• Question 1
4 out of 4 points
According to doctrine, what are important planning considerations for an area defense?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Probable enemy force ratios that will be faced, detailed terrain analysis, an
integrated direct and indirect fires plan, mobility and counter mobility
priorities, and sustainment and protection.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 2
4 out of 4 points
What does "consolidate gains"
mean?
Selected
C.
Answer:
Consolidate gains are activities to make any temporary operational success
enduring and set the conditions for a stable environment allowing for a
transition of control to legitimate authorities.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Think about the 1/3ID ABCT commander’s tactical problem using the METT-TC
framework. What do you think is the most challenging issue or obstacle that may
impede 1/3ID ABCT from accomplishing its mission? Briefly explain your rationale.
Selected
B.
Answer:
The most challenging issue is the enemy forces in prepared battle positions
with counter- mobility obstacles that can mass direct and indirect fires as the
1/3ID ABCT attempts to control OBJ HAMILTON.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 4
4 out of 4 points
The 1/3ID ABCT commander directed the staff to task organize an advance guard to lead
the attack on OBJ HAMILTON. What size and composition should the advance guard be
and why?
Selected
C.
Answer:
The cavalry squadron with a company designated from a combined arms
battalion as a reserve force.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 5
0 out of 4 points
If, during 1/3ID ABCT’s attack, a subordinate battalion loses contact with the enemy
whose disposition is no longer clear, what type of offensive operation would the battalion
commander likely transition to and why?
, Selected C.
Answer: A reconnaissance in force to discover the enemy’s strength,
disposition, and reactions.
Response
Incorrect. See “Types of Offensive Operations” in Chapter 3 of ADP 3-90
Feedback:
and “Basics of the Offense” in Chapter 1 of FM 3-90-1.
• Question 6
3.2 out of 3.2 points
When developing the sequel to controlling OBJ HAMILTON, what form of the defense does the
1/3ID ABCT commander expect his staff to integrate into a COA if he directs a defense of PL
BLUE using the MISSOURI RIVER as an obstacle in order to prevent the enemy from
counterattacking into 1ID’s northern flank?
Selected
c.
Answer:
A defense of a linear obstacle where the ABCT can rapidly and violently
counterattack any enemy bridgeheads
Response
FM 3-90-1, Offense and Defense, Vol 1, C2, Apr 15, Paragraphs 6-116 to 6-
Feedback:
119
• Question 7
3.2 out of 3.2 points
According to OPFOR doctrine, which of the following is a consideration or condition that
would likely cause the OPFOR to use a situational offense?
Selected
d.
Answer:
An OPFOR unit makes contact on favorable terms for subsequent
Response
offensive action TC 7-100.2, Opposing Force Tactics, Dec 11, Page 3-4
Feedback:
• Question 8
3.2 out of 3.2 points
At a minimum, what should a staff element’s running estimate assess?
Selected
c.
Answer:
Friendly force capabilities with respect to ongoing and planned operations,
enemy capabilities as they affect the staff element’s area of expertise for
current operations and plans for future operations, civil considerations as they
affect the staff element’s area of expertise for current operations and plans for
Response future operations
Feedback:
FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Paragraph 8-11
• Question 9
3.2 out of 3.2 points
MDMP is designed to allow the commander and staff to do which of the following?
Selected
a.
Answer:
Select the COA to best accomplish the mission
Response
FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback:
Paragraph 9-184
• Question 10
4 out of 4 points
According to doctrine, what are important planning considerations for an area defense?
Selected
A.
Answer:
Probable enemy force ratios that will be faced, detailed terrain analysis, an
integrated direct and indirect fires plan, mobility and counter mobility
priorities, and sustainment and protection.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 2
4 out of 4 points
What does "consolidate gains"
mean?
Selected
C.
Answer:
Consolidate gains are activities to make any temporary operational success
enduring and set the conditions for a stable environment allowing for a
transition of control to legitimate authorities.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Think about the 1/3ID ABCT commander’s tactical problem using the METT-TC
framework. What do you think is the most challenging issue or obstacle that may
impede 1/3ID ABCT from accomplishing its mission? Briefly explain your rationale.
Selected
B.
Answer:
The most challenging issue is the enemy forces in prepared battle positions
with counter- mobility obstacles that can mass direct and indirect fires as the
1/3ID ABCT attempts to control OBJ HAMILTON.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 4
4 out of 4 points
The 1/3ID ABCT commander directed the staff to task organize an advance guard to lead
the attack on OBJ HAMILTON. What size and composition should the advance guard be
and why?
Selected
C.
Answer:
The cavalry squadron with a company designated from a combined arms
battalion as a reserve force.
Response
Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 5
0 out of 4 points
If, during 1/3ID ABCT’s attack, a subordinate battalion loses contact with the enemy
whose disposition is no longer clear, what type of offensive operation would the battalion
commander likely transition to and why?
, Selected C.
Answer: A reconnaissance in force to discover the enemy’s strength,
disposition, and reactions.
Response
Incorrect. See “Types of Offensive Operations” in Chapter 3 of ADP 3-90
Feedback:
and “Basics of the Offense” in Chapter 1 of FM 3-90-1.
• Question 6
3.2 out of 3.2 points
When developing the sequel to controlling OBJ HAMILTON, what form of the defense does the
1/3ID ABCT commander expect his staff to integrate into a COA if he directs a defense of PL
BLUE using the MISSOURI RIVER as an obstacle in order to prevent the enemy from
counterattacking into 1ID’s northern flank?
Selected
c.
Answer:
A defense of a linear obstacle where the ABCT can rapidly and violently
counterattack any enemy bridgeheads
Response
FM 3-90-1, Offense and Defense, Vol 1, C2, Apr 15, Paragraphs 6-116 to 6-
Feedback:
119
• Question 7
3.2 out of 3.2 points
According to OPFOR doctrine, which of the following is a consideration or condition that
would likely cause the OPFOR to use a situational offense?
Selected
d.
Answer:
An OPFOR unit makes contact on favorable terms for subsequent
Response
offensive action TC 7-100.2, Opposing Force Tactics, Dec 11, Page 3-4
Feedback:
• Question 8
3.2 out of 3.2 points
At a minimum, what should a staff element’s running estimate assess?
Selected
c.
Answer:
Friendly force capabilities with respect to ongoing and planned operations,
enemy capabilities as they affect the staff element’s area of expertise for
current operations and plans for future operations, civil considerations as they
affect the staff element’s area of expertise for current operations and plans for
Response future operations
Feedback:
FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Paragraph 8-11
• Question 9
3.2 out of 3.2 points
MDMP is designed to allow the commander and staff to do which of the following?
Selected
a.
Answer:
Select the COA to best accomplish the mission
Response
FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback:
Paragraph 9-184
• Question 10
