Defensive Operations

The two forms of Defensive Maneuver are.

• Defense In Depth

• Retrograde

• Forward Defense

• Reverse Linear Defence

There are _____ Types of Battle Positions.

• 6

• 5

• 10

• 3

________ positions are those assigned when the primary position becomes

untenable or unsuitable for carrying out the assigned task.

A __________ is a heavily fortified battle position tied to a natural or reinforcing

obstacle to create an anchor for the defense or to deny the enemy decisive or key terrain.

The First step in the Sequence of the Defense is?

• Maneuver

• Gain and Maintain EN Contact

• Disrupt the EN

• Fix the EN

_________ dictate to subordinate elements the circumstances, in

which they will displace to alternate, supplementary, or subsequent positions.

• Break Contact

• Retrograde

• Withdraw Criteria

• Disengagement Criteria

Obstacles fall under what class of supply?

• 9

• 2

• 4

• 6

There are ___ Steps to engagement Area Development

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 8

When planning the integration of obstacles, you must ensure that all obstacles are covered with what?

• Direct and/or indirect fires

• Binos

• Sentry's

• Forward Observers

The ____________ is a type of defensive operation that concentrates on denying enemy forces

access to designated terrain for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright.