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The following items will test your understanding of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, review that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved. |
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SITUATION
As a commander, you must plan your offensive concepts using tanks and mechanized infantry. You must also understand Threat defensive tactics, movement, and control measures as you conduct your movement to contact. |
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In order to pick the time, place, method of attack, and strike the enemy at the unexpected time and place, you must have the offensive characteristics of
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The firepower of tanks, ITV, and BFVs are used in conjunction with supporting artillery, mortar, and close air support. When you mass fires, you
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You must organize your force to maximize the capabilities of both your mechanized infantry and tanks. The role of the attached mechanized infantry in tank-heavy teams is to
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Threat defense that is utilized when the advance is going to be halted for more than a few hours, is
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Threat defenses are based on a series of mutually supporting defensive positions protected by mines and obstacles. The main strength of this defense comes from
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The commitment of the reserve is the most critical decision of the task force commander. The reserve may be assigned to
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Movement to contact is an offensive operation, designed to gain or regain contact with the enemy. In conducting a movement to contact, you must organize in
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The assault of a thoroughly prepared strongpoint is most difficult of all offensive missions. The most obvious problem in overcoming a fortified strongpoint is
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