CC 109 General Tactics Flashcards
Describe the key components of a standard battle load.
Pistol belt, magazine case, E-tool w/ carry case, canteen w/ cover and cup, first aid kit.
Describe a hasty/skirmishers position.
This shallow pit type of emplacement provides a temporary, open, prone firing position for the individual rifleman. With his entrenching tool, he scrapes and piles the soil in a low parapet between him and the enemy. Thus a shallow, body-length pit can be formed quickly in all but the hardest ground.
Describe an improved one man fighting position.
Wide enough to accommodate a man’s shoulders, A sump should be built below the firing step, at one end, to catch rainwater. The firing step should be deep enough to protect most of a man’s body while firing. A circular grenade sump, large enough to accept the largest known enemy grenade, is sloped downward at an angle of 30 degrees and is excavated under the fire step. The soil from the hole is used to build a parapet. The edge of the hole is used for an elbow rest while firing. Be sure to camouflage the soil used for your parapet to help avoid detection.
Describe an improved two man fighting position.
Essentially two one-man holes. By being in such close proximity, each man gains a feeling of more security, and it allows one man to rest while the other man is observing the area. One disadvantage is since it is longer than a one-man hole, it provides less protection from tanks, bombing, strafing, and shelling
Define camouflage.
Camouflaging is nothing more than hiding or concealing your position or equipment by blending it in with the natural or local surroundings to avoid detection by the enemy.
Define cover.
Cover is protection from the fire of hostile weapons.
Define concealment.
Concealment is protection from hostile ground or air observation, but not from hostile fire.
What action should be taken if you are caught in the light of a ground flare?
When you are caught in the light of a ground flare, move out of the area of light as quickly and quietly as possible. Keep moving until you are well away from the area; then reorient yourself and continue on.
What action should be taken if you are caught in the light of an overhead flare?
When you are caught in the open by an overhead flare, you should immediately hit the deck .Since the burst of light is temporarily blinding to the enemy also; there is a chance that you may not have been seen. If you hear the flare being fired, try to get down before it bursts. Resume movement as soon as the flare burns out.
What does the acronym KOCOA stand for?
Key terrain, Observation and fields of fire, Concealment and cover, Obstacles to movement, Avenues of Approach
Define True North.
This is a line from any position on the surface of the earth to the North Pole.
How is True North symbolized on a map?
True north is usually symbolized by a star.
Define Magnetic North.
The direction to the magnetic North Pole is indicated by the north-seeking needle of a magnetic instrument.
How is Magnetic North symbolized on a map?
Magnetic north is usually symbolized by a half arrowhead.
Define Grid North
This is the north established by the vertical grid lines on the map.
How is Grid North symbolized on a map?
Grid north may be symbolized by the letters GN.
What is the G-M Angle?
Grid – Magnetic Angle is the difference between a map’s Grid North and Magnetic North
Describe how to orient a map.
Place the map on a flat surface and draw the magnetic north line. Open the compass and place it over the magnetic north line so the sight points toward the top of the map and is directly over the magnetic north line that you have drawn. Turn the map, taking care not to move the compass from its position over the north line until the north arrow of the compass is aligned under the index line of the compass. The map is now oriented.
How many degrees are then in each click of the lensatic compass’ bezel ring
3
Describe how to obtain a back azimuth?
The BACK AZIMUTH of a line is its forward azimuth plus 180°; or if this sum is greater than 360° the back azimuth is the forward azimuth minus 180°
State the five basic colors used and how they are applied to a military map
Black – Cultural of man made features
Blue – Water features
Green – Vegetation, such as woods, orchards, or vineyards
Brown – All relief features such as contours
Red – Main roads, built up areas, and special features
Describe the Military Grid System.
Military grids consist of two sets of equally spaced parallel, straight lines intersecting at right angles and forming a series of squares.
How accurate is a 4 digit grid coordinate?
1000m
How accurate is a 6 digit grid coordinate?
100 meters
How accurate is an 8 digit grid coordinate?
10meters
When is “Intersection” used?
Intersection is used to locate an unknown point by using two (or more) known positions and sighting on the unknown point.
When is “Resection” used?
Resection is used to locate the unknown position of the user by sighting on two (or more) known features.
State the 12 steps of planning a patrol.
- Study the mission.
- Plan use of time.
- Study terrain and situation.
- Organize the patrol.
- Select men, weapons, and equipment.
- Issue the warning order.
- Coordinate (continuous throughout the patrol).
- Make reconnaissance.
- Complete detailed plans.
- Issue patrol order.
- Supervise (at all times), inspect, rehearse, and re-inspect.
- Execute the mission.
What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
Begin planning
Arrange reconnaissance and coordination
Make the reconnaissance
Complete the plan
Issue the patrol order
Supervise preparations
What does the acronym SMEAC stand for?
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin and Logistics
Command and Signal
Define and discuss a SALUTE report and a Spot Report
Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment. A SALUTE report is used when the observed activities of the enemy do not pose a threat to the company. This gives the platoon commander and the company CP time to evaluate the situation and to send the COC a formal SALUTE report. A Spot report is a hastily modified SALUTE report that gives less detail information.