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Describe how modern tactics is combined arms tactics |
It combines the effects of various arms to achieve the greatest possible effects on the enemy. Complementary strengths. Offsetting weaknesses. |
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Describe the purpose of maneuver |
Provides is a means to gain an advantage over the enemy. Spatial and temporal. |
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Describe the aspects of the environment that can be exploited to gain a tactical advantage |
Terrain: employ tactics that make terrain an advantage to us and disadvantage to the enemy. Understand it’s effects on us and enemy. Limit movement, visibility, fires, detection. WX: Adverse WX impedes combat. The force that functions best under those conditions has an advantage. Train to operate in every clime and place. Periods of reduced visibility: night ops can be huge gains against a force that can’t/won’t operate at night. Creates tempo by adding 10-12 hours for ops. Psychological impact.
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Define the concept of complimentary forces. |
Fix and flank as a way to gain advantage. Sun Tzu, Cheng-obvious action, Chi-unexpected action and main effort. Two actions work together against the enemy |
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Describe the role of surprise and ambush mentality in gaining advantage |
Achieved through stealth, deception, and ambiguity. Surprise through any of these means can be decisive. Ambush mentality is the practice of always seeking to surprise the enemy and do the unexpected. Draw the enemy unknowingly into a trap by taking what seems to be an attractive COA. Be invisible to prevent targeting. Shock effect paralyzes the enemy and he cannot react effectively. Ambushes focus on the enemy and destroying him. Not holding terrain |
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Relate asymmetry to gaining advantage and achieving a decision in maneuver warfare |
Asymmetry: Gaining advantage through imbalance applying strength against enemy weakness. Fighting the enemy on our terms. |
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Describe how speed and tempo is employed as a weapon in maneuver warfare |
Speed is going fast. It is used to gain initiative and advantage. Also has psychological effects. Not just distance over time. Efficient use of time to maximize every minute. Constant sense of urgency. Tempo is also acting at the right time. Decisive action must be timed at the proper moment. Effort and resources should not be expended on action that does not support decisive results |
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Define relative speed |
Acting faster than the enemy. Must continue over time. Make rapid transitions. OODA loop. |
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Describe how we become faster in implementing maneuver warfare |
Keep everything simple. Increase decentralization. Mission tactics. Commanders intent. Experience. Implicit communication. Lateral communications. Positioning the commander at the point of friction. Endurance from physical and mental fitness. |
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Explain the relationship between anticipation and improvisation in being able to adapt |
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Explain the relationship between anticipation and improvisation in being able to adapt |
Anticipation: understanding the situation in advance and taking preparatory action. Improvisation: Adapting to the situation without prep time Forecast future actions in order to adapt. Creative, intelligent, experienced leaders required for improv. |
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Explain how flexible plans and decentralization facilitate adaptation |
Flexible plans develop COAs with multiple options. Branches deal with changing conditions. Sequels deal with follow on engagements. Allows OSCs to deal with situations IAW intent at their level to speed up decision making. Increase responsiveness. |
