Operations

Front 1

What are the Concepts of Full Spectrum Operations?

Back 1

1. Initiative
2. Simultaneity/Snychronization
3. Lethal/Non-Lethal
4. Mission Command

Front 2

What are the types of Full Spectrum Operations?

Back 2

1. Offensive
2. Defensive
3. Stability
4. Civil Support

Front 3

What are the types of initiative?

Back 3

Operational
Individual

Front 4

What are types of lethal actions?

Back 4

Speed
Surprise
Shock

Front 5

What are the elements of Mission Command?

Back 5

Commander's intent
Subordinates initiative
Mission orders
Resource Allocation

Front 6

Mission orders include:

Back 6

A brief concept of operations.
Minimum necessary control measures.

Front 7

What are the Tasks of Offensive Operations?

Back 7

1.Movement to contact
2.Attack
3.Exploitation
4.Pursuit

Front 8

What are the Purposes of Offensive Operations?

Back 8

1.Dislocate, Isolate, disrupt, destroy enemy forces.
2.Seize key terrain
3.Deprive the enemy of resources
4.Develop intelligence
5.Deceive and divert the enemy
6.Create a secure environment for stability operations

Front 9

What are the Tasks for Defensive operations?

Back 9

-Mobile defense
-Area Defense
-Retrograde (retreat)

Front 10

What are the purposes for Defensive operations?

Back 10

1.Deter or defeat enemy offensive operations (this is the primary pupose)
2.Gain Time
3.Achieve Economy of Force
4.Retain Key Terrain
5.Protect the Populace, critical assets and infrastructure
6.Develop intelligence

Front 11

What are the Types of Stability Operations?

Back 11

1.Civil Security
2.Civil Control
3.Restore essential services
4.Support to Governance
5.Support to economic and infrastructure development.

Front 12

What are the Purposes of Stability Operations?

Back 12

1.Provide a secure environment
2.Secure land areas
3.Meet the critical needs of the populace
4.Gain support for host nation government
5.Shape the environment for interagency and host nation success.

Front 13

What are the Stability Tasks linked to the Department of State?

Back 13

1.Security
2.Justice and reconciliation
3.Humanitarian Assistance and social well-being
4.Governance and participation
5.Economic stabilization and infrastructure.

Front 14

What is important when using Force in Stability Operations?

Back 14

Precision
Violence not precisely applied is counter-productive.

Front 15

What are the Tasks of Civil Support Operations?

Back 15

1.Provide support in response to disaster or terrorist attack
2.Support civil Law Enforcement
3.Provide other support as required.

Front 16

What are the Purposes of Civil Support Operations?

Back 16

1.Save lives
2.Restore Essential Services
3.Maintain or restore law and order.
4.Protect infrastructure and property.
4.Maintain or restore local government
5.Shape the environment for interagency success.

Front 17

Homeland Security is part of what type of Full Spectrum Operation?

Back 17

Civil Support

Front 18

What is the definition of MASS?

Back 18

Concentrate the effects of combat power at the decisive place and time.

Front 19

What is the definition of OBJECTIVE?

Back 19

Direct every military operation toward a clearly defined,
decisive, and attainable objective.

Front 20

What is the Definition of OFFENSIVE?

Back 20

Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.

Front 21

What is the Definition of ECONOMY OF FORCE?

Back 21

Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary elements.

Front 22

What is the definition of MANEUVER?

Back 22

Place the enemy in a disadvantageous position
through the flexible application of combat power.

Front 23

What is the definition of UNITY OF COMMAND?

Back 23

For every objective ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander.

Front 24

What is the definition of SECURITY?

Back 24

Never permit the enemy to aquire an unexpected advantage.

Front 25

What is the definition of SURPRISE?

Back 25

Strike the enemy at a time or place or in a manner for which he is unprepared.

Front 26

What is the definition of SIMPLICITY?

Back 26

Prepare clear uncomplicated plans and clear concise order
to ensure thorough understanding.

Front 27

What is Operational initiative?

Back 27

Setting or dictating the terms of action throughout an operation.

Front 28

What is METT-TC?

Back 28

Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Support
Time available
Considerations

Front 29

What is ASCOPE?

Back 29

Areas
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events
Part of Civil Considerations

Front 30

Principles of Joint Operations?

Back 30

Perseverance
Legitimacy
Restraint

Front 31

What is perseverance?

Back 31

Ensure the commitment necessary to attain the national strategic end state.

Front 32

What is Legitimacy?

Back 32

Develop and maintain the will necessary to attain the national strategic end state.

Front 33

What is restraint?

Back 33

Limit collateral damage and prevent the unnecessary use of force.