Warfare

Question 1

Levels of War
#2

Answer 1

Operational Level - concerns forces collectively in theater.

Question 2

Levels of War
#3

Answer 2

Tactical Level - involves the details of individual engagements.

Question 3

War at Sea

Answer 3

War at Sea is the application of decisive offensive force to achieve control of the sea which is the first step in establishing our superiority in any region.

Question 4

Littoral Warfare

Answer 4

Littoral Warfare is warfare in that portion of the world’s land masses, adjacent to the oceans within direct control of and vulnerable to the striking power of sea-based forces.

Question 5

Naval Tactical Mission:

Strike Warfare

Answer 5

Any combination of Naval forces that intends to inflict damage on or destroy the target objective.

Question 6

Naval Tactical Mission:

Amphibious Warfare

Answer 6

Establishing a landing force on a hostile shore.

Question 7

Naval Tactical Mission:
Electronic Warfare (EW)

Answer 7

Deny the enemy use of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Question 8

Naval Tactical Mission:
Air Warfare (AW)

Answer 8

Those actions required to reduce the enemy air and missile threat to an acceptable level.

Question 9

Naval Tactical Mission:
Undersea Warfare (USW)

Answer 9

Those actions taken to deny the enemy effective use of his submarines and the undersea environment.

Question 10

Naval Tactical Mission:
Surface Warfare (SUW)

Answer 10

Deny the enemy effective use of his surface warships and merchant capability.

Question 11

Levels of War
#1

Answer 11

Strategic Level - focuses on supporting national goals