TBS PHASE 3 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
●● 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
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
●● 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
