105: General Combat Leadership Fundamentals

Question 1

105.1 Discuss the Elements Found in a Combat Environment

Answer 1

Violent unnerving sights and sounds
Casualties
Confusion and lack of information
Isolation
Communications breakdown
Individual discomfort and physical fatigue
Fear and mental fatigue
Continuous Operations
Homesickness

Question 2

105.2 Discuss Characteristics to Overcome Fear

Morale

Answer 2

Is the individuals state of mind and their outlook on what affects them

Question 3

105.2 Discuss Characteristics to Overcome Fear

Motivation

Answer 3

Psychological factors such as needs, desires, and impulses that cause one to act

Question 4

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article I

Answer 4

“I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.”

Question 5

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article II

Answer 5

“I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.”

Question 6

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article III

Answer 6

“If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid other to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.”

Question 7

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article IV

Answer 7

“If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior I will take command. If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in any way.”

Question 8

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article V

Answer 8

“When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade to answering further questions to my upmost ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.”

Question 9

105.4 Explain the Six Articles of the Code of Conduct

Article VI

Answer 9

“I will never forget that I a