Offensive-Defensive Operations

Question 1

What are Full Spectrum Operations

Answer 1

Full spectrum operations include
Offense, Defense, Stability, and Civil Support Operations. Missions in any environment require Army forces to be prepared to conduct any combination of these operations

Question 2

What is Doctrine

Answer 2

A body of though on how Army forces intend to operate as an integral part of a joint force

Question 3

What does Doctrine consist of

Answer 3

Fundamental Principles

Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

Terms and Symbols

Question 4

Define Tactics

Answer 4

The employment of Units in combat. It includes the ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain and the enemy to translate potential combat power into victorious battles and engagements.

Question 5

Define the three parts of the Art of Tactics

Answer 5

The creative way to accomplish assigned missions.

Decision making under adverse conditions.

Understanding the affects of combat on the Soldier

Question 6

Define the Science of Tactics

Answer 6

Encompasses the understanding of those military aspects of tactics- capabilities, techniques, and procedures that can be measured and codified.

Question 7

Define Techniques

Answer 7

Non-prescriptive ways or methods used to perform missions, functions, or tasks.

Question 8

Define Procedures

Answer 8

Standard, detailed steps that prescribe how to perform specific tasks

Question 9

What’s the effect of Army Doctrine

Answer 9

Army forces conduct operations according to Army doctrine and

Doctrine guides operational planning

Question 10

How many levels of war are there

Answer 10

3

Question 11

What are the Levels of War

Answer 11

Strategic

Operational

Tactical

Question 12

Define Strategic War

Answer 12

THE LEVEL OF WAR AT WHICH A NATION OFTEN AS ONE OF A GROUP OF NATIONS DETERMINES NATIONAL & MULTINATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES AND GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPS AND USES NATIONAL RESOURCES TO ACCOMPLISH THEM.

Question 13

Define Operational War

Answer 13

THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL LINKS EMPLOYING TACTICAL FORCES TO ACHIEVING THE STRATEGIC END STATE. AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL, COMMANDERS CONDUCT CAMPAIGNS AND MAJOR OPERATIONS TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS THAT DEFINE THAT END STATE

Question 14

Define Tactical War

Answer 14

THE TACTICAL-LEVEL COMMANDERS USE COMBAT POWER IN BATTLES, ENGAGEMENTS, AND SMALL-UNIT ACTIONS.

Question 15

How many principles of war are there

Answer 15

9

Question 16

What are the Principles of War

Answer 16

Objective

Offensive

Mass

Economy of Force

Maneuver

Unity of Command

Security

Surprise

Simplicity

Question 17

Define Objective in War

Answer 17

DIRECT EVERY MILITARY OPERATION TOWARDS A CLEARLY DEFINED, DECISIVE AND ATTAINABLE OBJECTIVE.

Question 18

Define Offensive

Answer 18

Seize, Retain, and Exploit the Initiative

Seizing the initiative dictates the nature, scope, and tempo of an operation

Offensive Operations are essential to maintain the freedom of action necessary for success, exploit vulnerabilities and react to rapidly changing situations and unexpected developments.

Question 19

Define Mass

Answer 19

Concentrate the effects of combat power at the decisive place and time

Commanders mass the effects of combat power in time and space to achieve both destructive and constructive results.

Question 20

Define Economy of Force

Answer 20

Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts

Economy of Force is the reciprocal of Mass

Question 21

Define Maneuver

Answer 21

Place the enemy in a disadvantageous position through the flexible application of combat power

Effective maneuver keeps the enemy forces off balance by making them confront new problems and new dangers faster than he can deal with them

Army forces gain and preserve freedom of action, reduce vulnerability and exploit success through maneuver

Question 22

Define Unity of Command

Answer 22

For every objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander

Unity of command means a single commander directs and coordinates the action of all forces toward a common objective

Question 23

Define Security

Answer 23

Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage

Security results from the measures a command takes to protect itself from surprise, interference, sabotage and threats

Question 24

Define Surprise

Answer 24

Strike the enemy at a time and place or in a manner for which he is unprepared

Surprise is the reciprocal of Security

Factors contributing to surprise include speed, operation security and asymmetric capabilities

Question 25

Define Simplicity

Answer 25

Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to ensure thorough understanding

Simple plans and clear, concise orders reduce misunderstandings and confusion

Multinational operations put a premium on simplicity

Question 26

How many WFF are there

Answer 26

6

Question 27

What are the WFF

Answer 27

Movement and Maneuver

Intelligence

Protection

Sustainment

Mission Command

Fires

Question 28

Define Movement and Maneuver

Answer 28

The related tasks and systems that move forces to achieve a position of advantage in relation to the enemy. Direct fire is inherent in maneuver, as in close combat.

Question 29

Define Intelligence

Answer 29

The related tasks and systems that facilitate the understanding of the operational environment, enemy, terrain, and civil considerations.

Question 30

Define Fires

Answer 30

The related tasks and systems that provide collective and coordinated use of Army indirect fires, joint fires, and command and control warfare, including non lethal fires, through the targeting process.

Question 31

Define Sustainment

Answer 31

The related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance.

Logistics
Personnel Services
Health Service Support

Question 32

Define Mission Command

Answer 32

Emphasizes the importance of context and using disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to manage transitions among offensive, defensive, and stability operations. The leader must understand, visualize, decide, direct, lead, and assess.

Question 33

Define Protection

Answer 33

The related tasks and systems that preserve the force so the commander can apply maximum combat power

Question 34

Define Leadership

Answer 34

The Most Dynamic Element of Combat Power. Confident, Audacious, and Competent Leadership focuses the other elements of combat power and serves as the catalyst that creates conditions for success.

It often makes the difference between success and failure, particularly in small units.

Question 35

Define Information

Answer 35

Is a powerful tool in the operational environment.

In modern conflict, it is as important as lethal action.

Is used to understand, visualize, describe, and direct the WFF.