MLC - Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks

Question 1

Define Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks

Answer 1

A defensive task is a task conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability tasks.

Question 2

Explain Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks - There are three tasks

Answer 2

Mobile Defense
Area Defense
Retrograde

Question 3

Explain Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks - There are eight purposes

Answer 3

Deter or defeat the enemy offense, gain time, achieve economy of force, retain key terrain, protect the populace, critical assets and infrastructure, and develop intelligence

Question 4

Elaborate on Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks - Five Battle Positions

Answer 4

Primary
Alternate
Supplementary
Subsequent
Strong Points

Question 5

Elaborate on Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks -

Answer 5

Normally the defense alone cannot achieve a decisive victory. However it can set conditions for a counteroffensive or counterattack that enables Army forces to regain the initiative. Defensive tasks are a counter to the enemy offense. they defeat attacsk, destroying as much of the attacking enemy as possible. They also preserve and maintain control over land, resources, and populations.

Question 6

Elaborate on Decisive Action - Defensive Tasks - Seven Characteristics

Answer 6

Disruptions
Flexibility
Maneuver
Mass and Concentration
Preparation
Security