Write the outline for a OpOrder correct answers Reference Study guid
What would you use a star cluster for? correct answers Signaling (ie. CASEVAC, SHIFT FIRES,
CONSOLIDATION, etc.)
What are different types of PYROTECHNIC SIGNALS? correct answers a. Star clusters
b. Parachutes
c. Flares
If a target number is not assigned, you should develop your own target (True/False) correct
answers False (**Instead, you give target description: type (size/description of), degree of
protection, and whether the target is known, suspected, or likely)
5 Stages of Assault Support Planning correct answers Staging Plan, Loading Plan, Air Movement
Plan, Landing Plan, Ground Tactical Plan
LANDING PLAN Definition correct answers the desired time, place, and sequence of arrival of
units.
Loading plan- correct answers establish, organize, and control activities in the pickup zone (PZ),
plan for the movement of troops and equipment to the PZ, and establish the priority of loading
units
Staging plan- correct answers prescribes the arrival time of ground units (troops, equipment, and
supplies) at the PZ in the proper order for movement. Assign sticks to serials. Ground units
expected to be at the PZ 15 minutes prior to aircraft arrival.
Air movement plan correct answers the control and protection of the assault support force during
the air movement. Specifies when and how troops, equipment, etc. will be transported from the
PZ to the LZ.
, Ground Tactical Plan correct answers specifies actions in the objective area, which accomplish
the mission. Capitalizes on the speed and mobility of the vertical assault.. The HUC is in charge
of planning this.
Assault Support Caps correct answers i. Attack enemy positions from any direction
ii. - Overfly or bypass barriers and obstacles and strike objectives in otherwise inaccessible areas
iii. - Conduct deep attacks and raids beyond the forward line of our own troops
iv. - Rapidly concentrate, disperse, or redeploy to extend the area of influence
v. - Provide responsive reserves allowing commanders to commit a larger portion of their forces
to action
vi. - Conduct fast paced operations over extended distances
vii. - 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
Assault Support Limitations correct answers 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)
UH-1Y Venom PAX Capacity correct answers 8 pax
MV-22B Osprey Pax Capacity correct answers 24 Pax