2 types of defense - answer-Mobile- permits enemy to enter a position that exposes him to counter attack by mobile reserve
Area- defending forces disposed on selected tactical positions where battle is to be fought focuses on retention of key terrain
2 types of obstacles - answer-Natural and a...
AIMC FINAL EXAM
2 types of defense - answer-Mobile- permits enemy to enter a position that exposes him to counter
attack by mobile reserve
Area- defending forces disposed on selected tactical positions where battle is to be fought focuses
on retention of key terrain
2 types of obstacles - answer-Natural and artificial
Camp measures - answer-1 pull all blending materials from behind the position 2 individual marines
must camp themselves and there gear. Continuous action dispose of soil not used avoid digging next
to isolated vegetation. Replace natural materials before they die.
Characteristics of reverse slope defense - answer-Organize on terrain massed by the crest of the hill
from enemy direct fire and observation, control crest of fire and difficult to maintain observation of
enemy
Crossing the LOD - answer-Conduct phase
Definition of infiltration - answer-Technique by which a force moves as individuals or small groups
over, through, or around enemy positions without detection
Difference between battle position and fighting position - answer-Fighting position= individual
position
Battle position = entire units fighting position
Disengagement line - answer-Identifiable piece of key terrain, where unit displaces to alter or supp
positions
Enemy situation - answer-Dictates patrol movement
Flank attack - answer-When I attack the enemy's flank
Forward limit - answer-Where weapons open fire
FPF - answer-If the enemy's attack is not broken and he starts to assault, FPFs are called this is a final
attempt to to stop the enemy attack before he reaches the PLT battle position. When FPF is called
SQD members fire in their assigned sectors rifles and 203s fire at the average rate automatic
weapons fire st the rapid rate
Fundamentals of the defense - answer-Proper utilization of of terrain, security, flexibility, mutual
support, defense in depth, max use of offensive action, concentration, knowledge of enemy
Geometries of fire - answer-Science and art of deconflicting fire
How much can a rifle company cover - answer-1500M with a depth of 200M
How much can a rifle platoon cover - answer-750M in woodland, 2 blocks in urban. Physically covers
450M and covers the rest by fire
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