Security and Warfare Flashcards

Flashcards for review of security, defense and warfare concepts.

security

Protection from enemy action or influence.

defense

The act of protecting a country from attack.

inviolability

Ensuring a state of being secure from hostile acts.

enemy

A nation or group that is hostile to another.

threat

A potential danger or cause of harm.

challenge

Something that requires effort to overcome.

nation

A country or political unit.

national security

Security of a nation, including its people, territory, and interests.

international security

Security that involves multiple nations.

collective security

A system where multiple states cooperate for mutual security.

attack

A violent assault.

subversion

An attempt to overthrow or undermine a government.

National Security Council (NSC)

US agency that advises the president on national security.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

US foreign intelligence service.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

US domestic intelligence and security service.

Council of National Security and Defense of Ukraine (CNSDU)

Ukraine's council coordinating national security and defense.

Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)

Ukraine's security and intelligence agency.

statutory members

Permanent members

Vice President

Second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. government.

Secretary of State

US cabinet member responsible for foreign affairs.

Secretary of Defense

US cabinet member responsible for military affairs.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)

Senior-most US military officer.

Director of CIA

Head of the CIA.

adviser

A person offering advice.

aggression

An act of aggression.

aggressor

One who commits aggression.

alliance

A union or association of entities.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization founded in 1945.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

A military alliance of North American and European countries.

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

An organization dedicated to security in Europe.

European Union (EU)

A political and economic union of European countries.

Western European Union (WEU)

Formerly a European defense organization.

Organization of African Unity (OAU)

Formerly an organization of African states.

Organization of American States (OAS)

A regional organization for cooperation in the Americas.

civil war

War between citizens of the same country.

limited war

A war fought with limited resources or goals.

nuclear war

War using nuclear weapons.

international war

War involving multiple countries.

warfare

Military conflict

guerrilla warfare

Irregular warfare using guerilla tactics.

total warfare

War involving all resources of a state.

defensive warfare

Military actions focused on defense.

psychological warfare

Using propaganda to influence opinions.

conflict

Disagreement

insurrection

Uprising against authority.

confrontation

A state of opposition.

revolution

Overthrow of a government.

coups d'etat

Seizure of power.

terrorism

Systematic violence to achieve goals.

armed conflict

Conflict involving armed forces.

rebellion

Resistance to authority.

hostilities

Actions of fighting

armed strength

Military capability.

treaty

Formal agreement

peace proclamation

Public peace announcement.

religious conflict

Conflict arising from religious difference.

strategy

Planning

tactics

Methods

battle

Engagement

naval battle

Naval battle

combat

Engage

logistics

Sustaining military force

troops

Forces

supplies

Materials

offense

Attack

defense

Defensive

propaganda

Promotion of a biased view

bombardment

Shelling

forces

Military

combatant forces

Military unit

tactical nuclear weapons

Weapons

aircraft carrier

Ship

heavy bomber

Plane