CCC Study Guide Flashcards
Ambush
an attack by fire or other destructive means from a concealed position on a halted or moving object
Attack by Fire
a tactical mission task in which a commander uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires, to engage an enemy force without closing with the enemy to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive the enemy
Block
a tactical mission task that denies the enemy access to an area or prevents his advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. also an obstacle effect that integrates fire planning and obstacle effort to stop an attacker along a specific avenue of approach or to prevent the attacking for from passing through an engagement area
Breach
a tactical mission task in which the unit employs all available means to break through or establish a passage through an enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification
Bypass
a tactical mission task in which the commander directs his unit to maneuver around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain momentum of the operation while deliberately avoiding combat with an enemy force
Canalize
a tactical mission task in which the commander restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone by exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver
Contain
a tactical mission task that requires the commander to stop, hold, or surround enemy forces or to cause them to center their activity on a given front and prevent them from withdrawing any part of their forces for use elsewhere
Control
tactical mission task that requires commander to maintain physical influence over specified area to prevent its use by an enemy or create conditions necessary for successful friendly operations
counterattack
attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy force, such specific purposes as regaining ground lost, or cutting off or destroying element advance its, and with general objective of denying the enemy attainment of the enemy’s purpose in attacking. in sustained defensive operations, it is under taken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives
Clear
A tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area
Checkpoint
A predetermined point on the ground used to control movement, tactical maneuver, and orientation
Contact Point
in land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact, in air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. in personnel recovery, a location where isolated personnel can establish contact with recovery forces
Delay
to slow the time of arrival of the enemy forces or capabilities or alter the ability of the enemy or adversary to project forces or capabilities
Destroy
a tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat-ineffective until its reconstituted. alternatively, to destroy a combat system is to damage it so badly that it cannot perform any function or be restored to a useable condition with being entirely rebuilt
Disrupt
A tactical mission in which a commander integrates direct and indirect fires, terrain, and obstacles to upset an enemy’s formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable, or cause enemy forces to commit prematurely or attack in a piecemeal fashion
Follow and Assume
a tactical mission task in which a second force follows a force conducting an offensive task and is prepared to continue the mission if the lead force is fixed, attire, or unable to continue
Follow and Support
A tactical mission task in which a committed force follows and supports a lead force conducting an offensive task
Fix
a tactical mission task where a commander prevents the enemy form moving any part of his force form a specific location for a specific period. Fix is also an obstacle effect that focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to slow an attacker’s movement within a specific area, normally an engagement area
FPF
An immediate available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas
Interdict
AN action to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy’s military surface capability before it can be used effectively against friendly forces or to otherwise achieve objectives
isolate
a tactical mission task that requires a unit to seal off both physically and psychologically an enemy from sources of support, deny the enemy freedom of movement, an prevent the isolated enemy force from having contact with other enemy forces
LD
a phase line crossed at a prescribed time by troops initiating an offensive operation
Linkup Point
The point where two infiltrating elements in the same or different infiltration lanes are scheduled to meet to consolidate before proceeding on with their missions
Neutralize
a tactical mission task that results in rendering enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation
