Offensive Operations Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of the Offense
A
To destroy the enemy and his will to fight
To seize terrain
To learn enemy strength and disposition
To deceive, divert, or fix the enemy
2
Q
The Principles of War
A
Mass Objective Offensive Security Economy Of Force Maneuver Unity Of Command Surprise Simplicity
3
Q
Principles of War Acronym
A
MOOSEMUS
4
Q
Characteristics of the Offense
A
Surprise
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo
5
Q
Types of Offensive Operations
A
Movement to Contact
Attack
Pursuit
Exploitation
6
Q
Forms of Maneuver
A
Frontal Attack Infiltration Turning Movement Penetration Envelopment
7
Q
Types of Attacks
A
Deliberate (applied decision making process) Hasty (battle drill) Special Purpose Spoiling Counterattack Raid Ambush Feint Demonstration
8
Q
Warfighting Functions
A
Force Protection Intelligence Fire Support Movement and Maneuver Sustainment Command and Control (C2)
9
Q
Decisive Operations
A
Decisive operations are those that directly accomplish the mission assigned by the higher headquarters.
10
Q
Shaping Operations
A
Support the decisive operation by
Affecting enemy capabilities
Affecting enemy forces
Influencing enemy decisions
