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Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What are the variable features of war?

A

Human Interaction

Physical Terrain

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2
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What are the principles of war?

A 
Selection and maintenance of the aim
Security
Surprise
Sustainment
Economy of effort
Coordination
Concentration of fire power
Offensive action
Flexibility
Morale
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3
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What are the tenants of manoeuvre theory?

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Reconnaissance pull
Main effort
Combined arms
Surprise
Orchestration
Focus all effort on the enemies COG
-Disruption
-Dislocate (physical, moral, temporal, functional)
Tempo
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4
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Name all of the BOS

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Manoeuvre
Offensive Support
Command and Control
ISR
ID&I
GBAD
Combat Support Services
Mobility and Survivability
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5
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What are the prerequisites of Mission Command?

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Trust
Reliability
Risk
Doctrine (common)
Understanding
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6
Q

What are the types of command authority?

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OPCOMD
TACOMD
OPCON
TACON

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7
Q

What are the types of command support?

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Direct Support
Reinforcing Support
General Support
General Support Reinforcing

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8
Q

What are the enduring features of war?

A

Friction
Uncertainty
Chance
Danger

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9
Q

What are the phases of conflict?

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1) Pre-conflict
2) Conflict
3) Post-conflict

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10
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What are the levels of command?

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Strategic
Operational
Tactical

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11
Q

What are the types of land activities?

A

Offensive
Defensive
Stabilising
Enabling

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12
Q

What are the types of offensive land activities?

A

Advance
Attack
Pursuit

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13
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What are the types of defensive land activities?

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Area defence
Mobile defence
Retrograde actions (withdraw, delay)
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14
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What are the types of stabilising activities?

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Control
Reform
Restore
Assist

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15
Q

What are the command authorities?

A

Organic
Attached
Assigned
Supporting

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16
Q

What are the sub-headings of a Warning Order?

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Situation
Likely tasks/mission
Time and place of O-group
Key timings
Preliminary moves
Admin and log
Acknowledgement
17
Q

What are the MAF area defence tactical guidelines?

A 
Security
Stability
Patrolling
All round defence
Use of key terrain
Anti armour
Defence in depth
Combat surveillance and target acquisition
Coordinated fire plan
Mobile counter attack force
White light
Obstacles
Frontages and depths
Echelons and reserves
18
Q

What are the types of advance?

A

Advance to contact

Advance in contact

19
Q

What are the groupings in the advance?

A 
Covering force
Advance guard
Main body
Flank guards
Rear guard
20
Q

What are the basic considerations of the advance?

A 
Surprise
Tempo
Acquisition of info
Routes
Security
Offensive support
Air situation
21
Q

What are the considerations of the attack?

A 
Secure FUP/LD.
Maintenance of momentum
Retention of initiative
Firepower
Surprise
Rapid reorganisation
22
Q

Name the shaping effects of an obstacle on the enemy.

A

Block
Turn
Disrupt
Fix

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