Acronyms/Terminology

Question 1

TPA

Answer 1

Torbian Peoples Army

Question 2

AI vs AO vs NAI vs POI vs TAI vs PAMI

Answer 2

AI = Area of Interest
AO = Area of Operations
NAI = Named Area of Interest
POI = Point of interest
TAI = Targetable area of interest
PAMI = Primary area od military interest

Question 3

ROT/ROTA

Answer 3

Republic of Torbia Army

Question 4

MDL vs FSCL vs CFL vs RFL

Answer 4

MDL = Military Demarcation Line
FSCL = Fire support coordination line (don’t need coord to fire beyond)
CFL = Coordination Fire Line
RFL= Restricted Fire Line

Question 5

CASEVAC vs AME?

Answer 5

CASEVAC = Casualty evacuation
- Is an impromptu response likely from a nearby airborne asset

AME - Aeromedical Evacuation
- A dedicated aircraft is ready and specially equipped on short notice to move

Question 6

Support zone vs battle zone vs disrupt zone

Answer 6

Support zone
- Rear ech, where our logistics assets can manoeuvre to support the front line
Battle zone
- Where FR/EN forces engage in direct war fighting
Disrupt zone
- Beyond the FEBA, used to target EN logistics assets

Question 7

Explain the symbols for division, brigade, battalion and company

Answer 7

DIV = XXX (3 Brigades)
BRIG = X
BAT = III (3 Companies)
COM = I

Question 8

Explain the difference between CCA and CAS:

Answer 8

CCA = Close combat attack
- When the airborne asset has a detailed understanding of the friendly SOM so that positive deconfliction is not required

CAS = Close air support
- When the airborne asset is unfamiliar with the detailed FF SOM, fires coordinated by JTAC/JFO IOT avoid frat

Question 9

LOA vs ALOA

Answer 9

LOA = Limit of Advance
ALOA = Air LOA

Question 10

Engagement criteria vs bypass criteria:

Answer 10

Engagement criteria:
- If engaged by a target, the mission/risk value is considered IOT target the vehicle (opportunity targets too good to miss)

Bypass criteria:
- When engaged by a target, if it fits within the requirements its will by bypassed and reported (Target isn’t juicy enough)

Question 11

CCIR vs PIR

Answer 11

CCIR = Commander critical information requirement

PIR = Priority Intelligence Requirement

Question 12

AA vs HA vs EA

Answer 12

AA = Assembly Area
HA = Holding Area
EA = Engagement Area

Question 13

ACP vs CP vs BP vs IP vs OP vs FP

Answer 13

ACP = Airspace control points
CP = Check point
BP = Battle position
IP = Initial point
OP = Observation Point
FP = Firing point

Question 14

LZ vs PZ

Answer 14

LZ = Landing zone
PZ = Pickup zone

Question 15

MSR vs ASR vs SSR

Answer 15

MSR = Main supply route
ASR = Alternate supply route
SSR = ?

Question 16

SHORAD vs SPAAGs vs MANPAD vs IADS

Answer 16

SHORAD = Short range air defence
SPAAGs = Self propelled anti aircraft guns
MANPAD = Man portable air Defense
IADS= Integrated air defence system

Question 17

ADR

Answer 17

Audible Detection Range

Question 18

TIC vs AAO vs RIP

Answer 18

Troops in Contact
Air Assault Operations
Relief in Place

Question 19

TAR vs TER

Answer 19

Target Acquisition Radar
Target Engagement Radar

Question 20

AMFC vs GFC vs AMC vs LFC vs EFC vs SOSC

Answer 20

AMFC = Air Manoeuvre Force Commander
GFC = Ground forces commander
AMC = Attack mission commander
LFC = Lift formation commander
EFC = Escort flight commander
SOSC = Senior offensive support commander

Question 21

Air assault vs air mobile

Answer 21

Air assault = Contested landing points (beyond the FLOT)
Air mobile = Not likely contested

Question 22

Difference between HAVEQUICK and SINGHARS:

Answer 22

HQ = Frequency hopping for AM
SIN = as above for FM

Both need TOD GPS and day accuracy

Question 23

DEADEYE vs ALIBI

Answer 23

DEADEYE = Laser is broken (someone else fire)
ALIBI = Hellfire is broken (someone else fire)

Question 24

TOC vs JFECC vs AACCE

Answer 24

TOC = Tactical ops centre
JFECC = Joint fires and effects coordination centre
AACCE = Army Aviation Command and Control Element

Question 25

Mode 1-5 IFF summary:

Answer 25

Mode 1: Type of ACFT Mode 2: ACFT + Organisation Mode 3: Squawk code, alt, speed, posn etc Mode 4: U/S Mode 5: Tactical mode 3 + able to reply to a lethal interrogation

Question 26

What do the following mean on the RFI: C vs D vs T vs R

Answer 26

C = Cypher D = Data (In or out) T = Transmitt R= Recieve

Question 27

Shotgun vs Remington vs Winchester

Answer 27

Shotgun = Min mission ammo Remington = Min self defence ammo Winchester = No more ammo *First 2 expressed as a total across the formation*

Question 28

SUC (previously PUC)

Answer 28

Situation update codes (like tactical ATIS)

Question 29

AMA vs FFA vs KB vs ACA vs NFA vs RFA

Answer 29

AMA = Artillery movement area FFA = Free fire area (no restrictions) KB = Kill box (need to be cleared in and out) ACA = Airspace coordination area (safe area from joint fires) NFA = No fire area RFA = Restricted fire area (e.g. no laser or area effect WPNs etc)

Question 30

COA-BB vs CONOPS vs Confirmation BB

Answer 30

Confirmation BB = Brief to the boss to let them know that you know what to plan COA-BB = Terrain/EN planned, a few COAs made up, briefing the rough SoM for the COAs CONOPS = is a detailed brief that confirms a specific COA so that you can finalise product and write orders

Question 31

Press vs Continue vs Abort

Answer 31

Press = Tactical lead change continue to engage the TGT Continue = No lead change, formation “continues” torwards the TGT Abort = Break off, suppress the TGT only

Question 32

Mud vs Dirt vs Spike vs Nails

Answer 32

Mud = Hostile ground radar locked on Dirt = Hostile ground in search mode Spike = Hostile AI radar locked on Nails = Hostile AI radar in search mode