Weapons
LAW Max distance
1,000m
Offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it.
Pursuit
Two general categories of obstacles
1. Existing
2. Reinforcing
Name 3 enemy oriented tac tasks
Ambush
Block
Destroy
Disrupt
Defeat
Canalize
etc
Breaching Fundamentals
1. Suppress.
2. Obscure.
3. Secure.
4. Reduce.
4 engagement methods of the LAW
Single
Sequence
Pair
Volley Firing
________ are used when there is no need to rapidly exploit an enemy weakness, or when a hasty attack will not defeat the enemy. They rely on analytical decision-making for detailed planning that coordinates all available resources to allow the unit to close with and destroy the enemy.
Deliberate attacks
What does TDOOTs stand for?
Type of Defense
Distribution of Forces
Occupation Method
Orientation
TCMs
Security
Name 3 Terrain oriented tactical tasks
Clear
Control
Occupy
Reconnoiter
Retain
Secure
Seize
Four specific tactical obstacle effects
1. Disrupt.
2. Turn.
3. Fix.
4. Block
What part of the LAW prevents the movement of the rear cover?
Pull Pin
Offensive operation that follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth.
Explotation
_____ are prearranged barriers of fire designed to protect friendly troops by impeding enemy movement across defense lines or areas.
They are coordinated with other fires and with natural and artificial obstacles.
Final Protective Fires
Unit leaders control the speed, direction, and orientation of their entire unit by locating themselves in close proximity with the _____ unit, a designated sub-unit that serves as a reference point for the other sub-unit's related movements.
BASE
Five types of reinforcing obstacles
1. constructed
2. demolitions
3. mines/minefields
4. contamination
5. expedient
Back blast caution area of the AT4 is ____m at ___ deg.?
100m at 90 deg
A _____ ______ uses fire and maneuver in order to gain a position of advantage against an enemy vulnerability. It is usually used as support by fire position that diverts attention away from the main effort and uses fires to fix the enemy in place, preventing them from reorienting on the main effort.
Flanking Attack
Which defensive METHOD is this?
A fortified defensive position designed to deny the enemy certain terrain as well as the use of an avenue of approach. It differs from a battle position in that it is designed to be occupied for an extended period of time.
Strongpoint
3 Friendly oriented tactical tasks
Breach
Cover
Disengage
Displace
Exfiltrate
Follow
Guard
Protect
Screen
Four types of obstacle reduction techniques
1. Mechanical
2. Explosive
3. Manual
4. Electronic
3 grenade safeties
Safety clip
Safety pin
Safety Lever
Two methods of Exploiting Success
1) Pursuit by Fire
2) Continuation of the Attack
Battlefield Functions in the Defense
1. Counter-Mobility.
2. Survivability.
3. Mobility.
4. General engineering
Squad leader use base unit fireteam to control the squad's: ____, _____, and _____.
1) Direction
2) Orientation
3) Speed
Which of the four battlefield functions is this?
1. includes all aspects of protecting personnel, weapons, and supplies.
2. to reduce exposure to threat acquisition, targeting and engagement, and the effects of weather and thereby contribute to a successful defense.
•Fortifications
•Protective obstacles.
•Strong-points.
•Camouflage.
•Development of the deception plan.
Survivability