TBS PHASE 3 EXAM QUIZZES WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Five essential elements of offensive SOM ANSWER: -DDFTC
-Distribution of Forces
One ME/Multiple SEs
-Direction of Attack
Direction of movement upon crossing the line of departure (LD)
-Form of Maneuver
Frontal or flanking at TBS
-TCMs
Sequential brief of all TCMS (AA, Atk Pos, LD, RP, ORP, Aslt Pos, Obj, etc.)
-Consolidation
Security, resupply, CASEVAC, etc.
Know methods of SBF occupation ANSWER: -Stealth
Achieved when the enemy is not aware of the support by fire position until the SBF initiates fire--
provides surprise and prevents early deployment of friendly forces
Force
Required when the enemy observes the occupation, or is currently positioned on the planned support
by fire position. The SBF element will need to destroy, clear, or neutralize any enemy on that SBF
location and be prepared to begin immediate suppression in the objective. The commander should not
occupy the support by fire position until ready for the supporting fires in order to mitigate friendly
exposure to enemy fires.
Know methods of occupying PLD and advantages/disadvantages of each ANSWER: -Crow's Foot
Bent L
Hybrid/Combination
,Know how to build TTLODAC within EFST ANSWER: --Target
Consists of tgt description and tgt number (you don't pick your own)
-Trigger
This is the condition to fire the target. For scheduled targets, the trigger will be associated with a time.
Cannot make the trigger on order or on signal. The trigger is always associated with an event (more than
'on observation,' as well)
-Location
Include grid zone designator and at least 6 digit grid
-Observer
Must have primary and alternate
-Delivery System
Must be primary and alternate
-Attack Guidance
Type of ammo
-Communication Nets
Primary and alternate
Define types of defensive ops ANSWER: --Mobile
Where the 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 (MCDP 1-0)
, -Area
Orients on 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
(MCWP 3-1)
Dynamic elements include patrols, intelligence units, and reserve forces to cover gaps among defensive
positions, reinforcing those positions as necessary and counterattacking as directed (MCDP 1-0)
-Retrograde
Involves organized movement away from the enemy
A transitional operation, the retrograde defense occurs within a larger scheme designed to regain the
initiative from the enemy
Three specific defensive methods—delay, withdrawal, and retirement—are associated with the
retrograde
Define methods of defensive ops ANSWER: --Battle Position
Oriented on the most likely enemy avenue of approach from which a unit may defend or attack
It can be used to deny or delay the enemy the use of certain terrain or an avenue of approach
Because a battle position is oriented on a likely enemy avenue of approach, it will generally be linear in
nature so that the defender is able to mass his fires and maximize effects
-Strongpoint
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
It is established on critical terrain and must be held for the defense to succeed
A strongpoint is organized for all-around defense and should have sufficient supplies and ammunition to
continue to fight even if surrounded or cut off from resupply
A strongpoint will typically contain significant combat service support assets and will generally be
utilized at the battalion level and above
-Perimeter
ACTUAL ANSWERS.
Five essential elements of offensive SOM ANSWER: -DDFTC
-Distribution of Forces
One ME/Multiple SEs
-Direction of Attack
Direction of movement upon crossing the line of departure (LD)
-Form of Maneuver
Frontal or flanking at TBS
-TCMs
Sequential brief of all TCMS (AA, Atk Pos, LD, RP, ORP, Aslt Pos, Obj, etc.)
-Consolidation
Security, resupply, CASEVAC, etc.
Know methods of SBF occupation ANSWER: -Stealth
Achieved when the enemy is not aware of the support by fire position until the SBF initiates fire--
provides surprise and prevents early deployment of friendly forces
Force
Required when the enemy observes the occupation, or is currently positioned on the planned support
by fire position. The SBF element will need to destroy, clear, or neutralize any enemy on that SBF
location and be prepared to begin immediate suppression in the objective. The commander should not
occupy the support by fire position until ready for the supporting fires in order to mitigate friendly
exposure to enemy fires.
Know methods of occupying PLD and advantages/disadvantages of each ANSWER: -Crow's Foot
Bent L
Hybrid/Combination
,Know how to build TTLODAC within EFST ANSWER: --Target
Consists of tgt description and tgt number (you don't pick your own)
-Trigger
This is the condition to fire the target. For scheduled targets, the trigger will be associated with a time.
Cannot make the trigger on order or on signal. The trigger is always associated with an event (more than
'on observation,' as well)
-Location
Include grid zone designator and at least 6 digit grid
-Observer
Must have primary and alternate
-Delivery System
Must be primary and alternate
-Attack Guidance
Type of ammo
-Communication Nets
Primary and alternate
Define types of defensive ops ANSWER: --Mobile
Where the 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 (MCDP 1-0)
, -Area
Orients on 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
(MCWP 3-1)
Dynamic elements include patrols, intelligence units, and reserve forces to cover gaps among defensive
positions, reinforcing those positions as necessary and counterattacking as directed (MCDP 1-0)
-Retrograde
Involves organized movement away from the enemy
A transitional operation, the retrograde defense occurs within a larger scheme designed to regain the
initiative from the enemy
Three specific defensive methods—delay, withdrawal, and retirement—are associated with the
retrograde
Define methods of defensive ops ANSWER: --Battle Position
Oriented on the most likely enemy avenue of approach from which a unit may defend or attack
It can be used to deny or delay the enemy the use of certain terrain or an avenue of approach
Because a battle position is oriented on a likely enemy avenue of approach, it will generally be linear in
nature so that the defender is able to mass his fires and maximize effects
-Strongpoint
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
It is established on critical terrain and must be held for the defense to succeed
A strongpoint is organized for all-around defense and should have sufficient supplies and ammunition to
continue to fight even if surrounded or cut off from resupply
A strongpoint will typically contain significant combat service support assets and will generally be
utilized at the battalion level and above
-Perimeter
