TBS PHASE II CERTIFICATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The five stages of Assault Support Operation planning are the
ground tactical plan, landing plan, air movement plan, and what
other two?. Answer: Loading plan and staging plan
◉ Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft?.
Answer: CH-53
◉ The term Assault Support Operations is defined as the tactical
movements of Marines, weapons, and material by
__________________________________ to support the ground
tactical plan. Answer: Assault Support Aircraft
◉ Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to
the transport aircraft?. Answer: Landing zone brief
◉ How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire
(CFF)?. Answer: 3
◉ How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire
(CFF) request?. Answer: 6
, ◉ When is an immediate suppression mission used?. Answer: To fire
on a planned target or target of opportunity that has taken friendly
units under fire
◉ Target location is given in which transmission of the CFF?. Answer:
Second
◉ Which element is a standard part of the message to observer?.
Answer: Target number
◉ During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to
express direction and distance?. Answer: mils (grid), meters
◉ What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of
maneuver?. Answer: Distribution of forces, Form of maneuver,
Direction of attack, Tactical control measures, consolidation
◉ The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections?. Answer:
Location of key personnel and succession of command
◉ Which of the following acronyms is used to describe the
composition, disposition, and strength of enemy forces?. Answer:
Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The five stages of Assault Support Operation planning are the
ground tactical plan, landing plan, air movement plan, and what
other two?. Answer: Loading plan and staging plan
◉ Which platform is considered an Assault Support Aircraft?.
Answer: CH-53
◉ The term Assault Support Operations is defined as the tactical
movements of Marines, weapons, and material by
__________________________________ to support the ground
tactical plan. Answer: Assault Support Aircraft
◉ Prior to landing in the zone, what information should be passed to
the transport aircraft?. Answer: Landing zone brief
◉ How many transmissions are necessary to transmit a Call for Fire
(CFF)?. Answer: 3
◉ How many elements are included in an adjust fire (AF) call for fire
(CFF) request?. Answer: 6
, ◉ When is an immediate suppression mission used?. Answer: To fire
on a planned target or target of opportunity that has taken friendly
units under fire
◉ Target location is given in which transmission of the CFF?. Answer:
Second
◉ Which element is a standard part of the message to observer?.
Answer: Target number
◉ During a polar plot CFF, what unit of measurement is used to
express direction and distance?. Answer: mils (grid), meters
◉ What are the 5 essential elements of an offensive scheme of
maneuver?. Answer: Distribution of forces, Form of maneuver,
Direction of attack, Tactical control measures, consolidation
◉ The Command sub paragraph consists of what sections?. Answer:
Location of key personnel and succession of command
◉ Which of the following acronyms is used to describe the
composition, disposition, and strength of enemy forces?. Answer:
Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
