignored. If you do feel a need to alert others to disinformation, consider doing so in a private email or offline conversation.

Are fake twitter bots an organized influence operation controlled by Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Yes, fake twitter bots are real and used in influence operations

Feedback

Correct, internet bots can perform tasks, that are simple and repetitive, much faster than a person could ever do. More than half of all web traffic is generated by bots.

Within the media information timeline, what information period depicts the least accurate account of the event?

Six months to a year after the event

Feedback

Correct, for the day of the event, publishing is the priority, usually, there is no in-depth fact-checking, or review process. Both Twitter and Facebook have also shown inconsistencies or political biases in the material they block or distribute. This generates a situation in which the use of social media for news is little more than a groupthink echo chamber.

False stories of unjustified strikes against an adversary could create doubt about the reliability of sensors and weapons and cause hesitation.

True

Feedback

Correct, using false stories of unjustified strikes against an adversary, misinterpreting sensor indications as hostile enemy action, or attacking a misidentified ship or aircraft, a foreign actor could create doubt about the reliability of sensors and weapons and cause an operator to delay their response while reassessing the situation and resolving uncertainty.

What is one example of a Diplomatic Informational Military and Economic (DIME) being used as a national power for creating and exploiting the information advantage?

Infiltrating decision-making control centers.

Feedback

Correct, the acronym Diplomatic Informational Military and Economic (DIME), has been used for many years to describe the instruments of national power. Using information to shape and control state activities is one method to create and exploit the information advantage supporting the National Security Strategy.

Question 7

Why are social-media-generated facts increasingly the information weapons of choice?

All of these

Feedback

Correct, centuries before the Internet, people understood that falsehoods spread through the social sphere faster than the truth. It is human nature. We also realize that social media facts can be made real by a statement, replication, and wide and rapid distribution despite the lack of any data or facts supporting them.

Question 8

What instrument of national power may be used to advance America’s strategic interests on the international stage?

Persuade mass communications to subdue, subvert, and submit to targeted narratives.

Feedback

Correct, information used as a national power is an instrument of national power which the federal government can exercise a significant degree of control that, when combined with other instruments of national power, represents a significant opportunity to advance America’s strategic interests on the international stage.

Question 9

Social media algorithms are designed to prioritize content the audience will engage with shares, reactions, and links, because that’s how they earn advertising revenue.

True

Feedback

Correct, social media algorithms are designed to prioritize content the audience will engage with shares, reactions, and links because that’s how they earn advertising revenue. Emotion-ridden posts tend to result in more engagement, which means they get prioritized by the algorithm and more people see them, and then they engage, and the cycle accelerates.

Question 10

When using the SMART model and analyzing information based on the Authority phase, which of the following is an example of credible credentials?

unkown

Question 11

What does cognitive warfare attempt to accomplish?

unknown

Question 12

When using the SMART model and analyzing information based on the Motives phase, which of the following is the most critical set of indicators of establishing negative motives for disinformation?

To influence your allegiance to your country

Feedback

Correct, disinformation from US adversaries often seeks to persuade and deceive as part of their overall National Security Strategy. Other disinformation may be provided by others with the intent to sell or advocate for a particular political, religious, or personal agenda.

Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training

1) True or False: IEDs may come in many forms and may be camouflaged to blend in to the surrounding environment.

True (correct)

2) True or False: The initial moments of a hostage taking incident can be extremely dangerous.

True (correct)

3) True or False: Room invasions are not a significant security issue for hotels located within the United States.

False (correct)

4) True or False: When possible, it is best to always travel with a cell phone.

True (correct)

5) True or False: In the event of a skyjacking, you should immediately attempt to subdue the skyjackers.

False (correct)

6) True or False: Terrorists usually avoid tourist locations since they are not DOD-related.

False (correct)

7) True or False: Internet acquaintances can pose a security threat and should be carefully monitored.

True (correct)

8) True or False: Security is a team effort.

True (correct)

9) Which one of these is a possible indicator of a suspicious letter or package?

Excessive tape and/or postage (correct)

10) True or False: Reasons for acquiring hostages include publicity, use as a bargaining chip while executing other crimes, the forcing of political concessions, and ransom.

True (correct)

11) True or False: From a security perspective, the best rooms are directly next to emergency exits.

False (correct)

12) Which of the following is NOT a useful vehicle feature from a security perspective?

Wi-Fi capable (correct)

13) True or False: The ticketing area is more secure than the area beyond the security check point.

False (correct)

14) True or False: State Department Travel Warnings should be consulted prior to taking trips across the US-Mexican border.

True (correct)

15) Home security can be improved with self-help measures like changing locks, securing windows, and improving outdoor lighting. True or False?

True (correct)

16) Which of the following is NOT a recommended response to an active shooter incident?

Provide instructions to arriving law enforcement personnel or stop them to ask for help (correct)

17) From an antiterrorism perspective, espionage and security negligence are not considered insider threats.

False (correct)

18) Persons who have been given access to an installation can be counted on to be of no threat. True or False?

False (correct)

19) What is NOT a terrorist method of surveillance?

Breaking and entering to steal valuables (correct)

20) If you identify a possible surveillance attempt you should try to handle the situation yourself.

False (correct)

21) Alerts from the National Terrorism Advisory System apply only to the United States and its possessions.

True (correct)

22) True or False: Everyone on an installation has shared responsibility for security.

True (correct)

23) True or False: Surveillance can be performed through either stationary or mobile means.

True (correct)

24) What is the most increased Force Protection Level for a base/installation?

Delta (correct)

25) From the following choices, select the factors you should consider to understand the threat in your environment. Select all that apply.

What tactics and weapons are used by terrorist groups? (correct)

How active are terrorist groups? (correct)

Do terrorist groups attack Americans? (correct)

Are terrorist groups predictable? (correct)

Will local citizens warn Americans about terrorist groups? (correct)

Are terrorist groups in the area? (correct)

How sophisticated are terrorist groups? (correct)

Are terrorist groups violent? (correct)

26) Select all factors that are ways in which you might become the victim of a terrorist attack.

Location (correct)

Association (correct)

Opportunity (correct)

Predictability (correct)

27) True or False: Individuals should Fight as last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.

True (correct)

28) Knowing indicators of an unstable person can allow you to identify a potential insider threat before an incident.

True (correct)