TBS PHASE 3 EXAM | 79 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (A+) LATEST 2026
VERIFIED
◉ Define Mobile Defense.
Answer: bulk of the force is held as a mobile striking force with strict
economy applied to dedicated positional supporting efforts designed to
canalize, delay, and disrupt the enemy's attack. In this case, the static
positions help control the depth and breadth of enemy penetrations and
ensure retention of ground from which to launch counterattacks
◉ Define Area Defense.
Answer: retention of terrain by absorbing the enemy in an interlocking
series of positions and destroying him largely by fires. Mutual support
and positions in depth force the enemy to expose his force in the attack
to each position. Dynamic elements include patrols, intelligence units,
and reserve forces to cover gaps among defensive positions, reinforcing
those positions as necessary and counterattacking as directed
◉ Define Retrograde Defense.
Answer: organized movement away from the enemy. A transitional
operation, the retrograde defense occurs within a larger scheme Three
specific defensive methods—delay, withdrawal, and retirement
◉ Types of Defensive Methods.
Answer: BP, Strongpoint, Perimeter, Reverse Slope
,◉ Define the BP Method:.
Answer: defense position oriented on the most likely enemy avenue of
approach from which a unit may defend or attack
◉ Define the Strongpoint method:.
Answer: (battalion level or above) A fortified defensive position
designed to deny the enemy certain terrain as well as the use of an
avenue of approach. It differs from a battle position in that it is designed
to be occupied for an extended period of time.
◉ Define the Perimeter Method:.
Answer: oriented in all directions. A unit can use this defensive
technique to accomplish a specific mission, such as defend friendly
infrastructure, or to provide immediate self-protection, such as during
resupply operations when all-around security is required.
◉ Define the Reverse Slope Method:.
Answer: It's a defense on the opposite slope of a hill
◉ 7 Steps of EA Dev.
Answer: -Identify all likely enemy avenues of approach.
-Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver.
-Determine where to kill the enemy.
-Plan and integrate obstacles.
-Emplace weapon systems.
, -Plan and integrate indirect fires.
-Rehearse the execution of operations in the engagement area.
◉ Define Primary Battle Position:.
Answer: best place to accomplish the assigned mission. It is frequently
focused on the enemy's most likely avenue of approach
◉ Define Alternate Battle Position:.
Answer: where a unit can still accomplish its assigned mission, but that
is occupied when the primary BP becomes either untenable or unsuitable
◉ Define Supplementary Battle Position.
Answer: allows a unit to address unexpected enemy schemes of
maneuver. For example, they may cover the flank of the primary
positions
◉ What is the Defensive SOM?.
Answer: (TDOOTS)
-Type/Method of Defense
-Distribution of Forces
-Orientation
-Occupation Method
-TCM's
-Security Plan
AND ANSWERS (A+) LATEST 2026
VERIFIED
◉ Define Mobile Defense.
Answer: bulk of the force is held as a mobile striking force with strict
economy applied to dedicated positional supporting efforts designed to
canalize, delay, and disrupt the enemy's attack. In this case, the static
positions help control the depth and breadth of enemy penetrations and
ensure retention of ground from which to launch counterattacks
◉ Define Area Defense.
Answer: retention of terrain by absorbing the enemy in an interlocking
series of positions and destroying him largely by fires. Mutual support
and positions in depth force the enemy to expose his force in the attack
to each position. Dynamic elements include patrols, intelligence units,
and reserve forces to cover gaps among defensive positions, reinforcing
those positions as necessary and counterattacking as directed
◉ Define Retrograde Defense.
Answer: organized movement away from the enemy. A transitional
operation, the retrograde defense occurs within a larger scheme Three
specific defensive methods—delay, withdrawal, and retirement
◉ Types of Defensive Methods.
Answer: BP, Strongpoint, Perimeter, Reverse Slope
,◉ Define the BP Method:.
Answer: defense position oriented on the most likely enemy avenue of
approach from which a unit may defend or attack
◉ Define the Strongpoint method:.
Answer: (battalion level or above) A fortified defensive position
designed to deny the enemy certain terrain as well as the use of an
avenue of approach. It differs from a battle position in that it is designed
to be occupied for an extended period of time.
◉ Define the Perimeter Method:.
Answer: oriented in all directions. A unit can use this defensive
technique to accomplish a specific mission, such as defend friendly
infrastructure, or to provide immediate self-protection, such as during
resupply operations when all-around security is required.
◉ Define the Reverse Slope Method:.
Answer: It's a defense on the opposite slope of a hill
◉ 7 Steps of EA Dev.
Answer: -Identify all likely enemy avenues of approach.
-Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver.
-Determine where to kill the enemy.
-Plan and integrate obstacles.
-Emplace weapon systems.
, -Plan and integrate indirect fires.
-Rehearse the execution of operations in the engagement area.
◉ Define Primary Battle Position:.
Answer: best place to accomplish the assigned mission. It is frequently
focused on the enemy's most likely avenue of approach
◉ Define Alternate Battle Position:.
Answer: where a unit can still accomplish its assigned mission, but that
is occupied when the primary BP becomes either untenable or unsuitable
◉ Define Supplementary Battle Position.
Answer: allows a unit to address unexpected enemy schemes of
maneuver. For example, they may cover the flank of the primary
positions
◉ What is the Defensive SOM?.
Answer: (TDOOTS)
-Type/Method of Defense
-Distribution of Forces
-Orientation
-Occupation Method
-TCM's
-Security Plan
