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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the chain of command provided in Chapter 25, how many of the top three positions had direct experience with Special Forces?

2. How does Beckwith describe the sergeant major in Chapter 33?

3. Which camp is part of the communication channels that run through the CIA and the JCS?

4. How does General Meyer react to the president's decision about the commanding officer?

5. How many years of training do intelligence officers require before being deployed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beckwith describe the Operators Course in Chapter 23?

2. What changes are made to the plan for fueling and refueling in Chapters 36 and 37?

3. How is the issue of shooting reexamined in Chapter 27?

4. Who travels to Washington on behalf of Delta Force in Chapter 31 and what is the situation that is taking place?

5. What is the level of command and breakdown of the participants in Eagle Claw?

6. What name is given to the operation in Chapter 31, and what are the government's main concerns?

7. What is unique about the physical fitness training of the soldiers in Delta Force?

8. What are the difficulties in gathering intelligence that Beckwith describes in Chapter 32?

9. How does the president react to the cancellation of the mission?

10. What is happening to Delta Force in Chapter 38?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the details and results of the meetings in Washington between Beckwith, representatives of Delta Force, and the government officials in responding to the Iranian hostage crisis. Provide an analysis of the generals that are included in the meetings and their participation in them.

Essay Topic 2

Beckwith returns to the U.S. after the Embassy rescue mission is ended and begins plans to develop a permanent, effective counter-terrorism organization for America.

1) Explain how and why Beckwith is selected to face the press and answer for the results of the rescue mission.

2) Describe Beckwith's explanation of the events that led to the decision to end the mission as well as his defense of that decision.

3) Analyze Beckwith's plans for the future of Delta Force and how he begins to build momentum at the end of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Beckwith uses several military terms throughout the book that allow the reader to be informed in military procedures.

1) Describe the difference between "use" and "misuse" in the military.

2) Describe the term that Beckwith uses to refer to enemy territory and why.

3) What is room clearing and what are its procedures?

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