TBS PHASE 3 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What is an advantage of a flanking attack?.
Answer: Attacks a perceived gap in the enemy
◍ The _____ allows commanders to confirm or deny the assumptions
developed during the planning process..
Answer: Leader's recon
◍ Route Column.
Answer: Used when the likely hood of contact is remote. Pros - speed and
control. Cons - security and deployability.
◍ Final Attack Heading (FAH).
Answer: Restricted run-in and the aircraft must fly within it during the bomb
run. It should be expressed as a cone and should allow the greatest latitude
possible to the pilot while facilitating the FAC's requirement to ensure the
safe execution of the support. You will always be expected to give a FAH.
◍ FPF Registration.
Answer: On the troop to task matrix and in person all Marines are accounted
for in their fighting holes.
◍ MORT statement?.
Answer: Method, Objective, Route, Time.
◍ What are the Caps and Lim's of M240B.
Answer: Sustained rate of fire 100 rpm-Rapid rate of fire 200 rpm -Cyclic
rate of fire 650 rpm-Muzzle velocity 2,750 fps-Maximum Range 3,725
meters-Effective range (suppression)-1,800 meters-Grazing fire 600 meters
,◍ What is the CBRN marker for Biological.
Answer: Post the name of the agent, if known, and the date and time of
detection. The contamination marker will have blue background with red
lettering.
◍ Given a unit, tactical scenario, and an order from higher to conduct a
Movement To Contact, develop a scheme of maneuver to accomplish the
mission and meet the commander's intent..
Answer: We are looking to gain contact with the enemy and maintain
contact. Key information for briefing an approach march movement to
contact scheme of maneuver are: - Distribution of Forces - TCMs - Axis of
Advance / Route - Planned formation changes - Planned movement
technique changes - Planned rotations - Planned dispersion - Consolidation
plan for when we culminate
◍ IA Drill.
Answer: immediate response (per SOP, order) to an event. Buys time for
unit leader to make a decision (Battle Drill). Usually RTR, give ADDRAC
◍ Know four battlefield functions of engineering; DEFENSE.
Answer: Mobility: quality or capacity of military forces which permits them
to move from place to place while retaining their primary mission. Mobility
support assists forces to move rapidly, mass, disperse, and be resupplied.
Tasks:Prepare counterattack routes clear of obstacles and/or have prepared
breaches.Prepare combat trails for counterattacks and lateral movement
between battle positions.Prepare lanes and gaps through obstacle zones and
belts.Reduce obstacles created by enemy fires and sabotage. Clear landing
zones for resupply and medical evacuations
(MEDEVACs)-Counter-mobility: to delay, channel, or stop movement by
the enemy in order to destroy its forces directly or indirectly by enhancing
the effectiveness of friendly weapon systems.Deny ability to execute
plan:Dirupting combat formationsInterfering with command and
controlCreating a vulnerability that friendly forces can exploitDestroy or
disable vehiclesDevelopment of obstacles plan to support maneuver
, commander's concept of operationsAssist in the installation and recording of
minefields.Provide technical assistance and supervise the construction of
specific obstacles.-Survivability: includes all aspects of protecting
personnel, weapons, and supplies. The objective of survivability is to reduce
exposure to threat acquisition, targeting and engagement, and the effects of
weather and thereby contribute to a successful defense. Depending on the
priority of work and engineer assets available, engineers will provide
technical assistance or assist in constructing:FortificationsAnti-armor and
crew-served weapons positions (hot and cold positions).Armored vehicle
positions (hull defilade vs. turret defilade).Hardened command posts and
combat support positions.Protective
ObstaclesStrong-pointsCamouflageDevelopment of deception plan-General
engineering: General engineering encompasses those engineer tasks that
establish and maintain the infrastructure required to conduct and sustain
military operationsMaintain and improve lines of communication and main
supply routes.Construct and repair support facilities.Store and dispense fuel
and water.Construct airfields and aircraft support facilities
◍ MG Tasking Statements.
Answer: Who: Team, Squad, Section, -When: On signal, on order, upon
enemy crossing coordination line-What: Suppress, Neutralize, Destroy, Fix,
etc.-Where: From TRP 1 to TRP 4, IAW target precedence/engagement
criteria-Why: IOT allow maneuver to close with the objective, IOT prevent
the enemy crossing, IOT to canalize the enemy
◍ With rare exceptions, obstacles that do not employ this principle become
little more than a nuisance to the enemy..
Answer: Covered by fire
◍ General Engineering.
Answer: encompasses those tasks that establish and maintain the
infrastructure required to conduct and sustain military operations.
◍ Final Protective Line (FPL).
Answer: An FPL is a predetermined line of grazing fire designed to stop an
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What is an advantage of a flanking attack?.
Answer: Attacks a perceived gap in the enemy
◍ The _____ allows commanders to confirm or deny the assumptions
developed during the planning process..
Answer: Leader's recon
◍ Route Column.
Answer: Used when the likely hood of contact is remote. Pros - speed and
control. Cons - security and deployability.
◍ Final Attack Heading (FAH).
Answer: Restricted run-in and the aircraft must fly within it during the bomb
run. It should be expressed as a cone and should allow the greatest latitude
possible to the pilot while facilitating the FAC's requirement to ensure the
safe execution of the support. You will always be expected to give a FAH.
◍ FPF Registration.
Answer: On the troop to task matrix and in person all Marines are accounted
for in their fighting holes.
◍ MORT statement?.
Answer: Method, Objective, Route, Time.
◍ What are the Caps and Lim's of M240B.
Answer: Sustained rate of fire 100 rpm-Rapid rate of fire 200 rpm -Cyclic
rate of fire 650 rpm-Muzzle velocity 2,750 fps-Maximum Range 3,725
meters-Effective range (suppression)-1,800 meters-Grazing fire 600 meters
,◍ What is the CBRN marker for Biological.
Answer: Post the name of the agent, if known, and the date and time of
detection. The contamination marker will have blue background with red
lettering.
◍ Given a unit, tactical scenario, and an order from higher to conduct a
Movement To Contact, develop a scheme of maneuver to accomplish the
mission and meet the commander's intent..
Answer: We are looking to gain contact with the enemy and maintain
contact. Key information for briefing an approach march movement to
contact scheme of maneuver are: - Distribution of Forces - TCMs - Axis of
Advance / Route - Planned formation changes - Planned movement
technique changes - Planned rotations - Planned dispersion - Consolidation
plan for when we culminate
◍ IA Drill.
Answer: immediate response (per SOP, order) to an event. Buys time for
unit leader to make a decision (Battle Drill). Usually RTR, give ADDRAC
◍ Know four battlefield functions of engineering; DEFENSE.
Answer: Mobility: quality or capacity of military forces which permits them
to move from place to place while retaining their primary mission. Mobility
support assists forces to move rapidly, mass, disperse, and be resupplied.
Tasks:Prepare counterattack routes clear of obstacles and/or have prepared
breaches.Prepare combat trails for counterattacks and lateral movement
between battle positions.Prepare lanes and gaps through obstacle zones and
belts.Reduce obstacles created by enemy fires and sabotage. Clear landing
zones for resupply and medical evacuations
(MEDEVACs)-Counter-mobility: to delay, channel, or stop movement by
the enemy in order to destroy its forces directly or indirectly by enhancing
the effectiveness of friendly weapon systems.Deny ability to execute
plan:Dirupting combat formationsInterfering with command and
controlCreating a vulnerability that friendly forces can exploitDestroy or
disable vehiclesDevelopment of obstacles plan to support maneuver
, commander's concept of operationsAssist in the installation and recording of
minefields.Provide technical assistance and supervise the construction of
specific obstacles.-Survivability: includes all aspects of protecting
personnel, weapons, and supplies. The objective of survivability is to reduce
exposure to threat acquisition, targeting and engagement, and the effects of
weather and thereby contribute to a successful defense. Depending on the
priority of work and engineer assets available, engineers will provide
technical assistance or assist in constructing:FortificationsAnti-armor and
crew-served weapons positions (hot and cold positions).Armored vehicle
positions (hull defilade vs. turret defilade).Hardened command posts and
combat support positions.Protective
ObstaclesStrong-pointsCamouflageDevelopment of deception plan-General
engineering: General engineering encompasses those engineer tasks that
establish and maintain the infrastructure required to conduct and sustain
military operationsMaintain and improve lines of communication and main
supply routes.Construct and repair support facilities.Store and dispense fuel
and water.Construct airfields and aircraft support facilities
◍ MG Tasking Statements.
Answer: Who: Team, Squad, Section, -When: On signal, on order, upon
enemy crossing coordination line-What: Suppress, Neutralize, Destroy, Fix,
etc.-Where: From TRP 1 to TRP 4, IAW target precedence/engagement
criteria-Why: IOT allow maneuver to close with the objective, IOT prevent
the enemy crossing, IOT to canalize the enemy
◍ With rare exceptions, obstacles that do not employ this principle become
little more than a nuisance to the enemy..
Answer: Covered by fire
◍ General Engineering.
Answer: encompasses those tasks that establish and maintain the
infrastructure required to conduct and sustain military operations.
◍ Final Protective Line (FPL).
Answer: An FPL is a predetermined line of grazing fire designed to stop an
