Amphibious Operations Flashcards
What is a Seaward Littoral?
the area from the open ocean to the shore, which must be controlled to support operations ashore.
What is a landward littoral?
The area from the shoreline until you can no longer receive support from the sea.
What is littoral maneuver?
The ability to transition ready-to-fight combat forces from the sea to the shore in order to achieve a position of advantage over the enemy
What are some advantages of littoral maneuver?
- Strike at a point of our choosing
- Project power ashore
- Forcible entry
What are some of the objectives of amphibious operations?
Seize ports and airfields
Seize areas for advance bases
Provide reserve afloat
What are the types of Amphibious Operations? (DO WAR)
- Amphibious demonstrations
- Other Operations
- Amphibious Withdrawal
- Amphibious Assault
- Amphibious Raid
Define Amphibious Assault
Employ a landing force with no intention of withdrawing
define amphibious raid
Swift incursion into/temporary occupation of an objective followed by a planned withdrawal
Define amphibious demonstrations
A show of force intended to influence or deter an enemy’s decision. Intent is to deceive the enemy
Divert enemy attention from other operations
define amphibious withdrawal?
Extract forces in ships or craft from a hostile or potentially hostile shore
May be conducted under enemy pressure or upon completion of mission
Define other operations
Focused on providing a rapid response to crises, deterring war, and resolving conflict
What is Operational Movement From The Sea? (OMFTS)
Uses the sea as a means of gaining advantage. Application of maneuver warfare to a maritime campaign that aims to turn the sea and littorals into vulnerable flanks
What is the island hopping cycle?
- Blockade / Picket
- Bombard
- Boots on the ground
- Island becomes a fort
- Picket (continuous)
- Cycle begins again
What are the 2 methods of Operational Movement From The Sea? (OMFTS)
- Ship to shore (the old way)
- Ship to Objective Maneuver
What are the phases of Amphibious operations? (EMPRA)
Embarkation
Movement
Planning
Rehearsal
Action
What is a PHIBRON?
Tactical and admin organization composed of amphibious warfare ships used to transport troops and their equipment
what ships are included in a PHIBRON?
LCC, LHD, LPD, LSD
What surface connectors are used in an Amphibious Task Force?
LCU, LCAC
What surface connectors are used in a Landing Force?
AAV, Assault support Aircraft
Which helicopters are used as vertical connectors?
UH-1Y Venom
MV-22 Osprey
CH-53E Super Stallion
What are the naval customs and courtesies when boarding a ship?
When in national colors are flying:
1. Salute the colors salute the OOD and present CAC
2. “I request permission to come aboard sir/ma’am”
What are the Customs and courtesies when leaving a ship?
- Salute OOD, present CAC
- “I request permission to leave the ship sir/ma’am”
- Salute the colors
Types of Amphibious Operations (DO-WAR)
Detterence
Other Operations
Assault
Withdrawal
Raid
