Plt in the Defense

Question 1

characteristics of the defense

Answer 1

preparation, flexibility, defense in depth

Question 2

what are the 7 steps of Engagement area development?

Answer 2

1. Identify all likely enemy avenues of approach (from METT-T)
2. Determine likely EN SOMs (EMLCOA)
3. Determine where to kill the enemy ((CG/CV/EXP)
4. Emplace weapons systems (direct fire planning) (friendly SOM)
5. Plan and integrate obstacles (friendly SOM)
6. Plan and integrate indirect fires (organic/non-organic) (FSP)
7. Conduct an EA Rehearsal (S in BAMCIS)

Question 3

where do we get the info for step 1? (aves of approach)

Answer 3

METT-T

Question 4

where do we get the info for step 2? (det likely EN SOM)

Answer 4

EMLCOA

Question 5

where do we get the info for step 3? (Det where to kill EN)

Answer 5

CG/CV/EXP

Question 6

where do we get the info for step 4? (Emplace weapons systems)

Answer 6

Friendly SOM

Question 7

where do we get the info for step 5? (plan and integrate obstacles)

Answer 7

Friendly SOM

Question 8

where do we get the info for step 6/ (Plan and integrate IDF)

Answer 8

FSP

Question 9

where do we get the info for step 7? (conduct an EA rehearsal)

Answer 9

S in bamcis

Question 10

how do we build flexibility in the defense?

Answer 10

Primary defensive positions: best position to accomplish mission, focused on EMLCOA

Alternate: occupied when primary is compromised, still can accomplish mission from position

Question 11

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just outside of hand grenade range, about 35m

Answer 11

protective wires

Question 12

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Accomplishes a tactical effect in the engagement area

Answer 12

tactical wire

Question 13

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Helps disguise friendly position and purpose of tactical wire

Answer 13

supplementary wire

Question 14

ways to occupy the defensive position

Answer 14

crows foot, bent L, combination

Question 15

how do we establish depth in the defense?

Answer 15

patrols, LP/OPs,