Tactics

Question 1

What best describes the purpose of a Leaders reconnaissance?

Answer 1

Confirm the condition of the objective and gives each subordinate leader a clear
picture of the terrain.

Question 2

What is the responsibility of the trail element in a squad column, fire team wedge, when crossing a
Linear Danger Area?

Answer 2

To provide flank and rear

cover

Question 3

What are the 5 types of Rally Points?

Answer 3

Initial, enroute, objective, reentry, near side/far

side

Question 4

Which best describes the weight Soldiers’ should carry for an Approach March Load?

Answer 4

80 to 100 pounds (45 percent body

weight)

Question 5

What are the only straps you loosen prior to removing the mask?

Answer 5

Cheek

Strap

Question 6

How does a Soldier carry a weapon while high crawling?

Answer 6

Cradled in their

arms

Question 7

What are the three (3) types of contour lines?

Answer 7

Index, Intermediate and

Supplementary

Question 8

What are the 3 Individual Movement Techniques?

Answer 8

High crawl, low crawl,

rush

Question 9

When do Troop Leading Procedures (TLP’s) begin?

Answer 9

Upon Receiving the Warning

Order

Question 10

Which statement is true concerning foot march load considerations?

Answer 10

Distance marched in 6 hours decreases by 2 kilometers for every 10 pounds carried over 40 pounds.

Question 11

Which of the following is the march classification of an approach march?

Answer 11

Tactical

Question 12

True or False: You can never over camouflage yourself and your equipment.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What are the 3 Minor Terrain Features?

Answer 13

Draw, Spur,

Cliff

Question 14

True or False: The M249 can belt or magazine fed.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Who is overall responsible for a patrol?

Answer 15

Patrol Leader

Question 16

Leaders will ensure the foot march route is _____________ prior to each foot march event for
possible safety hazards and halt areas.

Answer 16

Reconnoitered

Question 17

When dismounted and crossing a Large Open Area “Danger Area” that cannot be bypassed with a
road in the middle of the danger area; which of the following formation(s) should you use?

Answer 17

Both b and c

Question 18

The only authorized drinking system in a contaminated environment?

Answer 18

The Multipurpose Personal Hydration System

MPHS

Question 19

If performing a hand-and-arm signaling technique and using both hands such as a Column
Formation what should you do with your weapon?

Answer 19

Move the weapon to the hang or sling arms

position.

Question 20

What are the two (2) types of holds for the Lensatic Compass?

Answer 20

Compass to cheek and center-hold technique

Question 21

What are the five (5) aspects of weather?

Answer 21

Visibility; Winds; Precipitation; Cloud Cover; and Temperature and
Humidity.

Question 22

True or False: The Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform provides visual and near-infrared camouflage
and concealment.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What should be shouted when throwing the M67 hand grenade?

Answer 23

Frag Out

Question 24

What is the first priority for the Squad Leader after conducting a Squad Assault?

Answer 24

The squad leader establishes local

security.

Question 25

What are the two techniques to cross small open areas?

Answer 25

Contouring Around the Open Area and Detour Bypass | Method

Question 26

What is the first thing you should do if you notice the presence of an obstacle encountered on a patrol?

Answer 26

Notify your Chain of | Command.

Question 27

Which one of the following does not provide cover?

Answer 27

Hedge row

Question 28

What does SAW stand for in reference to the M249 machine gun?

Answer 28

Squad automatic | weapon

Question 29

What are the two (2) methods for establishing a challenge and password?

Answer 29

Odd Number System and Running | Password.

Question 30

What does OAKOC stand for?

Answer 30

Obstacles, avenues of approach, key terrain, observations and fields of fire, cover and concealment

Question 31

Which statement best describes the Emergency Approach March Load

Answer 31

60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body | weight).

Question 32

Which statement best describes a “Quartering Party”?

Answer 32

Unit representatives sent to a new site of operations in advance of the main body to secure, reconnoiter, and organize the site.

Question 33

What is the ideal distance the lead fire team should be in front of the rest of the element when moving in a squad traveling overwatch?

Answer 33

50 meters

Question 34

The approach march emphasizes tactical considerations such as ______________ and deemphasizes efficiency and ease of movement.

Answer 34

Security

Question 35

Which statement is true? During Exercise #7 of the Chamber (Clearing and Sealing Mask in a Contaminated Environment).

Answer 35

Soldiers should close their eyes, take a deep breath, hold their breath and break the seal of their mask with both hands for 5 – 10 seconds by pulling the bottom of the mask away from their face approximately 4 – 6 inches and then reseal their mask.

Question 36

Which statement best describes Cover?

Answer 36

Anything natural or man-made that will protect a Soldier from small-arms enemy fire.

Question 37

Which statement best describes the ideal Fighting Load?

Answer 37

60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body | weight).

Question 38

What is the final step of the 8 Troop Leading Procedures?

Answer 38

Supervise and | Refine

Question 39

What is the maximum duration Soldiers will be exposed to CS without protection (breaking the seal of the mask and resealing it)?

Answer 39

15 Seconds

Question 40

True or False: Overall, the Platoon Leader determines and directs the movement technique(s) that the platoon uses.

Answer 40

True