During the mission analysis brief, the brigade staff briefs the commander that achieving surprise
in the attack will be difficult since the enemy dominates the high ground on all existing
approaches. Early detection from these positions will allow the enemy to mass fires, which will
severely impact the brigade's ability to achieve its end state. What BEST describes the action of
the staff? correct answers Identification of the [tactical] problem
What is the most important part of command and control systems? correct answers People
Which of the following is untrue regarding identifying goals? correct answers Achievement of
the absolute best for everyone involved is always possible
Which type of counseling involves describing a unit's history and organizational policies? correct
answers Reception and integration
You are a company commander conducting a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center. You
have just finished reading your battalion's most recently published OPORD and have now begun
looking at the operation's overlay. You notice on the overlay that an area 600 meters to your
north is annotated as a "no fire area". The "no fire area" is an example of a ___________. correct
answers Constraint
What terms do commanders use to articulate an operation in terms of purpose? correct answers
Decisive, shaping, sustaining
Information that a commander and staff need to understand the threat is known as what? correct
answers Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs)
You are a staff officer in the battalion S3 section and your brigade is scheduled to go to the
National Training Center in 12 weeks. The brigade commander has directed each battalion
commander to ensure their companies rehearse key actions before the NTC rotation so Soldiers
can become familiar with potential operations they may be conducting. What types of rehearsals
, should be conducted? correct answers Backbrief, combined arms rehearsal, support rehearsal and
battle drill or SOP rehearsal
You are part of the system which provides many things, including the means by which the
President and the SecDef can receive warnings and intelligence so that accurate and timely
decisions can be made. What is that system called? correct answers National Military Command
Which of the following list the five offensive forms of maneuver? correct answers Envelopment,
Turning movement, Penetration, Infiltration, and Frontal assault
Understanding the military aspects of capabilities, techniques, and procedures that can be
measured and codified is a component of which of the following? correct answers Science of
Tactics
During a recent unit event, PFC Scott oversaw SSG Jones grabbing 2LT Lipton's buttocks. She
recalls seeing 2LT Lipton looking uncomfortable and leaving shortly after. The following day
PFC Scott wanted to report SSG Jones' inappropriate behavior but was afraid her command
would not take it seriously and discipline her. Which statement is true about the Army's SHARP
program and why PFC Scott should not be fearful of reporting the incident to her chain of
command? correct answers The unit's environment should be safe from fear of reprisal and
retaliation.
You are an assistant battalion S3. The battalion staff is currently conducting integrated planning
to get ready for an operation. At the moment, you are working out the particulars of a
complicated movement table. Which type of integrated planning are you doing? correct answers
Detailed planning
You are serving as a staff officer in an infantry battalion and your battalion has been tasked to
take the lead on "Conduct a Combined Army Breach of an Obstacle." To conduct this task you
will need artillery and engineer support. Which of the following techniques can the battalion
commander use to optimize time and resources to allow several units to train simultaneously?
correct answers Multi-echelon training