Brigade Combat Team Fight

Question 1

BCT’s are the army’s basic

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Tactical maneuver units

Question 2

BC tees are designed to conduct_______ operations

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Offensive defensive and stability operations

Question 3

Smallest combined arms units that can be committed independently

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BCTs

Question 4

BCT’s can be ______, _______ to meet whatever the mission needs.

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Task Organized

Question 5

The ______, Conducts offensive, defensive, stability support operations in support of combatant commander objectives providing armored fire power with tanks, mechanized infantry, and self-propelled artillery

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Armored Brigade Combat Teams

Question 6

Whose mission is it to perform accurate and timely ground reconnaissance and surveillance in support of brigade operations, enabling the commander to employ his ground forces or joint fires precisely at the time and place of his choosing

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5-7 CAV A, B, and C CAV companies

Question 7

Who’s mission is it to provide 24 hour operational command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance signal systems Netwerk to the supported brigade combat team

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10th Brigade Engineer Battalion Signal company

Question 8

Whose mission is it to provide timely relevant accurate and synchronized intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance support to the maneuver units within the brigade combat team and support the BCT commander, staff and subordinates during the planning, preparation, and execution of multiple, simultaneous decisive actions on a distributed battlefield

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10th Brigade Engineer Battalion Military Intelligence

Question 9

Whose mission is it to provide field services, distribution services, recovery and field maintenance to a brigade engineer battalion an HHC, ABCT

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10th Brigade Engineer Battalion Forward Support Company

Question 10

Whose mission is it too close with and destroy enemy forces using fire, maneuver, and Shocka fact, or to repel assault by fire in counterattack

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5-7 CAV Armored D Company

Question 11

Whose mission is it to provide field services distribution services recovery and field maintenance to a cavalry squadron

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Forward Support E Company

Question 12

Whose mission is it to provide field services distribution services recovery and field maintenance to a field artillery battalion in the ABCT

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Forward Support F company

Question 13

Whose mission is it to provide field services, distribution services, recovery and field maintenance to a combined arms battalion in the ABCT

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1-64 & 3-69 Combined Arms BN Forward Support G and H Companies

Question 14

Who’s mission is it to close with and destroy enemy forces using fire maneuver shock affect or To repel assault by fire in counterattack

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C armored company of the 2-7 Combined Arms BN

Question 15

Who is mission is it to provide field services, distribution services, recovery and field maintenance to a combined arms battalion in the ABCT

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Forward Support J Company

Question 16

What are the five types of maneuvers

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Envelopment, turning movement, infiltration, penetration, frontal assault

Question 17

Forms of maneuver are distinct tactic combinations of _______ and ______ With a unique set of doctrinal characteristics that defer primarily in the relationship between the maneuvering force and the enemy

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Fire and movement

Question 18

Combined arms organizations accomplish their assigned a Mission by synchronizing the contributions of __________ To execute these forms of a maneuver

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All war fighting functions

Question 19

A form of maneuver in which an attacking for six to avoid the principal enemy defenses by seizing objectives behind those defenses that allow the targeted enemy Force to be destroyed in their current positions

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Single envelopment

Question 20

A form of maneuver in which the attacking force avoid the enemies current positions causing the enemy force to move out of their current positions or divert major forces to meet the threat

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Turning movement

Question 21

A form of maneuver in which an attacking force conducts undetected movement through or into an area occupied by enemy forces to occupy a position of advantage behind those positions while exposing only small elements to enemy defense of fires

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Infiltration

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A form of maneuver in which an attacking for six to rupture enemy defenses on a narrow front to disrupt defensive system

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Penetration

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A form of maneuver in which an attacking for seeks to destroy a week or enemy forces or fix a larger enemy force in place over a broad front

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Frontal assault

Question 24

The offense is the decisive form of war the offense is the ultimate means commanders have of imposing there will enemy forces army forces conduct the office to defeat industry enemy forces as well as gain control of terrain resources in population centers

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The offense

Question 25

The main purpose of the ________ Are to defeat enemy forces destroy enemy forces, and gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers.

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Offense

Question 26

Secure decisive key terrain, Deprive the enemy of resources, gain information, deceive and divert an enemy force, fix an enemy force in position, disrupt an enemy forces attack, set the conditions for successful future operations

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The purpose of the Offense

Question 27

What are the 4 Offensive tasks

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Movement to contact, attack, exploitation, pursuit

Question 28

What are the six forms of an attack

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Ambush, counterattack, demonstration, Feint, raid, spoiling attack

Question 29

Is a type of offensive operation designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact. It also creates favorable conditions for sub sequent tactical actions

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Movement to contact

Question 30

Is a Type of offensive operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both

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Attack

Question 31

Is a type of offensive operation that usually follows the conduct of a successful attack and is designed to diss organize the enemy in depth

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Exploitation

Question 32

What is a type of offensive operation design to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape with the aim of destroying it

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Pursuit

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Commanders directs immediately available forces using FRAGORDs, Minimal Preparation, Trade planning/prep time for speed or execution

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Hasty attack

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Detailed planning in coordination, extensive reconnaissance conducted prior to the attack, task organize specifically for operation, extensive rehearsals

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Deliberate Attack

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Enabling operations include

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Reconnaissance, security operations, troop movement, relief in place, passage of lines

Question 36

A mission undertaken to obtain by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or an adversary, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, Hydro graphical, or geographical characteristics and the indigenous population of a particular area

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Reconnaissance

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Relies primarily on the human dynamic rather than technical means. Performed before, during, and after other operations to provide information used by the commander in order to formulate, confirm, or modify a course of action

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Reconnaissance

Question 38

What are the five forms of reconnaissance

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Route, zone, area, reconnaissance in force, special reconnaissance

Question 39

Security operations are those operations undertaken by commander to provide early in accurate warning of enemy operations, to provide the force being protected with time in maneuver space within which to react to the enemy, and to develop the situation to allow the commander to effectively use the protected force what are the four security tasks

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Screen, guard, cover, and area security.

Question 40

_______ Is the movement of soldiers in units from one place to another by any available means

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Troop movement

Question 41

What are the three types of troop movements

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Administrative movement, approach march, tactical road march,

Question 42

___________ Is an operation in which a force moves forward or rear ward through another forces combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy

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Passage of lines

Question 43

________ Is a lane through an enemy or friendly obstacle that provide safe passage for a passing force

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Passage Lane

Question 44

_______ Is a specifically designated place where the passing units pass through the stationary unit

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Passage point

Question 45

_______ Is an area free of armed mines or obstacles who’s width and direction allow a friendly forced to pass through the area containing obstacles while dispersed in a tactical formation

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Gap

Question 46

The commander halts the office sensitive when it achieve victory or reaches a culminating point. If there is a change in Mission from higher headquarters

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Transition to defensive operations

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Loss of momentum due to heavily defended areas that cannot be bypassed, resupply of fuel, ammunition, supplies, or repair parts fails to keep up with expenditures. Soldier exhaustion increase in casualties and equipment loss. Unexpected enemy surprise movements, reserves not available.

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Culminating point causes

Question 48

A commander plans a pause if he cannot anticipate securing decisive objectives before subordinate forces reach their culminating points

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Pause

Question 49

What are the three types of defensive operations

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Mobile defense, area defense, retrograde

Question 50

To deter or defeat enemy offense. Gain time. Achieve economy of force. Retain key terrain. Protect the populace, critical assets, and infrastructure. Develop intelligence

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The purposes of defense operations

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Disruption, flexibility, maneuver, masking affects, operations in depth, preparation, and security

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Characteristics of defensive operations

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Defense of a linear obstacle defense of a parameter and reverse slope defense

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Forms of defense

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A defense that denies the enemy forces access to designated terrain for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright

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Area defense

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A defense that destroys or defeats the enemy through decisive attack by a striking force. The striking force is a dedicated counterattack force in a mobile defense constituted with the bulk of available combat power a fixing for supplements the striking force

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Mobile defense

Question 55

Any organized movement away from the enemy. There are three forms delay, with drawl and retirement

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Retrograde

Question 56

Preparation, security, disruption, messing in concentration, flexibility, maneuver, operations in depth, are _______ of defensive operations

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Characteristics

Question 57

What are the two types of obstacles

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Existing and reinforcing

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What are the two existing types of obstacles

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Natural and man-made

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What are natural obstacles

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Rivers, mountains, forests

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What are man-made obstacles

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Railroad beds, towns, Cemetery

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What are two types of reinforcing obstacles

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Tactical, protective

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What are tactical obstacles

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Directed, situational, reserve

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What are protective obstacles

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Defense and security

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Types of individual obstacles

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Demolition: Blown Bridges, Abatis, Road Crater Constructed: Triple Standard Wire, Tetrahedron, Tank Ditch Mines: Conventional Scatterable

Question 65

What are the five types of battle positions

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Primary, alternate, supplementary, sub sequent, strong point

Question 66

This position covers the enemies most likely Avenue approach into the AO

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Primary battle position

Question 67

This position that covers the enemies most likely Avenue approach into the AO And occupied with the primary becomes untenable or unsuitable

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Alternate battle position

Question 68

This position covers the best sectors of fire and defensive terrain How long Avenue of approach that is not the primary Avenue of attack

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Supplementary battle positions

Question 69

This position that a unit expect to move to during the course of battle

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Subsequent battle positions

Question 70

Heavily fortified position tied to a natural or reinforcing obstacle to create an anchor for the defense or to deny the enemy decisive or key terrain

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Strong point battle position

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What are the four types of fighting positions

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Doug in, two men hasty, one man hasty, Mounted fighting position

Question 72

Is an immediately available preplanned barrier of fires designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas a priority target for an element or system, and only laid on that target win not engaged in other fire missions. It must be registered with the field artillery battery in order to be supported by indirect fires. When the enemy force initiate its final assault into a defensive position, the defending unit initiates it to kill enemy infantry soldiers and suppress enemy armored vehicles

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Final protective fires

Question 73

Forms of defense are distinct tactical combinations of unique doctrinal characteristics that differ primarily in the relationship between the maneuvering force, terrain, Operational objectives, and the enemy. what are the forms of defense

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Defense of linear objects, Perimeter, And slope defense

Question 74

A commander may conduct either in area or mobile defense along or behind a linear obstacle. Commanders normally prefer an area defense because it accepts less risk by not allowing the enemy to cross the obstacle. Linear obstacles such as mountain ranges or river lines generally favor a Forward defense

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Defense of a linear obstacle

Question 75

The commander can employ the perimeter defense As an option when conducting an area or mobile defense. The commander uses it in the conduct of bass and bass cluster defense. A Perimeter defense Is oriented in all directions. The prerequisites for a successful perimeter Defense are aggressive patrolling and security operations outside of the perimeter

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Defense of a Perimeter

Question 76

The commander organizes a Reverse slope defense on the portion of a terrain Feature or slow with a topographical crest that makes the main defensive positions from enemy observation and direct fire. The commander bases a successful reverse slope defense on denying the enemy the topographical crest

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Reverse slope defense

Question 77

This type of defense of operation denies enemy access to designated terrain For a specific time limiting their freedom of maneuver in channeling them into killing areas

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Area defense

Question 78

This type of defensive operation force oriented defensive action that focuses on the destruction of the enemy rather than the retention of terrain

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Mobile defense

Question 79

This type of defense of operation is executed to game time, preserve forces, place the enemy in unfavorable positions, or avoid combat under undesirable conditions

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Retrograde

Question 80

Two reasons for this type of transition: If defense is successful, transition to the offense. If defense is unsuccessful, transition to retrograde operations

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Transition from the defense

Question 81

The commander will take the following actions: Establish a line of departure for the offensive operation. Maintain contact with the enemy. Redeploy combined arms team. Maintain or regain contact with ad jacent unions in a contiguous AO And remain capable of mutual support in a non-contiguous AO. Transition the engineer effort from counter mobility and survivability to mobility. Provides commanders intent for defense to offense transitioning. Submit defended asset list to influence the positioning of air and missile defense assets

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Transition to the office

Question 82

Attack using forces not previously committed to the defense and attack using the currently defending forces are both techniques used to transition to the

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Offense

Question 83

This type of transition usually involves a combination of delay, withdrawal, and retirement operations

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Transition to retrograde

Question 84

What are the three retrograde control measures

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Delay, with the draw, retirement

Question 85

Defensive planning considerations consist of what three operations

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Security operations, force protection, information operations

Question 86

This type of operation includes deceive the enemy as to friendly locations, strength, and weaknesses. Inhibit or defeat enemy reconnaissance operations. Provide early warning in Disrupt enemy attacks.

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Security operations

Question 87

This type of defensive planning consideration preserve combat power

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Force protection

Question 88

This type of defensive planning consideration and accurately portray friendly forces and miss lead enemy commanders through military deception, operation security in electronic warfare

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Information operations