LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answer with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
1.
The DISCOM headquarters, the main support battalion, and an aircraft maintenance company
primarily occupy the division support area and the forward support battalions occupy brigade
support areas.
A.
True.
B.
False.
2.
That type of support furnished by allocating a specific type and amount of a support unit's
capability to a supported unit for a certain period of time is _______ support.
A.
Unit.
B.
Area.
C.
Task.
D.
Direct.
3.
The DISCOM generally provides all classes of supplies, including construction, finance services,
and personnel and legal services.
A.
True.
B.
False.
4.
The FSB that supports each brigade is under the control of the _______.
A.
Brigade headquarters.
B.
Division main.
C.
Division rear.
D.
DISCOM headquarters.
5.
In an air assault division, the DISCOM differs from those of other divisions because it has a
transportation aircraft maintenance battalion assigned instead of just a company.
A.
True.
B.
False.
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