ALC Tactics Exam
What are Graphic Military Symbols, and what do they provide? - correct answer ✔✔- Graphic
Representation of:
Units
Equipment
Installations
Control Measures
Tactical Tasks
Other Elements
- And they provide a Common Visual Language
What is the purpose of Graphic Military Symbols? - correct answer ✔✔* Allow Commanders and Staffs
to display certain elements of the Operational Picture.
Used on:
- Situational Maps
- Overlays
- Annotated Aerial Photographs
- Used to Express
- Operational Plan or Order
- Concept
- Friendly or Hostile Situation
What are graphic control measures? - correct answer ✔✔Graphic control measures are graphic
directives given by
a Commander to subordinate Commanders / Leaders to
assign responsibilities, coordinate fire and maneuver and
control combat operations.
,What are the requirements for graphic control measures? - correct answer ✔✔Overlays:
- Graphics drawn on top of a map, sketch, or photograph
- Overlay must have at least two reference points
- Automated displays:
Orientation:
- Most in ADRP 1-02 have a 360-degree orientation capability
- Control measures are oriented to reflect positions on the ground
Why are control measures used? - correct answer ✔✔Control measures are used to regulate forces and
war fighting functions
What is doctrine - correct answer ✔✔Army doctrine is a body of thought on how Army forces intend to
operate as an integral part of a joint force. Doctrine focuses on how to think—not what to think. It
establishes the following:
- How the Army views the nature of operations.
Fundamentals by which Army forces conduct operations.
- Methods by which commanders exercise mission command.
What are TTP's? - correct answer ✔✔Tactics: is the employment of units in combat.
Techniques: are the general and detailed
methods used by troops and commanders to
perform assigned missions and functions,
specifically the methods of using equipment and
personnel.
Procedures: are standard and detailed courses of
action that describe how to perform tasks.
, What are tactics? - correct answer ✔✔The employment of units in combat
- It includes the ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain and
the enemy to translate potential combat power into victorious battles and engagements.
What is the Art of Tactics? - correct answer ✔✔THE ART OF TACTICS - consists of three interrelated
aspects:
- The creative way to accomplish assigned
missions.
- Decision making under adverse conditions.
- Understanding the affects of combat on the
Soldier.
What is the Science of Tactics? - correct answer ✔✔THE SCIENCE OF TACTICS -
encompasses the understanding of those
military aspects of tactics - capabilities,
techniques, and procedures that can be
measured and codified.
What is Unified Action? - correct answer ✔✔Unified Action is the synchronization, coordination, and/or
integration of the activities of governmental and non
governmental entities with military operations to achieve
unity of effort. Unified Action Partners Include-
- Joint Forces
- Multi-national Forces
What are Graphic Military Symbols, and what do they provide? - correct answer ✔✔- Graphic
Representation of:
Units
Equipment
Installations
Control Measures
Tactical Tasks
Other Elements
- And they provide a Common Visual Language
What is the purpose of Graphic Military Symbols? - correct answer ✔✔* Allow Commanders and Staffs
to display certain elements of the Operational Picture.
Used on:
- Situational Maps
- Overlays
- Annotated Aerial Photographs
- Used to Express
- Operational Plan or Order
- Concept
- Friendly or Hostile Situation
What are graphic control measures? - correct answer ✔✔Graphic control measures are graphic
directives given by
a Commander to subordinate Commanders / Leaders to
assign responsibilities, coordinate fire and maneuver and
control combat operations.
,What are the requirements for graphic control measures? - correct answer ✔✔Overlays:
- Graphics drawn on top of a map, sketch, or photograph
- Overlay must have at least two reference points
- Automated displays:
Orientation:
- Most in ADRP 1-02 have a 360-degree orientation capability
- Control measures are oriented to reflect positions on the ground
Why are control measures used? - correct answer ✔✔Control measures are used to regulate forces and
war fighting functions
What is doctrine - correct answer ✔✔Army doctrine is a body of thought on how Army forces intend to
operate as an integral part of a joint force. Doctrine focuses on how to think—not what to think. It
establishes the following:
- How the Army views the nature of operations.
Fundamentals by which Army forces conduct operations.
- Methods by which commanders exercise mission command.
What are TTP's? - correct answer ✔✔Tactics: is the employment of units in combat.
Techniques: are the general and detailed
methods used by troops and commanders to
perform assigned missions and functions,
specifically the methods of using equipment and
personnel.
Procedures: are standard and detailed courses of
action that describe how to perform tasks.
, What are tactics? - correct answer ✔✔The employment of units in combat
- It includes the ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the terrain and
the enemy to translate potential combat power into victorious battles and engagements.
What is the Art of Tactics? - correct answer ✔✔THE ART OF TACTICS - consists of three interrelated
aspects:
- The creative way to accomplish assigned
missions.
- Decision making under adverse conditions.
- Understanding the affects of combat on the
Soldier.
What is the Science of Tactics? - correct answer ✔✔THE SCIENCE OF TACTICS -
encompasses the understanding of those
military aspects of tactics - capabilities,
techniques, and procedures that can be
measured and codified.
What is Unified Action? - correct answer ✔✔Unified Action is the synchronization, coordination, and/or
integration of the activities of governmental and non
governmental entities with military operations to achieve
unity of effort. Unified Action Partners Include-
- Joint Forces
- Multi-national Forces
