tactics

Question 1

Name Several Principles of War

Answer 1

Maintenance of Aim
Offensive Action
Surprise
Security
Concentration of Force
Economy of Effort 
Flexibility
Maintenance of Morale
Co-operation
Administration
Simplicity

Question 2

Name at least 3 PURPOSES of Offensive Operations

Answer 2

DESTROY Enemy Forces.
SEIZE Terrain.
DEPRIVE the Enemy of Resources.
DIVERT the Enemy’s Attention.
DEVELOP Intelligence.
FIX the Enemy in Position.

Question 3

Name at least 3 TYPES of offensive operations

Answer 3

The Advance: 
Recce in Force: 
Attacks (Deliberate and Hasty): 
Exploitation
Pursuit

Question 4

Name at least 3 FORMS of offensive operations

Answer 4

Penetration
Envelopment
The Turning Movement 
The Frontal Attack 
Infiltration

Question 5

Name at least 3 CHARACTERISTICS of offensive operations

Answer 5

Surprise 
Concentration
Speed
Flexibility 
Audacity

Question 6

Name and explain 5 basic formations

Answer 6

1. Single File: used when following features such as hedges, ditches, walls or when approaching an obstacle
2. Combat Column: Used when following tracks or roads
3. Line: Used when enemy contact is likely. The position of the FSG in the line will be decided by the section commander and will depend on the situation and terrain.
4. Arrowhead: Used to cross open ground. The FSG can be on the left or the right of the arrowhead depending on the section commanders decision, which will be situational and terrain dependent.
5. Diamond: Used when crossing open ground at night.

Question 7

Name 3 pieces of info which go into a contact report

Answer 7

Time of contact
Location
Target description).