106 - Expeditionary Tactics Flashcards

1
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General rules of camouflage and how they apply

A
  • 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.
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BAMCIS

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  • Begin planning
  • Arrange recon
  • Make recon
  • Complete the plan
  • Issue the order
  • Supervise
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Explain Resection & Intersection

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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.

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SALUTE

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  • Size
  • Activity
  • Location
  • Unit
  • Time
  • Equipment
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5
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SPOT

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Modified rapid SALUTE report

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Purpose of Security & Recon patrols

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Security - Defense

Recon - Info gathering

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Describe the organization of a patrol for movement

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Organization establishes the elements and teams needed to accomplish the mission in the objective area and to and from the objective.

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Column formation

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  • 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
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Wedge formation

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  • Used when the enemy situation is unknown but contact is possible.
  • Provides all-around protection and flexibility and is easy to control.
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Skirmisher formation

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  • 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.
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Echelon formation

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  • 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
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12
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Tactical-wire entanglements

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  • 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.
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13
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Protective-wire entanglements

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  • 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.
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Supplementary-wire entanglements

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  • 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.
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15
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Triple-standard concertina
fence

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  • 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.
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16
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Double-Apron Fence

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  • 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.
17
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Low Wire Entanglement

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  • 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.
18
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Tangle Foot

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  • 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.
19
Q

Procedures to establish a Landing Zone

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  • Daylight: 100ft larger than diameter of aircraft rotor blades
    Night: 150ft larger than diameter of aircraft rotor blades
20
Q

CoC Article I

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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.

21
Q

CoC Article II

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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.

22
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CoC Article III

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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.

23
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CoC Article IV

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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.

24
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CoC Article V

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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.

25
Q

METT-TC

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  • Mission
  • Enemy
  • Terrain
  • Time
  • Troops
  • Civilians
26
Q

KOCOA

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  • Key Terrain
  • Observation and Fields of Fire
  • Concealment and Cover
  • Obstacles to Movement
  • Avenues of Approach
27
Q

SAFE

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  • Security
  • Automatic weapons
  • Fields of fire
  • Entrench
28
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DRAW-D

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  • Defend
  • Reinforce
  • Attack
  • Withdraw
  • Delay