Combat Cadet

Question 1

Why are things seen? (6)

Answer 1

Shape 
Silhouette 
Texture
Shadow
Spacing
Movement

Question 2

4 Aids to judging distance

Answer 2

Key ranges
Bracketing
Halving
Group average

Question 3

Methods of target indication (4)

Answer 3

Direct
Reference points
Clock ray
Hand angles

Question 4

Fire control order sequence

4

Answer 4

Group
Range
Indication
Type of fire

Question 5

Considerations of a fire control order (3)

Answer 5

Target
Weapon
Type of fire

Question 6

How should a fire control order be issued (4)

Answer 6

Clear
Loud
As an order
With pauses

Question 7

3 types of patrols

Answer 7

Reconnaissance
Standing
Fighting patrol

Question 8

Sequence of Harbour drills (5)

Answer 8

Selection
Occupation
Clearance patrols 
Sentries
Work routine

Question 9

Ambush basic principles (4)

Answer 9

Intelligence
Security
Surprise
Concentration of firepower

Question 10

4 types of fire control order

Answer 10

Full
Brief
Individual
Delayed

Question 11

Hasty attacks: 6 section battle drills

Answer 11

Preparation for battle
Reaction to effective enemy fire
Locate the enemy
Suppress the enemy 
The attack 
Regroup

Question 12

5th section battle drill is broken down into (the attack). (4)

Answer 12

QBO’s
Approach
Assault
Exploitation (fight through)

Question 13

Preparation for battle mnemonic

PAWPERSO

Answer 13

Protection 
Ammunition 
Weapons
Personal camouflage 
Equipment 
Radios
Specialist equipment 
Orders

Question 14

Reaction to effective enemy fire

3

Answer 14

Return fire
Take cover
Return appropriate fire

Question 15

In the sequence of orders, what are the main headings for formal orders (6)

Answer 15

Prelims
Situation
Mission
Execution 
Service support
Command and signals

Question 16

Order process - REEPI

Answer 16

Receive orders
Extract relevant details to them
Estimate and plan
Prepare orders for their subordinates 
Issues orders

Question 17

List headings covered in service support for a set order - DEWARMPT

Answer 17

Dress 
Equipment 
Weapons 
Ammunition 
Rations and water
Medical
Prisoners of war
Transport location, loading and release point

Question 18

Each coloured flag in TIBUA (4)

Answer 18

Red= FLOT (forward location of own troops) and entry point not clear
Blue = booby traps
Green = entry point clear
Yellow = casualty

Question 19

Size of swab to pull through the GP rifle

Answer 19

45mm x 45mm

Question 20

4 marksmanship principles

Answer 20

Position and grip firm
Weapon must point naturally at the target
Sight picture and alignment correct
Shot to be followed through without disturbing position

Question 21

Characteristics of L98 GP rifle

(4) …firing single rounds producing?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Rules for strip and assembly of GP rifle (4)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

3 types of north

Answer 23

True
Magnetic
Grid