LESSON 1
ANSWER KEY & REVIEW
| 1. |
List the fundamentals of Army operations and define each one. |
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Army operations doctrine embraces the concept of maneuver warfare and mission tactics. It has five basic fundamentals: initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and versatility. |
| 2. |
What is the purpose of the offense? |
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The purpose of the offense is to –
- Defeat enemy forces.
- Hold the enemy in position.
- Deceive and divert the enemy.
- Deprive the enemy of resources.
- Secure key or decisive terrain.
- Gain information.
- Disrupt the enemy attack.
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| 3. |
List and define the five characteristics of offensive operations. |
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All successful offensive operations are characterized by surprise, concentration, speed, flexibility, and audacity. |
| 4. |
List and define the five forms of maneuver. |
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The forms of maneuver include envelopment, turning movement, infiltration, penetration, and frontal attack. While frequently used in combination, each maneuver attacks the enemy in a different way and poses different challenges to the attacking commander. (Appendix C, pages C-7 to C-12) |
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List and define the five types of offensive operations. |
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There are five forms of offensive operations. They are: movement to contact, hasty attack, deliberate attack, exploitation, and pursuit. |
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