Tactical Fundamentals

To render the enemy or his resources ineffective or unusable

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

Each regiment has _ rifle companies

The removal of personnel or units from areas under enemy control

War is more ____ as a result of technology

company or battery

Represents a squad

An overlay can be used to make changes to

Tactical excellence is the hallmark of a

Color for friendly units or equipment

A _____must only be added when nonstandard symbols are used

What is the key to constructing and interpreting operational symbols?

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

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

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

The Marine Corps currently has __active duty MAGs

The MAGTF tactical tasks may be specified, implied, or

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

3d Marine Division

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

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

A rectangle is used to represent ___ and ___

Division or Wing

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

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

Companies E, F, and G are always in the

Enemy units and equipment are denoted as

A surprise attack by fire from concealed positions

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

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

An observation or listening post is depicted with a

The art of tactics involves the creative and innovative _________

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

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

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

The science of tactics requires skill in ________

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

Regiment

Where are operational symbols used?

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

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

To clear a designated area and gain control of it