LESSON 2
LEARNING EVENT 1
PRACTICAL EXERCISE FEEDBACK
1.
Answer b is correct.
Answer a is incorrect. Define the subject includes such data as date, time, and place. It then includes a list and
evaluation of research sources. This section actually "sets the stage" for the analysis.
Answer b is correct. An examination of previous performance would be included under Review of the Strategic
Setting.
Answer c is incorrect. In the battle analysis methodology format, you would examine previous performance under
strategy.
Answer d is incorrect. In the section that describes the action, you are to examine the action in the battle being
analyzed. This does not include the past performance of the opposing forces.
2.
Answer b is correct.
Answer a is incorrect. Since leadership skills are not the subject of the battle, they would not be included in this
section.
Answer b is correct. Leadership skills would be examined under the category of strategy.
Answer c is incorrect. Leadership skills often do contribute to the description of the action. However, they are not
specifically examined under this category.
Answer d is incorrect. At this stage, the significance of immediate and long-term effects of the battle as well as
the military lessons learned are assessed, not the skills of the opposing leaders.
3.
Answer b is correct.
Answer a is incorrect. When you identify the date, location, and principal antagonists, you are already into the
analysis.
Answer b is correct. Before you begin to analyze a given battle, you must define your area of interest. If you
want to stress tactics, for example, you would want to discuss the other categories only as they help to explain the
tactical situation.
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