Doctrinal terms

Question 1

Term used to define: To slow the time of arrival of enemy forces or capabilities or alter the ability of the enemy or adversary to project forces or capabilities

Answer 1

delay

Question 2

Term used to define: A tactical mission task that involves forcing an enemy force from one avenue of approach or mobility corridor to another

Answer 2

turn

Question 3

Term used to define: 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

Answer 3

block

Question 4

Term used to describe: A tactical mission task that involves preventing a unit, facility, or geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action

Answer 4

secure

Question 5

The total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time

Answer 5

combat power

Question 6

Term used to define: A form of maneuver in which an attacking force seeks to avoid the principal enemy defenses by seizing objectives behind those defenses that allow the targeted enemy force to be destroyed in their current positions.

Answer 6

envelopment

Question 7

Term used to define:

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.

Answer 7

contain

Question 8

Term used to define: A tactical mission task where a commander prevents the enemy from moving any part of his force from a specific location for a specific period.

Answer 8

fix

Question 9

Term used to define:

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 that enemy

Answer 9

Attack by fire

Question 10

Term used to descibe: A tactical mission task 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 piecemeal fashion

Answer 10

disrupt

Question 11

Term used to describe: A tactical mission task 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 piecemeal fashion

Answer 11

disrupt

Question 12

Term used to define: A tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area

Answer 12

clear

Question 13

term used to define:

A tactical mission task that results in rendering enemy personnel or materiel incapable of interfering with a particular operation

Answer 13

neutralize

Question 14

Term used to define: A tactical mission task where the commander prevents, disrupts, or delays the enemy’s use of an area or route

Answer 14

interdict

Question 15

Term used to define: A tactical mission task occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or permanently lost the physical means or will to fight

Answer 15

defeat

Question 16

Term used to define: A tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted.

Answer 16

destroy

Question 17

Term used to define:

A form of maneuver in which an attacking force conducts undetected movement through or into an area occupied by enemy forces to occupy a position of advantage in the enemy rear while exposing only small elements to enemy defensive fires.

Answer 17

infiltration

Question 18

Term used to define: An offensive task designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact

Answer 18

movement to contact

Question 19

Term for an attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy

Answer 19

ambush

Question 20

Term used to define: A security task to protect the main force by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information and preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body

Answer 20

Guard

Question 21

Term used to define: 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

Answer 21

breach

Question 22

Term used to define: An offensive task designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact

Answer 22

movement to contact

Question 23

Term used to define: A tactical mission task that involves taking possession of a designated area using overwhelming force

Answer 23

seize

Question 24

A tactical mission task in which the commander ensures that a terrain feature controlled by a friendly force remains free of enemy occupation or use

Answer 24

retain

Question 25

A tactical mission task that results in temporary degradation of the performance of a force or weapons system below the level needed to accomplish the mission

Answer 25

Suppress