MLSC 222 Midterm Test Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
What are the four offensive operations? - ANSWERSMovement to Contact, Attack, Exploitation, and
Pursuit
What is the main purpose of the offense? - ANSWERSDefeat enemy forces, destroy enemy forces, and
gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers
What are the characteristics of the offense? - ANSWERSAudacity, Concentration, Surprise, and Tempo
What is a surprise in regards to characteristics of the offense? - ANSWERSAchieved by attacking the
enemy at a time or place they do not expect or in a manner for which they are unprepared
What is the terrain mobility classification - "Hinders movement to some degree, little effort is needed to
enhance mobility"? - ANSWERSRestricted
___________ is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the
employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. - ANSWERSOperational
Environment
The staff determines terrain effects on friendly and threat operations. The _____ and the terrain effects
matrix are the primary analytic tools used to determine these effects. - ANSWERSMCOO
_________ obstacles are constructed, emplaced, or detonated by military force. - ANSWERSReinforcing
Mobility Corridors are classified by ___________, _____________, and ____________ -
ANSWERSUnrestricted, restricted, and severely restricted
, ___________________ places themselves where they are needed most to accomplish the mission -
ANSWERSPlatoon Leader
_________________ is the SME on all of the team's weapons and duty positions and all squad battle
drills - ANSWERSTeam Leader
____________ is responsible for the care of soldiers, weapons, and equipment of the platoon -
ANSWERSPlatoon Sergeant
Mission Command - ANSWERSThe Army's approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation
Develop the Situation Through Action - ANSWERSCommanders fight for information to develop the
situation while in contact with the enemy across multiple domains and gain information through close
association with the population.
Combined Arms - ANSWERSThe synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect
greater than if each arm was used separately or sequentially.
Adherence to Law of War - ANSWERSPart of international law that regulates the conduct of armed
hostilities
Establish and Maintain Security - ANSWERSArmy forces conduct area security to ensure freedom of
movement and action and deny the enemy the ability to disrupt operations.
Create multiple dilemmas for the enemy - ANSWERSSimultaneous operations across multiple domains-
conducted in depth and supported by military deception
Which warfighting function develops and integrated those activities enabling commanders to
synchronize and converge all elements of combat power? - ANSWERSCommand and Control
Depth is the extension of operations in time, space, or purpose, to achieve definitive results -
ANSWERSTrue
Answers 2024/2025
What are the four offensive operations? - ANSWERSMovement to Contact, Attack, Exploitation, and
Pursuit
What is the main purpose of the offense? - ANSWERSDefeat enemy forces, destroy enemy forces, and
gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers
What are the characteristics of the offense? - ANSWERSAudacity, Concentration, Surprise, and Tempo
What is a surprise in regards to characteristics of the offense? - ANSWERSAchieved by attacking the
enemy at a time or place they do not expect or in a manner for which they are unprepared
What is the terrain mobility classification - "Hinders movement to some degree, little effort is needed to
enhance mobility"? - ANSWERSRestricted
___________ is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the
employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. - ANSWERSOperational
Environment
The staff determines terrain effects on friendly and threat operations. The _____ and the terrain effects
matrix are the primary analytic tools used to determine these effects. - ANSWERSMCOO
_________ obstacles are constructed, emplaced, or detonated by military force. - ANSWERSReinforcing
Mobility Corridors are classified by ___________, _____________, and ____________ -
ANSWERSUnrestricted, restricted, and severely restricted
, ___________________ places themselves where they are needed most to accomplish the mission -
ANSWERSPlatoon Leader
_________________ is the SME on all of the team's weapons and duty positions and all squad battle
drills - ANSWERSTeam Leader
____________ is responsible for the care of soldiers, weapons, and equipment of the platoon -
ANSWERSPlatoon Sergeant
Mission Command - ANSWERSThe Army's approach to command and control that empowers
subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation
Develop the Situation Through Action - ANSWERSCommanders fight for information to develop the
situation while in contact with the enemy across multiple domains and gain information through close
association with the population.
Combined Arms - ANSWERSThe synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect
greater than if each arm was used separately or sequentially.
Adherence to Law of War - ANSWERSPart of international law that regulates the conduct of armed
hostilities
Establish and Maintain Security - ANSWERSArmy forces conduct area security to ensure freedom of
movement and action and deny the enemy the ability to disrupt operations.
Create multiple dilemmas for the enemy - ANSWERSSimultaneous operations across multiple domains-
conducted in depth and supported by military deception
Which warfighting function develops and integrated those activities enabling commanders to
synchronize and converge all elements of combat power? - ANSWERSCommand and Control
Depth is the extension of operations in time, space, or purpose, to achieve definitive results -
ANSWERSTrue
