Theory Flashcards
What are the variable features of war?
Human Interaction
Physical Terrain
What are the principles of war?
Selection and maintenance of the aim Security Surprise Sustainment Economy of effort Coordination Concentration of fire power Offensive action Flexibility Morale
What are the tenants of manoeuvre theory?
Reconnaissance pull Main effort Combined arms Surprise Orchestration Focus all effort on the enemies COG -Disruption -Dislocate (physical, moral, temporal, functional) Tempo
Name all of the BOS
Manoeuvre Offensive Support Command and Control ISR ID&I GBAD Combat Support Services Mobility and Survivability
What are the prerequisites of Mission Command?
Trust Reliability Risk Doctrine (common) Understanding
What are the types of command authority?
OPCOMD
TACOMD
OPCON
TACON
What are the types of command support?
Direct Support
Reinforcing Support
General Support
General Support Reinforcing
What are the enduring features of war?
Friction
Uncertainty
Chance
Danger
What are the phases of conflict?
1) Pre-conflict
2) Conflict
3) Post-conflict
What are the levels of command?
Strategic
Operational
Tactical
What are the types of land activities?
Offensive
Defensive
Stabilising
Enabling
What are the types of offensive land activities?
Advance
Attack
Pursuit
What are the types of defensive land activities?
Area defence Mobile defence Retrograde actions (withdraw, delay)
What are the types of stabilising activities?
Control
Reform
Restore
Assist
What are the command authorities?
Organic
Attached
Assigned
Supporting
What are the sub-headings of a Warning Order?
Situation Likely tasks/mission Time and place of O-group Key timings Preliminary moves Admin and log Acknowledgement
What are the MAF area defence tactical guidelines?
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
What are the types of advance?
Advance to contact
Advance in contact
What are the groupings in the advance?
Covering force Advance guard Main body Flank guards Rear guard
What are the basic considerations of the advance?
Surprise Tempo Acquisition of info Routes Security Offensive support Air situation
What are the considerations of the attack?
Secure FUP/LD. Maintenance of momentum Retention of initiative Firepower Surprise Rapid reorganisation
Name the shaping effects of an obstacle on the enemy.
Block
Turn
Disrupt
Fix
