TBS Phase 3 P Exam Complete Questions And
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What are not offense MG FCM's? - - ANS✔️--Trigger Lines (These fall under Defense FCMs)
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) T - - ANS✔️--Target Precedence: What do I shoot?
When presented with multiple targets, what takes priority?
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) E - - ANS✔️--Engagement Criteria: When do I shoot
it? In regards to friendly sequencing/enemy actions/terrain. Trigger lines tied to specific
engagement criteria.
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) T - - ANS✔️--Trigger Lines: When are these
established/how are they communicated? Incorporated with target precedence and engagement
criteria.
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) F - - ANS✔️--FPL/PDF: When do they fire?
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,Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) D - - ANS✔️--Displacement Criteria: MORT
What are some MG FCM's? - - ANS✔️--TRP's, MSLs
Support Relationships (Matching) - - ANS✔️--
General support - - ANS✔️--support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to
any particular subdivision thereof.
Diret support - - ANS✔️--a unit assigned the mission of providing the support requested directly
to the supported unit. Supported unit commander assigns unit mission and target, however,
tactical control still remains with the unit leade
Attachment - - ANS✔️--The placement of a unit in an organization where such placement is
relatively temporary. The organization to which a unit is attached assumes complete tactical and
administrative control over the unit, subject to any limitations.
TRP - - ANS✔️--An easily recognizable point on the ground (either natural or man-made) used to
initiate, distribute, and control fires. (or converge fires).
Q:"What allows the commander to visually depict the effects of his engagement area and prevent
gaps in the fires?" - - ANS✔️--A: Fire Plan Sketch
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, Rifle platoon in the defense - - ANS✔️--
Operational Graphics: Battle Positions - - ANS✔️--Primary - Solid
Alternate - Dashed, behind Primary, same mission, same EA as Primary
Supplementary - other EA, least engaged unit fills these holes
Defense in depth ( 4 ways) - - ANS✔️--Engaging the enemy at the earliest opportunity with
patrols and LP/OPs.
Employing weapons at maximum effective range.
Using blocking positions, obstacles, and supplementary positions throughout the engagement
area.
Planning for decisive use of the least engaged unit and fire support units at the decisive moment
in the engagement.
Types of Defensive Operations (Mobile) - - ANS✔️--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.
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Detailed Answers. Top Mark Guaranteed.
What are not offense MG FCM's? - - ANS✔️--Trigger Lines (These fall under Defense FCMs)
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) T - - ANS✔️--Target Precedence: What do I shoot?
When presented with multiple targets, what takes priority?
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) E - - ANS✔️--Engagement Criteria: When do I shoot
it? In regards to friendly sequencing/enemy actions/terrain. Trigger lines tied to specific
engagement criteria.
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) T - - ANS✔️--Trigger Lines: When are these
established/how are they communicated? Incorporated with target precedence and engagement
criteria.
Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) F - - ANS✔️--FPL/PDF: When do they fire?
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,Defensive Fire Control Measures (TETFD) D - - ANS✔️--Displacement Criteria: MORT
What are some MG FCM's? - - ANS✔️--TRP's, MSLs
Support Relationships (Matching) - - ANS✔️--
General support - - ANS✔️--support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to
any particular subdivision thereof.
Diret support - - ANS✔️--a unit assigned the mission of providing the support requested directly
to the supported unit. Supported unit commander assigns unit mission and target, however,
tactical control still remains with the unit leade
Attachment - - ANS✔️--The placement of a unit in an organization where such placement is
relatively temporary. The organization to which a unit is attached assumes complete tactical and
administrative control over the unit, subject to any limitations.
TRP - - ANS✔️--An easily recognizable point on the ground (either natural or man-made) used to
initiate, distribute, and control fires. (or converge fires).
Q:"What allows the commander to visually depict the effects of his engagement area and prevent
gaps in the fires?" - - ANS✔️--A: Fire Plan Sketch
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, Rifle platoon in the defense - - ANS✔️--
Operational Graphics: Battle Positions - - ANS✔️--Primary - Solid
Alternate - Dashed, behind Primary, same mission, same EA as Primary
Supplementary - other EA, least engaged unit fills these holes
Defense in depth ( 4 ways) - - ANS✔️--Engaging the enemy at the earliest opportunity with
patrols and LP/OPs.
Employing weapons at maximum effective range.
Using blocking positions, obstacles, and supplementary positions throughout the engagement
area.
Planning for decisive use of the least engaged unit and fire support units at the decisive moment
in the engagement.
Types of Defensive Operations (Mobile) - - ANS✔️--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.
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