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115 Infantry Flashcards

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The MARDIV consists of approximately how many personnel?

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​17,000

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What is the mission of the Marine division?

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​To execute amphibious assault operations and such ​other operations as may be directed

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The MARDIV must be able to provide what capability to an amphibious task force (ATF)?

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​Ground amphibious forcible-entry

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How the division commander fight?

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​Using combined-arms tactics. Tailors the force to the ​demands of each mission

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What is the primary mission of the headquarters battalion in a MARDIV?

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​Exercise C/C and administration

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What does the MARDIV headquarters company consist of?

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​H&S, Recon, MP , Communications and Truck companies + division ​band

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What does the MARDIV headquarters company provide?

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​Command, admin, security functions, organic supply

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What does the MARDIV recon company provide?

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​Ground recon and surveillance in support of the division and subordinate elements

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What does the MARDIV MP company provide?

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​Route recon, evacuation and control of EPW, beach & ​perimeter ​defense, area security, crowd control and ​investigative services

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What does the MARDIV communications company provide?

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​Installs, operates and maintains comm facilities

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What is the mission of infantry REGIMENT, BATTALION, COMPANY, PLATOON, SQUAD?

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​To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and ​maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat

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What does the infantry regiment consist of?

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​HQ Company + 2 or more infantry battalions

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How many personnel does a regiment consist of?

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​Approximately 3,400

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Command and staff functions for the regiment are exercised through what group?

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​Compact operational command group

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What does an infantry battalion consist of?

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​H&S, weapons and 3 rifle companies

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When does a battalion form a BLT?

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​When combined with combat support and CSS units

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What weapon does a fire team leader carry?

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​M16A2 and M203 grenade launcher

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What does a squad automatic rifleman carry?

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​M249 SAW

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The weapons platoon has how many machine guns?

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​6

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The weapons platoon has how many mortars?

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​Three M224 60mm

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The weapons platoon has how many SMAWS?

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​Six 153 83mm

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The weapons company mortar platoon has how many mortars?

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​Eight M252 81mm

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The weapons company anti-armor platoon has how many dragons?

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​12 M47 dragons

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The weapons company TOW section has how many TOWs?

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​8

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The weapons company heavy machine gun platoon has how many machine guns?

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​Six M2 .50-cal, six MK19 40-mm grenade machine ​guns

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The rifle squad consists of how many rifle teams?

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​3

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What is the squad leader responsible for?

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​Appearance, training, discipline and welfare of squad. ​Economical ​use of weapons and equipment

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What is the fire team leader responsible for?

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​Fire discipline and control of his fire team and ​economical ​use of weapons and equipment

28
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The rifleman is trained as a ______?

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​Scout

29
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What should be examined before selecting a firing position?

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​Assigned sector of fire

30
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What should a fighting position offer?

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​Allow for good fields of fire, make max use of ​available ​cover/concealment, facilitate exercise of fire ​control by ​unit leader

31
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State the three fighting positions:

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​Primary, alternate & supplementary

32
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Supplementary fighting positions are prepared to guard against what?

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​Attack from directions other than those from which the ​main attack is ​expected

33
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When available, how should movement to supplementary positions take place?

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​Covered and concealed routes

34
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What 8 guidelines should be observed when clearing fields of fire?

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​Avoid excessive clearing
​clear forward to limits of effective fire
​leave thin natural screen of foliage
​remove low branches in lightly wooded areas
​in heavy woods thin undergrowth and narrow lane of ​fire for automatic weapons
​demolish walls forward
​move cut brush to your advantage
​ensure fields of fire open for M203

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What are final protective fires (FPF)?

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​Final attempt to stop the enemy attack before he ​reaches the platoon’s battle position

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What is a checkpoint?

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​Predetermined point on the ground plotted along patrol ​route so parent unit can track progress to/from objective

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What is a rally point?

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​Easily identifiable point on the ground where patrol can ​reassemble/reorganize if it becomes dispersed

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An initial rally point must be coordinated with who?

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​Commander in whose area it lies

39
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What are the 3 types of rally points?

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​Initial, en route, objective

40
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How many meters from the enemy should you be to conduct counter ambush drills

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​50

41
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How many types of patrols are used by a rifle squad?

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​5

42
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What is the purpose of raid patrols?

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​Destroy or capture enemy personnel or equipment, destroy installations, free friendly POW

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What is the purpose of contact patrols?

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​Establish and/or maintain contact with friendly or ​enemy forces

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What is the purpose of economy of force patrols?

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​Perform limited objective missions (hold key terrain)

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What is the purpose of ambush patrols?

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​Conduct ambushes on enemy patrols, carrying parties, ​foot columns, ​and convoys

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What is the purpose of security patrols?

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​Detect infiltration by the enemy, kill or capture infiltrators, and ​protect against surprise/ambush

FMF (8 decks)

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