Lists

Question 1

Subordinate (Special) Attack Tasks

Answer 1

Ambush.
Counterattack.
Demonstration.
Feint.
Raid.
Spoilingattack

Question 2

Exploitation

Answer 2

an offensive task that usually follows the conduct of a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth (ADRP 3-90). Exploitations seek to disintegrate enemy forces to the point where they have no alternative but surrender or take flight. Exploitations take advantage of tactical opportunities. Division and higher headquarters normally plan exploitations as branches or sequels to the current operation.
FM 3-90-1 Ch 4

Question 3

PURSUIT

Answer 3

A pursuit is an offensive task designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it (ADRP 3-90). A pursuit normally follows a successful exploitation. However, any offensive task can transition into a pursuit, if enemy resistance has broken down and the enemy is fleeing the battlefield. Pursuits entail rapid movement and decentralized control.
FM 3-90-1 Ch 5

Question 4

Forms of maneuver

Answer 4

• Envelopment
• Turning movement • Frontal attack
• Penetration
• Infiltration
• Flank attack
FM 3-90-1

Question 5

characteristics of the defense

Answer 5

disruption, 
flexibility, 
maneuver, 
mass and concentration, 
operations in depth, 
preparation, 
security

Question 6

basic defensive tasks

Answer 6

area defense,
mobile defense,
retrograde

Question 7

five kinds of battle positions

Answer 7

primary, 
alternate, 
supplementary, 
subsequent,
strong point.

Question 8

Principals of Sustainment

Answer 8

Simplicity
Anticipation
Integration
Continuity
Improvisation
Responsiveness
Survivability
Economy

Question 9

Civil Considerations on Battlefield

Answer 9

ASCOPE: 
Area
Structures
Capabilities
Organizations
People
Events

Question 10

The Six Warfighting Functions

Answer 10

1. Mission Command
2. Movement and Maneuver
3. Intelligence
4. Fires
5. Sustainment
6. Protection

Question 11

Steps to IPB

Answer 11

1. Define the Operational Environment/ Battlespace
2. Describe Environmental effect on Operations/ Describe the Battlefield’s Effects
3. Evaluate the Threat
4. Determine Threat Courses of Action (COAs)