TBS EXAM 3 QUIZZES WITH RIGHT
ANSWERS.
7 Steps of Engagement Area Development ANSWER : - Avenues of approach
EN scheme of maneuver
EA
Emplace direct fire weapons
Integrate obstacles
Integrate IDG
Productive, realistic rehearsals
Defensive tactical task ANSWER : - Fix, Turn, Block, Disrupt
Target Precedence and engagement criteria ANSWER : -
Depth in defense ANSWER : - LP/OP and patrols.
Needs to be tied into EN SOM
Types of security considerations for Defense ANSWER : - Active and Passive
Active defense ANSWER : - LP/OP, patrols, and depth
Passive Defense ANSWER : - camouflage, movement control, light and noise discipline, security posture
Fire Plan sketch ANSWER : - FPL annotated by solid black line
dead space is annotated by dashed line
range is recorded to near and far ends of dead space
Add TRP's with range and description
, note elevation and direction of the MG for each TRP
Parts of a Defensive SOM ANSWER : - TDOOTS
type of defense
distribution of forces
orientation
occupation method (combo, bent L, crows foot)
TCM (TRP, trigger lines, patrol routes, orp)
Security Plan
What is the T/E for weapons plt ANSWER : - Three elements: HQ, Mortar Section, and MG section
Mortar T/E ANSWER : - 3 squads per section, 1 tube per squad
MG T/E ANSWER : - 3 squads per section, 2 per squad, 2 guns per team
6 M240 per section
8 principles of MG employment ANSWER : - Pairs (allows all the others to be achieved)
Interlocking (prevents gaps in fire)
Coordinated fires (talking guns, coordinate with IDF and obstacles)
Mutually supporting (Cover one another by fire, mutual support from other weapon systems, especially
in SBF or defensive flanks)
Defilade (protection from EN observation and fire)
Enfilade (long axis of the beaten zone coincides with ling axis of target)
Economy of Fires (utilize appropriate weapon system, engagement criteria, rates of fire)
Protection (starts with L shaped Pos, cover and concealment
General Support ANSWER : - IT will give support to that whole force and not a particular subdivision
thereof. MG sqd is in GS of PLt, any or all of squads maybe supported. Priority of fires is given
ANSWERS.
7 Steps of Engagement Area Development ANSWER : - Avenues of approach
EN scheme of maneuver
EA
Emplace direct fire weapons
Integrate obstacles
Integrate IDG
Productive, realistic rehearsals
Defensive tactical task ANSWER : - Fix, Turn, Block, Disrupt
Target Precedence and engagement criteria ANSWER : -
Depth in defense ANSWER : - LP/OP and patrols.
Needs to be tied into EN SOM
Types of security considerations for Defense ANSWER : - Active and Passive
Active defense ANSWER : - LP/OP, patrols, and depth
Passive Defense ANSWER : - camouflage, movement control, light and noise discipline, security posture
Fire Plan sketch ANSWER : - FPL annotated by solid black line
dead space is annotated by dashed line
range is recorded to near and far ends of dead space
Add TRP's with range and description
, note elevation and direction of the MG for each TRP
Parts of a Defensive SOM ANSWER : - TDOOTS
type of defense
distribution of forces
orientation
occupation method (combo, bent L, crows foot)
TCM (TRP, trigger lines, patrol routes, orp)
Security Plan
What is the T/E for weapons plt ANSWER : - Three elements: HQ, Mortar Section, and MG section
Mortar T/E ANSWER : - 3 squads per section, 1 tube per squad
MG T/E ANSWER : - 3 squads per section, 2 per squad, 2 guns per team
6 M240 per section
8 principles of MG employment ANSWER : - Pairs (allows all the others to be achieved)
Interlocking (prevents gaps in fire)
Coordinated fires (talking guns, coordinate with IDF and obstacles)
Mutually supporting (Cover one another by fire, mutual support from other weapon systems, especially
in SBF or defensive flanks)
Defilade (protection from EN observation and fire)
Enfilade (long axis of the beaten zone coincides with ling axis of target)
Economy of Fires (utilize appropriate weapon system, engagement criteria, rates of fire)
Protection (starts with L shaped Pos, cover and concealment
General Support ANSWER : - IT will give support to that whole force and not a particular subdivision
thereof. MG sqd is in GS of PLt, any or all of squads maybe supported. Priority of fires is given
