Military Strategy and Tactics Flashcard

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Which of the following is the main purpose of the Offense? Fix an enemy force in position, Gain information to drive future operations, Set conditions for future successful operations against the enemy, Defeat enemy forces or to gain control of terrain

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Defeat enemy forces or to gain control of terrain

Front

_______________ is massing the effects of combat power in time and space at the decisive point to achieve a single purpose.

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Concentration

Front

Which type of offensive operation is designed to establish or regain contact to develop the situation?

Back

Movement to contact

Front

Which type of offensive operation is to catch or cut off a disorganized hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it?

Back

Pursuit

Front

Which type of offensive operation has variations that include ambush, counterattack, raid, and spoiling attack?

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Attack

Front

Which variation of attack is employed against an enemy preparing for an attack? Options: Raid, Ambush, Counterattack, Spoiling attack

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Spoiling attack