Enemy Oriented Tactical Tasks

1. What is the basis for assigning tactical tasks?

Weather

Resources

Capabilities

Priorities

Assigning tactical tasks is based on the capabilities of individuals or units to ensure successful execution.

Explanation

Assigning tactical tasks is based on the capabilities of individuals or units to ensure successful execution.

2. What task is usually given to the supporting effort during offensive operations and as a counterattack option for the reserve during defensive operations?

Delayed Attack

Attack by Fire

Ambush

Reconnaissance

Attack by Fire is a military tactic where fire is directed against the enemy without attempting to capture and hold territory. It is used to suppress enemy positions and support other friendly elements in offensive and defensive operations. Reconnaissance, Ambush, and Delayed Attack are also important tactics in military operations, but they do not specifically fulfill the given criteria in the question.

Explanation

Attack by Fire is a military tactic where fire is directed against the enemy without attempting to capture and hold territory. It is used to suppress enemy positions and support other friendly elements in offensive and defensive operations. Reconnaissance, Ambush, and Delayed Attack are also important tactics in military operations, but they do not specifically fulfill the given criteria in the question.

3. What is a surprise attack by fire from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy?

Infiltration

Counterattack

Ambush

Siege

An ambush is a military strategy in which combatants lie in wait to attack by surprise. It involves attacking from concealed positions to take advantage of the element of surprise.

Explanation

An ambush is a military strategy in which combatants lie in wait to attack by surprise. It involves attacking from concealed positions to take advantage of the element of surprise.

4. To deny the enemy access to a given area or to prevent enemy advance in a given direction or on an avenue of approach. It may be for a specified time:

Reconnaissance

Ambush

Retreat

Block

The correct military term for denying the enemy access is 'Block'. This involves preventing the enemy from entering a certain area or advancing in a particular direction.

Explanation

The correct military term for denying the enemy access is 'Block'. This involves preventing the enemy from entering a certain area or advancing in a particular direction.

5. What is a bypass?

A road that passes around a town or its center.

To maneuver around an obstacle, position or enemy force to maintain the momentum of advance.

A surgical procedure to redirect blood flow around a blocked artery.

A type of street sign used to guide drivers to an alternative route.

The correct answer refers to military tactics of bypassing obstacles or enemy forces to continue moving forward.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to military tactics of bypassing obstacles or enemy forces to continue moving forward.

6. What does Canalize refer to?

A term used in architecture to describe the process of building canals

Refers to a cooking technique involving the use of canola oil

The use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or fires to restrict enemy operations to a narrow zone.

A method of transportation using canoes

Canalize in a military context refers to the strategic use of obstacles or fires to control and restrict enemy movement to a specific area, limiting their options and making them more vulnerable to attacks.

Explanation

Canalize in a military context refers to the strategic use of obstacles or fires to control and restrict enemy movement to a specific area, limiting their options and making them more vulnerable to attacks.

7. What term is used for the action of holding or surrounding enemy forces to prevent their withdrawal?

Retreat

Engage

Contain

Assault

The concept of containing enemy forces involves restricting their movement and preventing them from escaping or redeploying elsewhere, which is essential in military strategy.

Explanation

The concept of containing enemy forces involves restricting their movement and preventing them from escaping or redeploying elsewhere, which is essential in military strategy.

8. Define Destroy:

Causing harm to someone or something.

Removing all traces of existence.

Physically rendering an enemy force combat-ineffective unless it is reconstituted.

Creating something new out of existing materials.

In a military context, 'destroy' specifically refers to making an enemy force combat-ineffective.

Explanation

In a military context, 'destroy' specifically refers to making an enemy force combat-ineffective.

9. What is the term used to describe offensive actions that usually follow a successful attack and are designed to disorganize the enemy in-depth?

Retreat

Counterattack

Defend

Exploit

The correct term for offensive actions following a successful attack is 'Exploit', where the goal is to take full advantage of success and disorganize the enemy further.

Explanation

The correct term for offensive actions following a successful attack is 'Exploit', where the goal is to take full advantage of success and disorganize the enemy further.

10. In military tactics, what is it called when a force engages the enemy by direct fire to support a maneuvering force using overwatch or by establishing a base of fire?

Support by Fire

Fire Base

Direct Engagement

Maneuver Support

Support by Fire is a tactical concept where a force engages the enemy to provide cover and support for another advancing force. The other incorrect answers do not specifically describe the described tactic.

Explanation

Support by Fire is a tactical concept where a force engages the enemy to provide cover and support for another advancing force. The other incorrect answers do not specifically describe the described tactic.

11. Define Rupture:

To cause a sudden loud noise or explosion.

A break or tear in a part of the body.

To create a gap in enemy defensive positions quickly

To repair a relationship that has been damaged.

The correct definition of 'Rupture' in this context refers to creating a gap in enemy defensive positions quickly during a military operation.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'Rupture' in this context refers to creating a gap in enemy defensive positions quickly during a military operation.

12. To obtain visual observation or other methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy:

Reconnoiter

Infiltrate

Interrogate

Surveillance

Reconnoiter is the correct term for gathering information about the enemy's activities and resources through observation or other methods. Surveillance refers to monitoring activities covertly, infiltrate means to enter or gain access to an enemy's territory, and interrogate is to question someone for information.

Explanation

Reconnoiter is the correct term for gathering information about the enemy's activities and resources through observation or other methods. Surveillance refers to monitoring activities covertly, infiltrate means to enter or gain access to an enemy's territory, and interrogate is to question someone for information.

13. Define Neutralize:.

To render the enemy or his resources ineffective or unusable.

To make friends with someone

To enhance the effectiveness of something

To maintain a state of balance

Neutralize specifically refers to making the enemy or their resources ineffective, not to forming friendships, improving effectiveness, or maintaining balance.

Explanation

Neutralize specifically refers to making the enemy or their resources ineffective, not to forming friendships, improving effectiveness, or maintaining balance.

14. To prevent the enemy from moving any part of his forces, either from a specific location or for a specific period of time, by holding or surrounding them to prevent their withdrawal for use elsewhere:

Secure

Reinforce

Fix

Retreat

The correct term for preventing the enemy from moving forces is 'Fix', as it involves holding or surrounding them to limit their mobility.

Explanation

The correct term for preventing the enemy from moving forces is 'Fix', as it involves holding or surrounding them to limit their mobility.