MTC Questions 1. Movement to contact is a(n) __________ operation designed to __________ and ___________ the enemy.

(a) offensive; discover; harass or impede (b) hasty; find and fix; direct higher-echelon assets to (c) offensive; develop the situation; establish or regain contact with (d) defensive; develop the situation; establish or regain contact with 2. LAR units are well-suited to act as __________ in a movement to contact. (a) the main body (b) flank security (c) the reconnaissance and screening element (d) both b and c (e) all of the above 3. The most common tactical task for LAR units in a movement to contact is: (a) destroy (b) delay (c) block (d) screen 4-7: Based on the following diagram, identify the elements of a movement to contact. (a) reconnaissance and screening element (b) advance guard (c) main body (d) flank security

8. Which of these elements is the farthest forward in a movement to contact? (a) reconnaissance and screening element (b) flank security (c) advance guard (d) main body 9. When possible, the reconnaissance and screening element __________ direct engagement with the enemy. (a) seeks (b) avoids (c) maintains (d) facilitates 10. Why might a commander decide to execute a movement to contact? (a) to maintain initiative in an uncertain tactical environment (b) when the enemy situation is unclear (c) when the enemy has broken contact (d) all of the above 11. If an location, (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) enemy wanted to move through our AO in force, but did not know our what type of operation would he most likely use? movement to contact zone reconnaissance reconnaissance by fire echelon sweep security patrol

12. If an enemy division were conducting a movement to contact, what element(s) would he be likely to use as his advance guard? (a) infantry foot patrol (b) motorized infantry patrol (c) mechanized infantry or cavalry (d) armor (e) both c and d 13. If you determine that you have made contact with the enemys advance guard, what are some key considerations? (a) He is likely within range of his supporting arms, meaning you are in range of enemy artillery. (b) Reinforcements are not too far behind. (c) He will likely attempt to fix you in order to attack or bypass. (d) He may attempt probing attacks to gather more information on you. (e) All of the above 14. In a movement to contact, what are some key control measures? (a) AO boundaries and limit of advance (b) line of departure, phase lines, and direction of movement (c) check points and contact points (d) all of the above 15. What are the (5) fundamental COAs upon enemy contact in a movement to contact? (circle all that apply) (a) attack or defend (b) bypass or withdraw (c) fix (d) delay (e) destroy

16. How might you distinguish between an enemys reconnaissance element and his advance guard? (a) size of unit (b) vehicle markings (c) tempo/behavior of unit (d) composition of forces (e) a, c, and d. 17. Which of these are planning factors you should receive in a movement to contact operations order? (a) engagement criteria (b) bypass criteria and maneuvers (c) likely locations and times of enemy contact (d) potential danger areas (e) all of the above --18. In a movement to contact, what is the typical size of our reserve? (a) 1/5th the size of our force (b) 1/4th to 1/3rd the size of our force (c) 1/2 the size of our force (d) equal to the size of our force (e) double the size of our force 19. If the enemy has limited knowledge of our strength and positions, how will that affect the way he distributes his forces? (a) He will keep a smaller reserve. (b) He will keep a larger reserve. (c) It will not affect his planning. (d) He will not keep a reserve. ANSWERS 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10.D 11.A 12.E (we should also accept C) 13.E 14.D 15.(they should circle all) 16.E 17.E 18.B 19.B