The Army’s doctrinal principles

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) 1

This exam covers the Army’s doctrinal principles of unified land operations, decisive action, and mission command. You will use the concepts you learned in lessons C410 through C419 to answer the exam. This exam is worth 35% of the C400 grade. You may use the C400 online lessons and readings to help you answer the exam. You may use your notes and take as long as you need. However, ALL work must be your own. You may NOT discuss this exam with any other person except your DDE academic advisor or faculty member. You do not have to submit a CGSC Form 1009w writing evaluation for this exam. Primary doctrinal references for the exam include: • ADRP 1-02 Operational Terms and Military Symbols (2015) • ADRP 3-0 Unified Land Operations (2012) • ADRP 4-0 Sustainment (2012) • ADRP 5-0 The Operations Process (2012) • FM 3-09 Field Artillery Operations and Fire Support (2014) • FM 3-90-1 Offense and Defense (INCL C1 & C2) (2015) • FM 3-90-2 Reconnaissance, Security, and Tactical Enabling Tasks (2013) • FM 3-96 Brigade Combat Team (2015) • FM 6-0 Commander and Staff Organizations and Operations (INCL C1 & C2) (2016) These publications are available in the Blackboard Master Library. You also may access the doctrinal references via the Army Publishing Directorate at the following link: http://www.apd.army.mil/ . If you quote something from doctrine, the readings, or the lessons as part of your answer, you must give a citation in accordance with ST 22-2. You may use parenthetical citations, endnotes or footnotes; all citations must include page numbers. A bibliography is not required. Type and submit your answers on a Word document as you would for a standard essay. Single space your answers; double-space between paragraphs; write in complete sentences, not bullets. A sketch map is provided in a separate PowerPoint file, it allows you to move unit symbols to locations that depict your concept for the operation. However, there are some doctrinal symbols that you will have to draw in accordance with the exam’s requirements; see ADRP 1-02 on how to draw the symbols correctly. Submit your sketch as a PowerPoint file, however, you may also draw your sketch by hand, scan it, and submit as a PDF. CGSC does not tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration. Therefore, you should review CGSC Bulletin #920, Academic Ethics Policy (February 2016) and the DDE Academic Ethics brief posted on the course information page. Violation of academic ethics will result in an investigation and possible removal from the course. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized”

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 2- The rubric for this exam is the following:

LETTER GRADE:

A- to A+ (90-100)

B to B+ (80-89)

C- to C+ (70-79)

U (69 and below)

SCORING:

1. Analysis of a Tactical Problem:

2. Sketch and Explanation:

3. Sustainment:

4. Mission Command

Essay: /30 /30 /20 /20 TOTAL /100

COMMENTS:

GRADER NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:

Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized” C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) 3 Please read the following scenario:

THE SITUATION—30 minutes ago You are the commander of the 1/1 Armor Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), which is the lead element of the main body in the 5th Infantry Division’s (ID) attack to seize OBJ TANGO, a city 80 kilometers west of MIDLAND. 1/1 ABCT was conducting the division’s decisive operation to seize OBJ TANGO NLT 040900 May 2020 (H+12) in order to protect the II Corps’ main effort. The division’s advance guard, 1/2 ABCT (attached to 5 ID), passed MIDLAND without incident approximately two hours ago. In the period between 1/2 ABCT’s passing of MIDLAND and 1/1 ABCT’s approach, enemy forces emplaced several obstacles (overturned vehicles and building materials) on ROUTE BLUE south of the town to disrupt friendly force movement. As the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, the lead element of your ABCT, approached MIDLAND they received consistent and accurate mortar and rocket (RPG) fire from the town. THE CURRENT SITUATION—040100 May 2020 (H+4) The remainder of the division’s main body is approximately six hours behind your trail unit and will use ROUTE BLUE as well. The 1-12 Cavalry Squadron commander reports that enemy elements near ROUTE BLUE withdrew into MIDLAND after his lead cavalry troop returned fire. He also states that while the squadron can by-pass the obstacles, the obstruction will disrupt movement for the rest of the division. As your ABCT S3 reports enemy contact to the 5th ID main command post, your ABCT S2 relays a report from the 5th ID G2 that an enemy maneuver brigade with two maneuver battalions (one tank battalion with about 33 T90 main battle tanks and one mechanized infantry battalion with about 38 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles) and one field artillery battalion (18 2S3 self-propelled 152mm howitzers) is moving south vicinity of ALPHAVILLE. The 5th ID G2 assessed that this enemy brigade will attack the 5th ID’s main body as it passes through the area along ROUTE BLUE. Additionally, the G2 estimated that the enemy in MIDLAND is a company-sized irregular force of 100-120 personnel equipped with light weapons (AK47 and RPK) and some RPG7V and 82mm mortars. The G2 expects that this irregular force will continue to disrupt movement along ROUTE BLUE in support of the enemy maneuver brigade’s attack against the 5th ID’s main body. Your ABCT S2 predicts that the enemy brigade will be within indirect fire range of ROUTE BLUE in six hours and direct fire range in seven hours. The 5th ID commanding general considers these developments a significant threat to the division’s mission and the corps’ future line of communication. He contacts you with the following verbal directive: “I am concerned about the division’s northern flank and the situation around MIDLAND.

Your new mission is defeat the enemy on our northern flank to protect the division’s main body. It is important that the division continues the mission to seize OBJ TANGO. I’m not sure how long this operation will take, but I want you to rejoin 5th ID as soon as you complete this mission. 1/2 ABCT will continue as the division’s advance guard and the 1/5 ABCT (approximately 30km behind your unit) will assume your previous mission to conduct the division’s decisive operation.” – 4- Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized”

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) The 1/1 ABCT’s organization is the following: ***** Note: Citing doctrine is NOT enough to get credit for this assignment. You must examine the situation and then apply the principles of doctrine. After you analyze the situation, sketch your concept to visualize the ABCT’s operational framework for accomplishing the mission, this will enable you to write a meaningful response for each exam requirement. ***** The C419 Tactics & Sustainment Exam Sketch for this situation is available to you in a separate PowerPoint document. Use the C419 Tactics & Sustainment Exam Sketch to depict your concept for the 1/1 ABCT’s operation in accordance with the requirements below. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized”

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 5-

Section 1: Analyze and develop a doctrinal solution to a tactical problem. (30 Points)

FOR THIS SECTION OF THE EXAM, YOU ARE THE 1/1 ABCT COMMANDER.

1. Based on the situation and sketch, write the 1/1 ABCT’s mission statement (FM 6-0, p. 9-12). (5 Points) [Address the “who, what, when, where, and why” in your answer.] 5 points All five elements addressed in one concise sentence. 4 points Missing one element in the statement. 3 points Two elements not fully addressed; statement is less than concise. <3 points Missing more than two elements; statement is vague.

2. Write the 1/1 ABCT Commander’s intent for this mission. Your answer MUST address the expanded purpose, key tasks, and end state (ADRP 5-0, p. 2-19). (10 Points) [Your answer should be five to six sentences.] 10-9 points Purpose provides context to mission, key tasks are relevant to achieving the end state, end state is comprehensive, and overall intent is concise. 8 points Purpose merely repeats the mission statement, keys tasks are relevant to achieving the end state, and end state addresses friendly and enemy conditions. 7 points Purpose merely repeats the mission statement, keys tasks appear to be tasks for specific subordinate units, and end state addresses friendly and enemy conditions. <7 points One or more elements are not addressed, or the content appears to describe a concept of operation rather than a commander’s intent. 3. Identify whether the ABCT will conduct a defense or an offense. (5 points) [Write two to five sentences.] – If the ABCT is going to conduct a defense, describe the defensive task and form of defense (FM 3-90-1, Chap. 6). – If the ABCT is going to conduct an offense, describe the offensive task and form of maneuver (FM 3-90-1, Chap. 1). 5 points Operation primary task and form of maneuver/defense clearly stated. 4 points Operation primary task and form of maneuver/defense stated, but content appears to address subordinates’ actions rather than the brigade’s. 3 points Only addresses one part of the requirement. <3 points Operation task and form of maneuver/defense unclear. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized”

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 6- 4.

Identify and explain the ABCT’s decisive operation, include the tactical mission task and purpose (FM 3-90-1, Chap. 1 and 6). (5 points) [Write one to five sentences; you may write more if you like.] 5 points Clear explanation of the decisive operation; what it is and where it will occur in the brigade’s operation. 4 points Good explanation of the decisive operation, but could be more specific as to which force in the brigade is executing the action. 3 points Explanation is doctrinally coherent, but the decisive operation described doesn’t appear to address the tactical problem. <3 points Explanation merely defines doctrine and doesn’t clearly explain the decisive operation for the ABCT’s mission. 5. Identify and explain the ABCT’s shaping operations, include tactical mission tasks and purposes (FM 3-90-1, Chap. 1 and 6). (5 points) [Write three to five sentences; you may write more if you like.] 5 points Clear explanation of the shaping operations and their linkage to the decisive operation. 4 points Good explanation of the shaping operations, but linkage to the decisive operation is not fully described. 3 points Missing one shaping operation; overall explanation is unclear or confusing. <3 points Explanation defines doctrine but doesn’t provide a clear framework for how the shaping operations are linked to the decisive operation. One or more shaping operations are missing. Section 2: Sketch and Explanation (FM 6-0, p. 9-24). (30 Points) 6. You must address each of the following items listed below. The answers you provided for exam questions 3, 4, and 5 will help you with items a through i below. For parts a, c, e, g, and h, you will depict your answers on the exam sketch. On the sketch, depict a snapshot of your visualization of the 1/1 ABCT’s operation for solving the tactical problem. You may use PowerPoint to make and place the symbols on the sketch, or you may hand-draw the symbols and then scan the sketch as a PDF. For parts b, d, f, and i, you will state or explain your answers. Write one to five sentences for each part; you may write more if you like. When you submit your assignment for grading, be sure to include both parts of the exam: (1) your typed answers for the exam questions and (2) your answers depicted on the sketch. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized”

C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 7- a. Depict the location of the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron on the sketch. (2 points) 2 points Location consistent with concept for the operation. 1 point Location doesn’t clearly depict the squadron’s role in the concept for the operation. b. State the task and purpose of the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron (FM 3-90-2). (2 points) 2 points Task and purpose clearly articulated. 1 point Task or purpose unclear, or task improperly described as a purpose. c. Depict the location of EACH combined arms battalion—1-66AR CAB, 2-66AR CAB, and 1-16IN CAB—on the sketch. (5 points) 5-4 points Locations consistent with concept for the operation. 3 points Locations less than clearly depict the concept for the operation. <3 points Locations are not accurate for the concept for the operation; one or more CABs are missing. d. State a tactical mission task and purpose for EACH combined arms battalion (FM 3-90-1, App. B). (5 points) – 1-66AR CAB task and purpose. – 2-66AR CAB task and purpose. – 1-16IN CAB task and purpose. 5-4 points Tasks and purposes clearly articulated and nested with the brigade’s mission. 3 points Tasks not defined with tactical mission tasks or inappropriately described as purposes; purposes not fully stated. <3 points General descriptions of the units’ actions, but actions are not defined with tactical mission tasks; purposes are not accurate; one or more CABs are missing. e. Depict the location of the 2-11 Field Artillery Battalion on the sketch. (2 points) 2 points Battalion is generally depicted within supporting range of the maneuver units. 1 point Location doesn’t appear to depict the mission as described by the student. f. State the task and purpose of the 2-11 Field Artillery Battalion (FM 3-09, Chap. 1). (2 points) 2 points Task describes an effect on enemy forces and purpose clearly articulated. 1 point Task or purpose unclear, or task improperly described as a purpose. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized” C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 8- g.

Draw doctrinal unit boundaries on the sketch that delineate the combined arms battalions’ and the cavalry squadron’s areas of operation. (4 points) 5 points Boundaries are complete and delineate areas of operation that enable the CABs (and the squadron when applicable) to accomplish their assigned tasks and purposes. 4 points Boundaries delineate areas of operation that enable the CABs (and the squadron when applicable) to accomplished their assigned tasks, but are incomplete. 3-1 points Boundaries are incomplete or one or two units’ AOs are not delineated. 0 points No boundaries depicted. h. Depict the locations of the 1/1 ABCT’s main command post and the tactical command post on the sketch. (4 points) 4-3 points Both CPs depicted in locations that enable effective command of the operation. 2 points Missing a CP. 0 points Missing both CPs. i. Explain your reasons for the main command post’s and the tactical command post’s locations. (FM 6-0, Chap. 1). (4 points) 4 points Thorough explanation for the locations, relevant to the concept of the operation. 3 points Good explanation for the locations. 2-1 points Provides a general explanation for the locations, but could use more substance on security or control considerations.

Section 3:

Sustainment (20 Points)

FOR THIS SECTION OF THE EXAM, YOU ARE THE BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION (BSB) COMMANDER of the 1/1 ABCT. 7. Provide your vision of the sustaining operation, describe how the BSB will logistically support the 1/1 ABCT’s mission (FM 3-96, Chap. 9). (10 points) [Your answer should be approximately one-half of a typed page.] – Your answer must address the following: • Planning considerations for Class III • Planning considerations for Class V • Priority of support and method of distribution • Roles of medical care, where they are, and how Soldiers receive this support if necessary Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized” C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 9- • How and where maintenance of combat systems will be performed • Most significant concern for sustaining the operation 10-9 points Answer addresses “35MM”; thorough and relevant to the operation. 8 points Answer is thorough and relevant to the operation, with exception on one of the elements of “35MM”. 7 points Addresses “35MM”, but the explanations need to be more relevant to the operation. <7 points One or more elements are not addressed, or explanations merely cite doctrine. 8. Depict where you would locate the BSA with the proper doctrinal symbol on the sketch, and explain the considerations for the location (FM 3-96, Chap. 9). (5 points) [Write three to five sentences; you may write more if you like.] 5 points Answer addresses sustainment and security considerations for the location. Proper BSA symbol depicted on the map. 4 points Answer addresses sustainment and security considerations for the location. BSB depicted, but BSA symbol missing. 3-1 points Answer partially addresses sustainment and security considerations; BSB and BSA not accurately depicted on the sketch. 9. Out of the eight principles of sustainment, identify the TWO principles you think are the most important in this operation and explain why the operation demands this (ADRP 4-0, Chap. 1). (5 points) [Write five to six sentences; you may write more if you like.] 5-4 points Answer clearly explains why principles are important to the particular operation. 3 points Answer clearly explains why one principle is important to the operation, but needs more substance for the other principle. 3-1 points Answer merely explains the general importance of the principles, but doesn’t explain why they’re most important to this particular operation.

Section 4:

Mission Command Essay. (20 Points) 10. Referring to your operation as the 1/1 ABCT Commander, describe how you will apply the six principles of Mission Command to accomplish the brigade’s assigned mission (ADRP 6-0, p. 2-1). Your essay may not exceed two typed pages. You may refer to ST 22-2 to review the components of an essay and the citations of sources. This is an informative essay, not an argumentative essay. However, your essay must have an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs with topic sentences and clear details, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points and reiterates the thesis. Examination (Testing) Materials – Sensitive in Nature “Do Not Copy, Print, Transmit, or Save Unless Specifically Authorized” C419 Tactics and Sustainment Exam (AY15-16) – 20-18 points Essay addresses application of four of the six principles, e.g. how to enable the subordinate battalion commanders to exercise disciplined initiative. 17-16 points Essay addresses the general philosophy, but partially addresses application; e.g. essay addresses expectation for the subordinate commanders to exercise disciplined initiative, but doesn’t fully explain how this was enabled. <16 points Essay addresses some application, but mostly explains the principles.