Fieldcraft

Question 1

Why things are seen

Answer 1

The 7S's
Shape
Shine
Silhouette
Signature
Spacing
Sudden Movement
Shadow

Question 2

Stages of a patrol harbour

Answer 2

SOCSW
Selection - Map/Ground/Ariel Recce
Occupation - Snap Ambush, Recce, Stand To
Clearence Patrols - Looking for approach routes/enemy activity
Sentry
Work Routine - Track plan, admin, build up positions

Question 3

What is the difference between a triangular/linear harbour?

Answer 3

Triangle setup with sentry on each corner

Linear setup with 3 sentries at alternate ends of each line

Question 4

What equipment aids can be used to judge distance?

Answer 4

Laser range finder
Binoculars
Sights

Question 5

Name 4 methods of judging distance

Answer 5

KAGU
Key Distance
Apperance
Group average
Unit of measure

Question 6

How to give a fire control order

Answer 6

GRIT
Group
Range
Indication 
Type of Fire

Question 7

What are the principles of battle procedure

Answer 7

CAKE
Conncurrent Activity/Rest
Anticipation - always thinking ahead
Knowledge of the Grouping System - who is where
Efficient Drills - SOP’s and battle drills

Question 8

Duties of a sentry

Answer 8

ERIC
Enviroment - Location of the sentry, routes to/from, arcs of fire
Range card - Displaying above information, key ranges etc.
Intricacies - Relief routine, challenge procedure, password
Communication - Methods of comms, comms with commanders

Question 9

Name 3 types of Sentry

Answer 9

Ground
Air
Chemical

Question 10

What is the aim of battle procedure?

Answer 10

The aim of battle procedure is to ensure a soldier is sent in to battle without waste of time and without fuss.
Know exactly what he has to do, how to do it and the support he will be given.

Question 11

What is the infantry role?

Answer 11

Find
Fix
Strike
Exploit

Question 12

What are the 4 marksmanship principles?

Answer 12

• Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon
• The weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort
• Picture and sight alignment must be correct
• The round must be fired and followed through without disturbance

Question 13

The 5s of CPERS

Answer 13

Safety
Searches
Secure
Segregate
Safeguard

Question 14

Name 4 types of fire control order

Answer 14

Full
Brief
Individual
Delayed

Question 15

SPOTOCA

Answer 15

Situation
Probable Mission
Own main effort
Timings 
O-Group
CSS
Acknowledgment