Military

LESSON 2

PRACTICE EXERCISE

Instructions

The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each multiple-choice question. To change a response to a multiple-choice question, simply click on a different radio button. To change a response in the matching question, "overwrite" you initial response. When you have completed the exercise, PRINT THIS PAGE, the Order of Battle Workbook pages and the Order of Battle Card. Check your answers with the answer key. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.

1. Why is it important to catalog OB information as it is received?
a. To distinguish between combat information and other information.

b. To use as an easy reference and as a basis for comparison and contrast.

c. To ensure all information is interpreted before recording.

d. To ensure all information is properly filed.

2. Which of the following is not accomplished by OB files?
a. Provide for an orderly and systematic recording of information.

b. Provide for the easy retrieval of information.

c. Provide media for cross-referencing.

d. Helps to identify critical events.

3. What is normally recorded in the ACTION TAKEN block of DA Form 1594?
a. The date and time that the journal was opened.

b. The clerk's initial.

c. Alphanumeric indicators of distribution of information.

d. The time that the journal was closed.

4. How is the intelligence workbook normally tabbed at division and below?
a. To the paragraphs of the PERINTREP.

b. To the paragraphs of the INTSUM.

c. To the paragraphs of the Intelligence Estimate.

d. To the paragraphs of the PERINTREP and the INFLIGHTREP.

5. For what levels should the analyst normally maintain records for enemy units?
a. One level above and two levels below his own.

b. On his level.

c. Two levels above and one level below his own.

d. One level above and one level below his own.

6. On the SITMAP, where would you explain an improvised symbol?
a. Strength caption box.

b. Unlocated units caption box.

c. In the journal.

d. Legend caption box.

7. If you are included in unconventional warfare, to what level may it be necessary to plot enemy units on the OB SITMAP?

a. Battalion level.

b. Squad level.

c. Division level.

d. Company level.

8. What is the purpose of the OB card?

a. To provide reference material used in the development of other OB intelligence.

b. To show types of units within an armed forces.

c. To maintain accurate and complete data on enemy units.

d. To maintain a running numerical tabulation on enemy's personnel.

9. Which file provides useful information for tactical deception planning and operations?

a. Personality file.

b. Topical file.

c. Miliary installation file.

d. Miscellaneous file.

10. Where would you file information on new items of enemy equipment?

a. Unit workbook.

b. Order of Battle Card.

c. Strength Workbook.

d. Topical Card.

11. Which of the following statements is true about the coordinate register?

a. Data from the coordinate register can be plotted on a vertical aerial photograph that is annotated with grid lines.

b. Data from the coordinate register cannot be plotted on a vertical aerial photograph.

c. Data from the coordinate register can be plotted on a vertical aerial photograph that is not annotated with grid lines.

12. The coordinate register has two types of pages. One type of page is designed to represent a single grid square, schematically. What is the other type designed for?

a. Designed to provide quick reference on individuals.

b. Designed to show types of units within an armed force.

c. Designed to provide information for the journal.

d. Designed for written entries which describe enemy activities, locations, weapons, and similar items.

13. In selecting those OB files to be maintained, what should the OB analyst do?

a. Maintain the maximum number of files he can.

b. Limit his files to the journal, the OB SITMAP, and the OB workbook.

c. Select only those files necessary to his operation.

d. Maintain only those files that can be represented graphically.

GENERAL SITUATION: You are an OB analyst serving with the G2 Section of the 52d infantry Division (MECH), a part of the US V Corps. Your task is to maintain the OB files. The division mission is to defend along the river from NB834440 to NB794171. Little is known of the enemy forces except the division is opposed by elements of the 2d Combined Arms Army. The 47th Medium Tank Division (MTD) has been identified. The 45th MTD is authorized the following personnel and equipment by TOE:

Personnel: 9,429

Medium Tanks (T-55/62/72): 325

APC: 216

14. Instructions: This is a practical exercise. You are required to post information from the enclosed messages in the appropriate section(s) of the OB workbook and the OB card.

Journal Entry #4: V Corps reports EPW captured vic NB824381 at 090430 Jul, is a member of 183 MRR, 47 MTD, 2 CAA. EPW was a member of an 8 man Recon Patrol. Patrol mission was to locate tank and personnel obstacles. EPW reports the 183 MRR underwent two weeks of river-crossing training in Jun. EPW from 183 MRR reports Div Cdr of 47 MTD is MG Brelavskiy, code number of 183 MRR is OUY046. (C-3)

Journal Entry #5: V Corps reports 7th TFS engaged 17-truck supply convoy vic NB936407, at 090520 Jul. 1 truck destroyed, 3 damaged. (A-2)

Journal Entry #6: 1st Bde reports 2/78 Inf encountered 4 enemy medium tanks and 3 APC's vic NB836392 at 090610 Jul. Vehicle markings were OUY046 (Code No. of 183 MRR). 3 tanks and 2 APC's destroyed. 21 enemy personnel KIA. 19 captured (183 MRR). (A-2)

Journal Entry #7: V Corps cavalry regiment reports battalion assembly area vic NB972390 at 090730 Jul. 138 MTR, organic to 47 MTD Vehicle markings NHZ556. (A-2)

Journal Entry #8: Avn Bn reports 2x122mm How battalions moving forward vic NB945362 at 090920 Jul. (A-2)

Journal Entry #9: Intg section reports EPW is Plt Ldr (ref J-6) of 2d Plt, 1 MRC, 2 MRB, 183 MRR. His plt OPCON to 1st Plt, 2d MTC, 183 MRR, captured NB836392. 183 MRR is approx 90% TOE strength in personnel, 100% in equip. Mission was to probe friendly lines to locate strong points to attack on an open flank. His unit experiencing severe shortage of 7.62mm ammo. EPW is rifle Plt Ldr in 183 MRR. MG Brelavskiy, 47 MTD Cdr is very aggressive. (C-3)

FORMS

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - COMPOSITION

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - DISPOSITION

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - STRENGTH

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - TACTICS

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - TRAINING

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - LOGISTICS

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - MISCELLANEOUS

ORDER OF BATTLE WORKBOOK - TECHNICAL DATA

ORDER OF BATTLE CARD

Side 1

Side 2

The Order of Battle Card (STANAG 2077) has been incorporated into a database for the ASAS.

The process of entering information in the database is called Text Message Parsing.

The Text Message Processing function permits the operator to prepare and release ODEs (Output Data Elements) based on messages that are not automatically parsed. (To perform this function, after selecting the message from the directory, the operator is presented with screen displays containing the message and candidate ODEs.) The operator can enter data into the ODE Window directly or extract data from the Message to enter into the ODE. After each entry the data is normalized and validated. The functionality is almost identical to Interactive Message Parsing except that the operator selects first the message. There will be no partial ODEs.

Text Message Processing Queue Directory, when the operator selects this option, the Test Message Processing Queue is displayed. The directory format is identical to the Interactive Message Directory except that there is no column for the number of errors in the message. Each summary entry in the Directory Window contains the DTG of Origination, the DTG or receipt, the message type, the Originator, and the number of ODEs awaiting further processing. There is an entry in the last column only if the message had been partially processed and deferred.

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