squad offensive tatics

Question 1

Definition of offensive tatics

Answer 1

Operations which aim at destroying or defeating an enemy. Their purpose is to impose US will on the enemy and achieve decisive victory

Question 2

Purpose of the offensive

Answer 2

destroy enemy forces, equipment, and resources
deceive and divert the enemy
deprive the enemy of resources 
gain info on the enemy
seize key terrain
produce a reaction from the enemy
disrupt enemy actions or preparations

Question 3

4 types of offensive operations, which may occur in sequence simultaneoulsy or independently

Answer 3

movement to contact
attack
exploitation
pursuit

Question 4

movement to contact

Answer 4

offensive operation that seeks to gain or fegain contact and develp the situatuion in relation to an enemy whose general location is known but exact is unkwon

Question 5

attack

Answer 5

offensive operation characterized by coordinated movement, supported by fire conducted to defeat, destroy, neutralize, or capture the enemy.

Question 6

exploitation

Answer 6

offensive operation that follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth

Question 7

pursuit

Answer 7

offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it

Question 8

Types of attack

Answer 8

Hasty attack-an attack in which preparation time is traded for speed to exploit opportunity
Deliberate attack-offensive action characterized by pre-planned coordinated employment of firepower and maneuver to close with and destroy the enemy

Question 9

Phases of the attack

Answer 9

preparation
conduct
consolidation/exploitation
not to be considered as distinct entities and not always definable seperation between them

Question 10

6 forms of maneuver

Answer 10

frontal attk
flanking attk
envelopment
turning movement
infiltration
penetration

Question 11

Forms of maneuver define

Answer 11

basic techniques a force conducting offensive operations uses to gain an advantage over the enemy. The decisionon the form of maneuer to utilize in an operation is accomplished during the preparation phase of the attk

Question 12

squad ldr responbilities in combat

Answer 12

carries out the orders issued to him by the PLT CMDR. responsible for the tatical employment, fire discipline, fire control, and maneuver of the squad. Positioned where they can best carry out the orders of the PLT CMDR and ovserve and control the squad

Question 13

fire team LDR responsibilites in combat

Answer 13

position themselves where they can best observe and control the fire team, particularly the fire teams automatic fire.

Question 14

Def. preparation phase

Answer 14

typically begins with the receipt of a warning order or mission and will consist of the 6 troop leading steps BAMCIS.

Question 15

PREPARATION PHASE

Tatical planning- begin the planning

Answer 15

analyze the order from higher
-ensure comprehension of highers intent
-identify squad tasks/mission
~Main effort
~supporting effort

Question 16

PREPARATION PHASE

Conuct METT-TC

Answer 16

Map reconnaiassance
-Put self in enemys place
Combat Operations Center coordination
-recent enemy activity
-Enemy strengths and weaknesses
-EN tactics, techniques and proceduress (TTP) and patterns

Question 17

PREPARATION PHASE
Develop EN most likely course of action
EMLCOA

Answer 17

EN use of all 3 phases
-EN ambush sites, patrol routes, LP/OP's, 
- orientation of EN POS
-location of MG
-Routes of withdrawl
-possible counter attacks
EMLCOA used to develop SOM and FSP

Question 18

PREPARATION PHASE

Arrange for reconnaissance

Answer 18

not necessarily be within your PLT or SQD. What ever is most effective to get the info

Question 19

PREPARATION PHASE

Make Reconnaissance

Answer 19

Key to arranging for recon is that in its execution it will validate any assumptions made during the METT-TC process, and most importantly will confirm or deny the EMLCOA

Question 20

PREPARATION PHASE

Compete the plan

Answer 20

LDR should ensure inorporation of the new info gained from recon, refining their EMLCOA, KS/KW anaysis. Consider coordination with lateral units. Crucial to the development of the plan is the identification of the ME (Mass) and the SE (Economy of FOrce). THe CMDR must designate the bid of success. Tactical tenets and principles of war should be visible here

Question 21

PREPARATION PHASE

Develp the Scheme of Maneuver

Answer 21

Front attack-goal is to break through the EN deense and disrupt the defensive system, achieving a penetration. Least preferred. Dupporting ATKK may be used to suppress the EN
~for overrunning a wak or disorganized EN
~During a pursuit
~for fixing an EN in place
~When a CMDR possesses overwhelming combat power and the EN is at a clear disadvantage
Flanking ATTK- offensive maneuver directed at the flank of an EN. Strike EN from an unexpected direction-acheiveing adegree of surprise and avoiding the EN principal orientatiion of his main weapons system
-usually involves a supporting attack to suppress/fix the EN
-A recon of the EN POS enhaces the attacker’s ability to identify and avoid automatic weapons, key obstacles, and mines