Amphibious Operations

Question 1

What is a Seaward Littoral?

Answer 1

the area from the open ocean to the shore, which must be controlled to support operations ashore.

Question 2

What is a landward littoral?

Answer 2

The area from the shoreline until you can no longer receive support from the sea.

Question 3

What is littoral maneuver?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are some advantages of littoral maneuver?

Answer 4

1. Strike at a point of our choosing
2. Project power ashore
3. Forcible entry

Question 5

What are some of the objectives of amphibious operations?

Answer 5

Seize ports and airfields
Seize areas for advance bases
Provide reserve afloat

Question 6

What are the types of Amphibious Operations? (DO WAR)

Answer 6

1. Amphibious demonstrations
2. Other Operations
3. Amphibious Withdrawal
4. Amphibious Assault
5. Amphibious Raid

Question 7

Define Amphibious Assault

Answer 7

Employ a landing force with no intention of withdrawing

Question 8

define amphibious raid

Answer 8

Swift incursion into/temporary occupation of an objective followed by a planned withdrawal

Question 9

Define amphibious demonstrations

Answer 9

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

Question 10

define amphibious withdrawal?

Answer 10

Extract forces in ships or craft from a hostile or potentially hostile shore
May be conducted under enemy pressure or upon completion of mission

Question 11

Define other operations

Answer 11

Focused on providing a rapid response to crises, deterring war, and resolving conflict

Question 12

What is Operational Movement From The Sea? (OMFTS)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the island hopping cycle?

Answer 13

1. Blockade / Picket
2. Bombard
3. Boots on the ground
4. Island becomes a fort
5. Picket (continuous)
   - Cycle begins again

Question 14

What are the 2 methods of Operational Movement From The Sea? (OMFTS)

Answer 14

1. Ship to shore (the old way)
2. Ship to Objective Maneuver

Question 15

What are the phases of Amphibious operations? (EMPRA)

Answer 15

Embarkation
Movement
Planning
Rehearsal
Action

Question 16

What is a PHIBRON?

Answer 16

Tactical and admin organization composed of amphibious warfare ships used to transport troops and their equipment

Question 17

what ships are included in a PHIBRON?

Answer 17

LCC, LHD, LPD, LSD

Question 18

What surface connectors are used in an Amphibious Task Force?

Answer 18

LCU, LCAC

Question 19

What surface connectors are used in a Landing Force?

Answer 19

AAV, Assault support Aircraft

Question 20

Which helicopters are used as vertical connectors?

Answer 20

UH-1Y Venom
MV-22 Osprey
CH-53E Super Stallion

Question 21

What are the naval customs and courtesies when boarding a ship?

Answer 21

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”

Question 22

What are the Customs and courtesies when leaving a ship?

Answer 22

1. Salute OOD, present CAC
2. “I request permission to leave the ship sir/ma’am”
3. Salute the colors

Question 23

Types of Amphibious Operations (DO-WAR)

Answer 23

Detterence
Other Operations
Assault
Withdrawal
Raid