Infantry ALC, tactics test study guide
2024/2025 with complete solutions
_____ is the total means of a units destructive, constructive and information capabilities
that can be applied over time? - ANSWER-Combat power
A patrol is a detachment sent out by a larger unit to conduct a specific combat,
reconnaissance, or ______ mission? - ANSWER-Security
A symbol used on maps and displays to regulate forces and warfighting functions is
called what? - ANSWER-Graphic control measure
After the attack, you consolidate and reorganize, reporting to higher that your platoon is
capable of continuing the patrol. Your patrol remains halted while you send out a squad
to search the local area. You tell the squad leader to look for enemy forces and destroy
them if they have the capability (overmatch). This is called a/an __________ patrol. -
ANSWER-Security
As a small unit leader, you understand that the most important element of your
________________ is the initial timeline for planning. Also, you may convey other
instructions or information you think will help your subordinates for the upcoming
mission. - ANSWER-Warning Order
Commanders Intent is best defined as __________ - ANSWER-a clear, concise
statement of what the force must do and conditions the force must establish with
respect to the enemy, terrain, and civil considerations that represent the desired end
state.
Define Key Terrain - ANSWER-Terrain feature (natural or manmade) which, if
controlled, will give a marked advantage to whoever controls it.
Describe Key Terrain? - ANSWER-Key terrain affords a marked advantage to whoever
seizes, retains or controls it
During the occupation and preparation of the defense, what is critical to ensure the
company avoids detection and maintains combat power for the actual defense? -
ANSWER-Security
Envelopment, turning movement, infiltration, penetration, flank attack, and frontal attack
are forms of ____________. - ANSWER-Maneuver
Identify the purpose in the following mission statement: A co, 2-66 IN conducts an
attack NLT 190600NOV09 to seize high ground vicinity NB 459270 (OBJ DOG) to
, prevent the enemy from disrupting 3-66's IN (BN main effort) attack. - ANSWER-to
prevent the enemy disrupting 3-66's IN (BN main effort) attack
Identify the task in the following mission statement: B Co, defends NLT 251900NOV09
to retain the high ground vicinity GL 438766 to prevent the enemy from massing combat
power against A Co, the BN main effort. - ANSWER-To retain high ground
In a well written company operations order, where will a platoon leader find information
about adjacent friendly forces? - ANSWER-Situation paragraph, Friendly Situation Sub-
paragraph
In step 3 of the TLP process, make a tentative plan, you are conducting an analysis of
terrain and weather and its effects on the mission. What are the three categories of
terrain mobility that must be taken into consideration? - ANSWER-unrestricted,
restricted, and severely restricted
In which step of the TLP process would you develop your course of action? - ANSWER-
Make a Tentative plan
Initiate movement, step four of the TLP process, can be executed________. -
ANSWER-At any time
Leaders might be able to plan their operations using the unprecedented amount of
combat information provided by the higher HQ's intelligence by reconnoitering visually.
While conducting Troop Leading Procedures, what is typically the focus of the
reconnaissance? - ANSWER-If situation permits, leader makes a personal recon to
verify terrain analysis, adjust the plan, and confirm information.
Normally, what is the first action ( in relation to priority of work) a platoon should conduct
when establishing a defensive position? - ANSWER-Post local security
Observation and fields of fire, avenues of approach, key and decisive terrain, obstacles,
and cover and concealment are used to analyze
________________________________. - ANSWER-Military aspects of terrain
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? - ANSWER-Protective wire obstacle that protects friendly troops and
equipment
Preparation, security, disruption, mass and concentration, flexibility, maneuver, and
operations in-depth are characteristics of _____________. - ANSWER-Defensive
operations
Situation: You are training your Soldiers on how to properly display graphic symbols on
an overlay, the categories, and control measures.