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SCCC Entrance study guide

David Mau English 82 cards

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1—AN/PRC-199
basic squad manpack radio
2—OE-254
receiving antenna?
3—AN/PRC-152
harris multiband handheld radio
4—secure/nonsecure (internet protocol router) Access Point Satellite
5—COM-201
6—AN/PRC-148
7—AN/TSC-167
STT Satellite
8—AN/PRC-117G
Harris multiband manpack radio
9—AN/TRC-190
point to point radio connection between nodes
10—TCN
Allows connection to network (internet) when extended
11—AN/PRC-155
two channel radio (simultaneous), connects to the MUOS network
12—secure mobile anti-jam reliable tactical terminal
13—AN/PRC-154
Rifleman mobile radio
14—AN/MRC-150
Thermal fan?
15—AN/PRC-150
harris multiband radio, falcon 2. manpack, tactical hf, VHF
16—T2C2 GATR Ball
17—DAGR
Military GPS (can be used in conjunction with JCR)
18—KG-175D
TACLANE, SIPR/NIPR encryption
19—JCR TOC Kit
Allows JCR to be used at a stationary, non vehicle station (TOC)
20—KGV-72
Encryption device for FBCB2/JCR
21Suppresstask which results in the temporary degradation of the performance of a force or weapon system until it is unable to accomplish its mission
22Occupytask involves moving a friendly force into an area so that it can control it. This should occur without enemy opposition.
23Neutralizetask that results in rendering enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation.
24Attack by firetask where a commander uses direct fires and indirect fires to engage an enemy without closing with him to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive him.
25containtask that requires the commander to stop, hold, or surround enemy forces or to cause them to center their activity on a given front and prevent them from withdrawing
26point/linear targetPoint: planned location for indirect fires
linear: planned location for linear indirect fires
27delayA tactical mission task that involves a force moving into an area so that it can control the entire area. Both the force’s movement to and occupation of the area occur without enemy opposition.
28destroyDestroy is a tactical mission task that occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or permanently
lost the physical means or the will to fight. The defeated force's commander is unwilling or unable to
pursue that individual's adopted course of action, thereby yielding to the friendly commander's will and can
no longer interfere to a significant degree with the actions of friendly forces. Defeat can result from the use
of force or the threat of its use.
29disruptA tactical mission task in which a commander integrates direct and indirect fires, terrain, and
obstacles to upset an enemy's formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable, or cause his forces to commit
prematurely or attack in piecemeal fashion.
30main axis of advancea
31clearA tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate
organized resistance within an assigned area.
32guarda
33fixtask where a commander prevents the enemy from moving any part of his force from a specific location for a specific period.
34turntask that involves forcing an enemy element from one avenue of approach or movement corridor to another.
35blocktask that denies the enemy access to an area or prevents his advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach.
36decision pointThe point in space and time where the commander or staff anticipates making a decision concerning a specific friendly course of action.
37support by firetask in which a maneuver force moves to a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force
38securetask that involves preventing a unit, facility, or geographical location from being damaged or destroyed as a result of enemy action.
39ambusha
40seizetask that involves taking possession of a designated area by using overwhelming force.
41forward line of troopsA line which indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time.
42retaintask in which the commander ensures that a terrain feature controlled by a friendly force remains free of enemy occupation or use.
43interdicttask where the commander prevents, disrupts, or delays the enemy's use of an area or route
44screena
45isolatetask that requires a unit to seal off-both physically and psychologically-an enemy from his sources of support, deny him freedom of movement, and prevent him from having contact with other enemy forces.
46phase linea line utilized for control and coordination of military operations, usually an easily identified feature in the operational area
47Purposes of the OffenseTo defeat, destroy, neutralize an enemy force
To secure decisive terrain
to deprive the enemy of resources
to gain information
to deceive and divert and enemy force
to fix an enemy force in position
to disrupt an enemy forces attack
to set the conditions for successful future operations
48What are the characteristics of the offenseAudacity
Concentration
Surprise
Tempo
49What are the offensive tasksMovement to Contact
Attack
Exploitation
Pursuit
50What are the seven steps of engagement area development (EA Dev)Identify all likely enemy avenues of approach.
Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver
Determine where to kill the enemy
Plan and integrate obstacles.
Emplace weapon systems
plan and integrate indirect fires
rehearse the execution of operations in the engagement area.
51What are the purposes of the defense?To create conditions for a counteroffensive that allows Army forces to regain the initiative.
Retaining decisive terrain or denying a vital area to the enemy
attriting or fixing an enemy as a prelude to offensive tasks.
Countering enemy action.
Increasing an enemy's vulnerability by forcing an enemy commander to concentrate subordinate forces.
52What are the 8 troop leading procedures1. Receive the mission
2. Issue a warning order
3. Make a tentative plan
4. Start necessary movement
5. Reconnoiter
6. Complete the plan
7. Issue the complete plan
8. Supervise
53Define the belt war gaming methodDivides the AO into areas which run the width of the AO. Belts can be adjacent to or overlap each other. The method focuses a belt simultaneously on all forces affecting a particular event, typically a critical event although a belt may include more than one critical event. A modified belt method divides the AO into not more than three sequential belts.
54Define the Avenue-in-depth methodThe method focuses on one avenue of approach at a time, beginning with the decisive operation. Typically used for offensive COAs or in the defense when canalizing terrain inhibits mutual support.
55Define the box methoda detailed analysis of a critical area, such as an engagement area, river crossing site, or landing zone. Useful when planning operations in noncontiguous AOs. Isolate the area and focus on critical events within it.
56Define Commander Critical Information RequirementsAn information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making
57What are the two key elements of CCIR?FFIR (Friendly Forces Information)
PIR (Priority intelligence requirements)
58What are the seven steps of MDMP?1. Receipt of Mission
2. Mission Analysis
3. Course of Action (COA) Development
4. COA Analysis (Wargaming)
5. COA Comparison
6. COA Approval
7. Orders Production, Dissemination, Transition
59Define the Annexes of an OPORD and who is responsible for writing them.Annex B: Intelligence annex, S2
Annex C: Operations annex, S3
Annex D: Fires annex, Fires support officer
Annex F: Sustainment annex, S4
Annex H: Signal annex, S6
60Name the five paragraphs of an OPORD1. Situation
2. Mission
3. Execution
4. Sustainment
5. Command and Signal/Mission Command
61What are the five military aspects of terrain, OCOKA1. Observation
2. Cover and concealment
3. Obstacles
4. Key terrain
5. Avenues of approach
62What are the five tenets of breaching?1. Intelligence
2. Breaching fundamentals/SOSRA (Suppress, obscure, secure, reduce, assault)
3. Breaching organizations
4. Mass
5. Synchronization
63Define the five fundamentals of breaching (SOSRA)1. Suppress- implement fire control measures to allow the supporting force to provide direct and indirect suppressive fires.
2. Obscure- determine the placement, density, and timing of placing obscurants on enemy positions and between the enemy and reduction area.
3. Secure- Resource the breach force based on the combat power of enemy forces overwatching the obstacle.
4. Reduce- Determine the number and width of the lane needed, reduction methods, and establish lane marking system.
5. Assault- Complete the breach by destroying the enemy on the far side.
64What are the six warfighting functions1. Intelligence
2. Movement and Maneuver
3. Fire Support
4. Protection
5. Sustainment
6. Command and Control
65Define decisive actionThe use of offensive, defensive, and stability operations tailored to a specific environment for a specific mission.
66Are stability operations conducted CONUS (inside the United States) or OCONUS (Outside the United States)?Stability operations are conducted OCONUS (Outside the united states)
67Where are DSCA and Homeland Security operations conducted?DSCA and Homeland Security operations are conducted CONUS (inside the United States)
68What are the five security tasks?1. Screen- task to provide early warning to a protected force
2. Guard- Task to prevent the main body by fighting to gain time while gaining information and preventing enemy ground observation of/direct fire against the main body. (cannot operate independently)
3. Cover- Task to protect the main body by gaining time while gaining information and preventing enemy ground observation of/direct fire against the main body. (can operate independently)
4. Area Security- Task conducted to protect friendly forces, installations, routes, and actions within a specific area.
5. Local Security- Task that includes low level security conducted near a unit to prevent surprise by the enemy.
69What are the four steps of the operations process?1. Planning
2. Preparing
3. Executing
4. Assessing
70Define Mission Command.The exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
71What are the six principles of Mission Command?1. Build cohesive teams through cohesive trust.
2. Create shared understanding.
3. Provide clear commander's intent.
4. Exercise disciplined initiative.
5. Use mission orders.
6. Accept prudent risk.
72The electronic spectruma
73Define CEMAA section of Brigade/corps staffs which coordinates and synchronizes cyberspace and EW operations. Consists of EWO, EW tech, EW ncos, and spectrum manager
74Identify the three EW missions.1. Electronic Attack
2. Electronic Protection
3. Electronic warfare support
75The four core competencies of the signal corps1. DODIN operations
2. network transport and information services.
3. spectrum management operations.
4. visual information operations.
76Identify the three cyberspace missions1. GIG enterprise management
2. GIG network defense
3. Information dissemination Management/Content Staging
77Define MUFMaximum Usable Frequency: The maximum frequency that can be used for communications between two given locations at a specific time and angle of incidence. (low rate of refraction)
78Define LUFLowest Usable Frequency: The lowest frequency that can be used for communications between two locations at a specific time and angle of incidence. (high rate of refraction)
79Define FOTOptimum Working Frequency: A frequency between the MUF and LUF that is optimal for communicating between two points at a specific time and angle of incidence. (Tends to be at or near 85% of the MUF)
80What are the two components of a ground wave.1. The surface wave
2. The space wave
81Define 25A, 25B, 25E, 25Q, 25U25A: Signal Officer. responsible for planning and executing communications during operations.
25B: Technology Specialist. Maintain, process, troubleshoot military computer systems and operations.
25E: Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager. Manages division and higher EMS databases. Obtain specrum support through federal and host nation agencies.
25Q: Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator. Works directly on communication devices and equipment that communicate through more than one channel.
25U: Signal support systems specialist. Perform signal support functions/technical assistance for computer systems, networks, equipment, terminal devices, power generators, and vehicles, as well as detect enemy signals and jam enemy radios.
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