Military CGSC C410B Exam Test Answers latest
Update 2025
• Question 1
4 out of 4 points
According to doctrine, what are important planning considerations for an area defense?
Selected A.
Answer: Probable enemy force ratios that will be faced, detailed terrain analysis, an integrated
direct and indirect fires plan, mobility and counter mobility priorities, and sustainment and
protection.
Response Correct.
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• Question 2
4 out of 4 points
What does "consolidate gains" mean?
Selected C.
Answer: Consolidate gains are activities to make any temporary operational success enduring
and set the conditions for a stable environment allowing for a transition of control to
legitimate authorities.
Response Correct.
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• Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Think about the 1/3ID ABCT commander’s tactical problem using the METT-TC framework. What do
you think is the most challenging issue or obstacle that may impede 1/3ID ABCT from accomplishing
its mission? Briefly explain your rationale.
Selected B.
Answer: The most challenging issue is the enemy forces in prepared battle positions with counter-
mobility obstacles that can mass direct and indirect fires as the 1/3ID ABCT attempts to
control OBJ HAMILTON.
Response Correct.
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• Question 4
4 out of 4 points
The 1/3ID ABCT commander directed the staff to task organize an advance guard to lead the attack on
OBJ HAMILTON. What size and composition should the advance guard be and why?
Selected C.
Answer: The cavalry squadron with a company designated from a combined arms battalion as
a reserve force.
Response Correct.
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• Question 5
0 out of 4 points
If, during 1/3ID ABCT’s attack, a subordinate battalion loses contact with the enemy whose disposition
is no longer clear, what type of offensive operation would the battalion commander likely transition to
and why?
, Selected C.
Answer: A reconnaissance in force to discover the enemy’s strength, disposition, and
reactions.
Response Incorrect. See “Types of Offensive Operations” in Chapter 3 of ADP 3-90 and
Feedback: “Basics of the Offense” in Chapter 1 of FM 3-90-1.
• Question 6
3.2 out of 3.2 points
When developing the sequel to controlling OBJ HAMILTON, what form of the defense does the
1/3ID ABCT commander expect his staff to integrate into a COA if he directs a defense of PL
BLUE using the MISSOURI RIVER as an obstacle in order to prevent the enemy from
counterattacking into 1ID’s northern flank?
Selected c.
Answer: A defense of a linear obstacle where the ABCT can rapidly and violently counterattack
any enemy bridgeheads
Response FM 3-90-1, Offense and Defense, Vol 1, C2, Apr 15, Paragraphs 6-116 to 6-119
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• Question 7
3.2 out of 3.2 points
According to OPFOR doctrine, which of the following is a consideration or condition that would
likely cause the OPFOR to use a situational offense?
Selected d.
Answer: An OPFOR unit makes contact on favorable terms for subsequent offensive action
Response TC 7-100.2, Opposing Force Tactics, Dec 11, Page 3-4
Feedback:
• Question 8
3.2 out of 3.2 points
At a minimum, what should a staff element’s running estimate assess?
Selected c.
Answer: Friendly force capabilities with respect to ongoing and planned operations, enemy
capabilities as they affect the staff element’s area of expertise for current operations and
plans for future operations, civil considerations as they affect the staff element’s area of
expertise for current operations and plans for future operations
Response FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback: Paragraph 8-11
• Question 9
3.2 out of 3.2 points
MDMP is designed to allow the commander and staff to do which of the following?
Selected a.
Answer: Select the COA to best accomplish the mission
Response FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback: Paragraph 9-184
• Question 10
3.2 out of 3.2 points
Establishing civil security and providing for immediate humanitarian needs are considered
which of the following?
Update 2025
• Question 1
4 out of 4 points
According to doctrine, what are important planning considerations for an area defense?
Selected A.
Answer: Probable enemy force ratios that will be faced, detailed terrain analysis, an integrated
direct and indirect fires plan, mobility and counter mobility priorities, and sustainment and
protection.
Response Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 2
4 out of 4 points
What does "consolidate gains" mean?
Selected C.
Answer: Consolidate gains are activities to make any temporary operational success enduring
and set the conditions for a stable environment allowing for a transition of control to
legitimate authorities.
Response Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Think about the 1/3ID ABCT commander’s tactical problem using the METT-TC framework. What do
you think is the most challenging issue or obstacle that may impede 1/3ID ABCT from accomplishing
its mission? Briefly explain your rationale.
Selected B.
Answer: The most challenging issue is the enemy forces in prepared battle positions with counter-
mobility obstacles that can mass direct and indirect fires as the 1/3ID ABCT attempts to
control OBJ HAMILTON.
Response Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 4
4 out of 4 points
The 1/3ID ABCT commander directed the staff to task organize an advance guard to lead the attack on
OBJ HAMILTON. What size and composition should the advance guard be and why?
Selected C.
Answer: The cavalry squadron with a company designated from a combined arms battalion as
a reserve force.
Response Correct.
Feedback:
• Question 5
0 out of 4 points
If, during 1/3ID ABCT’s attack, a subordinate battalion loses contact with the enemy whose disposition
is no longer clear, what type of offensive operation would the battalion commander likely transition to
and why?
, Selected C.
Answer: A reconnaissance in force to discover the enemy’s strength, disposition, and
reactions.
Response Incorrect. See “Types of Offensive Operations” in Chapter 3 of ADP 3-90 and
Feedback: “Basics of the Offense” in Chapter 1 of FM 3-90-1.
• Question 6
3.2 out of 3.2 points
When developing the sequel to controlling OBJ HAMILTON, what form of the defense does the
1/3ID ABCT commander expect his staff to integrate into a COA if he directs a defense of PL
BLUE using the MISSOURI RIVER as an obstacle in order to prevent the enemy from
counterattacking into 1ID’s northern flank?
Selected c.
Answer: A defense of a linear obstacle where the ABCT can rapidly and violently counterattack
any enemy bridgeheads
Response FM 3-90-1, Offense and Defense, Vol 1, C2, Apr 15, Paragraphs 6-116 to 6-119
Feedback:
• Question 7
3.2 out of 3.2 points
According to OPFOR doctrine, which of the following is a consideration or condition that would
likely cause the OPFOR to use a situational offense?
Selected d.
Answer: An OPFOR unit makes contact on favorable terms for subsequent offensive action
Response TC 7-100.2, Opposing Force Tactics, Dec 11, Page 3-4
Feedback:
• Question 8
3.2 out of 3.2 points
At a minimum, what should a staff element’s running estimate assess?
Selected c.
Answer: Friendly force capabilities with respect to ongoing and planned operations, enemy
capabilities as they affect the staff element’s area of expertise for current operations and
plans for future operations, civil considerations as they affect the staff element’s area of
expertise for current operations and plans for future operations
Response FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback: Paragraph 8-11
• Question 9
3.2 out of 3.2 points
MDMP is designed to allow the commander and staff to do which of the following?
Selected a.
Answer: Select the COA to best accomplish the mission
Response FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations, C2, Apr 16,
Feedback: Paragraph 9-184
• Question 10
3.2 out of 3.2 points
Establishing civil security and providing for immediate humanitarian needs are considered
which of the following?
