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LESSON 2

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2

Note: The following exercises are study aids. Print this sheet and write your answer in the space provided below each question. When you have finished answering all the questions for this lesson, compare your answers with those given by following the link at the bottom of this page. Review the lesson as necessary.
1. When are deliberate attacks normally conducted in a built-up area?
   
2. The three phases or steps of a deliberate attack are: , , and .
   
3. When conducting a hasty attack in a MOUT environment, what three tasks are essential to success?
   
4. Which phase of the deliberate attack involves seizing terrain that dominates the area so the enemy cannot supply or reinforce its defenders?
   
5. A hasty attack is conducted when the overriding consideration is _____.
   
6. What is the purpose of securing a foothold during a deliberate attack?
   
7. Which is the last phase in a deliberate attack?
   
8. After isolating an urban area, the next phase of your attack will be to
   
9. Matching: In the blank before each element of Column I, place the number of the corresponding alternative of Column II. Each letter may be used more than once.
Column I
 Column II
a. Directed against lightly defended urban areas.
b. Conducted when the urban area is large or severely congested.
c. Locate a gap or weak point in enemy defenses.
d. Conducted when enemy defensive positions are extensive.
e. Characterized by thorough reconnaissance, planning, and coordination.
f. Overriding consideration is the avoidance of risks.
g. Speed is essential.

1. Deliberate attack.

2. Hasty attack.
   
10. a. Where should strip areas normally be penetrated?
b. By what type of force?
a.
b.
   
11. The extent to which an urban area must be cleared depends on the , , and the .
   
12. When a critical objective, such as an airfield, needs to be secured, what type of clearance should be used?
   
13. When enemy positions are strong or the urban area is severely congested what type of clearance should be used?
   
14. When will isolation become the overall concept of the operation?
   
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