FMF Marine Corps Operations & Tactics 2

Question 1

Which tactical formation provides the best all-around security while a unit is halted in a defensive position?

Accepted Answer

Herringbone formation

Answer

The herringbone formation positions vehicles at angles off the road to provide all-around security and fields of fire when a column halts.

Question 2

In Marine Corps doctrine, what is the primary purpose of a supporting attack?

Accepted Answer

To fix the enemy in place and prevent reinforcement of the main effort

Answer

A supporting attack fixes the enemy and prevents them from reinforcing the area threatened by the main effort.

Question 3

What does the term 'METT-TC' stand for in Marine Corps planning?

Accepted Answer

Mission, Enemy, Troops, Terrain, Time, Civilians

Answer

METT-TC stands for Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time Available, and Civil Considerations.

Question 4

During an amphibious assault, the EABO concept allows Marine forces to operate from which type of locations?

Accepted Answer

Expeditionary Advanced Bases that are small and distributed

Answer

Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) employs small, distributed, low-signature bases to project power while complicating enemy targeting.

Question 5

What is the Marine Corps term for the phase of an attack where the assault element closes with and destroys the enemy at the objective?

Accepted Answer

Assault

Answer

The assault phase is when the attacking element closes with and destroys or captures the enemy at the objective.

(FMF) Fleet Marine Force Practice Test