Marine Corps Tactical Tasks Flashcards

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What does the term 'influence' refer to?

To obtain information about civil considerations

To persuade the local population to support friendly forces (correct)

To gain possession of a position with force

To occupy key terrain without opposition

What does it mean to occupy an area?

To move onto an objective, key terrain, or other area without opposition and control it.

What is the purpose of reconnoitering?

To obtain information about civil considerations through observation.

To gain possession of a position or feature and prevent its loss is to ______.

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What is Command and Control?

The exercise of authority and direction by a commander. Signup and view all the answers

What does Command entail?

The personal function that combines professional competence, personality, and the will of commanders. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Control in military operations?

To adjust and modify command action based on feedback. Signup and view all the answers

Define Maneuver in military terms.

The employment of forces through movement to gain an advantage over the enemy. Signup and view all the answers

What does Logistics encompass?

All activities required to move and sustain military forces. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Intelligence in military operations?

To provide understanding of the enemy and the battlespace. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Fires?

The use of weapon systems to create effects on a target. Signup and view all the answers

What is Force Protection?

Measures taken to preserve the force's potential. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an Ambush?

A surprise attack from concealed positions on an enemy. Signup and view all the answers

Define the tactical task Block.

To deny the enemy access to an area or prevent their advance. Signup and view all the answers

What does Bypass mean in military context?

To maneuver around an obstacle or enemy force. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Canalize an enemy?

To restrict enemy movement to a narrow zone. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Contain an enemy?

To stop or surround enemy forces and prevent their withdrawal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Deceive in a military context?

To manipulate the enemy into believing something false. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term Defeat.

To nullify the enemy's plan and overcome their will to fight. Signup and view all the answers

What does Deny refer to in military operations?

To hinder enemy usage of terrain, personnel, or supplies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Destroy in a military context?

To render an enemy force combat ineffective. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Exploit a success in military operations?

To maximize benefits from a successful operation. Signup and view all the answers

Define the tactical task Fix.

To prevent enemy movement by surrounding or holding them. Signup and view all the answers

What does Interdict mean in military terms?

To disrupt or delay the enemy's military potential. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Cordon?

To prevent enemy movement to or from a specific area. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Occupy in a military context?

To control key terrain without opposition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Retain as a tactical task?

To hold a terrain feature free of enemy occupation. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Seize an area?

To clear and gain control of a designated area. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of Support by Fire.

To engage the enemy in support of another maneuvering force. Signup and view all the answers

Define the tactical task Suppress.

To degrade an opposing force's performance. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Clear an area?

To remove enemy forces and eliminate resistance. Signup and view all the answers

What does Control imply in tactical tasks?

To maintain physical influence over activities in a defined area. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Protect in military operations?

To prevent observation or engagement by enemy forces. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of Assessing the population in military strategy?

To evaluate the nature and attitudes of a designated population. Signup and view all the answers

What does Assist mean in military contexts?

To provide support to host nation security forces. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Enabling Civil Authorities?

To support effective governance by host nation agencies. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Command and Control

Authority and direction exercised by a designated commander over assigned forces.
Involves arrangement of personnel, equipment, and facilities to extend influence.
Overarching warfighting function enabling other functions.

Command

A personal function involving professional competence, personality, and strong commander's will.
Commanders influence action through presence and decision-making.
Focuses on commander’s intent and guidance with staff supporting coordination.

Control

Adjusts command action based on continuous feedback from the unfolding situation.
Enables adaptations to exploit opportunities and solve emerging problems.

Maneuver

Employment of forces through movement and fires to achieve positional advantage against the enemy.

Logistics

Encompasses activities necessary to move and sustain military forces.
Involves combat service support such as arming, fueling, maintenance, and transportation.

Intelligence

Provides understanding of enemy and battlespace; identifies centers of gravity and vulnerabilities.
Drives operations and supports commander's situational assessment.

Fires

Utilizes weapon systems for lethal or nonlethal effects on targets to accomplish objectives.
Includes coordinated use of various fire systems to shape the battlespace.

Force Protection

Measures taken to preserve force potential and viability against adversary threats.
Protects friendly centers of gravity and critical vulnerabilities.

Ambush

A surprise attack on an enemy from concealed positions when the enemy is moving or paused.

Attack by Fire

Engaging the enemy at a distance using both direct and indirect fires.

Block

Denies enemy access to areas, may integrate fire planning and obstacles to restrict movement.

Breach

Creating a passage through obstacles for forces to advance.

Bypass

Maneuvering around obstacles or enemy forces to continue operations without engaging.

Canalize

Restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone through obstacles, fires, or maneuvering.

Contain

Stopping or surrounding enemy forces to restrict movement but allow some within a designated area.

Corrupt

Intentionally altering information to render it useless.

Deceive

Manipulating the enemy into false beliefs or actions to gain a tactical advantage.

Defeat

Disrupting the enemy commander's plans and diminishing their will to fight.

Degrade

Reducing effectiveness of enemy systems, lowering morale, or impairing decision-making capabilities.

Deny

Preventing enemy use of terrain, supplies, and capabilities.

Destroy

Making enemy combat forces ineffective or rendering targets unusable.

Disrupt

Breaking apart enemy formation and tempo through integrated fires and obstacles.

Exploit

Capitalizing on success in operations or information gained about the enemy.

Feint

Creating contact with the enemy to mislead on the timing and location of main actions.

Fix

Preventing enemy movement by holding or surrounding them, resource-intensive process.

Influence

Causing enemy behavior to favor friendly forces.

Interdict

Disrupting enemy military potential before engagement.

Isolate

Physically and psychologically cutting off the enemy from support and movement.

Neutralize

Rendering enemy forces ineffective or unusable.

Penetrate

Breaking through the enemy's defenses to disrupt their system.

Reconnoiter

Obtaining intelligence on enemy or terrain characteristics through observation.

Support by Fire

Engaging enemy with direct fire while supporting maneuvering forces.

Suppress

Temporarily degrading enemy capabilities or mission effectiveness.

Clear

Removing enemy forces and organized resistance from an area.

Control

Maintaining influence over activities in a defined area without requiring complete clearance.

Cordon

Preventing enemy withdrawal or reinforcement to a position.

Occupy

Moving onto objectives to control the area without opposition.

Retain

Holding a terrain feature free from enemy occupation.

Secure

Gaining possession of an area or asset and preventing enemy actions to destroy or occupy it.

Seize

Clearing and gaining control of an area despite enemy opposition.

Cover

Conducting actions to protect another force while developing the situation.

Disengage

Breaking contact with the enemy and moving to a safe position.

Displace

Changing positions while remaining engaged with the enemy.

Exfiltrate

Stealthily removing personnel from enemy-controlled areas.

Follow and Assume

Committed forces ready to continue an operation if the lead unit becomes unable.

Follow and Support

Supporting a lead force while maintaining the ability to step in if needed.

Guard

Protecting the main force while providing observation and information.

Protect

Preventing enemy observation or interference with the force.

Screen

Observing, identifying, and reporting information while engaging for self-protection only.

Advise

Improving host nation forces through relationship building.

Assess the Population

Evaluating the nature and attitudes of the local population in operational areas.

Assist

Providing support to host nation forces to help them achieve their objectives.

Build/Restore Infrastructure

Constructing or repairing facilities to gain local cooperation.

Contain (Population Oriented)

Halting population movements beyond defined areas.

Control (Population Oriented)

Influencing population responses through physical measures and information.

Coordinate with Civil Authorities

Communicating and harmonizing military activities with other agencies for effective efforts.

Enable Civil Authorities

Supporting host nation governance to enhance local governance effectiveness.

Exclude

Preventing designated parties from entering a defined area.

Influence (Population Oriented)

Persuading local populations to support friendly forces and discourage interference.

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This quiz covers essential concepts and definitions related to Marine Corps tactical tasks. It focuses on terms such as 'Command and Control' and explains their significance in military operations. Ideal for military personnel and enthusiasts eager to enhance their understanding of tactical responsibilities.