8 what are the key criticisms of the interagency

8) What are the key criticisms of the interagency process? (Select all that apply.)
it can be cumbersome
it is rarely effective
it is often time-consuming
no one is in charge
9) The National Security Council comprises which three levels of formal interagency
committees for coordination and making decisions on national security issues?
10) The _____, as amended, established the National Security Council (NSC) to advise the
President with respect to the integration of domestic, foreign, and military policies relating
to national security.

National Defense Act of 1947
11) By virtue of their familiarity in a foreign country or region, _____ are a valuable
source of information for a Joint Task Force commander who may have neither access to
nor current information about the affected country or region.
12) Successful interagency, intergovernmental organization, and nongovernmental
organization coordination helps enable the U.S. Government to build international
support, conserve resources, and to _____.
maintain control over the operation
conduct coherent operations that capably achieve U.S. military missions
establish comprehensive governmental agency legitimacy
conduct coherent operations that efficiently achieve shared goals
13) The country team provides for rapid interagency consultation and action on
recommendations from the field. The Department of Defense is normally represented on
the country team by the _____ and the _____.
14) The _____ acts as the honest "broker" among the many U.S. Government agencies to
solve disagreements and achieve consensus among agencies on national security issues.

15) The major challenge in working toward unity of effort often comes from _____.