BWS Academics - Security (Does't cover entire test) Flashcards
Are security operations offensive or defensive in nature?
Defensive
What does Security operations provide?
- Early and accurate warning of enemy activities
- Reaction time and maneuver space to prevent surprise
- Ability to rapidly develop the situation upon gaining enemy contact
What are the Commander’s security guidance?
Focus (of the mission)
Tempo of security
Engagement/disengagement
Displacement criteria
What are the types of security operations?
- MOPPP*
- Maintain threat contact
- Orient on the force of facility to be secured
- Provide early and accurate warning
- Provide reaction time and maneuver space
- Perform continuous reconnaissance
What is the primary purpose of a screen?
- To provide early warning to the protected force
- Give better reaction time
Can Army aviation units alone, be assigned a cover mission?
No
What are the types of area security operations?
Aerial
Convoy
Route
What are the types of convoy security?
Detached
Attached
if you establish Threat Contact, can you break it and if so, when?
Can’t be broken, unless directed by higher forces
What does established Threat Contact ensure?
Continuous flow of combat information while minimizing risk to protected forces
Accurate reporting of threat activity includes:
SALT-W
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Time
- What your actions are
5 forms of security:
- Screen
- Guard
- Cover
- Area
- Local
in if Guarding, are you expected to avoid og engage the target?
Engage
What does Local Security give you?
It prevents or interdicts enemy efforts to observe or attack friendly forces vicinity
Security mission planning includes:
- Common Graphics
- Under stand the force to be secured
- Location of security area, impact: force size enemy
- Assets available to assist, UAS, integration of ground and air
- Sustainment operation - FARP
- Weather terrain
