Defensive Activities

Question 1

What are the principles of Defence (DAMROD)

Answer 1

Deception
All-round defence
Mutual Support
Reserves
Offensive action
Depth

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of defensive activity?

Answer 2

To defeat or deter a threat, with intent to set the conditions for further offensive action.

Question 3

Which Mission Verbs would be associated with defensive activity

Answer 3

Deter
Link up
Relief
Withdrawal
Delay

Question 4

What are the main types of defensive activity?

Answer 4

Mobile Defence
Area Defence
Deter Defence

Question 5

What is the purpose of delay?

Answer 5

A defensive activity trading space for time, reducing momentum and combat power of the enemy without becoming commited.

Question 6

What is the aim of ‘Fix’ with regards to the enemy?

Answer 6

To deny an adversary their goals, by distraction and depriving freedom of action. (Tactical)

Question 7

Define ‘Key Terrain’?

Answer 7

Ground whose loss would make defence untenable.

Question 8

Define ‘Vital Ground’?

Answer 8

Terrain or feature that offers marked advantage to whoever holds it.

Question 9

Battlespace measures that may be employed during defensive activities?

Answer 9

Overlapping Fire; Interlocking Fire

Question 10

State three Force Elements that may be emplyed duing Defensive Activities?

Answer 10

Guard Force, Main Defence Force, Reserve