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S. 111 Marine Operations Fundamentals Flashcards

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Primary function of an AH-1W Cobra

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Attack helicopter

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Crew of an AH-1W Cobra

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2 officers

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Armament of an AH-1W Cobra

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• 1 20mm turreted cannon w/750 rounds
• 4 external wing stations that fire 2.75"/5" rockets. 
• variety of precision guided missiles
-TOW/hellfire (point target/anti-armor)
-Sidewinder (anti-air)
-Sidearm (anti-radar)
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Mission of an AH-1W Cobra

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  • Fire support and security for forward and rear area forces

* point target/anti-armor, anti-helicopter

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Features of an AH-1W Cobra

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• provides enroute escort for our assault helicopters and their embarked forces.

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Speed of an AH-1W Cobra

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147 knots (169.05 mph)

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Range of an AH-1W Cobra

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256 nautical miles (294.4 miles)

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Primary function of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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• Medium lift assault support helicopter.

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Range of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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132 nautical miles (151.8 miles)

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Speed of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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145 knots (166.75 mph)

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Crew of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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4 - pilot, copilot, crew chief, 1st mechanic/aerial gunner

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Payload of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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  • 9-16 passenger/combat troops

* 15 litters and 2 attendants

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Mission of the CH-46E Sea Knight.

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  • Primary function - Troop assault

* Secondary - movement of supplies and equipment.

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Primary function of CH-53D Sea Stallion.

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Transportation of equipment and supplies during ship to shore movement.

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Armament of CH-53D Sea Stallion.

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2 - XM-218 .50cal machine guns

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Crew of the CH-53D Sea Stallion.

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4 - pilot, copilot, crew chief, 1st mechanical/aerial gunner

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Mission of the CH-53D Sea Stallion

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Designed for transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore.

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Features of the CH-53D Sea Stallion

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  • capable of lifting 7 tons
  • will carry 37 passengers in its normal config
  • 55 passengers with centerline seats
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Primary function of the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion

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Transportation of equipment and supplies during ship to shore movement.

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Crew of the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion

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4 - pilot, copilot, crew chief, 1st mechanical/aerial gunner

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Mission of the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion

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Heavy lift helo designed for the transpo of material and supplies.

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Features of the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion

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  • capable of lifting 16 tons, transporting the load 50 nautical miles and returning.
  • typical load 16,000 lb M198 howitzer
  • 26,000 lb light armored vehicle.
  • Can retrieve downed aircraft including another CH-53E
  • Seats 37 passengers can carry 55 passengers with centerline seating.
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Background of the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion

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  • During operation Eastern Exit, 2 CH53E’s flew from ship 463 nautical miles, refueling 2x to rescue merican/foreign allies from embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1990.
  • 2 CH53E rescued air force Capt Scott O’Grady in Bosnia, June 1995.
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Primary function of the UH-1N Huey.

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Utility helicopter.

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Crew of the UH-1N Huey.

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  • Officer: 2

* Enlisted: 2

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Armament of the UH-1N Huey.

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• M-240 7.62mm machine gun. 
• GAU-16 .50 cal machine gun
• GAU-17 7.62mm automatic gun
(All 3 crew served) 
• GAU-2B/A pilot controlled in fixed wing
• 2 7-shot or 19-shot 2.75" rocket pods
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Mission of the UH-1N Huey.

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  • Airborne command and control
  • combat assault
  • med evac
  • maritime spec ops
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Medical evac of the UH-1N Huey

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6- litters

1- medical attendant

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Primary function of the MV-22B Osprey

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Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment, and supplies from assault ships to land bases.

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Description of the MV-22B Osprey

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Multi-engine
Medium lift
Dual piloted 
Self deployable 
Vertical take off and landing (VTOL)

Will replace the Corp’s fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D

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Mission of the MV-22B Osprey

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Marine Corps assault support

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Speed of the MV-22B Osprey

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Primary function of the EA-6B Prowler

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eW - Airborne electronic warfare
eA - Electronic attack 
eS - Electronic support 
eP - Electronic protection
HARM - High-speed anti radiation missile.
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Speed of the EA-6B Prowler

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Max = .99 mach
Cruise = .72 mach
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Armament of the EA-6B Prowler

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  • ALQ-99 tactical jamming system (TJS)
  • USQ-113 coms jammer
  • (HARM) high-speed anti radiation missile
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Crew of the EA-6B Prowler

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Mission of the EA-6B Prowler

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Used to collect tactical “electronic order of battle (EOB)” data

(SEAD) “Suppression of enemy air defenses” HARM

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Crew fatigue factor of the EA-6B Prowler

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Approx 8 hours

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Primary function of the AV-8B Harrier II

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Attack and destroy surface targets under day and night visual conditions.

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Armament of the AV-8B Harrier II

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  • 7- external store stations comprising
  • 6- wing stations of AIM-9 sidewinder and an assortment of a-to-g weapons.
  • external fuel pods
  • AGM-65 maverick missile
  • 1- centerline station DECM pod
  • GAU-12 25mm 6-barrel gun pod and ammo pod mounted either side of centerline
  • 300 round cap with a (LCOSS) lead computing optical sight system.
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Crew of the AV-8B Harrier II

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Mission of the AV-8B Harrier II

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Mission of the VMA STOVL squadron is to
• Attack and destroy surface and air targets
• Escort helicopters
• and conduct other such operations as may directed.

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Primary function of the KC130F/R/T Hercules.

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In-flight refueling, tactical transport.

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Crew of the KC130F/R/T Hercules.

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Multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport.

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Features of the KC130F/R/T Hercules.

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  • Removable 3600 gallon fuel tank.
  • transfers up to 300 gallons per/min
  • 2 aircraft simultaneously.
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Primary function of the F-18A/B/C Hornet.

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Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all-weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets.

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Armaments of the F-18A/B/C Hornet.

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9 external wing stations. 2 wingtip stations. 
• Aim-7 sparrows
• Aim-8 sidewinders
• AMRAAMs
• AGM-84 harpoon 
• AGM-65 maverick
2 inboard wing stations
• external fuel pods 
• air-to-ground stations
2 fuselage stations
• Aim-7 sparrows
• AN/AAS-38 forward looking infrared radar (FLIR)
Center station for fuel tank or Air-to-ground weapons
• all GBU Series bombs
• JSOW 
• JDAM
• MK 80 GP bombs
• CBU-59 cluster bombs
Mounted to the nose is 
• M61 20mm 6-barrel gun (has a McDonnell Douglas director gunsight)
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Crew of the F-18A/B/C Hornet.

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Mission of the F-18A/B/C Hornet.

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  • Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with ground or airborne fighter control.
  • Conduct day and night close & deep air support
  • Conduct day and night suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD)
  • Conduct armed escort of friendly aircraft.
  • Able to operate from carriers, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and ariel refueling.
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Primary function of the F-18D Hornet.

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  • Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft & Attack and destroy surface targets day or night, all weather conditions
  • Conduct multi-sensor image recon
  • Provide supporting arms coordination
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Armament of the F-18D Hornet

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9 external wing stations. 2 wingtip stations. 
• Aim-7 sparrows
• Aim-8 sidewinders
• AMRAAMs
• AGM-84 harpoon 
• AGM-65 maverick
2 inboard wing stations
• external fuel pods 
• air-to-ground stations
2 fuselage stations
• Aim-7 sparrows
• AN/AAS-38 forward looking infrared radar (FLIR)
Center station for fuel tank or Air-to-ground weapons
• all GBU Series bombs
• JSOW 
• JDAM
• MK 80 GP bombs
• CBU-59 cluster bombs
Mounted to the nose is 
• M61 20mm 6-barrel gun (has a McDonnell Douglas director gunsight)
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Crew of the F-18D Hornet

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Mission of the F-18D Hornet

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• Intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in conjunction with ground or airborne fighter control.

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Primary mission of the LHA-1 Tarawa class

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  • Serves as the centerpiece of a multi-ship Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG).
  • Approx 3000 sailors and marines contribute to a forward deployed ARG
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Primary mission of the LHD wasp-class

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  • Improved follow-on to the 5 tarawa class LHA’s.
  • Enhanced well deck
  • carry 3 LCAC’s vs LHA’s 1
  • carry 2 more helicopters
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Primary mission of the LPD 4 Austin class

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  • Combines functions of 3 different classes
  • Landing ship (LSD) , Tank landing ship (LST), Attack cargo ship (LKA)
  • Normally function as primary control ship
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Primary mission of the LSD Harpers Ferry

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  • Dock, transport, and launch LCAC’s in potential trouble spots around the world
  • capable to act as primary control ship
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Primary mission of the LCAC

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  • Transport weapon systems, equip, cargo, and personnel from ship to shore and across beach.
  • Carry heavy payloads (60-75 tons)
  • Landing craft, Air cushion
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Primary mission of the T-AH (sealift)

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• 2 hospital ships (HSS) operated by military sealift command.
• Provides emergency, on-sight care for US combatant forces or other operations
• 2 missions =
-provide mobile, flexible, and rapid afloat medical and surgical care to US forces.
- provide full service hospital asset for disaster relief and humanitarian operations.

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Primary mission of the T-AK (sealift)

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  • 5 of the TAK-3000 Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. Class ships carries enough cargo to support a MAGTF for 30 days
  • known as Maritime prepositioning force with 13 ships
  • On location in western pacific, indian ocean, and mediterranean sea.
  • carry tanks, ammo, food, spare parts, fuel and oil.
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Define War

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When national powers are unable to achieve national objectives or protect national interests.

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Define Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)

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  • Deterring war
  • Resolving conflict
  • Promoting peace
  • Supporting civil authorities in response to domestic conflict.
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what is Arms control

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international agreement governing the #, type, and performance characteristics of weapon systems. i.e. seizing WMD, escorting authorized deliveries of weapons

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what is antiterrorism,

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DEFENSIVE measure used to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts

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what is counter terrorism

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OFFENSIVE measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism

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what is the enforcement of sanctions/maritime intercept operations

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Coercive measures to interdict the movement of certain types of designated items into or out of a nation or area. i.e. operation support democracy conducted off the coast of haiti beginning in 1993

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what is enforcing exclusion zones

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prohibited specified activities in specific geographic area, i.e. operation southern watch in iraq 1992. operation deny flight in bosnia 1993

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what is ensuring freedom of navigation and over flight

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demonstrates US or international rights to navigate sea or air routes. i.e. attain document (ops against libya 1996), or berlin air quarters

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what is humanitarian assistance

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relieve or reduce results of disasters or other endemic conditions. i.e. sea angel 1 1991. sea angel 2 1992 in bangladesh

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what is military support to civil authorities

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temp support to domestic civil authorities when permitted by law, and are normally taken when an emergency overtaxes the capabilities of the civil authorities i.e. hurricane andrew 1992

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What are the 6 principles of operation maneuver from sea

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Focus on objective
Use sea as maneuver space
Generates overwhelming tempo and momentum
Pits strengths against weaknesses
Integrates all organic, joint, and combined assets
Emphasizes Intel, deceptions, and flexibility

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What are the 4 effects that noncombatants may have on military ops

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Mobility
Obstacle employment
Firepower
Security

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