1 WOBC PHASE IV EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What are the 9 Principles of Joint Operations represented by "MOOSEMUSS"? - ✔✔ A. Mass: Concentration of combat power at the decisive place and time. - B. Objective: Directing every military operati on towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective. - C. Offense: Seizing, retaining, and exploiting the initiative to gain and maintain a position of relative advantage. - D. Surprise: Striking the enemy at a time, place, or in a manner for which they are unprepared. - E. Economy of Force: Employing minimum essential combat power on secondary efforts. - F. Maneuver: Placing the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power. - G. Unity of Command: For eve ry objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander. - H. Security: Never permit the enemy to acquire unexpected advantage. - I. Simplicity: Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to ensure thorough understanding and execution. Identify the phases of an Amphibious Operation as outlined in "PERMA". 2 ✔✔- A. Planning: Initial phase involving detailed planning and coordination. - B. Embarkation: Loading of personnel, equipment, and supplies onto ships. - C. Rehearsal: Conducting practice exercises to refine operational procedures. - D. Movement: Transit of forces from embarkation points to operational area. - E. Action: Execution of the amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. Name the three primary types of amphibious landing craft used as ship -to-shore connectors. - A. LSTs, LCACs, AAVs - B. LCSs, LSTs, AAVs - ✔✔ C. LCUs, LCACs, AAVs - LCU (Landing Craft Utility) : Designed to transport equipment and troops from amphibious assau lt ships to shore. - LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) : High -speed landing craft capable of carrying heavy payloads over water and land. - AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) : Armored tracked vehicles used to transport Marines from ship to shore un der hostile conditions. List the types of Amphibious Operations described by "DRAW -O". - A. Defense, Recovery, Assault, Withdrawal, Operation 3 - B. Demonstration, Raid, Assault, War, Objective - ✔✔ C. Demonstration, Raid, Assault, Withdrawal, Other - Demonstration : Simulated assault to divert enemy attention. - Raid : Swift, surprise attack to disrupt or destroy enemy forces or resources. - Assault : Direct attack on a defended objective. - Withdrawal : Organized movement of forces from a position or area. - Other : Includes noncombatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance. What does "Littoral Maneuver" refer to? - ✔✔ The capability to transition combat -ready forces from sea to shore to gain a strategic advant age over the enemy. - Littoral maneuver emphasizes the ability to swiftly deploy and operate forces in coastal regions, leveraging the proximity of land and sea for operational flexibility and advantage. Name the classes of U.S. Navy ships used in amphibious operations. - A. Frigates, Destroyers, Carriers - B. Cruisers, Submarines, Battleships - C. LSD -41 Whidbey Island, LSD -49 Harpers Ferry, LPD -4 Austin, LPD -17 San Antonio, LHA -6 America, LHD -1 Wa sp, LCC -19 Blue Ridge 4 - LSD (Dock Landing Ship) : Designed to support amphibious operations with landing craft and helicopters. - LPD (Amphibious Transport Dock) : Multi -purpose platform for amphibious operations, capable of carrying Marines, veh icles, and aircraft. - LHA/LHD (Amphibious Assault Ship) : Serve as primary landing platforms for Marines, equipped with extensive aviation and amphibious assault capabilities. - LCC (Amphibious Command Ship) : Provides command and control for am phibious task forces. What are some shipboard traditions observed in the U.S. Navy? -✔✔ A. Deck Protocol, Flag Salute, Ship Honors - B. Daily Routine, Port Protocol, Marine Corps Etiquette - C. Boarding Procedures, Quarterdeck Rules, Wardroom Etiquet te - Shipboard traditions encompass various protocols and etiquettes observed onboard naval vessels, including procedures for boarding, conduct on the quarterdeck, and protocols in the wardroom. Define the capabilities and limitations of the Medium Ta ctical Vehicle -Replacement (MTVR). - ✔✔ A. The MTVR is a versatile vehicle primarily used for troop and cargo transport, with a payload capacity of 7.1 tons off -road and 15 tons on improved surfaces. It features significant
