ES Force Elements and Recovery Capability

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What is a key requirement for recovery equipment to deliver a rapid and sustained response?

High levels of protection and mobility
Agility and adaptability to concentrate assets where they are in demand
Communications and protection capabilities similar to those of the supported force (correct)
Deployment in its entirety or deployment composite company groupings

What is the primary role of the Armoured Close Support Battalion?

To deploy composite company groupings to the supported force
To provide Level 1 ES reinforcement to supported LADs and Wksp
To provide intimate Level 2 ES to the supported brigade
To provide Level 2 ES reinforcement to supported LADs and Wksp (correct)

What is a key characteristic required of ES force elements?

The ability to provide intimate and close support to the supported force
The ability to be agile and adaptable (correct)
The ability to move with the supported force
The ability to concentrate assets where they are in demand

What is a requirement for forward repair and recovery vehicles and their crews?

To have protection throughout the conduct of their tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for recovery equipment in terms of communications?

It should have the same levels of communications as the supported force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible deployment method for the Armoured Close Support Battalion?

Deployment composite company groupings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of an LAD or workshop at unit level?

To operate organically to provide ES to the supported unit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a WORM?

To produce the brigade recovery plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an armoured close support REME battalion at formation level?

To provide ES planning and level 3 ES to the brigade (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the provision of force level 3 ES?

3 Commando Brigade and 16 Air Assault Brigade (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the theatre support REME battalion?

To provide OPR to the force along with level 3 ES to theatre enablement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the future plan for strike brigades?

To provide ES to the supported unit when established (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration for recovery planning in relation to vehicles?

Quantity and type of vehicles within Area Of Responsibilities (AOR) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of recovery planning in terms of communication?

Determining the method of communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration for recovery planning in relation to personnel?

Role and responsibilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of recovery planning in relation to equipment?

Direction of equipment casualties (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration for recovery planning in relation to documentation?

What documentation is required (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of recovery planning in relation to exercise planning?

Identifying exercise serials (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the level at which recovery is controlled?

Highest formation level (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which STANAG details standard signals for marshalling vehicles, guiding forklift trucks and cranes, and recovery operations?

STANAG 2284 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of STANAG 2399?

To detail recovery definitions and equipment evacuation operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is being reviewed by NATO?

AEP-17 and AEP-13 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the recovery plan?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering?

To provide training on recovery operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a Recovery Plan?

To ensure the timely recovery of equipment to support the Main Effort (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Recovery Mechanic?

To understand and execute the Recovery Plan within their area of responsibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of knowing REME doctrine as a Recovery Mechanic?

It is necessary to understand the role of a Recovery Mechanic in the unit's operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Defence gateway and the Battle Box?

To access information and resources for Recovery Mechanics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Equipment Support (ES) to a Div/Bde move?

To ensure the rapid and sustained response of equipment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a Recovery Plan in supporting the Main Effort?

It is essential to support the Main Effort by ensuring the timely recovery of equipment (C) Signup and view all the answers