The military is an instrument of national power. Pick two other instruments of national power and briefly describe them. Give at least two examples of each

The military is an instrument of national power.  Pick two other instruments of national power and briefly describe them.  Give at least two examples of each

One ‘end’ defined in the National Security Strategy 2010 is the security of the United States, its citizens, and U.S. allies and partners.  A means associated with this end is U.S. nuclear forces.  Explain at least one way that U.S. nuclear forces will be used to achieve this end (refer to the QDR 2014, Section II, The Defense Strategy).

Using the QDR 2014 regarding the future security environment, describe the most significant threat, challenge, and opportunity and explain your rationale for choosing each. [12 points]
a) Threat

b) Challenge

c) Opportunity
d) Rationale
4. Define a state and discuss whetherstates are still relevant.[12 points]

a) Provide a definition of a state using the C200 course materials. Be sure to cite the author or doctrinal reference you used.
b) Are states still relevant in the 21st century? Explain why or why not.

5. For what purpose does the Geographic Combatant Commander conduct a Strategic Estimate?[12 points]
6. Describe how the Geographic Combatant Commander translates the strategicguidance and direction [contained in either the Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF) or the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP)] into planning fortheater strategy.[16 points; Do not exceed two pages for this question.]

a) GEF
b) JSCP

7. Define strategy andexplain how it informs planning.[12 points]

a) Provide a definition of strategy using the C200 course materials. Be sure to cite the author or doctrinal reference you used.

b) How does strategy inform planning? Explain.
8. Describe how Crisis Action Planning differs from Deliberate Planning.[12 points]

NOTE: Simply providing a definition of the terms does NOT answer this exam question. You should compare and contrast the two types of planning, and explain how military commanders use them.