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LESSON 2

PRACTICE EXERCISE 5
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK

1. Discuss the types of obstacles found in an urban area
An Urban area is itself an obstacle; streets and alleys force the attacker to canalize while inhibiting combat power, obstacles such as drainage are less likely to be identified from a map reconnaisance.
   
2. What are the differences between cover and concealment in open and urban terrain?
Both cover and concealment are more readily available in urban terrain; built-up areas offer "instant cover"; concealment on urban terrain is more likely to defeat enemy detection devices.
   
3. What features determine avenues of approach in urban areas?
Streets, street patterns, structures, and underground systems.
   
4. When trying to seize a key feature such as a bridge in an urban area, which type of operation would best achieve success?
A. Deliberate attack.
B. Hasty attack.
C. Movement to contact.
D. Pursuit.
   
5. In this practical exercise, you are the S3 of TF 2-77 developing your plan of attack to seize OBJ ALPHA. Use the following Simulated Tactical Situation, Brigade OPORD, the Columbus-Phenix City Map and Special Map 1 to complete the Battalion OPORD worksheet.
Two solutions are presented for the Battalion OPORD worksheet, one for a rapid advance, and one for a systematic clearance. These solutions are the only ways to execute the mission of TF2-77.
As the S3, you should plan an attack that offers the greatest probability of success. Use these solutions as an aid and compare your completed worksheet with the solutions presented here to see how close you are and why.
   
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