Operational Terms

Operational Terms

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References

FM 1-02Operational Terms and GraphicsChapter 1, Appendix A

FM 3-90TacticsChapter 12, Appendix B

TCC Battle Book

Terminal Learning Objective

ACTION: Identify the meaning of specific operational terms IAW FM 1-02

CONDITION: Given an instructor, a classroom and access to FM 1-02

STANDARD: Identify the meaning of specific operational terms IAW FM 1-02 and achieve a minimum 70% pass on overall testing

Enabling Learning Objective

ACTION:

Define the tasks implied by tactical mission tasks IAW FM 1-02

CONDITION:

Given an instructor, a classroom and access to FM 1-02

STANDARD:

Define the tasks implied by tactical mission tasks IAW FM 1-02 and achieve a minimum 70% on overall testing

Tactical Mission Task

The specific activity performed by a unit while executing a form of tactical operation or form of maneuver.

It may be expressed in terms of actions by a friendly force or effects on an enemy force.

See also mission statement; operation order. (FM 7-15)

Effects on the Enemy

DestroyDefeatNeutralizeSuppressIsolateInterdictFixDisrupt

DESTROY

Physically render an enemy force combat-

ineffective until it is reconstituted.

DEFEATEnemy force has temporarily or permanently lost the physical means or the will to fight. Defeat can result from the use of force or the threat of its use.

NEUTRALIZE

results in rendering enemy personnel or

material incapable of interfering with a

particular operation

SUPPRESStemporary degradation of the performance of a force or weapon system below the level needed to accomplish the mission

ISOLATE

seal off both physically and psychologically an

enemy from his sources of support

INTERDICT

prevents, disrupts, or delays the enemy’s use of an area or route

FIX

prevent the enemy from moving any part

of his force from a specific location for a

specific period of time

DISRUPTupset an enemy’s formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable or cause his forces to commit prematurely

Actions by FriendliesClear

OccupySecure

SeizeRetain

ControlSupport by

FireAttack by

Fire

Clear

Remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance in an assigned area

Occupy

Move to an area to control it. No enemy

opposition

SECURE

Prevent a unit, facility, or location from being damaged or destroyed

SEIZE

Take possession of an area using

overwhelming force

RETAIN

A terrain feature controlled by friendly forces remains free of enemy occupation or use

CONTROLMaintain physical

influence over a specified area to

prevent it’s use by enemy or to create

conditions necessary for successful friendly

operations

SUPPORT BY FIREA maneuver force moves to a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force

ATTACK BY FIREUse direct fires,

supported by indirect fires, to engage an

enemy without closing with him to destroy,

suppress, fix or deceive him

•SCREENING FORCE

•GUARD FORCE

•COVERING FORCE

•SCREENING FORCE

•GUARD FORCE

•COVERING FORCE

SECURITY FORCES

SCREENING FORCE

Observes, identifies and reports enemy actions. Engages and

destroys enemy ISR assets within it’s capabilities. Supported by the indirect assets of the unit being

screened.

GUARD FORCEContains sufficient combat power to defeat, cause the withdrawal of

or fix the lead elements of an enemy ground force before it can engage the main body with direct

fire, Supported by main body indirect assets

COVERING FORCE

Self contained force capable of operating independently of the main body. It fights longer and more often and defeats larger

enemy forces.

Information RequirementsInformation

Requirements

CCIRCCIRPIRPIR EEFIEEFI FFIRFFIR

•COMMANDERS CRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (CCIR)

•PRIORITY INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (PIR)

•ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of FRIENDLY INFORMATION (EEFI)

•FRIENDLY FORCE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (FFIR)

•COMMANDERS CRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (CCIR)

•PRIORITY INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (PIR)

•ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of FRIENDLY INFORMATION (EEFI)

•FRIENDLY FORCE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (FFIR)

Terminal Learning Objective

ACTION: Identify the meaning of specific operational terms IAW FM 1-02

CONDITION: Given an instructor, a classroom and access to FM 1-02

STANDARD: Identify the meaning of specific operational terms IAW FM 1-02 and achieve a minimum 70% pass on overall testing

Questions ?Questions ?

TESTThe Tactical Mission Task ‘NEUTRALIZE’ means to?

1.Upset an enemy’s formation or tempo, interrupt his timetable or cause his forces to commit prematurely

2.Render an enemy incapable of interfering with a particular operation

3.Remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance in an assigned area

4.Physically render an enemy force combat-ineffective until it is reconstituted.

TESTWhat is a Covering Force?

1.To stop, hold, or surround the forces of the enemy or to cause the enemy to center activity on a given front and to prevent the withdrawal of any part of the enemy’s force for use elsewhere

2.Contains sufficient combat power to defeat, cause the withdrawal of or fix the lead elements of an enemy ground force before it can engage the main body with direct fire

3.A force in contact with an enemy or deployed on a specific mission or course of action which precludes its employment elsewhere

4.Self contained force capable of operating independently of the main body. It fights longer and more often and defeats larger enemy forces

TEST

What does this symbol represent?

1. Seize

2. Suppress

3. Sniper

4. Secure

TESTWhich One is Not a Tactical Mission Task?

Defeat

Isolate

Fix

Disrupt

Interdict

Destroy

Clear

Retain

Control

Occupy

SeizeBypass

Follow and Assume

Reduce

Defer

The End