TBS PHASE 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
What is a security Plan - ANSWERS-The platoon commander
should develop a plan which utilizes patrols and LP/OPs to
deceive the enemy as to the exact location of the main
defenses. Security must be maintained at all times when
conducting operations. In the defense, the security plan not
only ensures that the platoon is ready when the enemy
attacks. It also facilitates the offensive action of the platoon
in the defense. There are several aspects of the security plan
which together help in conducting successful defensive
operations.
Stand To - ANSWERS-all Marines are in full equipment with
their weapons systems in their primary positions. Leaders at
all levels should keep movement to a minimum. The platoon
commander should designate brevity codes to signal stand-
to and must ensure a timely transition from the priorities of
work to stand to. The platoon commander can take the
platoon to stand-to any time he/she determines the platoon
,is vulnerable to enemy observation/attack, or at pre-
determined times. Most units go to stand to 30 minutes
prior to and after sunrise and sunset, along with departure
and re-entry of friendly patrols
Alert Status - ANSWERS-status determines what percentage
of the unit is manning their weapons in the primary
positions in the defense. A platoon should never go below
25% security at any time, and should ensure that all squad
automatic weapons and/or larger machine guns are
manned. Upon occupation, the platoon should remain at
100% security until the platoon commander decides to
begin the priorities of work. The alert status should be
driven by the platoon commander's analysis of the enemy,
specifically likelihood of enemy attack. The platoon
commander must be constantly updating his METT-TC to
determine with the increase or diminish the alert status. It
facilitates the accomplishment of priorities of work, the
patrolling plan, and the rest plan due to the fact that it frees
marines from security responsibilities.
Fundamentals of the defense - ANSWERS-Knowledge of EN
Maneuver
Prep
Use of terrain
, Surprise
Mass/concentration
Flexibility
Offensive action
Mutual support
Depth
LP/OPs - ANSWERS-a location from which Marines can
observe enemy movement, report to the platoon
commander over appropriate communications assets,
and/or call for and adjust indirect fire on enemy units.
LP/OPs help to add depth to the defensive battle-space and
help to update the platoon commander's estimate of the
situation with regard to specific enemy courses of action.
The location of LP/OPs must be de-conflicted with the
platoon's direct and indirect fire plans and the Marines
involved must have detailed knowledge of contingencies
when enemy contact is made. LP/OPs are normally used to
confirm or deny the enemy's approach along pre-
determined routes known by the platoon into the
engagement area.
patrols - ANSWERS-detachment of ground or air forces sent
out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
What is a security Plan - ANSWERS-The platoon commander
should develop a plan which utilizes patrols and LP/OPs to
deceive the enemy as to the exact location of the main
defenses. Security must be maintained at all times when
conducting operations. In the defense, the security plan not
only ensures that the platoon is ready when the enemy
attacks. It also facilitates the offensive action of the platoon
in the defense. There are several aspects of the security plan
which together help in conducting successful defensive
operations.
Stand To - ANSWERS-all Marines are in full equipment with
their weapons systems in their primary positions. Leaders at
all levels should keep movement to a minimum. The platoon
commander should designate brevity codes to signal stand-
to and must ensure a timely transition from the priorities of
work to stand to. The platoon commander can take the
platoon to stand-to any time he/she determines the platoon
,is vulnerable to enemy observation/attack, or at pre-
determined times. Most units go to stand to 30 minutes
prior to and after sunrise and sunset, along with departure
and re-entry of friendly patrols
Alert Status - ANSWERS-status determines what percentage
of the unit is manning their weapons in the primary
positions in the defense. A platoon should never go below
25% security at any time, and should ensure that all squad
automatic weapons and/or larger machine guns are
manned. Upon occupation, the platoon should remain at
100% security until the platoon commander decides to
begin the priorities of work. The alert status should be
driven by the platoon commander's analysis of the enemy,
specifically likelihood of enemy attack. The platoon
commander must be constantly updating his METT-TC to
determine with the increase or diminish the alert status. It
facilitates the accomplishment of priorities of work, the
patrolling plan, and the rest plan due to the fact that it frees
marines from security responsibilities.
Fundamentals of the defense - ANSWERS-Knowledge of EN
Maneuver
Prep
Use of terrain
, Surprise
Mass/concentration
Flexibility
Offensive action
Mutual support
Depth
LP/OPs - ANSWERS-a location from which Marines can
observe enemy movement, report to the platoon
commander over appropriate communications assets,
and/or call for and adjust indirect fire on enemy units.
LP/OPs help to add depth to the defensive battle-space and
help to update the platoon commander's estimate of the
situation with regard to specific enemy courses of action.
The location of LP/OPs must be de-conflicted with the
platoon's direct and indirect fire plans and the Marines
involved must have detailed knowledge of contingencies
when enemy contact is made. LP/OPs are normally used to
confirm or deny the enemy's approach along pre-
determined routes known by the platoon into the
engagement area.
patrols - ANSWERS-detachment of ground or air forces sent
out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out
