Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist Common Core Study Guide

A collection of key terms and definitions based on the lecture notes for review and exam preparation.

Operational Risk Management (ORM)

A decision-making tool used by personnel at all levels to increase effectiveness by identifying, assessing, and managing risks.

Risk Assessment Matrix

A matrix that combines the elements of mishap probability and hazard severity to assess risks.

Mishap Probability

The likelihood that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss, categorized from Frequent to Unlikely.

Risk Assessment Code (RAC)

An expression of risk combining hazard severity and mishap probability, categorized as Critical, Serious, Moderate, Minor, or Negligible.

HAZREP message

Provides a means for a unit to alert others when discovering a hazardous condition or experiencing a near-mishap.

HERO (Hazardous Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance)

The risk that electromagnetic radiation may unintentionally activate or degrade electrically initiated ordnance.

HERO Policy

Policy addressing the safety measures related to hazardous electromagnetic radiation.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Equipment designed to protect personnel from various hazards such as inhalation, cuts, and chemical exposure.

Hearing Conservation Program

Program to prevent occupational hearing loss and assure the auditory fitness for duty of Navy personnel.

Need to Know

Limits access to materials to personnel who have the appropriate clearance and require the information for their duties.

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Access to top-secret programs requiring additional security protection and handling measures.

Cybersecurity Manual

Manual providing policies and procedures for managing cybersecurity within the Department of the Navy.

Continuous Evaluation Program

A program enhancing personnel vetting and cybersecurity posture by enabling ongoing monitoring of individuals with access to sensitive information.

Personnel Security Program

Program designed to authorize access to classified information based on the reliability and trustworthiness of personnel.

TOP SECRET

The highest level of classification, compromising which could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.

SECRET

Classification level that compromises could cause serious damage to national security.

UNCLASSIFIED

Information that can be released without clearance but may be restricted.

Risk Assessment Communication

The process of communicating risks and control measures to all personnel involved.

Military Information Support Operations (MISO)

Operations to influence foreign populations using targeted messaging.

Counterintelligence (CI)

Activities that protect against espionage and other intelligence activities.

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

Gathering intelligence through the interception of signals.

General Military Intelligence

Intelligence focusing on the military capabilities of foreign entities.

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)

Military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to control or exploit the electromagnetic spectrum.

Cyber Operations

Actions undertaken to achieve objectives in cyberspace.

Joint Operations Planning

The process of translating strategic guidance into executable military plans.

Battlespace Awareness

The understanding of the operational environment to make informed decisions.

Integrated Fires

The synchronization of combat actions to achieve effects against adversaries.

Information Assurance (IA)

Measures to protect information systems and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Navy cryptology

The practice of managing and exploiting communications intelligence of naval forces.

Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE)

Activities conducted to shape the environment before operations.