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109 Amphibious operations Flashcards

1
Q

What is a feint?

A

contact with enemy for purpose of deceit.

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2
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LHA

A

(Tarawa) – Amphibious Assault Ship (general purpose) 1 LCAC, 4 LCU

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3
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What is the most critical phase of an amphibious assault?

A

Ship to shore movement

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4
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Discuss the mission and functions of Amphib task force

A

ship to shore assault and movement

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5
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What is the line of departure?

A

an offshore coordinating line to assist landing on designated beaches at scheduled times

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6
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Since a major change may affect the troop scheme of maneuver who must be consulted?

A

the commander landing force

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7
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LPD

A

(Austin) – Amphibious Transport Dock 2 LCPL, 1 RHIB, 1 LCAC, 1 LCU

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8
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What units make up the Landing Force Support Party?

A

Shore party
Helicopter Support Team
Naval Beach Group

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9
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What is the shore party composed of?

A

Shore party team
Shore party group
Beach party

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LHD

A

(Boxer) – Amphibious Assault Ship (multipurpose) 3 LCAC, 2 LCU, 1 LCPL, 1 RHIB

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11
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What is the naval beach group?
And what 3 units make it up
And what do they provide

A 
Naval element of LFSP
a.	Beach Master Unit (BMU)
b.	Amphibious Construction Battalion (PHIBCB)
c.	Assault Craft Unit (ACU)
Pontoons
barges
bulk fuel
marks beaching points
removes underwater obstacles
reports surf conditions.
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12
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Should any major change become necessary who is responsible for making and promulgating the change

A

CATF

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13
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What does the shore party team provide?

A

provides combat service support to each surface land MAU/BLT. It is subordinate to the shore party group.

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14
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What is a demonstration?

A

deceive the enemy without actual intent to land.

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15
Q

What are the types of amphibious operations?

A

Feint
Raid
Assault
Demonstration

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16
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Who exercises overall control of ship-to-shore movement?

A

The commander amphibious task force .

17
Q

What is the helicopter support team?

A

Movement of troops, equipment, supplies in/out of LZ

18
Q

LSD

A

Dock landing ships transport & launch loaded amphib craft & vehicles w/crews & embarked personnel; limited docking repair
LSD-41 (Whidbey Island) – 4 LCAC, 3 LCU, 2 LCPL

19
Q

What is the beach party?

A

naval component of the shore party. It is made from the naval beach group with seal team for rescue swimmer support

20
Q

The movement from ship to shore involves what elements of the force?

A

all elements of the force, either directly or in a support function.

21
Q

What is d-day?

A

Day operation commences

22
Q

What is the mission of the LCU?

A

to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in an amphibious assault

23
Q

What is an assault?

A

actual attack and establishment of LF on hostile soil

24
Q

Should the commander landing force desire to make a change in plans which affects the ship-to-shore movement who must he get approval from?

A

the commander amphibious task force, who will then promulgate the change to the naval element of the force.

25
Q

LCC

A

Amphibious Command Ship (Blue Ridge) 2 LCPL

26
Q

What does the shore party group provide?

A

provides combat service support to an MAB or to each RLT landing over a colored beach.

27
Q

What is h-hour?

A

Assault touchdown on beach

28
Q

What is the shore party’s mission

A

Task organized css to Facilitate landing and movement of waterborne troops, equipment and supplies

29
Q

What is the mission of the LCAC?

A

to land heavy vehicles, equipment, personnel, and cargo in amphibious assaults.

30
Q

State the sequence of events for an amphibious operation.

A 
Planning
Embarkation
Rehersal
Movement
Assault
31
Q

Success of the ship-to-shore movement of the landing force and its essential equipment requires what?

A

close coordination of naval and landing force elements during the planning and actual execution of the movement

32
Q

What is the mission of the LFSP?

A

Party “red patchers”: task organized CSSE detachment that facilitates ship to shore movement

  1. Facilitate Landing
  2. Evac Casualties
  3. Assist Equipment Recovery
33
Q

What is a raid?

A

swift attack with planned withdrawal

34
Q

What are the ships that provide naval surface fire support?

A

Guided Missile Cruisers and Destroyers

35
Q

What is L-hour

A

1st helo’s touch down in LZ (Heloborne assault)

36
Q

Who task organizes the beach party?

A

The CATF

FMF (13 decks)

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