106 - Expeditionary Tactics Flashcards
General rules of camouflage and how they apply
- Objects are camouflaged by a color scheme
that alters form, shadow, texture and color. - Take advantage of available natural
concealment. - Camouflage against both air and ground
observation.
BAMCIS
- Begin planning
- Arrange recon
- Make recon
- Complete the plan
- Issue the order
- Supervise
Explain Resection & Intersection
Resection – the location of the user’s unknown position by sighting on two or three known features that are identifiable on a map.
Intersection – the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two, preferably three known positions and sightings on the unknown point. Used to locate features not depicted on a map or readily identifiable.
SALUTE
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Unit
- Time
- Equipment
SPOT
Modified rapid SALUTE report
Purpose of Security & Recon patrols
Security - Defense
Recon - Info gathering
Describe the organization of a patrol for movement
Organization establishes the elements and teams needed to accomplish the mission in the objective area and to and from the objective.
Column formation
- Used when speed and control are governing factors, such as moving through woods, fog, smoke, and along roads and trails.
- Favorable for fire and maneuvers to either flank but is vulnerable to fire from the front
Wedge formation
- Used when the enemy situation is unknown but contact is possible.
- Provides all-around protection and flexibility and is easy to control.
Skirmisher formation
- When assaulting a known enemy position
- Also useful for “mopping up” operations and crossing short, open areas.
- Provides maximum firepower to the front. However, the formation is difficult to control.
Echelon formation
- Used primarily to protect an exposed flank.
- Permits heavy firepower to both the front and the direction of echelon.
- Difficult to control; movement is generally slow
Tactical-wire entanglements
- Used parallel to and along the friendly side of the final protective line.
- Break up enemy attack formations
- Hold the enemy in areas covered by the most intense defensive fire.
Protective-wire entanglements
- Prevent surprise assaults from points close to the defense area.
- Placed close enough to the defense area for day/night observation.
- Placed far enough away to prevent hand grenade use.
Supplementary-wire entanglements
- Placed directly in front of the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA)
- Conceal the exact line of the tactical wire.
- Also used in the rear of the FEBA
- Enclose the entire defensive position by connecting the protective-wire entanglements.
- Also used to break up the line of tactical wire.
Triple-standard concertina
fence
- Two lines of concertinas serving
as a base, with a third line resting on top - All lines are installed with
staggered joints. - Each line is completed before
the next is started.
Double-Apron Fence
- The effectiveness of this obstacle is
increased by:
(1) raising the top wire to preclude
crossing the obstacle by stepping over it
(2) placing low wires 4 inches above the
ground to prevent personnel from crawling
under it.
Low Wire Entanglement
- 4- and 2-pace double-apron fence
- Medium pickets replace long pickets
in the center line. - Passage underneath this fence is
difficult. - Used where concealment is essential.
- Particularly effective as a surprise
obstacle.
Tangle Foot
- Used where concealment is
essential - To prevent the enemy from
crawling between fences or in front
of emplacements. - Place it in scrub, use bushes as
supports - Control the growth of grass to
prevent the enemy from cutting
lanes in, or tunneling under, it.
Procedures to establish a Landing Zone
- Daylight: 100ft larger than diameter of aircraft rotor blades
Night: 150ft larger than diameter of aircraft rotor blades
CoC Article I
I am an American, fighting in the Forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
CoC Article II
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.
CoC Article III
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
CoC Article IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep the faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or 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 up in every way.
CoC Article V
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 answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its Allies or harmful to their cause.
