ADP/ADRP 3-90 Offense and Defense Flashcards
What is tactics?
employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.
What ADP/ADRP covers Offense and Defense?
ADP/ADRP 3-90.
What is the tactical level of war?
When battles and engagements are planned and executed to achieve military objective
What is an engagement?
a tactical conflict, between opposing, lower echelon forces.
What echelons typically conduct engagements?
Brigades and smaller echelons
How long to engagements last?
They are usually short, minutes, hours, or days.
What is a battle?
set of related engagements that lasts longer and involves larger forces
What do battles affect?
campaign or major operation.
When does a battle occur?
When commander fights for one or more significant objectives.
The art of tactics consists of three interrelated aspects. What are they?
- creative and flexible means to accomplish assigned missions.
- Decision making under conditions of uncertainty
- Understanding the effects of combat on Soldiers.
What is the science of tactic?
capabilities, techniques, and procedures—that can be measured and codified.
What is a hasty operation?
commander directs immediately available forces with minimal preparation, planning
What is a deliberate operation?
situation allows the proper planning and preparation
