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What are the 4 steps in the execution sequence of an AAR?
Planning, preparing, conducting, and follow up (using AAR results).
Ref. A Leader’s Guide to After Action Reviews; pg 6; SH 2-7
Within the preparation stage, what is one of the 3 techniques that leaders use to organize AAR’s?
Present chronological orders of event, tie in warfighting functions, or develop key events, themes, or issues.
Ref. A Leader’s Guide to After Action Reviews; pg 11-12
What are the true benefits of AAR’s?
Apply results in future training.
Ref. A Leader’s Guide to After Action Reviews; pg 15
What is medical evacuation (MEDEVAC)?
The movement of casualties using medical assets while providing en route to medical care.
Ref. FM 3-21.10, pg 11-12, para 11-76
What is casualty evacuation?
The movement of casualties by non-medical assets without specialized trauma care.
Ref. FM 3-21.10, pg 11-12, para 11-76
If you wish to recognize someone for their achievement with an Army award, what Army form do you use?
DA Form 638, Recommendation for Award
Ref. AR 600-8-22, pg 42, para 3-19a
In the areas for achievement in Block 20, for awards of the MSM, ARCOM, and AAM, what is the maximum number of lines that you may complete?
A maximum of 4 lines.
Ref. AR 600-8-22, pg 49, Table 3-2, Step 17
When submitting a DA Form 638 for heroism, what are the additional requirements?
Statements of eyewitnesses, preferably in the form of certificates, affidavits, or sworn statements; extracts from official records; sketches; maps; diagrams; photographs; and so forth, which support and amplify stated facts for the heroism award.
Ref. AR 600-8-22, pg 43, para 3-19
When entering dates on the DA Form 2823, what format do you use?
YYYYMMDD
Ref. 191-0124, pg SH 5-2, Sworn Statement Heading 31
What information should you enter in Block 9 on a DA Form 638?
Information about who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Ref. 191-0124, pg SH 5-2 & 5-3, Sworn Statement Body
How do you close out Block 9?
Add the words, END OF STATEMENT (in caps), Please three slashes (///) prior to the word; END and immediately following the word, STATEMENT to completely close the statement out.
Ref. 191-0124, pg SH 5-1 & 5-2, Sworn Statement Body
What are the 3 parts of an informal memorandum?
The heading, body, and the closing.
Ref. AR 25-50, Chap. 2, pg 27, para 2-4
When preparing a memorandum, what font size do you use and what are the preferred font styles?
Font size of 12-point and the font styles Times Roman and Times New Roman.
Ref. AR 25-50, Chap. 1, pg 4, para 1-20
What is one way to create shorter sentences?
Write in the active voice.
Ref. AR 25-50, Chap. 1, para 1-44d(3)
Where do you place the signature block when preparing a memorandum?
Begin the signature block at the center of the page on the 5th line below the authority line. If there is no authority line, begin it on the 5th line below the last line of the text.
Ref. AR 25-50, Chap. 6, pg 48, para 6-4b
Which type of order should you use to provide initial instructions to your squad so that they have the maximum amount of time to prepare for the impending mission?
Warning Order
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-1, para B-7
Which paragraph of the OPORD provides details of specific missions for subordinate units?
Execution
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-3 thru B-7, Fig B-2, para 3
What does the Commander’s intent provide?
The Commander’s intent defines the purpose, method, and the end state of the operation.
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-3 thru B-7, para 3a
What are the 8 Troop Leading Procedures?
- Received the Mission
- Issue the Warning Order
- Make a tentative plan
- State necessary movement
- Reconnoiter
- Complete the plan
- Issue the complete order
- Supervise
Ref. ATTP 5-0.1, pg 5-1, para 5-2
What are the most likely ways you will receive a mission?
In a warning order (WARNO) or in a operation order (OPORD).
Ref. ATTP 5-0.1, pg 5-3, para 5-11
What does METT-TC stand for?
M - Mission E - Enemy T - Terrain T - Troops available T - Time available C - Civil considerations
Ref. Ref. ATTP 5-0.1, pg 5-3 & 5-4, para 5-12
What paragraph of the operation order provides information on enemy forces, friendly forces, and attachments and detachments?
Situation
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-3 thru B-7, para 1
What is a warning order?
A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow. Warning orders help subordinate leaders prepare for new missions.
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-1, para B-7
What paragraph of the OPORD provides the location of the leadership during the operation?
Command and Signal
Ref. FM 3-20.15, pg B-3 thru B-7, para 5