115-Infantry

Question 0

The MARDIV consists of approximately how many personnel?

Answer 0

17,000

Question 1

What is the mission of the Marine division?

Answer 1

​To execute amphibious assault operations and such ​other operations as may be directed

Question 2

The MARDIV must be able to provide what capability to an amphibious task force (ATF)?

Answer 2

​Ground amphibious forcible-entry

Question 3

How does the division commander fight?

Answer 3

​Using combined-arms tactics. Tailors the force to the ​demands of each mission

Question 4

What is the primary mission of the headquarters battalion in a MARDIV?

Answer 4

​Exercise command and control and administration

Question 5

What does the MARDIV headquarters company consist of?

Answer 5

​H&S, Recon, MP , Communications and Truck companies + division ​band

Question 6

What does the MARDIV headquarters company provide?

Answer 6

​Command, admin, security functions, organic supply

Question 7

What does the MARDIV recon company provide?

Answer 7

​Ground recon and surveillance in support of the division and subordinate elements

Question 8

What does the MARDIV MP company provide?

Answer 8

​Route recon, evacuation and control of EPW, beach & ​perimeter ​defense, area security, crowd control and ​investigative services

Question 9

What does the MARDIV communications company provide?

Answer 9

​Installs, operates and maintains comm facilities

Question 10

What is the mission of infantry REGIMENT, BATTALION, COMPANY, PLATOON, SQUAD?

Answer 10

​To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and ​maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat

Question 11

What does the infantry regiment consist of?

Answer 11

​HQ Company + 2 or more infantry battalions

Question 12

How many personnel does a regiment consist of?

Answer 12

Approximately 3,400

Question 13

Command and staff functions for the regiment are exercised through what group?

Answer 13

​Compact operational command group

Question 14

What does an infantry battalion consist of?

Answer 14

H&S, weapons and 3 rifle companies

Question 15

When does a battalion form a BLT?

Answer 15

When combined with combat support and CSS units

Question 16

What weapon does a fire team leader carry?

Answer 16

​M16A2 and M203 grenade launcher

Question 17

What does a squad automatic rifleman carry?

Answer 17

M249 SAW

Question 18

The weapons platoon has how many machine guns?

Answer 18

6

Question 19

The weapons platoon has how many mortars?

Answer 19

Three M224 60mm

Question 20

The weapons platoon has how many SMAWS?

Answer 20

Six 153 83mm

Question 21

The weapons company mortar platoon has how many mortars?

Answer 21

Eight M252 81mm

Question 22

The weapons company anti-armor platoon has how many dragons?

Answer 22

12 M47 dragons

Question 23

The weapons company TOW section has how many TOWs?

Answer 23

8

Question 24

The weapons company heavy machine gun platoon has how many machine guns?

Answer 24

​Six M2 .50-cal, six MK19 40-mm grenade machine ​guns

Question 25

The rifle squad consists of how many rifle teams?

Answer 25

3

Question 26

What is the squad leader responsible for?

Answer 26

​Appearance, training, discipline and welfare of squad. ​Economical ​use of weapons and equipment

Question 27

What is the fire team leader responsible for?

Answer 27

​Fire discipline and control of his fire team and ​economical ​use of weapons and equipment

Question 28

The rifleman is trained as a ______?

Answer 28

Scout

Question 29

The rifleman is trained as a ______?

Answer 29

Assigned sector of fire

Question 30

What should a fighting position offer?

Answer 30

​Allow for good fields of fire, make max use of ​available ​cover/concealment, facilitate exercise of fire ​control by ​unit leader

Question 31

State the three fighting positions:

Answer 31

Primary, alternate & supplementary

Question 32

Supplementary fighting positions are prepared to guard against what?

Answer 32

​Attack from directions other than those from which the ​main attack is ​expected

Question 33

When available, how should movement to supplementary positions take place?

Answer 33

​Covered and concealed routes

Question 34

What 8 guidelines should be observed when clearing fields of fire?

Answer 34

​*Avoid excessive clearing ​*clear forward to limits of effective fire ​*leave thin natural screen of foliage ​*remove low branches in lightly wooded areas ​*in heavy woods thin undergrowth and narrow lane of ​fire for automatic weapons ​*demolish walls forward ​*move cut brush to your advantage ​*ensure fields of fire open for M203

Question 35

What are final protective fires (FPF)?

Answer 35

​Final attempt to stop the enemy attack before he ​reaches the platoon's battle position

Question 36

What is a checkpoint?

Answer 36

​Predetermined point on the ground plotted along patrol ​route so parent unit can track progress to/from objective

Question 37

What is a rally point?

Answer 37

​Easily identifiable point on the ground where patrol can ​reassemble/reorganize if it becomes dispersed

Question 38

An initial rally point must be coordinated with who?

Answer 38

​Commander in whose area it lies

Question 39

What are the 3 types of rally points?

Answer 39

Initial, en route, objective

Question 40

How many meters from the enemy should you be to conduct counter ambush drills

Answer 40

50

Question 41

How many types of patrols are used by a rifle squad?

Answer 41

5

Question 42

What is the purpose of raid patrols?

Answer 42

​Destroy or capture enemy personnel or equipment, destroy installations, free friendly POW

Question 43

What is the purpose of contact patrols?

Answer 43

​Establish and/or maintain contact with friendly or ​enemy forces

Question 44

What is the purpose of economy of force patrols?

Answer 44

​Perform limited objective missions (hold key terrain)

Question 45

What is the purpose of ambush patrols?

Answer 45

​Conduct ambushes on enemy patrols, carrying parties, ​foot columns, ​and convoys

Question 46

What is the purpose of security patrols?

Answer 46

​Detect infiltration by the enemy, kill or capture infiltrators, and ​protect against surprise/ambush