Tactical tasks

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Recap

What does W.H.A.T stand for?

What can be achieved by passing on a good recognition?

What characteristics do you report in the H of Hull?

M1 Abrams

Cruiser Tank

M10 tank destroyer

Learning Goal

At the end of this class students will know the difference between an airborne and amphibious assualt. 

Describe the pictures.

Write down the following words:

 Airborne assault - Amphibious assault

Marines - Parachutists

Possible correct answer

The parachutists are carrying out an airborne assault

The marines are carrying out an amphibious assault

What is the difference between an airborne and amphibious assault? 

Airborne assault

NOTE: physical attack by ground combat units carried by aircraft and airdropped into battle zones, typically by parachuting

Amphibious assault

NOTE: means attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships (marines)

Operation Bright star

Operation Bright Star is held every two years. It is a series of combined and joint training exercises led by United States and Egyptian forces in Egypt. 

It is designed to strengthen ties between the Egyptian Armed Forces and the United States Central Command and enhance the ability of the Americans to reinforce their allies in the Middle East in the event of war. Every two years, more than 70,000 troops from 11 countries take part in the Bright star multinational exercise in Egypt. Bright star is a joint exercise with the participation of ground forces, air forces and naval forces

True or False?
Troops from more than 40 countries participate in Bright star.

True or false?
Bright Star includes servicemen and women from the army, navy and air force.

What is a Tactical mission task?

Tactical Mission Task

A tactical mission task is 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 either actions by a friendly force or effects on an enemy force

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