Operational terms Flashcards
What is the definition of SECURE in a tactical mission task?
A tactical mission task in which a unit prevents the enemy from damaging or destroying a force, facility, or geographical location
Physical occupation not required
What does SEIZE mean in a tactical mission task?
A tactical mission task in which a unit takes possession of a designated area using overwhelming force
Must physically occupy the ground
Define CLEAR in a tactical mission task.
A tactical mission task in which a unit eliminates all enemy forces within an assigned area.
What is the purpose of the DESTROY tactical mission task?
To physically render an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted
Physical destruction over psychological destruction
What does DEFEAT mean in a military context?
To render a force incapable of achieving its objectives
May or may not entail the destruction of any part of the enemy force; psychological over physical destruction
What is the tactical definition of DELAY?
When a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on enemy forces without becoming decisively engaged.
Define DISRUPT in a tactical mission task.
A tactical mission task in which a unit upsets an enemy’s formation or tempo and causes the enemy force to attack prematurely or in a piecemeal fashion
It focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to cause the enemy to break up its formation and tempo.
What is an ON-ORDER MISSION?
A mission to be executed at an unspecified time
Included in paragraph 2 of the OPORD; second in priority to any primary mission for planning.
What is a BE-PREPARED MISSION?
A mission assigned to a unit that might be executed
Next in priority to any on-order mission for planning; not included in paragraph 2 of the OPORD.
What is the primary function of a SCREEN operation?
To provide early warning to the protected force
Does not become decisively engaged and uses R&S OPs.
What is the purpose of a GUARD security operation?
To protect the main body by fighting to gain time while preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body
Can accept decisive engagement.
