SUT Study Questions

Question 1

What are the two categories of patrols?

Answer 1

Combat and Reconnaissance

Question 2

What are the five principles of patrolling?

Answer 2

Planning; Reconnaissance; Security; Control; Common Sense

Question 3

Explain the difference between movement and maneuver.

Answer 3

Tactical movement is the positioning of units on the battlefield in preparation for combat. Movement ends when ground combat is made or the unit reaches its destination;
Maneuver is movement supported by fire to gain a position of advantage over the enemy

Question 4

What are the nine principles of tactical movement?

Answer 4

Always have 360-degree security
Maintain unit cohesion - platoon, squad, & team integrity
Maintain visual contact/communication
Maintain speed/momentum
Screen movement with covered and/or concealed routes
Maintain noise and light discipline
Make contact with the smallest element forward
Choose movement formation/technique based on METT-TC
Good route selection that best facilitates mission requirements
Maintaining proper dispersion between all elements

Question 5

Fire teams, squads, and platoons use various formations. Where does the leader always position him/herself within ANY formation?

Answer 5

Where they can best command and control the formation

Question 6

Complete this statement about patrol FORMATIONS:
“Each formation aids ________________, ______________, and _____________ to varying degrees. Leaders use formations for _______________, _________________, and __________________.”

Answer 6

control; security; firepower; control; flexibility; security

Question 7

Draw and label the positions of a Fire Team Wedge.

Answer 7

Draw it

Question 8

Draw and label the positions of a Fire Team File.

Answer 8

Draw it

Question 9

Draw and label the positions of a Fire Team Line.

Answer 9

Draw it

Question 10

Draw and label the positions of a Diamond formation.

Answer 10

Draw it

Question 11

Draw and label the positions of a Squad Column.

Answer 11

Draw it

Question 12

Draw and label the positions of a Squad File.

Answer 12

Draw it

Question 13

Draw and label the positions of a Squad Line.

Answer 13

Draw it

Question 14

What is incorrect about this statement:

“Movement techniques are fixed formations.”

Answer 14

Movement techniques are neither fixed nor are they formations

Question 15

What two general principles are used in considering a movement technique?

Answer 15

Likelihood of enemy contact and relative need for speed

Question 16

Name four specific battlefield factors to consider when deciding on a movement technique.

Answer 16

likelihood of enemy contact, type of contact expected, availability of an overwatch element, terrain through which the element is moving, balance of degrees of speed need vs security during the movement

Question 17

What are the the types of movement techniques?

Answer 17

traveling; traveling overwatch, and bounding overwatch

Question 18

Which movement technique best facilitates speed? What is the most significant tradeoff for speed in this type of movement technique? Given the tradeoff, when would you choose to use this movement technique?

Answer 18

Traveling; Security; May be used when enemy contact is unlikely and speed is important

Question 19

Traveling Overwatch is an extended form of Traveling, but it provides what? When would you choose to use this movement technique?

Answer 19

Additional security; When speed is desireable but contact is possible

Question 20

In Traveling with a squad sized element, what is the dispersion between men and between Fire Teams?

Answer 20

10 meters between men; 20 meters between Fire Teams

Question 21

In Traveling Overwatch with a squad sized element, what is the dispersion between men and between Fire Teams?

Answer 21

20 meters between men; 50 meters between Fire Teams

Question 22

When moving with a platoon sized element, which squad should typically use traveling overwatch?

Answer 22

Typically, only the lead squad; however, if desired all squads may use it

Question 23

When moving with a platoon sized element, how far ahead should the lead element be in front of the rest of the platoon? Why?

Answer 23

Between 50-100 meters, depending on terrain, vegetation, light and weather conditions; The lead squad must be far enough ahead of the rest of the platoon to detect and/or engage any enemy before the enemy observes or fires on the main body; however, the lead body must also remain close enough that they can be supported by small arms fire.

Question 24

When is the Bounding Overwatch movement technique applied? Why?

Answer 24

When enemy contact is expected; gives the moving unit the ability to protect a bounding element by immediately suppressing an enemy force.

Question 25

What are the two bounding methods?

Answer 25

Alternate and successive bounding

Question 26

Describe alternate bounding.

Answer 26

Leap-frog type bounding

Question 27

Describe successive bounding.

Answer 27

Element A bounds, then Element B bounds to get on line with Element A.

Question 28

Describe three platoon movement formations.

Answer 28

Platoon Column, Squads in Column; Platoon Line, Squads in Line; Platoon Line, Squads in Column; Platoon Vee, Squads in Wedge; Platoon Wedge, Squads in Wedge; Platoon File

Question 29

Describe the fundamentals of tactical movement.

Answer 29

Make enemy contact with the smallest element possible Rapidly develop combat power upon enemy contact Provie all around security for the element Support higher unit's concept Report all information rapidly and accurately Strive to gain and maintain contact with the enemy Decentralize execution Leadership selects the appropriate movement formation based on likelihood of enemy contact If enemy contact is made, maintain contact with the enemy until ordered otherwise

Question 30

What is a battle drill?

Answer 30

A collective action, rapidly executed, without a deliberate decision making process

Question 31

Why do we practice battle drills?

Answer 31

They provide an automatic response to contact situations where immediate, often violent execution is critical, both to initial survival and ultimate success in combat

Question 32

For a squad sized element, describe the React to Contact battle drill for the Squad Leader, the Alfa Team Leader, and the Bravo Team Leader. Assume the Alfa team has taken the initial contact.

Answer 32

Describe it

Question 33

For a squad sized element, describe the Squad Attack battle drill for the Squad Leader, the Alfa Team Leader, and the Bravo Team Leader. Assume the Alfa team has taken the initial contact.

Answer 33

Describe it

Question 34

For a squad sized element, describe the Break Contact battle drill for the Squad Leader, the Alfa Team Leader, and the Bravo Team Leader. Assume the Alfa team has taken the initial contact.

Answer 34

Describe it

Question 35

What is the function of a combat patrol?

Answer 35

Provides security and either harasses, destroys, or captures enemy troops, equipment, or installations

Question 36

What is the intent of a combat patrol?

Answer 36

To make contact with the enemy and engage him/her in close combat

Question 37

What are the three types of combat patrols?

Answer 37

Ambush, raid, security

Question 38

What is an ambush?

Answer 38

A surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporarily halted target

Question 39

Why are ambushed conducted?

Answer 39

To reduce an enemy's overall combat effectiveness and destroy his/her center of gravity

Question 40

(T/F)In an ambush, the ground objective must be held.

Answer 40

FALSE

Question 41

What are the three fundamental principles of a successful ambush?

Answer 41

Speed and Surprise Coordinated fires Control

Question 42

Into how many groups are ambushes CATEGORIZED? What are they?

Answer 42

Two; Hasty and deliberate

Question 43

What are the two TYPES of ambushes?

Answer 43

Point and area

Question 44

What are the general formations of an ambush?

Answer 44

L-shaped; V-shaped; X-shaped; and Z-shaped

Question 45

Describe the elements of an ideal ambush site.

Answer 45

Generally flat table-top like surface of 30-50 meters Has natural left, right, and center target reference points too coordinate fires No obstacles from the assault line to the Limit of Advance Claymore trees at least 18" in diameter 16 meters away from assault line Clear fields of fire Suitable support-by-fire and assault line positions Support position can achieve enfilading fire and cover 100% of Kill Zone Assault element has suitable cover and concealment for the entire element 3-5 meters between each assaulter in the assault element No deadspace in the Kill Zone Suitable positions on either side of Kill Zone for security elements Security positions of at least 100m from Kill Zone to provide for adequate early warning and back blast area for AT4

Question 46

What is the purpose of the security elements in an ambush?

Answer 46

To provide early warning and seal off the Kill Zone after initiation

Question 47

Describe the acronym EWAC. When is the EWAC issued?

Answer 47

Engagement Criteria Withdrawl Criteria Abort Criteria Compromise (soft and hard) courses of action; Issued to security elements before they are set in place

Question 48

For the ambush line, what is the acronym SPARC and what is it used for?

Answer 48

``` Sectors of fire Priority of targets Assault lane Rate of fire Conceal position; It is used by leadership to ensure all soldiers on the support and assault line have their respective tasks issued to them ```

Question 49

Describe the Alfa Team Leader's role, step-by-step, during the "Action's On" portion of the ambush.

Answer 49

This is long, but do it step-by-step

Question 50

Describe the acronym ATAR-C and what it is used for.

Answer 50

``` Aim Tie Arm Re-aim Cover; Placement of an M18 claymore ```

Question 51

What are the four fundamentals of a raid?

Answer 51

Speed and Surprise Coordinated fires Violence of Action Planned Withdrawl

Question 52

In general, what is the maximum time a patrol base should be occupied?

Answer 52

24 hours

Question 53

For what purpose are patrol bases used?

Answer 53

``` Avoid detection by eliminating movement Hide during a long recce To perform weapons maintenance To Eat To Rest To plan and issue orders To reorganize after infiltrating enemy area To establish a base from which to execute consecuative or concurrent operations ```

Question 54

What are the criteria for an ideal patrol base site?

Answer 54

``` Cover and Concealment Off natural lines of drift Out of sight, sound, and small arms range of objective Large enough to accomodate entire patrol Can be easily defended Near a source of water Tough terrain that impedes movement Avoid enemey positions Avoid built up areas Avoid ridges, hilltops Avoid valleys Avoid roads and trails ```

Question 55

What are the Troop Leading Procedures?

Answer 55

``` Receive the Mission Issue the WARNO Make a tentative plan Start movement Recce Complete the plan Issue complete order Supervise ```

Question 56

What are the 5 paragraphs of the OPORDER

Answer 56

``` Situation Mission Execution Sustainment Command and Control ```

Question 57

What does OCOKA stand for?

Answer 57

``` Observations and Fields of fire Cover and Concealment Obstacles Key Terrain Avenues of Approach ```

Question 58

What are the four fundamentals of a reconnaissance?

Answer 58

Gain all information required Avoid detection Task Organize Employ security measures

Question 59

What is the acronym used to report all gathered PIR?

Answer 59

``` Size Activity Location Uniform/Unit Time Equipment ```

Question 60

What is ACE?

Answer 60

Ammo Casualties Equipment

Question 61

What are the 5 Ss and a T?

Answer 61

``` Search Silence Segregate Safeguard Speed to the rear Tag ```

Question 62

What are the 5 Cs?

Answer 62

``` Confirm Clear Call Cordon Control ```

Question 63

9-Line MEDEVAC

Answer 63

``` 1 Location 2 Freqs/call sign 3 Number by precedence 4 Special Equipment 5 Number by type 6 Security 7 Marking 8 Nationality 9 NBC ```

Question 64

What are the three types of Recons?

Answer 64

Route Zone Area