Space MIAD Practice Test

Which of the following is not one of the primary space capabilities provided by the Army?

1. Missile warning

2. Missile defense

3. Satellite communications

4. Space control

The correct answer is: Satellite communications

The identification of satellite communications as not being one of the primary space capabilities provided by the Army highlights an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities of different branches of the military regarding space operations. While satellite communications is crucial for overall military operations and is utilized by the Army, it is not categorized as a primary space capability unique to the Army's operational domain. In contrast, missile warning, missile defense, and space control reflect specific capabilities associated with space operations that are typically under the purview of the Army’s role in protecting and supporting ground forces through the integration of space-based assets. Missile warning involves detecting incoming threats, missile defense encompasses the interception and neutralization of such threats, and space control refers to maintaining the ability to use space capabilities while ensuring that adversaries cannot use theirs effectively. Thus, while satellite communications plays a vital role in enabling communication within military operations, it is not solely an Army function as the other three capabilities directly relate to the Army's mission in operational environments rather than primarily focusing on communication.