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TBS Phase II Exam 2025 – Correct
Solutions (USMC Training Material)
Which capabilities does Assault Support Operations provide? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Loading
plan and staging plan
Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft? - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Assault Support Aircraft
Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to the transport
aircraft? - (ANSWER)Landing zone brief
How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire (CFF)? -
(ANSWER)3
How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire (CFF) request? -
(ANSWER)6
, 2
When is an immediate suppression mission used? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Second
Which element is a standard part of the message to observer? - (ANSWER)Target
number
During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to express direction
and distance? - (ANSWER)mils (grid), meters
What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of maneuver? -
(ANSWER)Distribution of forces, Form of maneuver, Direction of attack, Tactical
control measures, consolidation
The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time,
Equipment
The method portion of Commander's Intent includes which of the following? -
(ANSWER)Enemy Center of Gravity, Critical Vulnerability, Exploitation Plan
TBS Phase II Exam 2025 – Correct
Solutions (USMC Training Material)
Which capabilities does Assault Support Operations provide? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Loading
plan and staging plan
Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft? - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Assault Support Aircraft
Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to the transport
aircraft? - (ANSWER)Landing zone brief
How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire (CFF)? -
(ANSWER)3
How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire (CFF) request? -
(ANSWER)6
, 2
When is an immediate suppression mission used? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Second
Which element is a standard part of the message to observer? - (ANSWER)Target
number
During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to express direction
and distance? - (ANSWER)mils (grid), meters
What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of maneuver? -
(ANSWER)Distribution of forces, Form of maneuver, Direction of attack, Tactical
control measures, consolidation
The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time,
Equipment
The method portion of Commander's Intent includes which of the following? -
(ANSWER)Enemy Center of Gravity, Critical Vulnerability, Exploitation Plan