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Lesson 1

PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK

SITUATION: The 3d brigade (mech) is preparing to establish a defensive position on a ridgeline parallel to a major river. Mounting loss of men and equipment and increased resistance from the enemy has forced this defense. You are the Brigade S3 preparing the operation order.

1. In preparing the operation order, there are two main reasons for going into the defensive posture at this time. They are--
     
A. Defeat the enemy, concentrate forces.
B. Retain strategic, operational, or tactical objectives.
C. Gain time, hold key or decisive terrain.
D. Wear down the enemy, and preclude offensive operation.
     
2. Your plan must contain four common characteristics of the defense. The plan should provide for:
   
1. Prepare for the defense.
2. Disrupt the synchronization of the enemy.
3. Concentrate at the decisive time and place.
4. Be flexible in planning and executing.
     
3.

The extended weather report indicates rain for the next 48 hours. You are conducting an analysis of the situation. What factors do you list that favor an area defense?
     
A. Weather, terrain, forces available.
B. Agility, depth, initiative.
C. Obstacles, mobility equal to the enemy.
D. Control of key terrain, forces considerable depth.
     
4.

In constructing the framework of the defense, you assign the security force to:
     
A. support the main battle area.
B. operate forward and to the flanks of the defending force.
C. secure the main defensive effort.
D. retain freedom of action in the rear area.
     
5.

The defensive pattern you selected is an area defense. The area defense differs from the mobile defense in that
     
A. A series of engagements will be fought.
B. It focuses on destruction of the enemy.
C. Initiative and synchronization are combined.
D. It focuses on retention of terrain.
     

 

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