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exw tactics Flashcards

1
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Crossing a wall

A

Roll over wall, maintain low silhouette

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2
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DISCUSS THE PRIORITIES OF ESTABLISHING A
DEFENSE:
SAFEOCS

A
  • Security
  • Automatic Weapons
  • Fields of Fire
  • Entrenchment (Prepare fighting positions )
  • Obstacles (Construct obsticles)
  • Camouflage, Cover, Concealment
  • Supplementary fighting position
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Movement past windows

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Keep below window line to minimize exposure

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4
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Beaten zone

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Area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

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5
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CCD (Camouflage, concealment,

decoys)

A

USE OF MATERIALS and techniques to hide, blend, DISGUISE, decoy

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6
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Individual fighting positions

A

Each SOLDIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAMOUFLAGING himself, his equipment, and his
position
Shape, shine/light

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7
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Danger spaces

A

From the muzzle of the gun, out to and including the beaten zone, where a standing man
WILL be hit

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Survivability Operations

A

natural or artificial materials may be used as camouflage to confuse, mislead, or evade the
enemy
shelters, trenches, fighting positions

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9
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Burst of fire

A

number of rounds fired in a single burst

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10
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Movement inside buildings

A

Quick, decisive movements

Use of cover fire as necessary

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11
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ARTICLE 6 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions,
and dedicated to the principles which made my country free.
I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

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12
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Assault

A

Members nearest the enemy open fire and SHOUT, “CONTACT,”
followed by the direction of the incoming attack
-Patrol falls into LINE FORMATION and RETURN

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13
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Whats the difference between a detainee and a Prisoner of War

A

A prisoner of war has been convicted

-Detainee has not yet been convicted

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14
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING BASIC FIRE TEAM
FORMATIONS:
Echelon (R o L)

A

Used to protect an open or exposed flank

-Provides heavy firepower to front and echeloned flank

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15
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EXPLAIN INTERSECTION

A

location of an unknown point by successively OCCUPYING at least two,
preferably three known POSITIONS and sightings on the unknown point

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16
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Near Ambush

A

Immediately assault into the ambush position

Get out of ambush area

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17
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Cone of fire

A

resulting group of trajectories in a burst of fire

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18
Q

What should be the distance between the Assessment, warning, ,and
threat zone?

A

500 meters

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19
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EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURES FOR
BASIC LAND NAVIGATION USING
A MAP, LENSATIC COMPASS, AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

A
  • ORENT self to map using lensatic compass
  • -Find TRUE north and MAGENETIC north
  • Find destination
  • -Shoot AZIMUTH, back azimuth
  • Read map LEFT to RIGHT, DOWN to UP
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20
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Far Ambush

A

Immediately return fire, take the best available positions, and
continue firing until directed otherwise

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21
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DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING REPORTS:

SALUTE

A 
Size
Activity
Location
Uniform
Time
Equipment
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22
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Describe tactical wire entanglement

A
  • funnel enemy into a field of fire

- Placed along the front of the defensive line

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23
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Movement parallel to buildings

A

Hug side of building, stay in shadow, maintain low silhouette
Smoke, covering fire, and cover/concealment

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24
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Use of doorways

A

Do not stay in doorway, move through quickly, avoid silhouette

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25
Q

Immediate Halt

A

immediately STOP and remain motionless, weapon at the ready awaiting further orders

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26
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ARTICLE 3 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.
I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape.
I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

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27
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Define the term

pieing

A

way a clearing party divides or sections of the zones of the area,

28
Q

COA

A

Course of action

29
Q

DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND
DISCUSS THEIR APPLICATION TO
MISSION PLANNING:
METT-TC

A 
Mission,
Enemy,
Terrain and Weather,
Troops and Support Available,
Time Available,
Civic Consideration
30
Q

Describe the procedures to establish a LZ

A
  • know terrain, ground 14 degree max slope.
  • know position in relation to enemy
  • 360 degree security perimeter
  • mark the area with smoke
31
Q

ARTICLE 5 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only my name,
rank, service number, and date of birth.
I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability.
I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to
their cause.

32
Q

What are the 3
general rules of
camouflaging?

A
  • Take advantage of natural concealment
  • Camouflage by altering the form, shadow, texture, and color
  • Camouflage against both ground and air observation
33
Q

Dead space

A

Area within max range of a weapon which cannot be covered by fire or observation

34
Q

EXPLAIN RESECTION

A

location of the user’s unknown position by SIGHTING on 2 or 3 known
FEATUTRES that are identifiable on the map
Intersection

35
Q

STATE THE TWELVE PATROL PLANNING

AND PREPARATION STEPS

A

1: STUDY Mission
2: PLAN Use of TIME
3: STUDY Terrain and Situation
4: ORGANIZE Patrol
5: SELECT Personnel and Equipment
6: Issue WARNING Order
7: Coordinate
8: Make RECON
9: Complete DETAILED PLANNING
10: Issue PATROL Order
11: Execute
12: Supervise

36
Q

DESCRIBE THE GRID SYSTEM UTILIZED ON

ALL MILITARY MAPS

A
  • 8 digit grid system
  • Digits correlate to exact position on map
  • Grid square represents 1000M
  • -Closer lines=steeper gradient
37
Q

INSTINCTIVE SHOOTING

A

quickly “pointed,” and the target is engaged

38
Q

DISCUSS CHALLENGE AND PASSWORD:

A

Used to AUTHENTICATE personnel as FRIENDLY

39
Q

Pointed Quick Fire

A

As soon as the rifle is brought to the shoulder, two quick shots are fired.

40
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING REPORTS: SPOT

A
  • Shorter version of SALUTE report for time critical situations
  • Must make accurate SALUTE report thereafter
41
Q

6 Methods of

Camoflauging

A 
Study the terrain
No more material than you need
Use Natural material
Always conceal uncovered soil
Inspect from enemy view point
Practice camouflage disciplline
42
Q

Vehicle fighting positions

A

Place vehicles beneath TREE CANOPIES or natural materials

Staying below the enemy line of sight

43
Q

DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE OF:

Security patrol

A

Defensive combat

44
Q

Trajectory

A

Path of the projectile

45
Q

DESCRIBE THE FOLLOWING TYPES
OF FIRING TECHNIQUES:
Pieing:

A

TECHNIQUE FOR CLEARING DEAD SPACE

46
Q

DISCUSS METHODS OF

DETERMINING RANGE

A

-Estimating by eye, observed fire, stepping off distance, gather info from other units, laser
range finder
-Ranges determined to nearest 100 meters for machine gun fire

47
Q

What are the three classes of wire entanglement?

A
  1. Tactical
  2. Protective
  3. Supplementary
48
Q

ARTICLE 2 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

will never surrender of my own free will.
If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they
still have the means to
resist.

49
Q

ARTICLE 4 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners.
I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my
comrades.
If I am senior, I will take command.
If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back
them up in every way.

50
Q

DISCUSS SECTORS OF FIRE

AND FIRE DISCIPLINE

A

SECTORS OF FIRE
-Ensures platoons within company can fully cover AOR
FIRE DISCIPLINE
-Ensure not to go beyond sectors of fire to avoid friendly fire

51
Q

Aim Quick Fire

A

initial focus is on the target.

52
Q

Assault element employment

A

its large, move in groups of 2

53
Q

Hasty Ambush

A

Move QUICKLY to the right or left to

take up best available CONCEALED firing positions

54
Q

ARTICLE 1 OF CODE OF CONDUCT

A

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of
life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense

55
Q

What are the six elements of

mission planning

A 
Mission analysis:
COA Development:
COA War Game:
COA Comparison and Development:
Order Development:
56
Q

Observing around corners

A

Minimize exposure, do not extend weapon past corner

57
Q

DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE OF:

Reconnaissance patrol

A

More offensive, intelligence gathering

58
Q

UTILIZING BAMCIS, DESCRIBE THE
PLANNING PROCESS FOR ISSUING
A FIVE-PARAGRAPH ORDER

A
  • Begin Planning
  • Arrange Recon
  • Make Recon
  • Complete Planning
  • Issue Order
  • Supervise
59
Q

Crossing open areas

A

Quickly move from cover to cover, low silhouette, use of smoke
Cover others

60
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS
OF A MISSION PLAN AND
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN EACH

A 
SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration and Logistics
Command and Logistics
61
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING BASIC FIRE TEAM FORMATIONS: Wedge

A
  • Permits good control
  • All-round firepower
  • Flexible Formation
62
Q

Air Observation/Attack

A

Immediately STOP,

WAIT FOR PL to identify aircraft

63
Q

DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES FOR
HANDLING DETAINEES/ENEMY
PRISONERS OF WAR (EPW):

A 
Search
Secure
Silence
Segregate
Safeguard
Speed to the rear
Tag
"6's and T"
64
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING BASIC FIRE TEAM FORMATIONS:

Skirmishes (R or L)

A

Maximum firepower to the front

65
Q

Crew served fighting positions

A

natural materials to help CONCEAL MACHINE GUN emplacements

-Machine guns are priority targets, and concealing them is an essential combat task

66
Q

DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING BASIC FIRE TEAM FORMATIONS: Column

A 
Strengths:
-Rapid, controlled movement
-Favors fire and maneuver to the flanks
Weaknesses:
-VUNERABLE to fire from the FRONT

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