Question: what are the characteristics of the offense?
Answer: Characteristics of Offense Tasks. Surprise- ...  Offensive Tasks. Movement to Contact. ...  Forms of Maneuver. Envelopment. ...  Sequence of the Offense. Gain and Maintain Enemy Contact. ...  Characteristics of the Defense. Preparation. ...  Defensive Tasks. Area Defense. ...  Sequence of the Defense. ...  Obstacles Used For...