Which step of the TLP process would you confirm or deny the tentative plan by personally observing the
area of operations (AO)? - correct answer ✔✔Conduct Recon
The purpose of defensive operations is to ______ - correct answer ✔✔Defeat an enemy attack and gain
the initiative for offensive operations
Obstacles are man-made or natural obstructions that disrupt, turn, fix or block movement known as
obstacle effects. Which statement best describes a protective wire obstacle? - correct answer
✔✔Perimeter/protection Obstacle
Situation: Your PL wants you to help him plan an upcoming patrol in your AO. He asks you to help him
determine which type of patrol is appropriate for the PLT's mission. Your squad is at full strength and
fully equipped for the mission. While conducting an ambush what is the most preferred method for
initiating the ambush? - correct answer ✔✔Initiate with most casualty producing weapon, medium
machine gun fire, or claymores/mines TEST ANSWER: ALL OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following characteristics implies that the defender arrives in the area of
operations before the attacker and uses the available time to prepare. - correct answer ✔✔Preparation
Situation: Your PL wants you to help him plan an upcoming patrol in your AO. He asks you to
help him determine which type of patrol is appropriate for the platoon's mission. Your squad is
at full strength and fully equipped for the mission. While preparing to conduct a patrol you tell one of
your squad leaders that a patrol requires a
________________? - correct answer ✔✔Task and Purpose
What is the first step in the development of a course of action? - correct answer ✔✔Analyze relative
combat power.
Which of the following are the characteristics of the defense? - correct answer ✔✔Preparation
, Security
Disruption
Mass and Concentration
Flexibility
Maneuver
Operations in-Depth
The platoon sergeant is the platoon's primary sustainment planner, coordinator, and operator; reporting
directly to the platoon leader. In a well written Company operation order, where will
a platoon sergeant find the company logistics plan? - correct answer ✔✔Para. 4 (Support)
In which step of the TLP process would you develop your course of action? - correct answer ✔✔Step 2
(make a tentative plan)
Situation: Your PL wants you to help him plan an upcoming patrol in your AO. He asks you to
help him determine which type of patrol is appropriate for the platoon's mission. Your squad is
at full strength and fully equipped for the mission.
You have been tasked to conduct a combat patrol. When the commander gives a unit the
mission to send out a combat patrol he intends for the patrol to
_______________________________________. - correct answer ✔✔To make contact with the enemy
and engage in close combat
To indicate the precise location of a certain unit or reduce clutter in an area with multiple unit
symbols. What action would be required to be illustrated on the overlay? - correct answer ✔✔Flagpole
under the icon usually angled (FLAG Pole on the left side is symbol for HQ)
What type of rally point is out of sight, sound, and small arms range of the objective area? - correct
answer ✔✔Objective rally Point (ORP)
What type of order is an abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.