C405 - Defensive Operations Doctrinal
Concepts Questions with complete verified
solutions (graded A+)
Arriving in your area of operations ahead of your attacker, the
commander wants to create overwhelming combat power at specific
locations to support the main effort. What characteristic of the defense
is being described? - answer Mass and concentration
Which type of defensive operation is an organized movement away
from the enemy? It may be forced by enemy actions, or it may be made
voluntarily. In either case, the higher echelon commander of the force
must approve this type of defensive operation prior to execution. -
answer Retrograde
Which one of the following is a key defensive operations intelligence
warfighting function planning consideration?
a. Neutralize, suppress, or destroy enemy forces; to delay or disrupt an
enemy force's ability to execute a given COA
b. Commanders direct their information collection assets to determine
the locations, strengths, and probable intentions of attacking enemy
forces before and throughout their defense
c. Mass the effects of combat power
Concepts Questions with complete verified
solutions (graded A+)
Arriving in your area of operations ahead of your attacker, the
commander wants to create overwhelming combat power at specific
locations to support the main effort. What characteristic of the defense
is being described? - answer Mass and concentration
Which type of defensive operation is an organized movement away
from the enemy? It may be forced by enemy actions, or it may be made
voluntarily. In either case, the higher echelon commander of the force
must approve this type of defensive operation prior to execution. -
answer Retrograde
Which one of the following is a key defensive operations intelligence
warfighting function planning consideration?
a. Neutralize, suppress, or destroy enemy forces; to delay or disrupt an
enemy force's ability to execute a given COA
b. Commanders direct their information collection assets to determine
the locations, strengths, and probable intentions of attacking enemy
forces before and throughout their defense
c. Mass the effects of combat power
