Tactics C Flashcards
While conducting an analysis of the enemy, the platoon leader should consider what areas
as he conducts this analysis?
Enemy composition and disposition
Which of the following characteristics implies that the defender arrives in the area of operations
before the attacker and uses the available time to prepare?
Preparation
In which step of the TLP process would you develop your course of action?
Make a tentative plan
The platoon sergeant is the platoons primary sustainment planner, coordinator, and operator;
reporting directing to the platoon leader. In a well written company operation order, where will
a platoon sergeant find the company logistics plan?
Paragraph 4; service support
Initiate movement, step four of the TLP process, can be executed________.
at any time
Which of the following are the characteristics of the defense?
Preparation Security Disruption Mass and Concentration Flexibility Maneuver Operations in-Depth
While conducting an ambush what is the most
preferred method for initiating the ambush?
with the most casualty-producing weapon, medium machine gun fire, or the detonation of mines or explosives.
all of the above
Which step of the TLP process would confirm or deny the tentative plan by personally observing
the area of operations (AO)?
RECON
Identify the task in the following mission statement: B Co, defends NLT 251900NOV09 to retain
the high ground vicinity GL 438766 to prevent the enemy from massing combat power against A Co, the BN main effort.
To retain high ground
Which graphic modifier of unit symbol size represent a platoon?
3 circles filled in
What color represents friendly units on a map?
Blue
Obstacles are man-made or natural obstructions that disrupt, turn, fix or block movement
known as obstacle effects. Which statement best describes a protective wire obstacle?
Protective wire obstacle that protects friendly troops and equipment
What are the 8 TLPs?
Receive the mission Issue the WARNO Make a tentative plan Start necessary movement Reconnoiter Complete plan Issue complete plan Supervise and refine
Which reference is primarily used in identifying the composition of military symbols and
constructing operational overlays?
ADP 1-02 or FM?
Identify the purpose in the following mission statement: A co, 2-66 IN conducts an attack NLT
190600NOV09 to seize high ground vicinity NB 459270 (OBJ DOG) to prevent the enemy from
disrupting 3-66’s IN (BN main effort) attack.
to prevent the enemy disrupting 3-66’s IN (BN main effort) attack
What do you do upon receipt of a Warning Order?
Start making tentative plan
What is the first step in the development of a course of action?
Analyze combat power
Which war fighting function encourages the greatest possible freedom of action from
subordinates?
Mission Command
Leaders might be able to plan their operations using the unprecedented amount of combat
information provided by the higher HQ’s intelligence by reconnoitering visually. While
conducting Troop Leading Procedures, what is typically the focus of the reconnaissance?
If situation permits, leader makes a personal recon to verify terrain analysis, adjust the plan,
and confirm information.
Which of the following are the types of offensive tasks?
movement to contact, attack, exploitation, and
pursuit
______ is the total means of a units destructive, constructive and information capabilities that
can be applied over time?
Combat power
Situation: Your PL wants you to help him plan an upcoming patrol in your AO. He asks you to
help him determine which type of patrol is appropriate for the platoon’s mission. Your squad is at full strength and fully equipped for the mission.
What are the three types of combat patrols?
Raid, Ambush, Security
Commanders Intent is best defined as __________
The commander’s intent is a clear, concise statement of what the force must do and
conditions the force must establish with respect to the enemy, terrain, and civil considerations
that represent the desired end state.
What is the goal of unified Land operations?
Establish conditions that achieve the joint force commanders end state by applying land power as part of a unified action to defeat the enemy
