Section 115 Infantry

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 consists of approx. how many personnel

Answer 2

17,000

Question 3

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

Answer 3

ground amphibious forcible-entry

Question 4

how the division commander fight

Answer 4

using combined-arms tactics, tailors the force to the demands of each mission

Question 5

what is the primary mission of the headquarters battalion in a MARDVI

Answer 5

exercise C/C and administration

Question 6

what does the MARDIV headquarters company consist of

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what does MARDIV headquarters company provide

Answer 7

Command, admin, security functions, organic supply

Question 8

what does the MARDIV recon company provide

Answer 8

ground recon and surveillance in support of the division and subordinate elements

Question 9

what does the MARDIV MP company provide

Answer 9

route recon, evacuation and control of EPW, beach & perimeter defense, area security, crowd control and investigation services

Question 10

what does the MARDIV communications company provide

Answer 10

Installs, operates and maintains comm facilities

Question 11

what is the mission of infantry REGIMENT, BATTALION, COMPANY, PLATOON, SQUAD

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what does the infantry regiment consist of

Answer 12

HQ company + 2 or more infantry battalions

Question 13

how many personnel does a regiment consist of

Answer 13

Approx. 3,400

Question 14

command and staff functions for the regiment are exercised through what group

Answer 14

compact operational command group

Question 15

what does infantry battalion consist of

Answer 15

H&S, weapons and 3 rifle companies

Question 16

when does a battalion form a BLT

Answer 16

when combined with combat support and CSS units

Question 17

what weapons does a fire team leader carry

Answer 17

M16A2 and M203 grenade launcher

Question 18

what does a squad automatic rifleman carry

Answer 18

M249 SAW

Question 19

the weapons platoon has how many machine guns

Answer 19

6

Question 20

the weapons platoon has how many mortars

Answer 20

(3) M224 60mm

Question 21

the weapons platoon has how many SMAWS

Answer 21

(6) 153 83mm

Question 22

the weapons company mortar platoon has how many mortars

Answer 22

(8) M252 81mm

Question 23

the weapons company anti-armor platoon has how many dragons

Answer 23

12 M47 dragons

Question 24

the weapons company TOW section has how many TOWs

Answer 24

8

Question 25

the weapons company heavy machine gun platoon has how many machine guns

Answer 25

(6) M2 .50-cal | (6) MK19 40-mm grenade machine guns

Question 26

the rifle squad consists of how many rifle teams

Answer 26

3

Question 27

what is the squad leader responsible for

Answer 27

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

Question 28

what is the fire team leader responsible for

Answer 28

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

Question 29

the rifleman is trained as a

Answer 29

scout

Question 30

what should be examined before selecting a firing position

Answer 30

assigned sector of fire

Question 31

what should a fighting position offer

Answer 31

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

Question 32

state the three fighting positions

Answer 32

primary, alternate & supplementary

Question 33

supplementary fighting positions are prepared to guard against what

Answer 33

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

Question 34

when available how should movement to supplementary positions take place

Answer 34

covered and concealed routes

Question 35

what 8 guidelines should be observed when clearing fields of fire

Answer 35

* 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 cute brush to your advantage * ensure fields of fire open for M203

Question 36

what are final protective fire (FPF)

Answer 36

final attempt to stop the enemy attack before he reaches the platoons battle positions

Question 37

what is a checkpoint

Answer 37

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

Question 38

what is a rally point

Answer 38

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

Question 39

an initial rally point must be coordinate with who

Answer 39

commander in whose area it lies

Question 40

what are the 3 types of rally points

Answer 40

initial, en route, objective

Question 41

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

Answer 41

50

Question 42

how many types of patrols are used by a rifle squad

Answer 42

5

Question 43

what is the purpose of raid patrols

Answer 43

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

Question 44

what is the purpose of contact patrols

Answer 44

establish and/or maintain contact with friendly or enemy forces

Question 45

what is the purpose of economy of force patrols

Answer 45

perform limited objective missions (hold key terrain)

Question 46

what is the purpose of ambush patrols

Answer 46

conduct ambushes on enemy patrols, carrying parties, foot columns, and convoys

Question 47

what is the purpose of security patrols

Answer 47

detect infiltration by the enemy, kill or capture infiltrations, and protect against surprise/ambush