Squad Tactics III (Board)

Question 1

What is the hand signal for a Wedge formation?

Answer 1

Extend the arms downward and to the sides at a 45-degree angle below
the horizontal, palms to the front. Alternately, use the non-firing hand and point the index finger and pinky
finger to the ground.

Question 2

What is the hand signal for a LDA?

Answer 2

Draw the right hand, palm down, across the neck in a throat-cutting motion
from left to right

Question 3

What is the hand signal for Freeze?

Answer 3

Raise a closed fist to head level.

Question 4

What is the hand signal for Head Count?

Answer 4

Tap the back of the helmet repeatedly with an open hand.

Question 5

What is the hand signal for enemy in sight?

Answer 5

Aim your rifle in the direction of the enemy.

Question 6

What are the two main types of patrolling?

Answer 6

Reconnaissance and Combat

Question 7

What are the three types of reconnaissance patrols?

Answer 7

Area Recon
Route Recon
Zone Recon

Question 8

What are the three types of combat patrols?

Answer 8

Raid
Ambush
Security

Question 9

What are the five principles of patrolling?

Answer 9

Planning
Reconnaissance
Security
Control
Common Sense

Question 10

What are the various types of special teams (10)?

Answer 10

• Headquarters element
• Aid & litter
• Detainee teams
• Surveillance teams
• En route recorder
• Compass/paceman
• Assault teams
• Support teams
• Breach teams
• Search teams (EPW)