CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE AMEDD
The ART of tactics - Answers-Encompasses the understanding of those military aspects
of tactics - capabilities, techniques, and procedures - that can be measured and codified
What is the fundamental difference between homeland defense and defense support of
civil authorities? - Answers-HD is focused on external threats and aggression while
DSCA is focused on supporting civil authorities and domestic disaster relief
Offensive operation tasks - Answers-Movement to contact; attack; exploitation; pursuit
3 statuses that the national guard can operate under - Answers-State Active Duty; Title
32; Title 10
3 triggers for the transition from offense to defense - Answers-1. victory
2. culmination
3. change of mission
4 phases to a hazard or disaster - Answers-1. planning
2. response
3. recovery
4. restoration
Types of obstacles and what they consist of - Answers-1. Existing obstacles -
natural/manmade
2. Tactical/Protective
Each SBCT infantry rifle company has a section of: - Answers-1. Organic 120-mm
Stryker mortar carrier vehicles with 60mm dismounted mortar capabilities
2. a sniper team
3. a mobile gun system platoon (MGS) with 3 MGS vehicles
Who are the primary maneuver force in an ABCT and what do they consist of - Answers-
1. Three combined arms BNs
2. Two armor BNs and two mechanized INF companies
3 NCOER types - Answers-1. Direct
2. Organizational
3. Strategic
Time period a senior officer must supervise an officer - Answers-minimum of 90 day
calendar days
% of top box checks for senior raters - Answers-less than 50% most qualified
Rank requirements for an NCOER reviewer - Answers-1. Commissioned Officers
, 2. Warrant Officers
3. E9s
Civilian award equivalent to the AAM and who is the approval authority - Answers-Cert
of Appreciation of public service; LTC & above
Who is eligible for an army good conduct medal - Answers-1. active enlisted
2. AGR on extended periods of AD
3. retirees (retroactively)
4. ready reserve enlisted
5. As directed by the SEC of the Army
Award that is exempt from the 2 year time limitation - Answers-Purple Heart
Army regulation that covers military awards - Answers-AR 600-8-22
What is the goal of the total Army awards programs? - Answers-Foster mission
accomplishment by recognizing excellence of military and civilian force and to motivate
them to high levels of performance and service
Central figure in mission command - Answers-Commander
What are mission orders - Answers-Directives that emphasize to subordinates that
results to be attained, not how they achieve them
What do commanders use inform and influence activities for? - Answers-To ensure
actions, themes, and messages compliment and reinforce each other and support
operational objectives
Purposes for defensive operations - Answers-1. Deter or defeat enemy offense
2. Gain Time
3. Achieve economy of force
4. Retain key terrain
5. Protect the populace
6. Critical Assets and infrastructure
7. Develop intelligence
Characteristics of defensive operations - Answers-1. preparation
2. Security
3. Disruption
4. Massing effects
5. Flexibility
6. Maneuver
7. Operations in Depth
Characteristics of the Offense - Answers-1. Surprise
The ART of tactics - Answers-Encompasses the understanding of those military aspects
of tactics - capabilities, techniques, and procedures - that can be measured and codified
What is the fundamental difference between homeland defense and defense support of
civil authorities? - Answers-HD is focused on external threats and aggression while
DSCA is focused on supporting civil authorities and domestic disaster relief
Offensive operation tasks - Answers-Movement to contact; attack; exploitation; pursuit
3 statuses that the national guard can operate under - Answers-State Active Duty; Title
32; Title 10
3 triggers for the transition from offense to defense - Answers-1. victory
2. culmination
3. change of mission
4 phases to a hazard or disaster - Answers-1. planning
2. response
3. recovery
4. restoration
Types of obstacles and what they consist of - Answers-1. Existing obstacles -
natural/manmade
2. Tactical/Protective
Each SBCT infantry rifle company has a section of: - Answers-1. Organic 120-mm
Stryker mortar carrier vehicles with 60mm dismounted mortar capabilities
2. a sniper team
3. a mobile gun system platoon (MGS) with 3 MGS vehicles
Who are the primary maneuver force in an ABCT and what do they consist of - Answers-
1. Three combined arms BNs
2. Two armor BNs and two mechanized INF companies
3 NCOER types - Answers-1. Direct
2. Organizational
3. Strategic
Time period a senior officer must supervise an officer - Answers-minimum of 90 day
calendar days
% of top box checks for senior raters - Answers-less than 50% most qualified
Rank requirements for an NCOER reviewer - Answers-1. Commissioned Officers
, 2. Warrant Officers
3. E9s
Civilian award equivalent to the AAM and who is the approval authority - Answers-Cert
of Appreciation of public service; LTC & above
Who is eligible for an army good conduct medal - Answers-1. active enlisted
2. AGR on extended periods of AD
3. retirees (retroactively)
4. ready reserve enlisted
5. As directed by the SEC of the Army
Award that is exempt from the 2 year time limitation - Answers-Purple Heart
Army regulation that covers military awards - Answers-AR 600-8-22
What is the goal of the total Army awards programs? - Answers-Foster mission
accomplishment by recognizing excellence of military and civilian force and to motivate
them to high levels of performance and service
Central figure in mission command - Answers-Commander
What are mission orders - Answers-Directives that emphasize to subordinates that
results to be attained, not how they achieve them
What do commanders use inform and influence activities for? - Answers-To ensure
actions, themes, and messages compliment and reinforce each other and support
operational objectives
Purposes for defensive operations - Answers-1. Deter or defeat enemy offense
2. Gain Time
3. Achieve economy of force
4. Retain key terrain
5. Protect the populace
6. Critical Assets and infrastructure
7. Develop intelligence
Characteristics of defensive operations - Answers-1. preparation
2. Security
3. Disruption
4. Massing effects
5. Flexibility
6. Maneuver
7. Operations in Depth
Characteristics of the Offense - Answers-1. Surprise
