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Maneuver Captains Course
Entrance Exam Prep
49
Political Studies
12th Grade
09/11/2008

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Term

 

 

 

Decisive Point

 

(FM 3-21.10)

Definition

 

 

 

How, when or where a units combat power can overwhelm the enemy's ability to generate combat power.

Term

 

 

 

Org of IBCT IN BN

Definition

 

3 x Rifle CO

1 x HHC

1 x Scout PLT

1 x Med PLT

1 x Commo Section

1 x BN HQ

 

Term

 

 

 

Org of IBCT IN Co

Definition

 

 

3 x Rifle PLT

1 x HQ Section

1 x Mortar Section (60mm)

Term

 

 

 

Org of IBCT IN PLT

Definition

 

 

3 x Rifle Squads

1 x HQ Section

1 x Weapons Squad (2x240b, 2xJavelin)

Term

 

 

IBCGT IN BN Organic Weapon Systems

Definition

 

4 x 81mm Mortars: 5800m

4 x TOWs:  3750m

3 x MK 2 .50cal: 1600m

5 x MK19 AGL

3 x MK24 Sniper Rifles 

 

Term

 

 

 

IBCT IN CO Organic Weapon Systmes 

 

Definition

 

2 x 60mm Mortars:  3500m

6 x Javelins:  2000m

6 x M240B:  900m Tracer Burnout

Term

 

 

IBCT IN PLT Weapon Systems

Definition

 

 

 

2 x M240B:  900m tracer burnout

2 x Javelin:  2000m

 

Term
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Definition

Attack By Fire

 

A tactical mission task in which a commander uses direct fire, supported by indirect fires, to engage an enemy without closing with him to destroy, suppress, fix or deceive him. See also frontal attack; support by fire.

Term
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Definition

AMBUSH

 

(Army) A form of attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy.

(Marine Corps) A surprise attack by fire from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy.

Term

Levels of War

Definition

 

 

Stratagic

Operational

Tactica

Term

 

 

Principles of War

Definition

MOOSEMUSS 

Mass

Objective

Offensive

Security

Economy of Force

Maneuver

Unity of Command

Suprise

Simplicity

 

Term

 

 

Tenents of Army Operations

Definition

AIDS-V

 

Agility-ability to move and adjust quickly and easily

Initiative-setting or dectationg terms of action

Depth-extension of ops in time/space/resources

Synchronization-arranging activities in time/space/purpose

Versatility-ability of Army ops to meet diverse mission requirements

Term

 

 

Elements of Combat Power

Definition

 

MILF-P

 

Maneuver

Information

Leadership

Firepower

Protection

 

Term

 

 

Identify the Purpose of Defensive Ops

Definition

 

Defeat enemy attacks

Buy/gain time

Economize forces

Hold key terrain

Develop conditions favorable for offensive ops

Term

 

 

 

Purpose of Offensive Ops

Definition

 

 

 

Seize,retain,exploit the initiative to defeat the enemy decisively

Term

 

 

Characteristics of the Offense

Definition

SCAT

 

Suprise

Concentration

Audacity

Tempo

Term

 

 

Types of Offensive Ops

Definition

 

E MAP

 

Exploitation

Movement to Contact

Attack

Pursuit

Term

 

 

 

 Forms of Maneuver

Definition

 

Penetration

Infiltration

Frontal Attack

Envelopment

Turning Movement

Term

 

 

Characteristics of Defensive Ops

Definition

 

Preparation

Massing Effects

Security

Disruption

Flexibility

Term

 

 

Types of Defensive Ops

Definition

MAR

 

Mobile Defense

Area Defense

Retrograde

Term

FM 3-21.10

 

 

Troop Leading Procedures

 

 

Definition

 

Receive the mission

Issue a Warno

Make a tentative plan

Initiate Movement

Conduct Recon

Complete Plan

Issue Order

Supervise & refine

Term

 

 

Things Commander Must Deduce Upon Receipt of Mission

Definition

 

 

Determine his mission

Assess the time available to prepare/execute

Term

 

 

 

Steps of Mission Analysis

Definition

METT-TC

 

Mission

Enemy

Terrain/Wx

Troops/Supt

Civil Considerations

Term

 

 

 

Specified Task

Definition

 

 

task clearly stated in the order

Term

 

 

 

Implied Task

Definition

 

 

 

task not stated in the OPORD that must be performed to accomplish a specific task

Term

 

 

 

Essential Task

Definition

 

 

task from the OPORD that unit must accomplish for higher command to be successful

Term

 

 

 

Types of Constraints
Definition

 

 

those requiring action

those that prohibit action

Term

 

 

Components of Mission Statement

Definition

 

 

Who

What

When

Where

Why

Term

 

 

Military Aspects of Terrain

Definition

OAKOC

 

Observation/Fields of fire

Cover and Concealment

Obstacles

Key Terrain

Avenues of Approach

Term

 

 

2 Types of Obstacles

Definition

 

 

existing

reinforcing

Term

 

 

 

3 Categories of Terrain

 

 

Definition

 

 

Unrestricted

Restricted

Severly Restricted

Term

 

 

 

Define Ave of Approach

Definition

 

 

An air or ground route of an attacking force of a given size leading to its objective or key terrain.

Term

 

 

Define Mobility Corridor

Definition

 

 

Areas where a force will be canalized due to terrain constraints that are free of obstacles allowing units to move w/ speed and mass

Term

 

 

 

Define Key Terrain

Definition

 

 

Any location or area which the seizure,retention,or control of affords a marked advantage to either combatant.

Term

 

 

Define Decisive Terrain

Definition

 

 

Key terrain which the seizure,retention, or control of is necessary for mission accomplishment.

Term

 

 

Define Doctrinal Template

Definition

 

 

Visual Illustration of how the emeny force might look and act without the effects of weather and terrain.

Term

 

 

Define Situational Template

Definition

 

 

Visual/graphic depiction of how th enemy will fight under the specific conditions expected on the battlefield.

Term

 

 

List 2 types of risk

Definition

 

 

Tactical

 

Accidental

Term

 

 

Three Components of Commanders Intent

Definition

A clear concise statement of what the force must do with respect to:

 

enemy

terrain

desired endstate

Term

 

 

Identify the 5 Criteria of a legitimate COA

Definition

 

Suitable

Feasible

Acceptable

Distinguishable

Complete

 

Term

 

 

Identify the 6 Steps of COA Development

Definition

AGADAP

Analyze relative combat power

Generate options

Array intitial forces

Develop schemes of maneuver

Assign HQs

Prepare COAs

Term

 

 

3 Wargaming Techniques

Definition

 

Box-focus on specific area of battlefied

Belt-divides COA into phases

Avenue in Depth-one ave of approach at a time

Term

 

 

5 Paragraphs of OPORD

Definition

 

Situation

Mission

Execution

Service/Support

Command/Signal

Term

FM 34-130

 

Define Area of Operations (AO)

Definition

 

 

Geographical area where the commander is assigned the responsibility and authority to conduct military operations.

Term

 

 

 

Define Area of Interest (AI)

Definition

 

 

 

Geographical area from which information and intel are required to permit planning or successful conduct of the command's operation.

Term
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Definition

 

BLOCK

 

A tactical mission task tha denies the enemy access to an area or prevents his advance in a direction or along an ave of approach.

Term
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Definition

 

Breach

 

Unit employs all available means to breakthrough or secure a passage through an enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification.

Term
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Definition

 

Bypass

 

Commander directs his unit to maneuver around an obstacle, avoiding combat with an emeny force.

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