Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
27 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What are characteristics of defense? |
Preparation Security Disruption Massing effects Flexibility |
|
|
What are special purpose attacks? |
Raid Ambush Demonstration Feint Spoiling attack Counterattack |
|
|
What is the organization of an attack? |
Support Breach Assault Isolation/security |
|
|
What is the purpose of the offense? |
Dislocate, isolate, disrupt and destroy enemy forces Seize key terrain Deprive the enemy of resources Develop intelligence Deceive and divert the enemy Create a secure environment |
|
|
What is the purpose of the defense? |
Gain time Retain key terrain Support other operations Preoccupy the enemy in one area while friendly forces attack in another Erode enemy forces at a rapid rate while reinforcing friendly operations |
|
|
What are types of defense? |
Area Mobile Retrograde ops |
|
|
What is defensive sequence? |
Recon and security operations and enemy prepatory fires -security force -guides Occupation and preparations Approach of main attack Enemy assault Counterattack Consolidation and reorganization |
|
|
Defensive planning considerations are? |
Depth and dispersion Flank positions Displacement planning Disengagement criteria Direct fire supression Cover and concealment Indirect fires and smoke |
|
|
What are the defensive techniques? |
Defend a: Sector, BP, strong point, perimeter Defend in/on a: Linear Defense, non linear defense, reverse slope |
|
|
What is an engagement area? |
Where commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force using the massed fires of all available weapons |
|
|
What are examples of priorities of work? |
ESTABLISH SECURITY position key weapons to maximize their characteristics Clear fields of fire and prepare range cards Prepare fighting positions Emplace obstacles and mines Prepare alternate positions and exfil plan Eat, sleep, clean weapons |
|
|
A hasty attack is used for what? |
Exploit a tactical opportunity Maintain momentum Regain initiative Prevent the enemy from regaining organization or balance Gain a favorable position that may be lost with time |
|
|
What are the techniques for movement to contact? |
Approach march Search and attack |
|
|
What are the references for military terminology? |
ADP 1-02 ADRP 1-02 FM 3-21.8 |
|
|
What are the primary methods of fire control? |
Oral Hand and arm signals Prearranged signals SOP'S Personal contact Range cards |
|
|
What is the definition of the science of tactics? |
Encompases the understanding of those military aspects of tactics- capabilities, techniques, and procedures that can be measured and codified |
|
|
A tactician must understand the... |
Art and science of tactics |
|
|
What is the goal of ULO? |
Apply land power as part of unified action to defeat the enemy on land establish conditions that achieve the joint commanders endstate |
|
|
Define doctrine |
Body of thought on how Army forces intend to operate as an integral part of a joint force. Doctrine focuses on how to think- not what to think. It establishes: How the Army views the nature of operations Fundamentals by which Army forces conduct operations Methods by which commanders exercise mission command |
|
|
Mission command encourages the greatest possible freedom of action from who? |
Subordinates |
|
|
Define offensive tasks |
Combat operations conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources and population center. They impose the commanders will on the enemy |
|
|
What are the characteristics of offensive tasks? |
Surprise Concentration Audacity Tempo |
|
|
What are the types of offensive tasks? |
Movement to contact Attack Exploitation Pursuit |
|
|
What is combat power? |
Total means of destructive, constructive and information capabilities that a military unit/ formation can apply at a given time |
|
|
What are the 8 elements of combat power? |
Leadership Information Movement and maneuver Intelligence Fires Sustainment Mission command Protection |
|
|
What is the commanders intent? |
Clear, concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military endstate |
|
|
What are the steps of COA development? |
Analyze relative combat power |
