Pentagon Training Labels Protesters, Press As 'Adversaries'

The video discusses a new online course by the Defense Department aimed at preventing leaks and protecting sensitive information. It introduces journalists and protesters as adversaries in a hypothetical scenario where they discover a secret military mission due to a leak. The course is contextualized by recent protests and the use of force against demonstrators, with journalists being injured or arrested. The Pentagon defends the use of the term 'adversaries' as generic, emphasizing the course's goal to prevent unauthorized information access. Defense Secretary Mark Esper mandates all personnel to complete the course within 60 days.

What is the primary objective of the online course introduced by the Defense Department?

• To prevent leaks and protect sensitive information

• To improve public relations with journalists

• To train personnel in combat techniques

• To develop new military strategies

In the course scenario, who are considered adversaries?

• Cybersecurity experts

• Internal military personnel

• Journalists and anti-government protesters

• Foreign governments

What recent events prompted the creation of this training course?

• A rise in military recruitment

• Two months of protests with force used against demonstrators

• Budget cuts in the Defense Department

• Increased cyber attacks

How does the Pentagon justify the use of the term 'adversaries'?

• As a label for internal threats

• As a reference to cyber threats

• As a generic term for those opposing tactical goals

• As a term for foreign enemies

What directive has Defense Secretary Mark Esper given regarding the course?

• To complete it within 60 days

• To make it optional for personnel

• To complete it within 30 days

• To focus only on cybersecurity