Ch.1 Flashcards
LACE report?
Liquids
Ammo
Casualties
Equipment
What is the definition of a patrol?
A detachment sent out by a larger unit to perform a specific mission. The action of moving about in an area for the purpose of security or observation.
Name 3 types of patrols
SAR
Interdiction
Recon
Define KOCOA
Key terrain features Obstacles Cover/concealment Observations (fields of fire) Avenues of approach/escape
What is a rally point?
A place where a patrol can reassemble and reorganize if they get separated during movement.
What does GOTWA stand for?
G- where are you going? O- others going with you T- time you will return W- what to do if you don't return A- actions to be taken if contact is made
All around security is based on which of the following?
The buddy system/360
What does ORP stand for?
Objective Rally Point
What is the job of the point man in a patrol?
To provide frontal security, danger/threat recognition, and route finding during team movement.
Types if movement formations:
Column
Staggered column
Wedge
What is the best formation when moving on a road?
Staggered column
What movement is best when performing a tactical track?
Arrow (might change to Y)
An action at the halt (short term) is?
Listening
List the duties within a patrol.
Team leader Assistant team leader Point man Slack man Compass man Rear security
6 principals of patrolling
Planning Recon Security Control Common sense Stealth
TRIP
Train
Rehearse
Inspect
Plan
SALUTE
Size Activity Location Unit identification Time Equipment
MARCH
Massive bleeding Airway Respiration Circulation Head trauma/ Hypothermia
SLLS
Stop
Look
Listen
Smell
A road or trail is what type of a danger area?
Linear danger area
METT-TC
Mission Enemy Terrain Troops Time Civilian consideration
