Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the fastest means of moving from one position to another? (Page 4-3)
Rushing
What is the act of getting into the prone position from rushing known as? (Page 4-4)
Hitting the dirt
What are designed to group individuals into effective fighting teams that can move to and assault an enemy position with minimum confusion? (Page 4-8)
Combat formations
What is the recommended space between individuals in combat formations? (Page 4-8)
5 yards
What formation is used when the enemy situation is unknown but contact is possible? (Page 4-9)
Fire team wedge
Who designates the type of combat formation to be used and is placed in a location where they can readily observe their fire teams and the enemy? (Page 4-10)
Squad leader
What combat formation is suitable for rapidly crossing an unavoidable open area covered by enemy machine guns or artillery? (Page 4-11)
Squad line
What combat formation is suitable for advancing through narrow covered avenues of approach with maximum speed and control? (Page 4-13)
Platoon column
What combat formation provides excellent firepower to both the front and the flanks, and it is useful primarily when the strength of the enemy and their location to the front are known? (Page 4-13)
Platoon vee
What is a detachment of troops sent out from a larger body on a mission of combat, reconnaissance, security, or contact with friendly units? (Page 4-14)
Patrol
What are the two general classes of patrols? (Page 4-14)
Combat and Reconnaissance
In open terrain, the flankers should investigate cover within how many yards of the general route of march of the patrol? (Page 4-18)
100
A small patrol normally has only one rifleman assigned as rear point. The rifleman remains in sight and within about how many yards of the last member of the patrol? (Page 4-18)
50
What acronym helps a patrol leader to organize and prepare a patrol? (Page 4-19)
BAMCIS
What are used to ensure the operational proficiency of the patrol? (Page 4-23)
Rehearsals
