Operations Flashcards

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Q

What are the Basic Principles of the Law of Armed Conflict?

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Military Necessity
Distinction
Proportionality
Unnecessary Suffering (Humanity)
Honor

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2
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10 Law of Armed Conflict standards “The Soldiers Rules”

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  1. Fight only Combatants
  2. Do not Harm Enemies who Surrender
  3. Do not Kill or Torture Personnel in custody
  4. Collect and Care for the Wounded, Friend and Foe
  5. Do not Attack Protected Persons and Places
  6. Destroy no more than the Mission Requires
  7. Treat Civilians Humanely
  8. Do not Steal
  9. Prevent Violations
  10. Report all Violations
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3
Q

What are the 9 principles of war?

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Maneuver
Objective
Offensive
Surprise
Economy of force
Mass
Unity of command
Security
Simplicity

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4
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Characteristics of the Offense

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Surprise
Concentration
Audacity
Tempo

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5
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What are the Forms of maneuver?

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Envelopment
Turning movement
Infiltration
Penetration
Frontal assault

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6
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Forms of attack

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Ambush
Counterattack
Demonstration
Feint
Raid
Spoiling attack

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7
Q

What are the types of defense

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Area defense
Mobile defense
Retrograde

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8
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What are the characteristics of the defense?

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Disruption
Flexibility
Maneuver
Massing effects
Operation in depth
Preparation
Security

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9
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What are the 7 steps of EA Dev?

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Identify likely enemy avenue of approach
Determine enemy likely scheme of maneuver
Determine where to kill the enemy
Replace key weapon systems
Plan and integrate obstacles
Plan and integrate fires
Rehearse

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