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Describe the following in regards to dug-in emplacements: Hasty/Skirmishes/Position

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simplest type is SKIRMISHERS TRENCH Quick Cover

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Describe the following in regards to dug-in emplacements: Improved ONE-man fighting position

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  • small as possible
  • shoulder width
  • deep enough for entrenching tools
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Describe the following in regards to dug-in emplacements: Improved TWO-man fighting position

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  • essentially two one-man holes
  • less protection from tanks
  • less protection from bombings
  • and strafing and shelling
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What is camouflage

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  • color scheme that alters forms, shadow, texture
  • using natural concealment
  • against air and ground observation
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General rules of camouflage. What do we use camouflage on?

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  • Individuals (skin, dark areas light)
  • Vehicles (natural cover)
  • Buildings (incorporate to design)
  • Supply Points (disperse supplies to minimize destruction)
  • Fighting Positions
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Utilizing BAMCIS, describe the planning process for issuing a five-paragraph order

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  • Begin planning
  • Arrange Recon
  • Make Recon
  • Complete the Plan
  • Issue the order
  • Supervise
  • used to lead the troops*
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What does Land NAV require?

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  • Map
  • Lensatic Compass
  • Pace Count
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What are the procedures for basic land navigation using a map

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  • First - Orient the map with ground
  • Lensatic Compass - held level and firm when sighting on an objective and reading Azimuth
    - Map - 1:24,000
    - Compass - lensatic, orienteering, and brunton
    - Pace counting
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Explain Resection and Intersection

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  • Resection - location of the user’s unknown position by sighting on two/three features on a map.
  • Intersection - location of an unknown point by occupying at least two, preferably three known positions and sightings on unknown point
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Describe the following reports when observed activities DON’T pose threat (SALUTE)

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  • Size
  • Activity
  • Location
  • Unit
  • Time
  • Equipment
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What are two types of Patrols

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Security Patrol - Concerned with defensive combat

Reconnaissance Patrol - Information gathering patrols

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Describe the following report HASTY SALUTE (SPOT)

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  • Size
  • Position
  • Observation
  • Time
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12 patrol planning and preparation steps

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  1. Study the mission
  2. Plan use of time
  3. Study Terrain/Situation
  4. Organize the Patrol
  5. Select Personnel, equip & weps
  6. Issue Warning Order
  7. Coordinate
  8. Recon
  9. Complete Detailed Plans
  10. Issue Patrol Order
  11. Supervise
  12. Execute Mission
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Describe the organization of a patrol for movement

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  • Formation
  • Exercise of Control
  • Navigation
  • Security
  • Front
  • Flank
  • Rear
  • Halting
  • Infiltration
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Discuss 3 types of signals used in combat in conditions where oral communication is not practicle

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  • Whistle
  • Special Signals
  • Arm and Hand
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Explain the following Fire Team formation, advantages and disadvantages: COLUMN

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  • Vulnerable at front

- Used in dense terrain

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Explain the following Fire Team formation, advantages and disadvantages: WEDGE

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  • Provides all around protection

- Used for unknown enemy

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Explain the following Fire Team formation, advantages and disadvantages: SKIRMISHES

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  • Difficult to control over long distances

- Used for known enemy

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Explain the following Fire Team formation, advantages and disadvantages: ECHELON

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  • Protects flank

- Used in slow maneuvering

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Explain “Challenge and Reply”

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-Two words used to determine FRIEND or FOE, or a duress situation

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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: IMMEDIATE HALT

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  • 1st patrol detecting enemy force.

- Silent signal for FREEZE

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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: AIR OBSERVATION ATTACK

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  • 1st patrol detecting enemy force.
  • Silent signal for FREEZE
  • When aircraft is approaching, 1st patrol announces “Aircraft”
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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: HASTY AMBUSH

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  • Avoid contact

- Prepare to initiate unplanned ambush on the enemy

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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: ASSAULT

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  • Used defensively to make & quickly break undesired but unavoidable contact
  • Offensively to decisively engage the enemy
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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: NEAR AMBUSH
-Killing zone under heavy, highly concentrated fire close range
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Discuss immediate actions required for following enemy contact: FAR AMBUSH
-Under heavy, highly concentrated fire but from a greater range
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Describe the following type of movement: CROSSING A WALL
- rolls over the wall | - keeping low silhouette
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Describe the following type of movement: OBSERVE AROUND CORNERS
- "short stock technique" or popping the corner | - Prone position near corner, muzzle always pointing in direction you are looking
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Describe the following type of movement: PAST WINDOWS
-stay below the windows level and "hug" the building
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Describe the following type of movement: DOORWAYS
- should not be used as an entrance or exit | - if used, move quickly and low to next position
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Describe the following type of movement: PARALLEL to BUILDINGS
- Hug side of building - Stay in shadows - Present a low silhouette and move quickly to next position
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Describe the following type of movement: CROSSING OPEN AREAS
- Conceal Movement with smoke grenades - Use Shortest distance between bldgs. - Recon and select best cover & concealment - Always cover fire for assault team
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Describe the following type of movement: ASSAULT ELEMENT EMPLOYMENT
-Move in groups of 2 between bldgs
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Describe the following type of movement: MOVEMENT INSIDE BUILDINGS
-Avoid silhouetting themselves, hug the way
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: TRAJECTORY
-Path of projectile through the air
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Describe the flowing type of firing technique: POINTED QUICK FIRE
- Shooter looks, brings up rifle simultaneously | - Rifle becomes extension of the pointer
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Describe the flowing type of firing technique: INSTINCTIVE SHOOTING
-Body turned with the weapon in order to achieve a natural point of aim
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Describe the flowing type of firing technique: PIE-ING
- effective technique for clearing dead space inside rooms and buildings - to gain security on hallways, stairwells, mouse-holds etc.
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Describe the flowing type of firing technique: AIM-QUICKFIRE
- focus on target, rifle up - eye rear sight aimed at target - focus on front sight
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Describe procedures for handling detainees/Enemy prisoners of war
- Don't attack those who surrender - Never Kill, mistreat, or torture prisoners - Don't take Personal Property - Civil Rights (Apply to them) - Don't Poison
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What is the Code of Conduct
Comprised of 6 Articles I. I am an american II. I will never surrender III. I will make every effort to escape IV. I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners V. I am required to give my Name, Rank, Service Number, and Date of Birth VI. I will never forget that I am an American, Trust in my god and the USA.
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Describe the Procedures to establish a LZ in the DAY
- level ground | - approx 100ft larger than the diameter rotor blades
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Describe the Procedures to establish a LZ in the NIGHT
- level ground | - approx 150ft larger than the diameter rotor blades
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Name the 4 types of fences and their purpose
Double Apron Fence - low wires, prevent crawling, prevent stepping over it Triple-Standard Concertina - looks like a triangle Low wire entanglement - serves as a surprise obstacle Tanglefoot - in shrub, use concealment
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Describe the 3 classes of wire entanglements
Tactical - funnel enemy into fields of fire Supplemental - offsets patterns Protective - last wire entanglements, camp defense
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Discuss priorities of establishing a defense
- Proper use of terrain - Cover - Concealment - Obstacles - Avenues of Approach - Security - Mutual Support - Defense in Depth - All-around Defense - Coordinated Fire Plan - Use of Barriers - Flexibility - Dispersion
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Discuss the following type of clearing technique: clearing a STAIRWELL
- Shooter #1 turns around and covers overhead proceeding backwards up the stairs - Shooter #2 follows one step behind and to the side of the Shooter #1
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Discuss the following type of clearing technique: clearing T-SHAPED HALLWAY
- Both shooters move to dominant positions without entering the intersection - Shooter #1 clears his sector then says "Ready" - Shooter #2 clears his sector then says "Move" - Both shooters bottom-hook in their next position
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Discuss the following type of clearing technique: clearing L-SHAPED HALLWAY
- Shooter pies as far as possible and moves FWD to increase angle of fire, Shooter #1 moves accordingly with Shooter #2 - Shooter #1 Announces "Ready" - Shooter #2 Responds "Move" - Shooter #1 remains Standing, Shooter #2 remains kneeling, both while pivoting around corner
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: BURST of FIRE
- Normal Burst 6 to 20 for HEAVY machine gun | - Normal Burst 6 to 12 for MEDIUM machine gun
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: CONE of FIRE
-Vibrations of gun, tripod , ammo type and atmospheric conditions, change the trajectory of each bullet
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: BEATEN ZONE
-Area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: DEAD SPACE
-Range which a weapon cannot cover fire or observation
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Describe the flowing characteristics of machine gun fire: DANGER SPACE
-Space between the machine gun and the target where the trajectory does not rise above 1.8 meters (average height of soldier)
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Discuss methods of determining range
Naked eye Method - till around 1,000 meters Assisted Method - Binoculars or Laser range finders Map Method - Slowest but effective Range card Method - used to engage targets in limited visibility
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: POINT TARGETS
-Targets having a width or depth no greater than the beaten zone for the ground on which they are located
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: WIDE TARGETS
-Prioritizing target objectives and effective fire
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: DEEP TARGETS
-Determine distance/environmental factors for distant targets
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: OBLIQUE TARGETS
-Adjust fires for most effective fire and situational awareness
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: AREA TARGETS
-Ensure ROE's for area targets and effectiveness of fire
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Discuss the methods of engaging the following type of target: MOVING TARGETS
ROE's and collateral damage assessment required
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Discuss procedures for preparing a range card
- Know the targets - Know last positions of the targets - know the obstructions requiring the range card - Ensure card is legible and can be easily understood
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Discuss the use of tactical lighting
- used to assist in low illumination situations - ensure you are using non firing hand - can be used for both primary and secondary weapons
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Discuss the elements of a fire plan sketch
- Sectors or Zone of Fire - Individual Fighting Positions - Crew Served Weapons - Rifleman Positions - Terrain Features - Fire Team Leader
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Describe "Fire Sectors"
-Areas of responsibility
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Describe "Fire Limits"
Range of fire - Forward Limit - range of weapons - Lateral Limit - Line of Sight using terrain features
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Describe "Fire Discipline"
-Maintain ROE, be aware of ammo amount & friendly casualties
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Discuss the following elements of mission planning: COA Development
-Planners use the mission Statement
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Discuss the following elements of mission planning: COA War Game
-Detailed instructions on how the information pertains to enemy
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Discuss the following elements of mission planning: COA Comparison and Development
-Evaluate all Friendly COA's, then agains each other CDR Picks best one
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Discuss the following elements of mission planning: ORDER Development
-Serves as principle means for guidance
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Elements of a mission plan and info on each (SMEAC)
Situation - enemy forces, friendly forces Mission - 5w's (who, what, when, where & why) Execution - CMDR's Intent, Operation, Tasks Administration and Logistics a. food, bullets and medical Command & Signal - CEOI comms operating instruction JSOI joint signal operating inst.
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Describe the following terms ico mission planning: KOCOA
- Key Terrain - Observation - Concealment - Obstacles - Avenues of Approach
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Define and discuss application to mission planning of: METT-TC
- Mission - Enemy - Terrain - Time - Troops - Civilians
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Define and discuss application to mission planning of: SAFE
- Security - Automatic Weapons - Fields of Fire - Entrench
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Define and discuss application to mission planning of: DRAW-D
- Defend - Reinforce - Attack - Withdraw - Delay
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Discuss the acronym METOC and how it applies to mission planning
Meteorological and Oceanographic -how oceanography, meteorology and space affect warfare -exploiting best time to execute, plan, support

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