AO150 AHS Support to Offensive Operations

Question 1

AHS Principles

Answer 1

CCC-FMP
Control
Conformity
Continuity
Flexibility
Mobility
Proximity

Question 2

AHS Support to Movement to Contact

Answer 2

MedEvac is key

Maintain flexibility

Question 3

AHS Support to Attack

Answer 3

High percentage of casualties
Use of air ambulances may be required
High likelihood of wounded enemy POWs

Question 4

AHS Support to Exploitation and Pursuit

Answer 4

MEDEVAC ops must adhere to unit tactical SOPs and innovative mission command
Ambulances positioned well forward to quickly evac

Fewer casualties
Decentralized ops
Unsecured evac routes
Long distances for evacuation
Increased reliance on convoys and air ambulance
More difficult communications

Question 5

EVAC Support to Offense

Answer 5

Heaviest Patient Workload - zone of main attack, assaults on final objectives, terrain/tactical barriers, enemy counterattacks

Question 6

Two Main Problems Confront Supporting Evac Units

Answer 6

1. Maintaining contact with supported unit

2. Mobility of the MTFs supporting maneuver forces