Week 7: Tactical Fundamentals

To prevent observation, engagement, or interference with a force or location

Enemy units and equipment are denoted as

The science of tactics requires skill in ________

company or battery

The art of tactics involves the creative and innovative _________

To break through or secure a passage through a natural or friendly obstacle

To clear a designated area and gain control of it

A surprise attack by fire from concealed positions

The size indicator for this unit is that of a squad, and is placed ___ the basic symbol.

War is more ____ as a result of technology

To disrupt or nullify the enemy commander’s plan and overcome his will to fight

To obtain, by visual observation or other methods, information about the activities of an enemy

What is the key to constructing and interpreting operational symbols?

An observation or listening post is depicted with a

A _____must only be added when nonstandard symbols are used

A unit’s present location is identified either from its ____ or by a _____.

Regiment

A rectangle is used to represent ___ and ___

Each regiment has _ rifle companies

A unit that has been reinforced with elements of another unit has a __ symbol

An overlay can be used to make changes to

To prevent the enemy from moving any part of his forces, either from a specific location

To maneuver around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of advance

The Marine Corps currently has __active duty MAGs

Represents a squad

concepts are achieving a decision, gaining advantage, being faster, adapting, cooperating, & __

To take full advantage of success in battle and follow up initial gains, offensive actions

Color for friendly units or equipment

Division or Wing

To render the enemy or his resources ineffective or unusable

To break through the enemy’s defense and disrupt his defensive system

3d Marine Division

Tactics refers to the concepts and _____ we use to accomplish a particular objective

to support a maneuvering force using overwatch or by establishing a base of fire

tactics is a combination of ____ and ____ to gain victory over the enemy

To restrict operations to a narrow zone by the use of existing or reinforcing obstacles

The removal of personnel or units from areas under enemy control

Companies E, F, and G are always in the

To deny the enemy access to a given area or to prevent enemy advance

Tactical excellence is the hallmark of a

The MAGTF tactical tasks may be specified, implied, or

Where are operational symbols used?