Item 3 Which of the following is one of four major influences on techniques?
a. Senior leadership b. Terrain
c. The Vietnam War d. Mass production
Item 4 Since training is not the same as combat, you can easily develop techniques that work in training, but fail in combat. Which of the following would be a technique to make your training more realistic?
a. Execute training over terrain that everyone knows.
b. Utilize the same scenario each time.
c. Utilize MILES gear.
d. Train without helmets and flak vests because they provide more unnecessary weight to a Marine’s already heavy load.
Item 5 Because developing techniques is a creative activity, a leader can make an infinite number of possible mistakes. Which of the following is one of four major pitfalls that you may fall into as you design techniques?
a. Narrow spectrum b. Innovative mentality c. Simplicity
d. Patent solution
Item 6 To make your unit proficient in techniques, you must practice. Which of the following is a form of practice?
a. Lecture
b. Hands on training c. Automatic d. Role reversal
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Item 7 Which of the following is one of three techniques that can be used to help your unit develop into a better-trained unit?
a. Allow your Marines to become acclimatized.
b. Make training as difficult and complex as possible.
c. Maximize free play exercises.
d. Coordinate lectures and guest speakers.
Item 8 Which of the following is one of six troop leading procedures?
a. Begin reconnaissance.
b. Supervise.
c. Communicate the plan.
d. Inspect the troops.
Item 9 METT-TSL stands for mission; enemy; ________________; troops and fire support available; and time, space, and logistics.
a. terrain and weather b. tactical resupply
c. topographical intelligence d. table of organization
Item 10 As you make decisions and plans, which of the following points should you keep in mind?
a. Do not expect certainty.
b. Trade speed for stealth.
c. Trade stealth for practicality.
d. Do not expect complexity.
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Item 11 Which of the following is one way to communicate plans in a timely manner to subordinates?
a. Tactical orders b. Commander’s orders c. Operations orders d. Secondary orders
Item 12 Which component of a warning order would you find information on friendly and enemy dispositions?
a. General instructions b. Service support c. Command and signal d. Situation
Item 13 The acronym SMEAC stands for situation; mission; __________________;
________________; and command and signal.
a. estimate of the situation; attack guidance
b. engagement criteria; administration and logistics c. enemy; attack guidance
d. execution; administration and logistics
Item 14 What are the two minimum elements that must be present in a fragmentary order?
a. Mission and execution b. Task and purpose
c. Commander’s intent and main effort d. Situation and enemy intelligence
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Item 15 Which of the following is a fundamental of the offense?
a. Make reconnaissance.
b. Gain and retain the initiative.
c. Prepare positions.
d. Maximize mobility.
Item 16 In which phase of the offense would consolidation and reorganization occur?
a. Planning b. Preparation c. Conduct
d. Consolidation and exploitation
Item 17 In an offensive action, forces are distributed into three different groups.
Which of the following is designed to force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or in an indecisive area?
a. Primary b. Main c. Supporting d. Reserve
Item 18 There are four general types of offensive operations. Which of the following is conducted to disintegrate enemy forces to the point where they have no alternative, but to surrender or flight?
a. Movement to contact b. Attack
c. Exploitation d. Pursuit
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Item 19 There are seven types of attacks. Which attack is characterized by preplanned coordinated employment of firepower and maneuver to close with and destroy the enemy?
a. Hasty b. Spoiling c. Counterattack d. Deliberate
Item 20 Which attack is conducted after the enemy has commenced the attack and a resolute defense or enemy tactical error exposes the enemy to effective action?
a. Hasty b. Spoiling c. Counterattack d. Deliberate
Item 21 Who is responsible for planning and executing fire support in offensive operations?
a. Combined arms controller (CAC) b. Fire support coordinator (FSC) c. Artillery liaison officer (ALO) d. Forward air controller (FAC)
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Item 22 There are four forms of offensive maneuver. Which attack is launched to pass around or over the enemy’s principal positions to attack those from the rear or secure other high value objectives to the enemy’s rear?
a. Frontal attack b. Flanking attack c. Envelopment d. Turning movement
Item 23 A successful envelopment requires surprise, superior mobility, and a. insurmountable supporting efforts.
b. superior penetration.
c. greater intelligence.
d. enhanced communication.
Item 24 Which form of offensive maneuver has the intent of forcing the enemy out of position without assaulting him or her?
a. Frontal attack b. Flanking attack c. Envelopment d. Turning movement
Item 25 Which of the following is a fundamental of the defense?
a. Dependability b. Mutual support c. Security
d. Combined arms
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Item 26 Another fundamental of the defense is mass and concentration. Since the offense is the decisive form of combat, you must seek every opportunity to take offensive action. You can achieve defense in depth by
a. being prepared to shift your main effort if necessary.
b. employing weapons at the minimum effective ranges.
c. reinforcing fighting holes with sandbags and using aiming stakes.
d. building obstacle outside of the range of your weapons systems.
Item 27 The reserve is located in the ______________ area of the defensive sector.
a. security b. main battle c. rear
d. forward battle
Item 28 Which type of defensive operation is characterized by the use of offensive action, supplementary positions, planned delaying actions, lateral shifting of forces, and commitment of the reserve?
a. Strongpoint b. Mobile
c. Battle position d. Fortified
Item 29 Which defensive maneuver does an organized movement away from the enemy characterize?
a. Retrograde b. Delay c. Withdrawal d. Retirement
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