Defensive Operations

What is the purpose of a defensive operation?

Match the following

• Retrograde

• 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. 

• Mobile

• A type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the enemy. An enemy force may compel these operations, or a commander may perform them voluntarily. 

• Area

• 
  Pair 3 prompt

  A type of defensive operation that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through a decisive attack by a striking force. 

What are the three variations of retrograde operations?

• Break off, Withdraw, Retirement

• Delay, Withdraw, Retreat

• Delay, Retreat Retirement

• Delay, Withdraw, Retirement

Commander select battle positions based on?

• Weather and friendly capabilities

• Available time and enemy capabilities

• Terrain, Enemy Capabilities, and Friendly Capabilities

• None of These

_______ is the simultaneous application of combat poser throughout an area of operations.

What type of obstacle is most resource intensive?

• Block

• Turn

• Fix

• Disrupt