Tactics/Operations

Question 1

Map Overlay Components

Answer 1

1. Orient overlay to the AO
2. Place register marks on overlay
3. Plot topographical deviations to the map
4. Plot TCMs
5. Plot FSCMs
6. Plot friendly symbols
7. Plot enemy symbols
8. Annotate marginal information

Question 2

Types of Operational Frameworks

Answer 2

Decisive/shaping/sustaining
Deep/Close/Security
ME/Supporting effort

Question 3

Offensive Organization of the Battlespace

Answer 3

Deep
Close
Rear

Question 4

Principles of War
Principles of Joint Operations

Answer 4

Mass
Objective
Offensive
Security
Economy of Force
Maneuver
Unity of Command
Surprise
Simplicity
Restraint
Perseverance
Legitimacy

Question 5

Defensive Tasks
Types of Defensive Operations

Answer 5

Area Defense
Mobile Defense
Retrograde

Question 6

Steps of IPB

Answer 6

DEFINE the Operational Environment
DESCRIBE environmental effects on operations
EVALUATE the threat/adversary
DETERMINE threat/adversary COA

Question 7

Characteristics of the Offense

Answer 7

Surprise
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo

Question 8

Offensive Tasks
Types of Offensive Operations

Answer 8

Movement to Contact
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit

Question 9

Warfighting Functions

Answer 9

C2
Maneuver
Fires
Logistics
Intelligence
Information
Force Protection

Question 10

Characteristics of the Defense

Answer 10

Maneuver
Preparation
Mass/Concentration
Flexibility
Use of terrain
Mutual support
Defense in depth
Surprise
Knowledge of enemy
Local security

Question 11

Defensive organization of the battlespace

Answer 11

Security Area
Main battle area
Rear area

Question 12

Forms of Offensive Maneuver

Answer 12

Envelopment
Flank attack
Frontal attack
Infiltration
Penetration
Turning movement

Question 13

USMC Defense Methods

Answer 13

Sector
Battle position
Strong point
Linear
Perimeter
Reverse Slope
Retrograde

Question 14

Fundamentals of Reconnaissance

Answer 14

Ensure continuous reconnaissance
Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve
Orient on the recon objective
Report info rapidly and accurately
Retain freedom of maneuver
Gain and maintain enemy contact
Develop the situation rapidly

Question 15

Fundamentals of security

Answer 15

Provide early and accurate warning
Provide reaction time and maneuver space
Orient on the force or facility to be secured
Perform continuous reconnaissance
Maintain enemy contact

Question 16

Principles of direct fire control

Answer 16

Mass the effects of fire
Destroy the greatest threat first
Avoid target overkill
Employ the best weapon for specific target
Minimize exposure
Plan and implement fratricide avoidance measures
Plan for limited visibility conditions
Plan for degraded capabilities

Question 17

Movement formations

Answer 17

Column
Company line
Company wedge
Company Vee
Company file
Echelon L/R
Box (wpns)
Diamond (wpns)
Coil (wpns)
Herringbone (wpns)

Question 18

Movement techniques

Answer 18

Traveling
Traveling overwatch
Bounding
-Alternative
-Successive

Question 19

Tenets of Breaching Operations

Answer 19

Intelligence
Breaching Fundamentals
Breaching organizations
Mass
Synchronization

Question 20

Fundamentals of Breaching

Answer 20

Suppress
Obscure
Secure
Reduce
Assault

Question 21

Engagement Area Development

Answer 21

ID likely enemy avenues of approach
Determine enemy scheme of maneuver
Determine where to destroy the enemy
Emplace weapon systems
Plan and integrate obstacles
Plan and initiate IDF
Rehearse execution of operations in engagement area

Question 22

Decisive Point

Answer 22

A geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that when acted upon allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contribute materially to achieving success.

Question 23

Troop Leading Procedures

Answer 23

Receive misson
Issue warn-o
Make tentative plan
-METT-TC
-COA dev/analysis/comparison/selection
Initiate movement
Reconnoiter
Complete the plan
Issue orders
Supervise

Question 24

OAKOC

Answer 24

Obstacles
Avenues of approach
Key Terrain
Observation and fields of fire
Cover and concealment

Question 25

Mission Statement

Answer 25

Who What When Where Why

Question 26

Weapons control status

Answer 26

Weapons hold: engage only if engaged or ordered to engage Weapons tight: engage only targets positively ID'd as enemy Weapons free: engage any targets not positively ID'd as friendly

Question 27

Route selection considerations

Answer 27

Analyze route options using METT-TC Analyze the terrain for the route using KOCOA ID danger areas

Question 28

Classes of Supply

Answer 28

1. Rations 2. Expendables: Tentage, clothing, individual items 3. Fuel 4. Barrier/construction material 5. Ammo 6. Personal demand 7. Major assemblies 8. Medical 9. Repair parts

Question 29

Tactical Tenets

Answer 29

Achieving a decision Gaining an advantage Being faster Adapting Cooperating Exploiting success and finishing

Question 30

MCPP Steps

Answer 30

Problem Framing COA Dev COA Warfgaming COA comparison and Decision Orders Dev Transition

Question 31

Elements of Combat Power

Answer 31

Leadership Information C2 Movement and maneuver Intelligence Fires Sustainment Protection

Question 32

Types of Security Operations

Answer 32

Screen Guard Cover Area security Local security

Question 33

Types of reconnaissance operations

Answer 33

Route Area Zone Reconnaissance in force

Question 34

Tenets of multi-domain operations

Answer 34

Agility Convergence Endurance Depth

Question 35

Imperatives of multi-domain operations

Answer 35

See yourself, see the enemy, and understand the operational environment Account for being under constant observation and all forms of enemy contact Create and exploit relative physical, information, and human advantages in pursuit of decision dominance Make initial contact with the smallest element possible Impose multiple dilemmas on the enemy Anticipate, plan, and execute transitions Designate, weight, and sustain the main effort Consolidate gains continuously Understand and manage the effects of operations on units and soldiers