TBS Phase 2 Exam UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
TBS-AVI-1001 Given a mission, scheme of maneuver, and commander's intent, identify Marine Corps
heliborne planning considerations to support the ground scheme of maneuver and meet the commander's
intent. - CORRECT ANSWER Capabilities and limitations of aircraft (listed below).
Vulnerabilities:
- Attack by NBC systems, because of limited NBC protection and decontamination
- Attacks (ground, air, artillery) during the loading and unloading phases
- Electronic warfare (jamming), due to the heavy reliance on radio communications for command and
control
- Attack by enemy air defense weapons systems during the movement phase
Also take into consideration the abilities of the aircraft (listed below)
TBS-AVI-1001a Without the aid of references, identify the five stages for planning an assault support
operation in sequence without error. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Staging plan
2. Loading plan
3. Air Movement Plan
4. Landing Plan
5. Ground Tactical Plan
TBS-AVI-1001b Given a scenario, employ assault support aircraft in support of the ground scheme of
maneuver to accomplish the mission. - CORRECT ANSWER o UH-1Y "Venom" - Pax: 8
- Payload: 6,600lbs
- Speed: 160kts
- Range: 130nm
o MV-22B "Osprey" - Pax: 24
- Payload: 15,000lbs
- Speed: 280kts -
, Range: 880nm
o CH-53E "Super Stallion" - Pax: 37 (55 if centerlines are installed) Use 30 for planning, more than 30
pax requires a waiver to be signed by the MAW Commander.
- Payload: 20,000lbs
- Speed: 150kts
- Range: 540nm
TBS-AVI-1001c Without the aid of references, define capabilities and limitations of assault support
operations without omission. - CORRECT ANSWER Capabilities:
Attack enemy positions from any direction -
Overfly or bypass barriers and obstacles and strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas -
Conduct deep attacks and raids beyond the forward line of our own troops -
Rapidly concentrate, disperse, or redeploy to extend the area of influence -
Provide responsive reserves allowing commanders to commit a larger portion of their forces to action
Conduct fast paced operations over extended distances -
Rapidly reinforce committed units -
Conduct night terrain flight with the use of night vision devices, which allows them to locate a landing
zone and land without illumination
Limitations:
- Severe weather, extreme heat and cold, and other environmental conditions such as blowing snow and
sand that limit flight operations, aircraft lift capability, or flight visibility -
Reliance on airborne communication -
Reduced ground mobility once inserted -
Limited accessibility to supporting arms, especially indirect fires -
Increased logistical considerations (fuel, maintenance, spare parts, facilities, and aircraft availability)
and CORRECT Answers
TBS-AVI-1001 Given a mission, scheme of maneuver, and commander's intent, identify Marine Corps
heliborne planning considerations to support the ground scheme of maneuver and meet the commander's
intent. - CORRECT ANSWER Capabilities and limitations of aircraft (listed below).
Vulnerabilities:
- Attack by NBC systems, because of limited NBC protection and decontamination
- Attacks (ground, air, artillery) during the loading and unloading phases
- Electronic warfare (jamming), due to the heavy reliance on radio communications for command and
control
- Attack by enemy air defense weapons systems during the movement phase
Also take into consideration the abilities of the aircraft (listed below)
TBS-AVI-1001a Without the aid of references, identify the five stages for planning an assault support
operation in sequence without error. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Staging plan
2. Loading plan
3. Air Movement Plan
4. Landing Plan
5. Ground Tactical Plan
TBS-AVI-1001b Given a scenario, employ assault support aircraft in support of the ground scheme of
maneuver to accomplish the mission. - CORRECT ANSWER o UH-1Y "Venom" - Pax: 8
- Payload: 6,600lbs
- Speed: 160kts
- Range: 130nm
o MV-22B "Osprey" - Pax: 24
- Payload: 15,000lbs
- Speed: 280kts -
, Range: 880nm
o CH-53E "Super Stallion" - Pax: 37 (55 if centerlines are installed) Use 30 for planning, more than 30
pax requires a waiver to be signed by the MAW Commander.
- Payload: 20,000lbs
- Speed: 150kts
- Range: 540nm
TBS-AVI-1001c Without the aid of references, define capabilities and limitations of assault support
operations without omission. - CORRECT ANSWER Capabilities:
Attack enemy positions from any direction -
Overfly or bypass barriers and obstacles and strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas -
Conduct deep attacks and raids beyond the forward line of our own troops -
Rapidly concentrate, disperse, or redeploy to extend the area of influence -
Provide responsive reserves allowing commanders to commit a larger portion of their forces to action
Conduct fast paced operations over extended distances -
Rapidly reinforce committed units -
Conduct night terrain flight with the use of night vision devices, which allows them to locate a landing
zone and land without illumination
Limitations:
- Severe weather, extreme heat and cold, and other environmental conditions such as blowing snow and
sand that limit flight operations, aircraft lift capability, or flight visibility -
Reliance on airborne communication -
Reduced ground mobility once inserted -
Limited accessibility to supporting arms, especially indirect fires -
Increased logistical considerations (fuel, maintenance, spare parts, facilities, and aircraft availability)
