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LESSON 2

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK

1. When are deliberate attacks normally conducted in a built-up area?
When enemy positions are well-prepared, when the urban area is large or severely congested, or when surprise has been lost.
   
2. The three phases or steps of a deliberate attack are: Isolate the area (objective); secure a foothold; clear the area.
   
3. When conducting a hasty attack in a MOUT environment, what three tasks are essential to success?
Find a weak point or gap in enemy defenses
Fix forward enemy elements
Quickly move through or around the weak point or gap.
   
4. Which phase of the deliberate attack involves seizing terrain that dominates the area so the enemy cannot supply or reinforce its defenders?
Isolating the area.
   
5. A hasty attack is conducted when the overriding consideration is _____.
The need to retain momentum.
   
6. What is the purpose of securing a foothold during a deliberate attack?
Seizing an intermediate objective that provides cover from enemy fire and a place for attacking troops to enter the urban area.
   
7. Which is the last phase in a deliberate attack?
Clearing the area.
   
8. After isolating an urban area, the next phase of your attack will be to
Secure a foothold.
   
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
2. a. Directed against lightly defended urban areas.
1. b. Conducted when the urban area is large or severely congested.
2. c. Locate a gap or weak point in enemy defenses.
1. d. Conducted when enemy defensive positions are extensive.
1. e. Characterized by thorough reconnaissance, planning, and coordination.
1. f. Overriding consideration is the avoidance of risks.
2. 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. At their narrowest point.
b. A fast-moving armor-heavy force.
   
11. The extent to which an urban area must be cleared depends on the Mission, enemy situation, and the terrain in that area.
   
12. When a critical objective, such as an airfield, needs to be secured, what type of clearance should be used?
Rapid advance.
   
13. When enemy positions are strong or the urban area is severely congested what type of clearance should be used?
Systematic clearance.
   
14. When will isolation become the overall concept of the operation?
If the mission is only to contain the enemy and prevent a possible withdrawal.
   
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