Entrance Exam

Question 1

Characteristics of the Offense (ADP 3-90)

Answer 1

Audacity, concentration, surprise, and tempo characterize the offense

Question 2

Characteristics of the Defense (ADP 3-90)

Answer 2

Disruption, flexibility, maneuver, mass and concentration, operations in depth, preparation, and security are all defensive characteristics used by commanders to regain the initiative.

Question 3

Ambush

Answer 3

An attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 4

Attach by Fire

Answer 4

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. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 5

Block

Answer 5

A tactical mission task that denies the enemy access to an area or prevents the enemy’s advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. Block is 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 force from passing through an engagement area. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 6

Breach

Answer 6

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. (FM 3-90-1) 2. Synchronized combined arms activity under the control of the maneuver commander conducted to allow maneuver through an obstacle. (ATP 3-90.4)

Question 7

Bypass

Answer 7

A tactical mission task in which the commander directs the unit to maneuver around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of the operation while deliberately avoiding combat with an enemy force. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 8

Canalize

Answer 8

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. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 9

Clear

Answer 9

A tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 10

Contain

Answer 10

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. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 11

Control

Answer 11

The regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in accordance with the commander’s intent. (ADP 6-0) 2. A tactical mission task that requires the commander to maintain physical influence over a specified area to prevent its use by an enemy or to create conditions necessary for successful friendly operations. (FM 3-90-1) 3. An action taken to eliminate a hazard or reduce its risk. (ATP 5-19)

Question 12

Counter Reconnaissance

Answer 12

A tactical mission task that encompasses all measures taken by a commander to counter enemy reconnaissance and surveillance efforts. Counterreconnaissance is not a distinct mission, but a component of all forms of security operations. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 13

Destroy

Answer 13

tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted. Alternatively, to destroy a combat system is to damage it so badly that it cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 14

Defeat

Answer 14

To render a force incapable of achieving its objectives. (ADP 3-0)

Question 15

Disengagement

Answer 15

A tactical mission task where a commander has the unit break contact with the enemy to allow the conduct of another mission or to avoid decisive engagement. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 16

Disrupt

Answer 16

1. 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 the enemy’s timetable, or cause enemy forces to commit prematurely or attack in piecemeal fashion. 2. An obstacle effect that focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to cause the enemy to break up its formation and tempo, interrupt its timetable, commit breaching assets prematurely, and attack in a piecemeal effort. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 17

Exfiltrate

Answer 17

A tactical mission task where a commander removes Soldiers or units from areas under enemy control by stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine means. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 18

Fix

Answer 18

A tactical mission task where a commander prevents the enemy from moving any part of that force from 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 specified area, normally an engagement area. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 19

Follow and Assume

Answer 19

A tactical mission task in which a second committed force follows a force conducting an offensive task and is prepared to continue the mission if the lead force is fixed, attrited, or unable to continue. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 20

Follow and Support

Answer 20

A tactical mission task in which a committed force follows and supports a lead force conducting an offensive task. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 21

Interdict

Answer 21

tactical mission task where the commander prevents, disrupts, or delays the enemy’s use of an area or route. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 22

Isolate

Answer 22

To separate a force from its sources of support in order to reduce its effectiveness and increase its vulnerability to defeat. (ADP 3-0)

Question 23

Neutralize

Answer 23

A tactical mission task that results in rendering enemy personnel or materiel incapable of interfering with a particular operation. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 24

Occupy

Answer 24

A tactical mission task that involves a force moving a friendly force into an area so that it can control that area. Both the force’s movement to and occupation of the area occur without enemy opposition. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 25

Reduce

Answer 25

1. A tactical mission task that involves the destruction of an encircled or bypassed enemy force. (FM 3-90-1) 2. A mobility task to create and mark lanes through, over, or around an obstacle to allow the attacking force to accomplish its mission. (ATP 3-90.4)

Question 26

Retain

Answer 26

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. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 27

Secure

Answer 27

A tactical mission task that involves preventing a unit, facility, or geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 28

Seize

Answer 28

A tactical mission task that involves taking possession of a designated area using overwhelming force. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 29

Support by Fire

Answer 29

A tactical mission task in which a maneuver force moves to a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 30

Suppress

Answer 30

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. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 31

Turn

Answer 31

1. A tactical mission task that involves forcing an enemy force from one avenue of approach or mobility corridor to another. 2. A tactical obstacle effect that integrates fire planning and obstacle effort to divert an enemy formation from one avenue of approach to an adjacent avenue of approach or into an engagement area. (FM 3-90-1)

Question 32

Security Tasks

Answer 32

Per ADP 3-90 Security Tasks is no longer used as a defined Army term.

Successful security operations depend on properly applying five fundamentals:

1) Provide early and accurate warning.

2) Provide reaction time and maneuver space.

3) Orient on the force, area, or facility.

4) Perform continuous reconnaissance.

5) Maintain enemy contact.

Question 33

Reconnaissence Tasks

Answer 33

There are seven fundamentals of successful reconnaissance. Commanders—

1) Ensure continuous reconnaissance.

2) Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve.

3) Orient on reconnaissance objectives.

4) Report information rapidly and accurately.

5) Retain freedom of maneuver.

6) Gain and maintain enemy contact.

7) Develop the situation rapidly.

Question 34

Forms of Maneuver (Offense and Defense)

Answer 34

Forms of maneuver are distinct tactical combinations of fire and movement with a unique set of doctrinal characteristics that differ primarily in the relationship between the maneuvering force and the enemy

The Army has five forms of maneuver—
1) envelopment
2) frontal assault
3) infiltration
4) penetration
5) turning movement.

There are three forms of the defense—
1) perimeter defense
2) defense of a linear obstacle
3) reverse slope defense.

Question 35

Elements of Combat Power

Answer 35

leadership
information
command and control
movement and maneuver
intelligence
fires
sustainment
protection

Question 36

Warfighting Functions

Answer 36

A warfighting function is a group of tasks and systems united by a common purpose that commanders use to accomplish missions and training objectives.

Six warfighting functions: command and control, movement and maneuver, intelligence, fires, sustainment, and protection.

Question 37

Steps of the Troop Leading Procedures

Answer 37

Step 1 – Receive the mission.

Step 2 – Issue a warning order.

Step 3 – Make a tentative plan.

Step 4 – Initiate movement.

Step 5 – Conduct reconnaissance.

Step 6 – Complete the plan.

Step 7 – Issue the order.

Step 8 – Supervise and refine.

Question 38

Steps of the Military Decision Making Process

Answer 38

Step 1 – Receipt of mission.

Step 2 – Mission analysis.

Step 3 – COA development.

Step 4 – COA analysis.

Step 5 – COA comparison.

Step 6 – COA approval.

Step 7 – Orders production, dissemination, and transition.

Question 39

Five Paragraphs of the Operations Order

Answer 39

Situation

Mission

Execution

Sustainment

Command and signal

Question 40

Military aspects of terrain

Answer 40

OAKOC:

Observation and fields of fire

Avenues of approach

Key terrain,

Obstacles

Cover and concealment

Question 41

Mission Variables (METT-TC)

Answer 41

Mission

Enemy

Terrain and weather

Troops and support available

Time available

Civil considerations

Informational considerations

Question 42

Fundamentals of Reconnaissance

Answer 42

Orient on reconnaissance objectives.

Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve

Ensure continuous reconnaissance

Retain freedom of maneuver

Gain and maintain enemy contact

Develop the situation rapidly

Report all information rapidly and accurately

Question 43

Fundamentals of Security (FM 3-04)

Answer 43

Provide early and accurate warning

Provide reaction time and maneuver space

Orient on the protected force, area, or facility

Perform continuous reconnaissance

Maintain enemy contact

Question 44

Attack Employment Methods

Answer 44

Continuous attack. To exert constant pressure on the enemy force

Phased attack. To exert increased firepower on the enemy force

Maximum destruction attack. To exert maximum combat power on the enemy force

Question 45

MUM-T

Answer 45

Manned unmanned teaming (MUM-T) is the integrated maneuver of Army Aviation RW and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct movement to contact, attack, reconnaissance, and security tasks.

Question 46

CAB Organization

Answer 46

The CAB consists of a headquarters and headquarters company (HHC), ACS, AB, AHB, GSAB, a Gray Eagle company equipped with 12 MQ-1C unmanned aircraft (typically a division asset), and an ASB.

Question 47

Aviation Core Competencies

Answer 47

PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION COLLECTION

PROVIDE REACTION TIME AND MANEUVER SPACE

DESTROY, DEFEAT, DISRUPT, DIVERT, OR DELAY ENEMY FORCES

AIR ASSAULT GROUND MANEUVER FORCES

AIR MOVEMENT OF PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

EVACUATE WOUNDED OR RECOVER ISOLATED PERSONNEL

ENABLE COMMAND AND CONTROL OVER EXTENDED RANGES

AND COMPLEX TERRAIN

Question 48

Air Assault Planning

Answer 48

An air assault is the movement of friendly assault forces by RW aircraft to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain (JP 3-18).

Reverse Planning Sequence:

Ground tactical plan

Landing plan

Air movement plan

Loading plan

Staging plan

Question 49

Three levels of warfare

Answer 49

Strategic - At the strategic level, leaders develop an idea or set of ideas for employing the instruments of national power (diplomatic, informational, military, and economic) in a synchronized and integrated fashion to accomplish national objectives.

Operational - The operational level links the tactical employment of forces to national and military strategic objectives, with the focus being on the design, planning, and conduct of operations using operational art.

Tactical - The tactical level of warfare involves the employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other. The levels of warfare help commanders visualize a logical arrangement of forces, allocate resources, and assign tasks based on a strategic purpose, informed by the conditions within their operational environments.

Question 50

CCIR and its components (PIR and FFIR) (ATP 2-01.3)

Answer 50

CCIR - A commander’s critical information requirement is an information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making (JP 3-0).

PIR – A priority intelligence requirement is an intelligence requirement that the commander and staff need to understand the threat and other aspects of the operational environment (JP 2-01).

FFIR - A friendly force information requirement is information the commander and staff need to understand the status of friendly force and supporting capabilities (JP 3-0).

Question 51

Steps of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) (ATP 2-01.3)

Answer 51

Step 1: Define the Operating Environment

Step 2: Describe Environmental Effects on Operations

Step 3: Evaluate the Threat

Step 4: Determine Threat COAs