ALC Tactics
What is the definition of Tactics? - ANSEmployments of units in combat, includes the ordered
arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain and the enemy to
translate potential combat power in victorious battles and engagement
What is the goal of unified land operations? - ANSThe goal of unified land operations is to apply
landpower as part of unified action to defeat the enemy on land and establish conditions that
achieve commander's end state.
What is combat power? - ANSThe total means of destructive, constructive, and information
capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time.
What is Unified Land Operations? - ANSHow the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative
to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage and create conditions favorable for conflict
resolution
What are the 5 Characteristics of the Defense? - ANS-Preparation
-Security
-Disruption
-Massing effects
-Flexibility
What are the Characteristics of Offensive Ops? - ANS-Surprise
-Tempo
-Concentration
-Audacity
What are the elements of Combat Power? - ANS-Leadership
-Information
-Movement and Maneuver
-Intelligence
-Fires
-Mission Command
-Sustainment
-Protection
What are the Forms of Maneuver? - ANS-Envelopment
-Turning Point
-Infiltration
-Penetration
-Frontal Attack
What is the definition of Tactics? - ANSEmployments of units in combat, includes the ordered
arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain and the enemy to
translate potential combat power in victorious battles and engagement
What is the goal of unified land operations? - ANSThe goal of unified land operations is to apply
landpower as part of unified action to defeat the enemy on land and establish conditions that
achieve commander's end state.
What is combat power? - ANSThe total means of destructive, constructive, and information
capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time.
What is Unified Land Operations? - ANSHow the Army seizes, retains, and exploits the initiative
to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage and create conditions favorable for conflict
resolution
What are the 5 Characteristics of the Defense? - ANS-Preparation
-Security
-Disruption
-Massing effects
-Flexibility
What are the Characteristics of Offensive Ops? - ANS-Surprise
-Tempo
-Concentration
-Audacity
What are the elements of Combat Power? - ANS-Leadership
-Information
-Movement and Maneuver
-Intelligence
-Fires
-Mission Command
-Sustainment
-Protection
What are the Forms of Maneuver? - ANS-Envelopment
-Turning Point
-Infiltration
-Penetration
-Frontal Attack
