BWS Academics - Offensive Operations BWS Academics - Security (Does't cover entire test) Flashcards
What is a holding area (HA)?
The last covered and concealed position prior to the objective used for a final recon coordination of assets by the commander
What goes into consideration for FP selection?
(BRASSCRAF)
- Background
- Range
- altitude (target)
- Sun or full moon
- Shadow
- Concealment
- Rotor wash
- Area of maneuver
- Fields of fire
_____ is defined as massing overwhelming effect of combat power to achieve a single purpose
Concentration
What offensive task is used to develop the situation, establish contact, or regain contact?
Movement to contact
What are the two attack forms?
- Hasty attack
- Deliberate attack
Who synchronizes aviation assets during attacks against enemy forces in close friendly contact?
Ground maneuver commander
The continuous attack method is described as:
constant pressure applied on the enemy
What is the consideration of the appropriate munitions for the target referred to as?
Weaponeering
What are the characteristics of Offensive Operation?
- Audacity (boldly execution a simple plan of action)
- Concentration (massing of overwhelming effects of combat power to achieve a single purpose)
- Surprise
- Tempo
What is hasty attack?
A hasty attack is an attack launched with the forces at hand and with minimal preparation to maintain the momentum or take advantage of the enemy situation
What is deliberate attack?
A deliberate attack is planned and carefully coordinated with all involved elements to provide synchronization of combat power at the decisive point
Exploitation as an offensive task is:
Pursuit as an offensive task is:
Task designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim to destroy it
When Friendly forces in enemy contact, the ______ are always in charge
Ground force
3 operations of employment:
- Continuous attack (1 attack company)
- Phased attack (2 attack companies)
- Maximum destruction (3 attack companies)
