Which components are included in a force protection program besides intelligence and counter-intelligence?

• A. Operational and personal protective programs
• B. Physical security only
• C. Only information security
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Force protection is broader than just gathering and countering information. It includes measures to protect the mission itself and the people carrying it out. Operational protection covers planning, risk assessments, procedures, and actions that reduce vulnerabilities during operations, training, and deployment. Personal protective programs focus on safeguarding individuals—through threat awareness, protective equipment and procedures, medical readiness, and safety practices for daily duties and movement. Together with intelligence and counter-intelligence, these elements create a complete approach to prevent, deter, and respond to threats.

Physical security or information security are also parts of force protection, but they aren’t the paired focus described here. The combination of operational and personal protective programs best fits the question’s scope.