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| Describe types of Offensive Operations |
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Definition
-Movement to Contact
-Attack
-Exploitation
-Pursuit |
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| Describe the type of Offensive Operation - Movement to Contact |
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Definition
| Seeks to gain or regain contact with the enemy and develop the situation. It allows the CMDR to make initial contact with the enemy with minimum force thereby avoiding an extensive engagement or battle before he is prepared for decisive action. |
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| Describe the type of Offensive Operation - Attack |
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Definition
| Operation characterized by coordinated movement, supported by fire, conducted to defeat, destroy, neutralize or capture the enemy. May be conducted to seize or secure terrain. Focusing combat power against the enemy with a tempo and intensity that the enemy cannot match. |
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| Describe the type of Offensive Operation - Exploitation |
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Definition
| Operation that usually follows a successful attack is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. The exploitation extends the initial success of the attack by preventing the enemy from disengaging, withdrawing, and reestablishing an effective defense. |
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Term
| Describe the type of Offensive Operation - Pursuit |
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Definition
| Operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. A pursuit may be initiated when the enemy has lost his ability to fight effectively and attempts to withdraw. |
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Term
| Describe the types of defensive operations |
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Definition
-Mobile Defense
-Position Defense |
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Term
| Describe the type of Defensive Operation - Mobile Defense |
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Definition
| Defense of an area or position in which maneuver is used together with fire and terrain to seize the initiative from the enemy. The Mobile Defense destroys the enemy attacking force through offensive action. |
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| Describe the type of Defensive Operation - Position Defense |
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Definition
| Defense in which the bulk of the defending force is disposed in selected tactical positions where the decisive battle is to be fought. It denies the enemy critical terrain or facilities for a specified time. |
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Term
| Describe the Rifle Platoon task organization |
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Definition
Platoon Commander
-Platoon HQ; Platoon Sergeant, RTO, Corpsman, Guide.
-1st Squad Leader
-2d Squad Leader
-3d Squad Leader |
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Term
| Describe forms of maneuver - Offensive |
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Definition
-Frontal Attack
-Flanking Attack
-Envelopment
-Turning Movement
-Infiltration
-Penetration |
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Term
| Describe forms of maneuver - Defensive |
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Definition
-Battle Position
-Strong Point
-Sector
-Reverse Slope
-Perimeter
-Linear
-Non-Linear |
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Term
| Describe a Frontal Attack |
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Definition
| Maneuver where the main action is directed against the front of the enemy forces. Its used to rapidly overrun or destroy a weak enemy force... |
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Term
| Describe a Flanking Attack |
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Definition
| Maneuver directed at the flank of an enemy force. Such an attack is designed to defeat the enemy force while minimizing the effect of the enemy's frontally oriented cpmbat power. |
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Definition
| Maneuver by which the attacker bypasses the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives to the enemys rear. It compels the defender to fight on the ground of the attacker's choosing. |
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Term
| Describe a Turning Movement |
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Definition
| Maneuver where the attacker passes around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives deep in the enemy's rear. *read the rest* |
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Definition
| Maneuver where an attacking force seeks to rupture the enemy's defense on a narrow front to disrupt the defensive system. |
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Term
| Describe a Battle Position |
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Definition
| A defensive position oriented on the most likely enemy avenue of approach from which a unit may defend or attack. |
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Term
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Definition
| A fortified defensive position designed to deny the enemy certain terrain as well as the use of an avenue of approach. It is designed to be occupied for an extended amount of time. |
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Term
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Definition
| Is a company, or larger unit, control measure that provides the most freedom of action to a platoon, or other subordinate unit. It allows for decentralized execution which is synchronized with the higher units intent. |
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Term
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Definition
| Is any slope which descends away from the enemy. A reverse slope defense is organized so that the main defensive positions are masked from enemy observation and direct fire by a topographical crest. |
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Term
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Definition
| Defense oriented in all directions. |
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Term
| Describe a Linear defense |
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Definition
| This technique allows interlocking and overlapping observation and fields of fire across the units front. The bulk of the units combat power is well forward. |
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Term
| Describe a Non-Linear Defense |
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Definition
| Is the most decentralized and dynamic position defense conducted. It is frequently used when operating against an enemy force that has equal or greater firepower and mobility capabilities. |
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Term
| List the 8 types of attacks |
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Definition
-Hasty Attack
-Deliberate Attack
-Spoiling Attack
-Counterattack
-Feint
-Demonstration
-Reconnaissance in force
-Raid |
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Term
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Definition
| An attack in which preparation is traded for speed to exploit a fleeting opportunity. |
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Term
| Describe a Deliberate Attack |
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Definition
| A type of offensive action characterized by pre-planned and coordinated employment of firepower and maneuver to close with and destroy the enemy. This attack is used when a hasty attack will not defeat the enemy or there is no readily apparent advantage that must be rapidly exploited. |
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Term
| Describe a Spoiling Attack |
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Definition
| A tactical maneuver employed to seriously impair a hostile attack while the enmy is in the process of forming or assembling for an attack. |
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Term
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Definition
| A limited objective attack conducted by part or all of a defending force to prevent the enemy from attaining the objectives of his attack. |
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Term
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Definition
| A limited objective attack made at a place other than that of the main effort with the aim of distracting the enemys attention away from the main effort. |
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Term
| Describe a Demonstation Attack |
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Definition
| An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought. Its aim is to decieve the enemy and not make contact. |
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Term
| Describe Reconnaissance in Force |
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Definition
| A deliberate attack made to obtain information and to locate and test the enemy dispositions, strengths, and reactions. |
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Term
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Definition
| An attack, usually small scale, involving penetration of hostile territory for a specific purpose other than seizing and holding terrian. |
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