Which of the following is NOT a Civil Affairs Core Competency?

• A. Civil Affairs Activities
• B. Civil Information Management
• C. Military Government Operations
• D. Civil Affairs Supported Activities

Answer: (B)

In Civil Affairs, the main idea is to identify the core areas where CA leads and executes operations in the civilian sphere. The three items listed as core competencies describe primary lines of CA work: direct actions to influence or support civilians, governance and administration in areas under our influence, and the broad set of CA-enabled activities that integrate with other operations and agencies. Civil Information Management, while essential to planning and coordinating all CA efforts, is typically treated as an enabling function that provides the information backbone for CA work rather than a standalone core competency. It supports decision-making, planning, and execution across CA activities, but it isn’t listed as one of the core competencies in this framework.