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LESSON 2

PRACTICE EXERCISE

Instructions 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.

SITUATION

You are the S3 of TASK FORCE BRAVO 3RD BDE (MECH). The brigade has been on the offense for several weeks. With mounting losses of men, equipment, and increased resistance by the enemy the momentum of the attack has stalled. To regain the initiative, the brigade is to establish a defense. You have been tasked to develop the task force defensive plan.
1. You are developing the commander's defensive plan. One aspect that you consider in the early stage of the plan is to--

 A. rely on man-made obstacles to strengthen the defensive position.
B. maximize recon patrols to offset shortages of personnel and equipment.
C. locate and contain the attacker's main and supporting efforts.
D. plan minimal fire support on avenues of approach.
2. Fire support planning in the defense must be flexible enough to allow for the

A. platoon leaders to call for fire.
B. massing of fire on any approach in the sector.
C. support of the reserve forces in the main battle area.
3. As the S3, you would recommend to the commander to conduct a retrograde operation--

A. when all else fails to produce a victory.
B. after an attack has gained new ground.
C. to improve the operational or tactical situation, or prevent a worse one from occurring.
D. only if it becomes necessary to engage the enemy with the reserve forces.
4. Your task force has not been in contact for three days. Brigade has directed a retrograde from your position, such an action can be classified as an order to--

A. delay.
B. withdraw.
C. retire.
5. A relief operation is conducted to replace a unit with another. The mission and assigned sector is the responsibility of the--

A. commander being replaced.
B. incoming commander.
C. brigade scout leader.
D. overwatching commander.
6. You are in the estimate phase of planning a relief to continue the offense. Time is a major factor, based on this, you select to perform--

A. an area relief.
B. a relief in place.
C. a forward passage of lines.