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AQ09-01
Army Ops
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Aviation
Graduate
05/21/2013

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Term
The primary method to disseminate JSTARS GMTI near real time to users is via BLOS and SIPRNET forwarding using what protocol.
Definition
A. STANAG 4607 GMTI protocol
Term
Q. The Army uses what as the primary mode of interface with the E-8C? Secondary?
Definition
A. SCDL first and SATCOM second
Term
Q. How many CGSs can link with the E-8C in receive mode only at one time?
Definition
A. Unlimited number
Term
Q. What are the three primary USSOCOM missions that JSTARS can support?
Definition
A. 1. Counter terrorism 2. Direct Action 3. Special recon
Term
Q. Do JSTARS have the ability to positively ID IEDs?
Definition
A. No
Term
Q. T/F The three primary Forcible Entry (FE) capabilities/options are airborne assault, air assault, and amphibious assault?
Definition
A. T
Term
Q. T/F Fire support coordinating measures are established and adjusted by appropriate land or amphibious force commanders within their boundaries and facilitate the expeditious attack of surface targets of opportunity beyond the coordinating measure.
Definition
A. T
Term
Q. _____ is designed to be a designated area where any weapon system may fire?
Definition
A. Free fire area
Term
Q. T/F The FLOT may extend past the FEBA in some cases?
Definition
A. T
Term
Q. What line is used to control and coordinate military operations, usually a terrain feature extending across zone of action?
Definition
A. Phase Line
Term
Q. T/F The Army is organized in a “singular” brigade based force.
Definition
A. F. modular
Term
Q. What plan established combatant commanders’ missions and geographic responsibilities?
Definition
A. The Unified Command Plan
Term
Q. How many Geographic combatant commands are there?
Definition
A. 6
Term
Q. U.S. Forces Korea is subordinate to what unified command?
Definition
A. USPACOM
Term
Q. There are three types of ground combat brigades: Heavy, infantry, and _______?
Definition
A. Stryker
Term
Q. How many combat brigades are there? How many before the increase?
Definition
A. now=42; previously=33
Term
Q. What is the largest tactical unit in the US Army?
Definition
A. Corps
Term
Q. The Corps is a primary candidate headquarters for ______ operations.
Definition
A. joint
Term
Q. What is the Army’s primary tactical warfighting headquarters?
Definition
A. Divisions
Term
Q. T/F Divisions can control up to six Brigade Combat Teams in major combat operations.
Definition
A. T. More in protracted stability operations
Term
Q. T/F Division organizations are the same for each operation.
Definition
A. F. they vary for each operation
Term
Q. What are the basic building blocks of the Army’s tactical formations?
Definition
A. Brigade Combat Teams
Term
Q. Heavy brigades have about ______ troops and are the equivalent to a mechanized infantry brigade.
Definition
A. 3700
Term
Q. Infantry brigades have around _____ troops and are the equivalent to a light infantry or airborne brigade.
Definition
A. 3300
Term
Q. Stryker brigades have around _____ troops and are based around the Stryker family of vehicles.
Definition
A. 3900
Term
Q. Who approves the Army airspace control plan?
Definition
A. JFC
Term
Q. The Airspace control plan establishes procedures for the airspace control sector in the ops area and with the area air defense plan must be integrated with the JFC’s ________ and orders
Definition
A. operation plan (OPLAN)
Term
Q. A2C2 Army Airspace Command and Control element is the Army’s principal organization for airspace control in the Army’s AO and is normally located in the ______.
Definition
A. Tactical Ops Center (TOC)
Term
Q. The E-8C has a unique personal computer improved date modem (pcidm) that allows us to link and provide SA with what platform?
Definition
A. AH-64D Apache
Term
Q. T/F The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is the Army’s primary recon helicopter use to execute armed recon in air cavalry troops and light attack companies.
Definition
A. T
Term
Q. What are graphic directives given by a commander to subordinate commanders to assign responsibilities, coordinate fire and maneuver, and control combat operations?
Definition
A. Graphic control measures
Term
Q. Who controls all air-to-ground and surface-to-surface attack operations short of a FSCL?
Definition
A. The appropriate land or amphibious force commander
Term
Q. Identify the Army’s four Corps.
Definition
A. I Corps (Joint base Lewis-McChord), III Corps (Fort Hood), V Corps (US Army Europe), and XVIII Airborne Corps (Ft. Bragg)
Term
Q. What specifies airspace control measures (ACMs) and FSCMs to be used in an operational area?
Definition
A. Army Airspace Control Plan (ACP)
Term
Q. What coordinate system to AH-64Ds and OH-58s primarily use?
Definition
A. UTM and prefer 8 digit grids
Term
Q. Name an Area Air Defense system capable of executing the HIMAD mission that holds 4 standard missiles or 16 PAC III missiles.
Definition
A. Patriot missile system
Term
Q. What is an area of land, sea, and airspace assigned by a joint force commander to the commander of a joint special operations force to conduct special operations activities?
Definition
A. A Joint Special Operations Area (JSOA)
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