TBS PHASE II EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH RIGHT ANSWERS.
Which capabilities does Assault Support Operations provide? ANS - Attack enemy positions from any
direction
The five stages of Assault Support Operation planning are the ground tactical plan, landing plan, air
movement plan, and what other two? ANS - Loading plan and staging plan
Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft? ANS - CH-53
The term Assault Support Operations is defined as the tactical movements of Marines, weapons, and
material by __________________________________ to support the ground tactical plan ANS - Assault
Support Aircraft
Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to the transport aircraft? ANS - Landing
zone brief
How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire (CFF)? ANS - 3
How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire (CFF) request? ANS - 6
When is an immediate suppression mission used? ANS - To fire on a planned target or target of
opportunity that has taken friendly units under fire
Target location is given in which transmission of the CFF? ANS - Second
Which element is a standard part of the message to observer? ANS - Target number
During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to express direction and distance? ANS - mils
(grid), meters
, What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of maneuver? ANS - Distribution of forces,
Form of maneuver, Direction of attack, Tactical control measures, consolidation
The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections? ANS - Location of key personnel and
succession of command
Which of the following acronyms is used to describe the composition, disposition, and strength of
enemy forces? ANS - Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
The method portion of Commander's Intent includes which of the following? ANS - Enemy Center of
Gravity, Critical Vulnerability, Exploitation Plan
Identify the 6 main sections to the five paragraph order ANS - Orientation, Situation, Mission,
Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal
Instructions that are not included in tasks and pertain to two or more subordinate units are known as?
ANS - Coordinating Instructions
Rational Calculation forms the basis for what type of decision making ANS - Analytical
Identify a disadvantage of Analytical decision making ANS - Time Consuming
Which decision making type includes Feature-Matching and Reasoning by Analogy? ANS - Recognitional
The Boyd Cycle, also known as the _____________ Loop, is used to describe are occurring decision
making cycle ANS - OODA
Identify an advantage for Recognition decision making ANS - Requires little time
Identify a disadvantage for Recognition decision making ANS - Requires large experience base on the
subject before the crisis
WITH RIGHT ANSWERS.
Which capabilities does Assault Support Operations provide? ANS - Attack enemy positions from any
direction
The five stages of Assault Support Operation planning are the ground tactical plan, landing plan, air
movement plan, and what other two? ANS - Loading plan and staging plan
Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft? ANS - CH-53
The term Assault Support Operations is defined as the tactical movements of Marines, weapons, and
material by __________________________________ to support the ground tactical plan ANS - Assault
Support Aircraft
Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to the transport aircraft? ANS - Landing
zone brief
How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire (CFF)? ANS - 3
How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire (CFF) request? ANS - 6
When is an immediate suppression mission used? ANS - To fire on a planned target or target of
opportunity that has taken friendly units under fire
Target location is given in which transmission of the CFF? ANS - Second
Which element is a standard part of the message to observer? ANS - Target number
During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to express direction and distance? ANS - mils
(grid), meters
, What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of maneuver? ANS - Distribution of forces,
Form of maneuver, Direction of attack, Tactical control measures, consolidation
The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections? ANS - Location of key personnel and
succession of command
Which of the following acronyms is used to describe the composition, disposition, and strength of
enemy forces? ANS - Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
The method portion of Commander's Intent includes which of the following? ANS - Enemy Center of
Gravity, Critical Vulnerability, Exploitation Plan
Identify the 6 main sections to the five paragraph order ANS - Orientation, Situation, Mission,
Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal
Instructions that are not included in tasks and pertain to two or more subordinate units are known as?
ANS - Coordinating Instructions
Rational Calculation forms the basis for what type of decision making ANS - Analytical
Identify a disadvantage of Analytical decision making ANS - Time Consuming
Which decision making type includes Feature-Matching and Reasoning by Analogy? ANS - Recognitional
The Boyd Cycle, also known as the _____________ Loop, is used to describe are occurring decision
making cycle ANS - OODA
Identify an advantage for Recognition decision making ANS - Requires little time
Identify a disadvantage for Recognition decision making ANS - Requires large experience base on the
subject before the crisis
