Fundamentals of the Defense

Question 1

List the 4 Obstacle Effects

Answer 1

Block
Turn
Fix
Disrupt

Question 2

Sequence of the Defense

Answer 2

Occupation
Passage of the covering force
Defeat of enemy recon, infil, prep Fires
Approach of enemy main attack
Enemy Assault
Counter attack
Consolidation and Reorganization

Question 3

Types of Defensive Operations

Answer 3

Mobile Defense- combat power in striking force

Area Defense- focused on denying enemy key terrain

Retrograde- movement away from enemy
Withdraw, delay, retirement

Question 4

Characteristics

Answer 4

Preparation
Security
Disruption
Massing Effects
Flexibility

Question 5

Purpose of the Defense

Answer 5

Defeat enemy attack
Buy/gain time
Concentrate forces elsewhere
Hold Key Terrain

Question 6

Defensive Control Measures

Answer 6

Battle Handover Line
Main Battle Area
Forward edge of the battle area
Battle positions
Fire support coordination measures
Direct fire control measures
Disengagement line