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Tactical Measures Fundamentals Flashcards

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definition: Camoflage

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use of concealment and disguise to minimize the possibility of detection and/or identification of troops, material, equipment, and installations

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purpose of camouflage

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to provide concealment of military objects from enemy observation including blending in to environment and/or making it look like something oelse

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principle purpose of camouflage in the field

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to prevent direct observation and recognition

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how are objects recognized if camouflage is not utilized

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form (outline)
shadow
texture
color

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what is cover?

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protection from the fire of hostile weapons

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protection from the fire of hostile weapons

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cover

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definition: concealment

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protection from observation or surveillance from hostile and and ground observation but not from hostile fire

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2 main catagories of cover and conceal

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natural

artificaial

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concealment principles -9

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remain motionless while observing (anything in motion attracts the eye)
use all available concealment
observe from the prone position (offers a low silhouette and makes detection by the enemy difficult)
expose nothing that reflects light
blend with the background b/c contrasting colors are noticable
remain in the shade b/c moving shadows attract attention
distort/change the regular outline of objects
most military objects have distinct shapes that makes them obvious shadows and silhoutees
avoid teh skyline. figures on the skyline can be seen from great distances and are easily ID by their outlines

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why should you remain motionless while in concealment

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anything in motion attracts the eye

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best position for concealment

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prone: low silhouette and makes detection by the enemy difficult
avoid the skyline

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why should you remain in the shade when concealing yourself

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moving shadows always attract attention

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why should you think about colors when cocealing

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blend in with the background b/c contrasting colors are noticable. remain in the shade

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problems of using a firearm when you are concealing

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  • might need to fire through the object

- looking out & firing makes you a visible target.

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what should you do if you are concealing and an aircraft flies overhead

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prone, facedown, & motionless

*if surprised by the aircraft, don’t move or lookup

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using paint or mud on skin if concealing

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face, hands, back of neck…to reduce sun reflecting

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SMEAC

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Situation
Mission
Execution
Adm9nistration
Command
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what is issued prior to the SMEAC order

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map or terrain model orientation

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format for an Offensive Operational Order

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SMEAC

*each paragraph addresses specific topics relevant to the mission

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“S” of SMEAC”

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friendly & enemy situation information necessary for initial preparation
Friendly, enemy forces

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friendly force information in the “S” section of the SMEAC

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Friendly forces

  1. higher unit mission (task & commander’s intent)
  2. adjacent missions (task and intent)
    - left, right, front, rear
  3. supporting unit missions (task and intent)
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“M” of SMEAC”

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Mission
-task to be accomplished
-purpose (W’s/H)
a clear concise statement of the task the squad must accomplish

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“E” of SMEAC

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Execution

  • commander’s intent & CONOPS (scheme of maneuver and fire support plan)
  • subordinant element missions (main effort, supporting effort, reserve)
  • coordinating instructions
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“A” of SMEAC

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Administration and logistics

*rations, amuinition, distribution point locations, corpsmen/adid stations, handling of POW, supply

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“C” of SMEAC

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command
chain of command (command succession)
location of key leaders

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SALUTE

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size, activity, location, unit, time, & equipment

***composition, disposition, and strength of the enemy

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how to describe the enemy capabilitiues

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SALUTE: size, activity, location, unit, time, & equipment

DRAW-D: defend, reinforce, attack, withdraw, & Delay

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DRAW-D

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defend, reinforce, attack, reinforce, withdraw, delay

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questions you should ask about the mission

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who, what, when, where, why

*a clear concise statement of waht the squad must accopmalish

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SALUTE Report

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size, activity, location, iunit, time, equipment

*information about what to report about the enemy

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how should you report on the enemy

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SALUTE report
(e,g. “seven enemy solidiers, unit unknown, traveling SW, crossed road junction on Black Ridge at 211300 August carrying one machine gun and one rocket launcher”

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ILBE

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Improved Load Bearing Equipment

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FBPS

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Family of Ballistic Protection Systems

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IMTV

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Improved Modular Tactical Vest

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PC

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Plate Carrier

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ESAPI

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Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts

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LWH

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Lightweight Helmet

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EHC

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ENhanced Combat Helmet

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IBE

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Improved Ballistic Eyewear

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FSBE

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Full Spectrum Battle Equipment

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BASC

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Body ARmor System Combat Equipment

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MTV

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Modular Tactical Vest

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SPC

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Scalable Plate Carrier

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PoR

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Program of REcord

45
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facts about PC

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Plate Carrier
*PC is the armor PoR
gov developed design that improves shoulder comfort and load carriage,
incorporates emergency release capability
shares 95% commonality w/IMTV

46
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characteristics of Enhanced Combat Helmet

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protective helmet consisting of a ballistic protective shell
[ad suspension system
4 point retention systemreversible helmet cover
night vision goggle bracket
atachment hardware

47
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MCLEAP

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Marine Corps Load Effects Assessment Program

48
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intent behind the MSV

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Modular Scalable Vest
*provide increased protection w/o weight costs while simulatenously improving individual mobility and combat effectiveness through smart load management and integration capabilities

49
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ECSAPI

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Enhanced Capability Small Arms Protective Inserts

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ACH

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Advanced Combat Helmet

51
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FROG

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Flame Resistent Gear

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IWCS

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Inclement Weather Combat Shirt

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benefit of FROG gear

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flame resistant to mitigate flash-flame exposure injuries from IED. and adverse weather conditions like rain/wind/show

54
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RFP

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Request for PRoposals

55
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how are helmets camoflaged

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by breaking up its shape, smooth surface, and shadows

can use mud if no helmet cover or burlap/cloth in a pinch
foliage added should not stick up like plumes b/c any head movement will give away the postiion

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important thing to remember when you are using foliage to camoflage your head

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do not have foliage stick up like plumes…your head positions will give away your poistion

57
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good scout observation point

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small think bush in teh shadow of a larger bush

58
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problem of exposed skin if you need to be camoflagued

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exposed skin reflects light and attracts enemy attention

(dark skin still has oils that attract light_

59
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camoflaged colors for light-skin

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loam and light green colors in all but snow

60
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camoflaged colors for dark skinned troops

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sand and light green

61
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camoflaged colors for troops operating in snow

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loam and white

62
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how to paint the shiny spots on your face

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forehead, cheekbone, nose, chin = with darker color

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how do you paint the shadows on your face to camoflage

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shadow areas (around eyes, under nose, under chin) are painted with a lighter color

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how do you paint the back of your head if camoflaged

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two color combo in an irregular pattern

65
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how to paint your face for camoflage

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shadows (under eyes, under nose, under chin) - light color
shinny areas (nose, forehead, chin, cheekbones) dark color
back of neck = two tone combo in an irregular pattern
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options to use if camoflage paint is not available

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burnt cork, charcoal, lamp black

*not MUD b/c that changes color as it dries, may peel out, has bacteria

67
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why isn’t mud used for camoflage paint

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changes color as it dries
may peel off leaving skin exposed
bacteria

68
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how to camoflage your gun

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the shape may be conspicuous
*break up the straight line. black electrical tape/mud, contrasting cloth/tape to break the regular outline. dull teh reglcting surface

69
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suit for camoflage

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ghillie suit

70
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4 things to remember when camoflaging

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  • camo as soon as the space is occupied
  • avoid using too much material
  • check your work from the enemy vantage point
  • too much natural material may make the object and its shadow stand out thus attracting
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LZ space needed for helicopters

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100x100 day

150x150 night

72
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space needed for a UH-1 LZ

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rotor blades = 50ft
LZ day = 150
LZ night = 200 (50 + 150)

73
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space needed for a CH-46 LZ

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rotor blades are 85 ft
day LZ 185
night LZ 235 (85+ 150)

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space needed for a CH-53 LZ

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rotor blades are 100 ft
day 200ft (100 + 100)
night 250 (100 _+150)
75
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LZ slope for helicopters that requires additional planning

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ideally flat LZ

incline of greater than 7 degrees

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characteristics of helicopter LZ

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free of dirt/dust/loose snow/rocks/dry grass

flat or incline less than 7 degrees

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windspeeds for safe LZ

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crosswinds under 10knots

tailwinds no more than 5 knots

78
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Hand signal categories for Helicopters

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Landing Direction
Move Up/Down/Left/Right
Lower Wheels
Wave Off
Hookup/Release Load
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helicopter landing zone things to remember

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Slope?
Debris/wind direction
alternative LZ in case enemy
ID from air
requirements for fire support
80
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report from the scout

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SPOTREP or SPOT report

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purpose of a SPOT report

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report timely intelligence or status regarding events that could have an immediate and significant effect on current and future ops

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11 lines of the SPOT report

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  1. Date Time Group
  2. Reporting Unit
    3-8. SALUTE
  3. Assessment (appearent reason for/purpose of hte activity observed
  4. free text report
  5. authentication
83
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2 types of sketches scouts make

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simple
panoramic (picture to show elevatgion in prespective as seen from one point of observation

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