C400 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
Movement to contact - ANSWER an offensive task designed to develop the
situation and establish or regain contact creating favorable conditions for subsequent
tactical action; commanders conduct this offensive task when the enemy situation is
vague or not specific enough to conduct an attack.
Attack - ANSWER an offensive task that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes
and secures terrain, or both incorporating coordinated movement supported by fires
or on occaision by fires alone; they may be either decisive or shaping operations,
hastily or deliberately planned amd executed depending on time available and differ
from a movement to contact because, in an attack, the commander knows part of the
enemy's disposition.
Exploitation - ANSWER an offensive task that usually follows the conduct of a
successful attack, is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth; seek to
disintegrate enemy forces to the point where they have no alternative but surrender
or take flight;
Pursuit - ANSWER an offensive task designed to catch or cut off a hostile force
attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it, normally follows a successful
exploitation. However, any offensive task can transition into a pursuit, if enemy
resistance has broken down and the enemy is fleeing the battlefield.
(FM 3-90-1, paras 1-3 thru 1-8, pgs 1-1 to 1-2)
Proficiency in the art of command stems from (select all appropriate responses): -
ANSWER a. Years of schooling
b. Self-development
c. Operational experiences
d. Training experiences
Breach - ANSWER Unit employs all available means to break through or establish
a passage through an enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification
Canalize - ANSWER restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone by exploiting
terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver
Disrupt - ANSWER Commander integrates direct and indirect fires, terrain, and
obstacles to upset an enemy's formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable, or cause
an enemy forces to commit prematurely or attack in piecemeal fashion
Fix - ANSWER Commander prevents enemy from moving any part of his force from
a specific location for a specific period
Turn - ANSWER involves forcing an enemy force from one avenue approach or
mobility corridor to another
, Block - ANSWER denies enemy access to an area or prevents his advance in
direction or along an avenue of approach
Avenues of approach - ANSWER the air or ground route leading to an objective (or
key terrain in its path) that an attacking force can use
Defeat - ANSWER occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or permanently
lost the physical means or the will to fight
The defeated force's commander is unwilling or unable to pursue his adopted course
of action, thereby yielding to the friendly commander's will, and can no longer
interfere to a significant degree with the actions of friendly forces.
isolate - ANSWER a requires a unit to seal off both physically and psychologically--
an enemy from sources of support, deny the enemy freedom of movement, and
prevent the isolated enemy force from having contact with other enemy forces.
Destroy - ANSWER physically renders the enemy force combat-ineffective until it is
reconstituted.
Neutralize - ANSWER results inrendering the enemy personnel or materiel
incapable of interfering with a particular operation
Suppress - ANSWER results in temporary degradation of the performance of a
force or weapons system below the level needed to accomplish the msn
Which are the characteristic of the offense as described in ADRP 3-90? - ANSWER
Audacity
Concentration
Surprise
Tempo
Support - ANSWER This mechanism involves establishing, reinforcing, or setting
the conditions necessary for the other instruments of national power to function
effectively; coordinating and cooperating closely with host nation civilian agencies;
and assisting aid organizations as necessary to secure humanitarian access to
vulnerable populations;
Compel - ANSWER This mechanism means to use, or threaten to use, lethal force
to establish control and dominance; effect behavioral change, or enforce compliance
with mandates, agreements, or civil authority;
Control - ANSWER This meachanism involves establishing public order and safety;
securing borders, routes, sensitive sites, population centers, and individuals; and
physically occupying key terrain and facilities;
Influence - ANSWER This mechanism means altering the opinions and attitudes of
the host-nation population through activities, presence, and conduct. (ADRP 3-07,
para 4-51, pg 4-9)
Movement to contact - ANSWER an offensive task designed to develop the
situation and establish or regain contact creating favorable conditions for subsequent
tactical action; commanders conduct this offensive task when the enemy situation is
vague or not specific enough to conduct an attack.
Attack - ANSWER an offensive task that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes
and secures terrain, or both incorporating coordinated movement supported by fires
or on occaision by fires alone; they may be either decisive or shaping operations,
hastily or deliberately planned amd executed depending on time available and differ
from a movement to contact because, in an attack, the commander knows part of the
enemy's disposition.
Exploitation - ANSWER an offensive task that usually follows the conduct of a
successful attack, is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth; seek to
disintegrate enemy forces to the point where they have no alternative but surrender
or take flight;
Pursuit - ANSWER an offensive task designed to catch or cut off a hostile force
attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it, normally follows a successful
exploitation. However, any offensive task can transition into a pursuit, if enemy
resistance has broken down and the enemy is fleeing the battlefield.
(FM 3-90-1, paras 1-3 thru 1-8, pgs 1-1 to 1-2)
Proficiency in the art of command stems from (select all appropriate responses): -
ANSWER a. Years of schooling
b. Self-development
c. Operational experiences
d. Training experiences
Breach - ANSWER Unit employs all available means to break through or establish
a passage through an enemy defense, obstacle, minefield, or fortification
Canalize - ANSWER restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone by exploiting
terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver
Disrupt - ANSWER Commander integrates direct and indirect fires, terrain, and
obstacles to upset an enemy's formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable, or cause
an enemy forces to commit prematurely or attack in piecemeal fashion
Fix - ANSWER Commander prevents enemy from moving any part of his force from
a specific location for a specific period
Turn - ANSWER involves forcing an enemy force from one avenue approach or
mobility corridor to another
, Block - ANSWER denies enemy access to an area or prevents his advance in
direction or along an avenue of approach
Avenues of approach - ANSWER the air or ground route leading to an objective (or
key terrain in its path) that an attacking force can use
Defeat - ANSWER occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or permanently
lost the physical means or the will to fight
The defeated force's commander is unwilling or unable to pursue his adopted course
of action, thereby yielding to the friendly commander's will, and can no longer
interfere to a significant degree with the actions of friendly forces.
isolate - ANSWER a requires a unit to seal off both physically and psychologically--
an enemy from sources of support, deny the enemy freedom of movement, and
prevent the isolated enemy force from having contact with other enemy forces.
Destroy - ANSWER physically renders the enemy force combat-ineffective until it is
reconstituted.
Neutralize - ANSWER results inrendering the enemy personnel or materiel
incapable of interfering with a particular operation
Suppress - ANSWER results in temporary degradation of the performance of a
force or weapons system below the level needed to accomplish the msn
Which are the characteristic of the offense as described in ADRP 3-90? - ANSWER
Audacity
Concentration
Surprise
Tempo
Support - ANSWER This mechanism involves establishing, reinforcing, or setting
the conditions necessary for the other instruments of national power to function
effectively; coordinating and cooperating closely with host nation civilian agencies;
and assisting aid organizations as necessary to secure humanitarian access to
vulnerable populations;
Compel - ANSWER This mechanism means to use, or threaten to use, lethal force
to establish control and dominance; effect behavioral change, or enforce compliance
with mandates, agreements, or civil authority;
Control - ANSWER This meachanism involves establishing public order and safety;
securing borders, routes, sensitive sites, population centers, and individuals; and
physically occupying key terrain and facilities;
Influence - ANSWER This mechanism means altering the opinions and attitudes of
the host-nation population through activities, presence, and conduct. (ADRP 3-07,
para 4-51, pg 4-9)
