Combat Cadet Flashcards
Why are things seen? (6)
Shape Silhouette Texture Shadow Spacing Movement
4 Aids to judging distance
Key ranges
Bracketing
Halving
Group average
Methods of target indication (4)
Direct
Reference points
Clock ray
Hand angles
Fire control order sequence
4
Group
Range
Indication
Type of fire
Considerations of a fire control order (3)
Target
Weapon
Type of fire
How should a fire control order be issued (4)
Clear
Loud
As an order
With pauses
3 types of patrols
Reconnaissance
Standing
Fighting patrol
Sequence of Harbour drills (5)
Selection Occupation Clearance patrols Sentries Work routine
Ambush basic principles (4)
Intelligence
Security
Surprise
Concentration of firepower
4 types of fire control order
Full
Brief
Individual
Delayed
Hasty attacks: 6 section battle drills
Preparation for battle Reaction to effective enemy fire Locate the enemy Suppress the enemy The attack Regroup
5th section battle drill is broken down into (the attack). (4)
QBO’s
Approach
Assault
Exploitation (fight through)
Preparation for battle mnemonic
PAWPERSO
Protection Ammunition Weapons Personal camouflage Equipment Radios Specialist equipment Orders
Reaction to effective enemy fire
3
Return fire
Take cover
Return appropriate fire
In the sequence of orders, what are the main headings for formal orders (6)
Prelims Situation Mission Execution Service support Command and signals
Order process - REEPI
Receive orders Extract relevant details to them Estimate and plan Prepare orders for their subordinates Issues orders
List headings covered in service support for a set order - DEWARMPT
Dress Equipment Weapons Ammunition Rations and water Medical Prisoners of war Transport location, loading and release point
Each coloured flag in TIBUA (4)
Red= FLOT (forward location of own troops) and entry point not clear Blue = booby traps Green = entry point clear Yellow = casualty
Size of swab to pull through the GP rifle
45mm x 45mm
4 marksmanship principles
Position and grip firm
Weapon must point naturally at the target
Sight picture and alignment correct
Shot to be followed through without disturbing position
Characteristics of L98 GP rifle
(4) …firing single rounds producing?
Quick and accurate fire at short opportunity targets
Accurate rapid fire up to the 300m and deliberate pass that
Effective section fire up to 600m
With self loading capability and 30rd magazines, a high standard of fire control is necessary to prevent ammunition wastage
Rules for strip and assembly of GP rifle (4)
Sequence of striping is laid down to prevent damage
Never strip further than you are taught to prevent damage
Stripping and assembling causes wear to the weapon so don’t do it unnecessarily
Report defects to unit armourer
3 types of north
True
Magnetic
Grid
