Ch. 2 Generating and Applying Combat Power

<p>Effective identification and selection of targets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It disrupts enemy maneuver and suppresses their fires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the integration of capabilities from all domains. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leadership drives C2 while also relying on it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The morale and cohesion of military units. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can cause them to act in vulnerable ways. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Move while fulfilling their primary mission. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The terrain and weather conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By gathering intelligence on enemy forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It degrades route conditions for movement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being isolated by enemy standoff approaches. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expanding the size of the formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It informs the assessment of enemy forces’ capabilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance the interaction among various elements in defense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Logistical support operations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By contributing mass across all warfighting functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes mutual support to limit resource redundancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To adapt to the mission and operational environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining unity of effort despite organizational differences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unconventional warfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The risk of fratricide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve their goals without a direct military confrontation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have a higher tolerance for public opinion backlash. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information warfare combined with economic sanctions (A), Psychological operations to sway public perception (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct military attack (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their ability to endure greater hardships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant damage across multiple domains quickly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Across multiple strategic contexts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their operation under anonymity and different ethical standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support large-scale combat operations and respond to crises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They account for about 80% of the Army’s sustainment units. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They require time for mobilization and have deployment time limits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure manageable spans of control for leaders and operations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as a key resource for reconstitution operations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divisions and higher (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often small in number and may be vulnerable during escalation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By facilitating high-volume data storage and knowledge management. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing guided missile strikes on maritime targets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases situational awareness and responsiveness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps predict enemy maneuvers and potential threats. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fosters public support and counters enemy narratives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contributes to operational reach and logistical success. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That it does not consider sustainable readiness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Targeting command and control structures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The activity of influencing people to accomplish missions and improve organizations.

The total effectiveness of a military unit against enemy forces.

The exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned forces.

The primary source of lethality needed to defeat enemy forces.

Methods to deliver lethal force onto a target, with direct fires hitting directly and indirect relying on supportive means.

Methods of applying firepower; mass involves overwhelming force, while precision focuses on accuracy.

The strategies used to position forces effectively to maximize firepower.

Firepower applied to eliminate enemy forces and degrade their will to fight.

The impact of combat actions on enemy morale and decision-making.

Using misleading information to confuse or deceive the enemy.

The capability of military forces to move effectively while accomplishing their mission.

How different environments affect a unit's ability to move.

Using space-based technology to assess weather impacts on combat operations.

How enemy actions and strategies can restrict friendly forces' movement.

A military strategy that uses movement and tactics to gain advantage over the enemy.

Adversaries who engage in conflict without direct combat with U.S. forces, using information warfare and military capabilities.

The use of information activities to influence populations and achieve military objectives.

The belief that peer threats can endure more hardships than the U.S. to achieve their goals.

Five broad approaches used by peer threats: Information warfare, systems warfare, preclusion, isolation, and sanctuary.

A method used by peer threats to attack systems that support U.S. military capability.

A peer threat method to cut off the U.S. from allies or resources during conflict.

Areas where peer threats operate with impunity, avoiding U.S. retaliation.

The peer threat's ability to exploit the U.S. sensitivity to casualties and public opinion.

Interaction among various elements like military, government, and NGOs.

Collaboration between military and civil sectors for mutual support.

Combining conventional and special operations forces for enhanced effectiveness.

The command and support ties are dictated by mission and environment.

Provide mass and broad capabilities in combat through various functions.

Perform unique tasks like counterterrorism and unconventional warfare.

SOF activities are crucial for setting up conventional operations in the rear.

Maintaining collaboration without direct command authority in multinational operations.

Small military units stationed forward to respond quickly to crises.

Army's ability to deploy forces to crises worldwide.

Part-time military forces that support active duty in various operations.

The time needed for reserve forces to prepare for deployment.

Levels of command that help manage spans of control.

Command levels like divisions with significant experience.

Processes to restore and strengthen forces after conflicts.

Integration of air, space, maritime, and cyber resources.

Using cyberspace capabilities to support military operations.

A shared vision of the operational environment among forces.

Strategic actions to sway perceptions or actions of specific audiences.

Integrated intelligence from various sources to assess threats.

Critical areas that control maritime access and movement.

Artillery capable of hitting targets over significant distances.

The ability of forces to extend their influence and operations over distances.

Providing necessary supplies and support for naval operations from land.