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Which of the following tactics does Russia utilize in its military operations?
Which of the following tactics does Russia utilize in its military operations?
Russian forces prioritize engaging in direct combat before employing other elements of national power.
Russian forces prioritize engaging in direct combat before employing other elements of national power.
False (B)
What is the basic principle of Russian military actions?
What is the basic principle of Russian military actions?
To create the conditions for military success through strike actions.
Russia employs __________ and deception (maskirovka) to mask the true intent of their operations.
Russia employs __________ and deception (maskirovka) to mask the true intent of their operations.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions related to Chinese military strategy:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions related to Chinese military strategy:
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What primary approach does Russia take against lesser opponents in conflicts?
What primary approach does Russia take against lesser opponents in conflicts?
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Russian tactical-level units operate independently without the use of combined arms forces.
Russian tactical-level units operate independently without the use of combined arms forces.
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What are the three aspects of conflict in China's view?
What are the three aspects of conflict in China's view?
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What is a key benefit of mutual support between units?
What is a key benefit of mutual support between units?
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Supporting distance is not affected by terrain and enemy situation.
Supporting distance is not affected by terrain and enemy situation.
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What must units do to exploit mutual support effectively?
What must units do to exploit mutual support effectively?
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Units are not within supporting distance if they cannot __________.
Units are not within supporting distance if they cannot __________.
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In a combat situation, what allows units to support each other effectively?
In a combat situation, what allows units to support each other effectively?
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A combat aviation brigade may operate in __________ distance to aid an infantry brigade.
A combat aviation brigade may operate in __________ distance to aid an infantry brigade.
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Match the following units with their capabilities:
Match the following units with their capabilities:
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Large-scale operations do not require synchronization of conventional and special operations forces.
Large-scale operations do not require synchronization of conventional and special operations forces.
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered an asset required for consolidating gains?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an asset required for consolidating gains?
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Consolidating gains requires minimal coordination with unified action partners.
Consolidating gains requires minimal coordination with unified action partners.
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What type of operations are conducted to defeat enemy remnants and control key terrain?
What type of operations are conducted to defeat enemy remnants and control key terrain?
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Forces execute ________ operations to provide essential government services and humanitarian relief.
Forces execute ________ operations to provide essential government services and humanitarian relief.
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Which operation focuses on preventing physical disruption from external threats?
Which operation focuses on preventing physical disruption from external threats?
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Match the following operations with their primary objectives:
Match the following operations with their primary objectives:
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Detainee operations are only relevant before a conflict begins.
Detainee operations are only relevant before a conflict begins.
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What is one key consideration when planning to consolidate gains at the operational level?
What is one key consideration when planning to consolidate gains at the operational level?
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What is the primary purpose of task-organizing according to the principles outlined?
What is the primary purpose of task-organizing according to the principles outlined?
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Task-organizing can be seen as a one-time process that does not require adjustments.
Task-organizing can be seen as a one-time process that does not require adjustments.
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What are two considerations when task-organizing a force?
What are two considerations when task-organizing a force?
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Task-organizing ensures a formation's ability to retain _____ to meet unforeseen events.
Task-organizing ensures a formation's ability to retain _____ to meet unforeseen events.
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective task organization?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective task organization?
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The command and support relationships established by task organization hinder unity of command.
The command and support relationships established by task organization hinder unity of command.
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What is one way task-organizing increases the agility of formations?
What is one way task-organizing increases the agility of formations?
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What is the primary focus of brigade combat teams (BCTs) during large-scale combat operations?
What is the primary focus of brigade combat teams (BCTs) during large-scale combat operations?
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Match the following components of task organization with their descriptions:
Match the following components of task organization with their descriptions:
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Divisions provide time and protection for subordinate formations by strengthening the cohesion of enemy forces.
Divisions provide time and protection for subordinate formations by strengthening the cohesion of enemy forces.
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What role do divisions play in supporting brigade combat teams (BCTs)?
What role do divisions play in supporting brigade combat teams (BCTs)?
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Corps regularly require divisions to attack priority enemy capabilities that are in the division's assigned _____ or area of influence.
Corps regularly require divisions to attack priority enemy capabilities that are in the division's assigned _____ or area of influence.
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Match the following military roles with their primary responsibilities:
Match the following military roles with their primary responsibilities:
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Which of the following best describes how corps set conditions for their operations?
Which of the following best describes how corps set conditions for their operations?
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Land component command assessments are designed to ensure that command narratives match the tactical situation.
Land component command assessments are designed to ensure that command narratives match the tactical situation.
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What is the purpose of employing attack aviation and close air support in a division's operations?
What is the purpose of employing attack aviation and close air support in a division's operations?
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What is the primary consequence of failing to consolidate gains?
What is the primary consequence of failing to consolidate gains?
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Consolidating gains is an economy of force effort and is not critical to long-term success.
Consolidating gains is an economy of force effort and is not critical to long-term success.
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What must army forces rely on when host-nation forces are not available for consolidating gains?
What must army forces rely on when host-nation forces are not available for consolidating gains?
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Enemy forces will continue to challenge Army gains in order to gain time for a favorable ___.
Enemy forces will continue to challenge Army gains in order to gain time for a favorable ___.
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Which of the following describes defeat mechanisms?
Which of the following describes defeat mechanisms?
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Consolidating gains requires minimal commitment of combat power.
Consolidating gains requires minimal commitment of combat power.
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When consolidating gains during large-scale combat operations, corps should plan for a ___ to conduct operations.
When consolidating gains during large-scale combat operations, corps should plan for a ___ to conduct operations.
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Match the challenges that enemy forces present with their descriptions:
Match the challenges that enemy forces present with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Operations During Armed Conflict
- Armed conflict involves opponents using lethal force to achieve objectives and impose their will
- Lethality's primary impact is reducing the enemy's ability to fight
- Operations during armed conflict often combine conventional and irregular warfare approaches
- Initial large-scale combat operations frequently overlap with actions from competition and crisis
- Large-scale combat operations are extensive joint operations involving significant force commitment
- Large-scale combat typically entails high tempo, resources, casualty rates, complexity, and speed
- Large-scale combat operations usually occur in situations like state-on-state conflict
- Proximity of conventional, irregular, and special operations forces requires cooperation
- Successful large-scale operations defeat enemy forces and establish control over land
- Operations may quickly overwhelm weaker enemies to consolidate gains
Enemy Approaches to Armed Conflict
- Peer enemies may engage in armed conflict if the rewards outweigh the risk
- Peer enemies use diverse methods to render U.S. military power irrelevant and inflict significant losses
- Russia views modern conflict as characterized by a destructive initial phase
- Russia considers non-nuclear weapons as having strategic effects comparable to nuclear weapons
- During armed conflict, Russia presses on all domains imposing costs for political and economic unsupportability and visibly embarrassing losses for U.S. forces
- Russia targets the will, or intent, of continual U.S. conflict
- Russia focuses on disrupting the ability for the U.S. forces to operate properly by preventing their entrance or having constraints to limit success of U.S. campaigns
- Russia disrupts or prevents understanding of the operational environment
- Russia targets stability in key areas and among key groups
- Russia isolates U.S. partnerships
- Russia uses non-lethal means initially, and transitioning if needed to lethal measures, to undermine entrance into regions
- China considers comprehensive national power, deception, and the Three Warfares in conflict
- Hard power includes: military and defense industry capability, intelligence, and diplomacy
- Soft power includes: economic, diplomatic, global image, and international prestige
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This quiz explores the complexities of operations during armed conflict, focusing on both conventional and irregular warfare. It covers the nature of large-scale combat operations, the impact of lethality, and the necessity for cooperation among different military forces. Test your understanding of how these strategies influence outcomes in modern warfare.
