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What are the 10 characteristics of the defense?
FKDSLUMMMP
Flexibility
Knowledge of the enemy
Defense in depth
Surprise
Local security
Use of Terrain
Maneuver
Mass and concentration
Mutual support
Preparation
What are the three types of defensive operations?
Mobile Defense
Area Defense
Retrograde
What are the six defensive methods?
Battle position
Strongpoint
Perimeter
Reverse slope
Linear
Sector
What is the sequence of the defense?
Reconnaissance, Security Operations, and Enemy Preparatory Fires
Occupation and Preparation
Approach of the Enemy Main Attack
Enemy Assault
Counter Attack
Consolidation and Reorganization
What are the 7 key steps in preparing a defensive position (Engagement Area)?
Step 1 - Identify all avenues of approach
Step 2 - Determine likely enemy SOMs
Step 3 - Determine where to kill the enemy
Step 4 - Emplace weapon systems (Target reference points, Trigger lines, Target precedence)
Step 5 - Plan and integrate obstacles
Step 6 - Plan and integrate IDF (Long range fires, Close in fires, Final Protective Fires)
Step 7 - Conduct engagement area rehearsals
The scheme of maneuver for a defensive order is issued in what format?
TDOOTS
What does TDOOTS stand for?
Type/Method of defense
Distribution of Forces
Orientation
Occupation method
Tactical Control Measures
Security plan
What is it called when the platoon is at 100% security?
Stand-to
What are the four types of battle positions the platoon commander can create?
Primary
Alternate
Supplementary
Subsequent
When is a primary position used?
The best place to accomplish the assigned mission. It is frequently focused on the enemy's most likely avenue of approach
When is an alternate position used?
Where a unit can still accomplish its assigned mission, but that is occupied when the primary BP becomes either untenable or unsuitable.
When is a supplementary position used?
Allows a unit to address unexpected enemy schemes of maneuver. For example, they may cover the flank of the primary positions.
When is a subsequent position used?
Preplanned position to which a unit expects to move during the course of the defensive battle. A unit may have a series of subsequent BPs, each of which may have its own set of alternate and supplementary positions.
Who occupies supplementary positions during the enemy assault?
The least engaged unit.
How is defense in depth achieved?
Engaging the enemy at the earliest opportunity with patrols and LP/OPs.
Employing weapons at maximum effective range. Using blocking positions, obstacles, and supplementary positions throughout the engagement area.
Planning for decisive use of the least engaged unit and fire support units at the decisive moment in the engagement
