CLM Flashcards
What is the aim of battle procedure
To ensure a soldier is sent in to battle without a waste of time and with minimum fuss, knowing exactly what he has to do, how he is going to do it and what fire support he is going to be given.
List the four principles of battle procedure
Concurrent activity.
Anticipation at all levels.
Knowledge of the grouping system.
Efficient drills.
List the main headings in the formal orders process after prelims
Situation Mission Execution Service support Command and Signals
What does the mnemonic REEPI stand for
R- Receive E- Extract E- Estimate P- Prepare I- Issue
What are the 6 section battle drills
P- Preparation for battle R- React to effective enemy fire E- Locate the enemy S- Suppress the enemy A- The Attack R- Regroup
List the actions to be carried out in the first section battle drill
P- Protection A- Ammunition W- Weapons P- Personal Cam E- Equipment R- Radios S- Specialist Equipment O- Orders
State the sequence of a fire control order
G- Group
R- Range
I- Indication
T- Type of fire
List the actions to be carried out in the last section battle drill
P- Protection A- Ammunition C- Casualties E- Equipment S- Searches S- Sitrep D- Dig in/Deploy O- Orders
What does the following abbreviations stand for?
LD FUP LOE FRV ERV CSCM
LD - Line of Departure FUP - Form up Point LOE - Limit of Exploitation FRV - Final Rendezvous ERV - Emergency Rendezvous CSCM - Counter Surveillance Measures
State the aims of patrolling
- To obtain information
- To dominate the ground
- To destroy or disrupt enemy forces
- Reassure the local population
List the four types of patrol
- Standing
- Fighting
- Recce
- Clearance
What are the principles of defence?
D- Depth A- All round Defence M- Mutual Support S- Striking Force/Reserves O- Offensive Spirit D- Deception and Concealment
When in defence what must happen with LSW and individual arcs?
They must be interlocking and overlapping
Using the mnemonic SWATTI, list the headings covered for knowing the enemy capabilities
S- Strengths W- Weapons A- Arcs T- Types of position T- Tactics I- Intentions
What are Questions 1, 4 & 7 in the Combat Estimate?
Q1- What is the situation and how does it effect me?
Q2- Where can I best achieve each effect?
Q3- What control measures do I need to impose?
List four types of defence locations
- MOB
- FOB
- PB
- Harbour