7 Steps of Engagement Area Development correct answers Avenues of approach
EN scheme of maneuver
EA
Emplace direct fire weapons
Integrate obstacles
Integrate IDG
Productive, realistic rehearsals
Defensive tactical task correct answers Fix, Turn, Block, Disrupt
Target Precedence and engagement criteria correct answers
Depth in defense correct answers LP/OP and patrols.
Needs to be tied into EN SOM
Types of security considerations for Defense correct answers Active and Passive
Active defense correct answers LP/OP, patrols, and depth
Passive Defense correct answers camouflage, movement control, light and noise discipline,
security posture
Fire Plan sketch correct answers FPL annotated by solid black line
dead space is annotated by dashed line
range is recorded to near and far ends of dead space
Add TRP's with range and description
, note elevation and direction of the MG for each TRP
Parts of a Defensive SOM correct answers TDOOTS
type of defense
distribution of forces
orientation
occupation method (combo, bent L, crows foot)
TCM (TRP, trigger lines, patrol routes, orp)
Security Plan
What is the T/E for weapons plt correct answers Three elements: HQ, Mortar Section, and MG
section
Mortar T/E correct answers 3 squads per section, 1 tube per squad
MG T/E correct answers 3 squads per section, 2 per squad, 2 guns per team
6 M240 per section
8 principles of MG employment correct answers Pairs (allows all the others to be achieved)
Interlocking (prevents gaps in fire)
Coordinated fires (talking guns, coordinate with IDF and obstacles)
Mutually supporting (Cover one another by fire, mutual support from other weapon systems,
especially in SBF or defensive flanks)
Defilade (protection from EN observation and fire)
Enfilade (long axis of the beaten zone coincides with ling axis of target)
Economy of Fires (utilize appropriate weapon system, engagement criteria, rates of fire)
Protection (starts with L shaped Pos, cover and concealment