Section 112

Question 1

Discuss the principles of the Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS) Doctrine

Answer 1

• Focuses on an operational objective
• Uses the sea as maneuver space
• Generates overwhelming tempo and momentum
• Pits strength against weakness
• Emphasizes intelligence, deceptions, and flexibility
• Integrates all organic, joint, and combined assets

Question 2

Explain the role of military forces during Foreign Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief (FHA/DR) operations

Answer 2

Provide secure environment to allow humanitarian relief effort to progress.

Specific requirements will be situation dependent.

HA operations can encompass both reactive programs, such as disaster relief, and proactive programs, such as humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) or civil support

Question 3

Discuss the law and regulations that govern Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Programs and explain in detail some of the elements of the law.

Answer 3

• Governed by Title 10, GS Code, Section 401
• Carried out in conjunction with host nation military and/or civilian personnel
• Shall complement NOT DUPLICATE any other form of social or economic assistance
• May not be provided unless the Department of State (DOS) specifically approves such assistance

Question 4

Discuss two types of combat and noncombat operations that represent the term Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW).

Answer 4

• Combating Terrorism
• DOD support to counterdrug operations
• Enforcement of Sanctions/MIO
• Enforcing Exclusion Zones
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Military Support to Civil Authorities
• Nation Assistance/Support to Counterinsurgency
• NEO
• Peace Operations
• Recovery Operations
• Show of Force Operations
• Strikes and Raids

Question 5

Define Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT).

Answer 5

A military operation on urbanized terrain (MOUT) is defined as all military actions planned and conducted on a topographical complex and its adjacent terrain where manmade construction is the dominant feature. It includes combat in cities, which is that portion of MOUT involving house-to-house and street-by-street fighting in towns and cities

Question 6

Define Rules of Engagement (ROE).

Answer 6

Directives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered

ROE for Marine forces are usually set by the JTF commander

Based on National Command Authorities (NCA) guidance, the mission, the threat, the laws of war, and host nation constraints on force deployment

Question 7

Name the types of operations that represent the Irregular Warfare

Answer 7

1. Counter Terrorism
2. Foreign Internal Defense
3. Counterinsurgency Operations
4. Stability Operations

Question 8

Define Foreign Internal Defense

Answer 8

Influencing foreign governments and populations is a complex and inherently political activity

Question 9

Define Counterinsurgency Operations

Answer 9

Counterinsurgency is military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency