Urban Ops Flashcards
0
Q
What is the infrastructure assessment?
A
Sewage Water Electricity Academics Trash Medical Safety
1
Q
What are the elements of the UO framework/construct?
A
Understand Shape Engage Consolidate Transition
2
Q
What are the five forms of maneuver?
A
Envelopment Turning movement Infiltration Penetration Frontal attack
3
Q
What are the fundamentals of urban operations?
A
- Perform aggressive IO
- Maintain a close combat capability
- Avoid the attrition approach
- Control the essential
- Minimize collateral damage
- Separate noncombatants from combatants
- Preserve critical infrastructure
- Restore essential services
- Understand the human dimension
- Create a collaborative information environment
- Transition control
4
Q
What are the two types of urban clearance?
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Systematic
Selective
5
Q
What are the types of breeches?
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Explosive
Ballistic
Mechanical
6
Q
What are the steps to a deliberate attack?
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Reconnoiter OBJ Move to OBJ Isolate OBJ Secure a foothold Clear an urban area Consolidate & reorganize
7
Q
What are the SBCT characteristics of the offense?
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Surprise Concentration Audacity Tempo Flexibility
8
Q
What are the four steps of actions on contact?
A
Deploy and report
Evaluate and develop the situation
Choose a COA
Execute the COA
9
Q
What are the elements of an ambush?
A
Support
Assault
Security
10
Q
What is the sequence for offensive operations?
A
Gain and maintain enemy contact Disrupt the enemy Fix the enemy Maneuver Follow through
