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
Expand the mnemonic COIL
C- Combat Effectiveness
O- Order in Battle
I- Intentions
L- Locations
List the two types of harbour
- Triangular
- Hasty/Linear
What do the following mnemonics stand for when thinking about route selection.
TRECH & GROUND
T- Time and distance R- Relief and going E- Ease of navigation C- Cover H- Hazards
G- General ground R- Ridges and re-entrants O- Obstacles/Observation posts U- Undergrowth and cover N- No Go slow go areas D- Distance
List 5 types of Orders
Formal Radio Operational Warning QBO's
List the headings of a Contact Report
S- Strength of Enemy A- Activity of Enemy L- Location of Enemy T- Time A- Action
What methods can be employed to locate the enemy?
Observation
Fire
Movement
What are the types of Fire Control Orders
Full
Brief
Individual
Delayed
What is the effective range of the SA80
Individual 300m
Section 600m
