Offensive Operations Squad/Platoon Flashcards
What is the purpose of an offensive opperation?
Defeat enemy forces, destroy enemy forces, and gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers
What are the characteristics of an offensive operation?
Audacity
Concentration
Surprise
Tempo
What are the four types of offensive operations?
Movement to Contact
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit
What is movement to contact?
A type of offensive operation designed to develop the situation and to establish or regain contact.
What is an attack?
A type of offensive operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both.
What is an Exploitation?
A type of offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth.
What is a Pursuit?
A type of offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it.
