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106 - Expeditionary Tactics Flashcards

1
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What are the types of enemy contact?

A
  • Immediate Halt
  • Air Observation/Attack
  • Hasty Ambush
  • Near Ambush
  • Far Ambush
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What is DRAW-D?

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- 5 paragraph order format for company level OPS
D - Defend
R - Reenforce
A - Attack
W - Withdraw
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D - Delay
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Describe “pointed quick fire”

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  • look at an object

- simultaneously bring up you gun (aligns naturally)

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Describe the characteristics of the gun fire:
Trajectory
Burst of Fire
Cone of Fire
Beaten Zone
Dead Space
Danger Space
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Trajectory: path of projectile through the air

Burst of Fire: # of rounds in each burst 6-20

Cone of Fire: different trajectories as a result of ammo, condition, tripod, vibration, recoil

Beaten Zone: are on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

Dead Space: areas within the max range which are obstructed

Danger Space:are from muzzle, including the beaten zone, where a standing man will be hit

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What is the SECURITY PATROL?

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Patrol to detect/destroy infiltration by the enemy and protect against ambush

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What is the SPOT report?

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- Tactical report
S - size
P - Position
O - Observation
T- Time
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What is RESECTION?

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Location of user’s unknown position using 2 or 3 known positions and shooting a back azimuth.

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What is SAFE?

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- Attack order general instruction
S - Security
A - Automatic weapons 
F - Field of Fire
E - Entrench (position of strength)
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9
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What is SKIRMISHES team formation?

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  • max firepower to the front
  • used when the location and strength of the enemy are known , during the assault, MOPPing up and crossing short open areas
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What are he actions taken during an Air Observation/Attack?

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  • freeze

- shout “AIRCRAFT”

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11
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How do you move parallel to the building?

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  • smoke
  • cover fire
  • cover concealment
  • hug side of the building
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How must be the Lensatic compass be held when sighting on an objective or reading an azimuth?

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firm and level

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13
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What are the dimensions of a 1 man dug in fighting position?

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  • 1 meter x 1 meter
  • armpit deep
  • 1 firing step
  • grenade sump 30 Degrees
  • water sump 10 Degrees
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What are he actions taken during a Near Ambush?

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  • assault without order

- continue assault to break contact

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What are the methods of determining range?

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  • naked eye
  • assisted
  • map
  • target reference point
  • range cards
  • laser range cards
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What is a range card for?

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  • planning and controlling fire

- rapid detecting and engaging targets

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17
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How wide a night LZ should be?

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~ 150 meters larger than aircraft

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How wide a daylight LZ should be?

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~ 100 meters larger than aircraft

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19
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How do you move past the window?

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stay below the window level

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What are he actions taken during a Far Ambush?

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  • return fire
  • best available position
  • continue suppressive fire
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What is SAFE?

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- Attack order general instruction
S - Security
A - Automatic weapons 
F - Field of Fire
E - Entrench (position of strength)
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22
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What is ECHELON team formation?

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  • provides heavy fire power to the front and echeloned flank

- used to protect an open or exposed flank

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23
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What are your individual responsibilities under the Code of Conduct when in captivity?

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  • escape when opportunity presents itself
  • follow the COC
  • leave no man behind in captivity
  • take no favors from the enemy
  • don’t say anything than your name, rank and service number
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What are the dimensions of a 2 man dug in fighting position?

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  • 2 meter x 2 meter
  • smallest guy armpit deep
  • 2 firing steps
  • 1 sleeping position
  • grenade sump 30 Degrees
  • water sump 10 Degrees
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25
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What is METT-TC?

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M - Mission - always first/most important
E - Enemy - influence/camouflage/materials
T - Terrain&Weather - dictates techniques and material req-d
T - Troops - well trained for mission
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T - Time - critical consideration
C - Civilian Consideration - active/passive collector

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What is the Fifth Code of Conduct?

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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.

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27
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What is COLUMN team formation?

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  • permits rapid, controlled movement
  • favors fire and maneuver to the flanks
  • Vulnerable to fire from the front and provides the least amount of fire to the front.
28
Q

Describe the procedures for handling detainees/Enemy Prisoners of War (EPW).

A

5S’s and T

  • Search
  • Secure
  • Silence
  • Segregate (separate)
  • Safeguard
  • Tag
29
Q

Explain the general rules of Camouflage and how they apply:

A
  • avoid detection
  • remain undetected
  • ID threat
  • take countermeasures
  • use realistic camouflage
  • minimize movement
  • use decoy
30
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What are the 6 clearing techniques?

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  1. Clearing a room, door closed/open, from STACKED position. Shooter 2 behind Shooter 1 before entering. S1 clears one side, S2 clears another.
  2. Clearing a room, door closed, SPLIT position. S1 and S2 are on opposite sides of the door and will clear the wall nearest to them.
  3. Covering team members used to support clearing of a room. Stay out of each others fields of fire.
  4. Clearing an L-Shaped hallway. Cutting the pie.
  5. Clearing a T-Shaped hallway. Cutting the pie.
  6. Clearing a stairwell. Clear from below before you move up.
31
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How do you move past the doorway?

A

Open: need to clear it
Closed: just pass it

32
Q

What are the 12 Planning and Prep Steps before patrol?

A
  1. Study the mission
  2. Plan use of time
  3. Study terrain and situation
  4. Organize the patrol
  5. Select men, weapons, and equipment
  6. Issue the warning order
  7. Coordinate
  8. Make recon
  9. Complete detailed plan
  10. Issue patrol order
  11. Supervision; Inspect, rehears and re-inspect
  12. Execute the mission
33
Q

What 3 things does Land Navigation require?

A
  • map
  • compass
  • protector
34
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What is the purpose of challenge/Password?

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  • secret challenge is given by the sentry and the person challenged should give the PW to show friendly
  • Challenge and PW are given in a sentence form and spoken as soft as possible to prevent it from being compromised.
35
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What is the Second Code of Conduct?

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

36
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What are the methods of engaging the following types of targets?
Point Target
Wide Target
Deep Target
Oblique Targets
Area Targets
Moving Targets
A

Point Target - fixed fire
Wide Target - travers fire (up/down/across)
Deep Target - using a pair of guns (1 within proximity & 1 far)
Oblique Targets - traversing and searching fire combo
Area Targets - squad of guns or by a section
Moving Targets - use of 50 or MK-19 with lead

37
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How do you move inside buildings?

A
  • avoid silhouette in doors and windows

- hug the wall

38
Q

Describe “cutting the pie” maneuver

A

aim in front and move at an angle

39
Q

What are he actions taken during an Immediate Halt?

A
  • when patrol detects the enemy but is not itself detected

- signal for FREEZE

40
Q

Why are combat Arm&Hand signals important in the field?

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  • it can be used when there is no radio comms

- important when concealment is of utmost importance

41
Q

What is SMEAC?

A

S - Situation (info about situation)
M - Mission (clear statement of objective)
E - Execution (5 part paragraph with OPS details)
A - Administration and Logistics (food, ammo, First Aid, etc)
C - Command and Logistics (comms, signal instructions)

42
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What is WEDGE team formation?

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  • permits good control
  • provides all around security
  • formation is flexible
43
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What are the four team formations?

A

COLUMN
WEDGE
SKIRMISHES
ECHELON

44
Q

What is the Sixth Code of Conduct?

A

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

45
Q

Describe the grid system utilized on all military maps.

A
  • Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) is point reference system, grid square 10km, numerical location, 0,2,4,6,8,10
46
Q

What does METOC stand for and how is it applied?

A
  • Meteorological and Oceanographic

- Timely, Accurate, Relevant and consistent weather report

47
Q

What is SALUTE report?

A 
- Non-tactical report
S - size
A - activity
L - location
U - uniform
T - time
E - equipment
48
Q

How do you read military map?

A

Right and up

49
Q

How do you cross open areas?

A
  • run shortest distance between buildings
  • visual recon
  • cover/concealment
50
Q

What are 3 types of wire entanglements?

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  1. Tactical (to break up enemy formations, hold enemy in area covers by most intense fire)
  2. Protective (to prevent surprise assaults)
  3. Supplementary (conceal exact line of tactical wire)
51
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What is BAMCIS?

A 
- an initial planning process for issuing a five paragraph order (SMEAC):
B - begin planning
A - arrange recon
M - make recon
C - complete the plan
I - issue order
S - supervise
52
Q

Describe “instinctive shooting”

A
  • engage using the tip of the front sight (speed, engage)
53
Q

How do you employ assault element?

A
  • move across an open area in groups of two
  • maintain integrity
  • clear/cover
54
Q

What is a fast/accurate way to orient the map?

A
  • lay the map on the ground
  • lay the compass over the compass rose (or North/South grid) on the map
  • turn the map until both the compass and the map point North.
55
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What is INTERSECTION?

A

location of a unknown position using 2 or more known positions.

56
Q

What is the First Code of Conduct?

A

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.

57
Q

What are the 2 types of compass issued?

A
  • Lensatic

- M2

58
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What is the Fourth Code of Conduct?

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If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep 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.

59
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What are he actions taken during a Hasty Ambush?

A
  • move quickly to left or right
  • take best available cover or concealment
  • return fire
60
Q

Discuss the organization of a patrol for movement.

A
  • patrol task organization establishes the elements and teams needed
  • Patrol leader determines the formation
  • Patrol formation moves through terrain providing concealment and cover
61
Q

How do you cross over a wall?

A
  • quickly roll over a wall

- keep low silhouette

62
Q

How do you use tactical lighting?

A

With non-firing hand

63
Q

Describe “aim quick fire”

A
  • focus on target
  • rifle up
  • quick “pair of two” center mass
64
Q

What is the Third Code of Conduct?

A

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.

65
Q

How do you observe around the corner?

A
  • short stocking

- popping the corner

66
Q

What is RECON PATROL?

A

To gather information of enemy location, characteristics and terrain.

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