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  1. What happened in 1834?
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The Marines were organized into the Department of the Navy.

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  1. How many clicks are contained in a Bezel ring?
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120 clicks when fully rotated/ each click equals three degrees

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  1. What is a ridge?
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A ridge is a series of hills that are connected to each other near the top.

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  1. Describe a Four digit grid, Six digit grid, and a Eight digit grid. .
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Four: Locates a point within 1000 square meters.
Six: Locates a point within 100 meters.
Eight: Locates a point within 10 Meters

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  1. Where are the Bar scales located?
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Used to convert map distance to ground distance. Located in the center of the lower Margin.

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  1. What two places is the sheet number located?
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Used as a reference number for the map sheet. Upper rightmargin
Lower left margin

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  1. What is a wet down?
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A party thrown by a newly promoted Staff NCO or Officer to celebrate his new rank.

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  1. When was the Marine Corps created?
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10 November 1775.

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  1. When did the Marines deploy to Beirut, Lebanon?
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1982

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  1. What was the date of The Battle of Guadalcanal?
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7 August 1942.

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  1. Who participated in The Battle of Guadalcanal and launched the first U.S. land offensive?
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1st Marine Division.

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  1. How many personal decorations did Louis B. Chesty Puller have?
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14.

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  1. What did Opha Mae Johnson enlist in the Marine Corps?
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13 August 1918.

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  1. What is the official title of female Marines in WW1?
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Marine Reserve (F).

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  1. Who was the youngest WW2 Navy man to receive the MOH?
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Robert E. Bush.

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  1. What are the ​4 principles ​of RM?
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Accept Risk when Benefits Outweigh the cost Accept No unnecessary Risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning Make Risk Decisions at the right level

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  1. What are the ​three​ levels of RM?
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In Depth lvl:​ Time is not a limited factor in planning.
Deliberate lvl: ​Ample time to apply the RM process.
Time Critical:​ Normal lvl of RM that personnel operate at. There is little or no time to Make a plan.

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  1. What is the​ 5 ​step process for RM?
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I​dentify Hazards
A​ssess Hazards
M​ake Risk Decisions
I​mplement Controls
S​upervise

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  1. What are the different types of PPE?
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Head protection
Hearing protection Foot protection Eye protection

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  1. When shall ​single​ hearing protection be worn?
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Noise lvls above 84 dBA.

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  1. When shall ​double ​hearing protection be worn?
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Noise lvls above 104 dBA.

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  1. What does MSDS stand for?
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Material Safety Data Sheet.

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  1. What are the ​three ​Marine Corps Forces ​(MARFOR)​?
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MAGTF Atlantic, Pacific, Europe

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  1. What is MCSF?
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Marine Corps Security Forces, Marines who protect key naval installations and facilities.

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  1. How many personal are MCSF?
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3400

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  1. What is MSG?
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Marine Security guard. Marines who protect embassies and consulates around the world 171 posts/135 countries

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  1. How many standing MEFs are there and what are there locations.
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3 Standing MEFS
1 MEF: South California and Arizona 2 MEF: North and South Carolina
3 MEF: Japan and Hawaii

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  1. What is the Ground combat Element of a MEB?
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Reinforced infantry Regiment.

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  1. What is the ACE of a MEB?
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Marine Aircraft Group.

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  1. What is a (LCE) Logistics Combat Element of a MEB?
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Combat Logistics Regiment

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  1. How many MEUs (SOC) are there and what are there locations?
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There are Seven MEUs.
1MEF: 11th, 13th, and 15th MEUs 2MEF: 22nd, 24th, and 26th MEUS 3MEF: 31s MEU

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  1. What is a SPMAGTF?
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Special purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force

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  1. What is the ACE of a SPMAGTF?
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Detachment of Aircraft.

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28.What is the GCE of a SPMAGTF?

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At least a Plt Sized element.

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  1. What is the LCE of a SPMAGTF?
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Organized to meet the specific logistics support requirements of the SPMAGTF.

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  1. What is BUPERSINST 1610.10D?
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Navy Performance Evaluation and Counselingsystem

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  1. Who can Chief Petty Officers act as Reporting Seniors for?
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E4 and Below

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  1. How many types of reports are there?
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Three
1 Regular Reports:​ Foundation of the performance record, submitted periodically
2 Concurrent Reports: ​For active duty and Full time support service members who are TAD and are optional.
3 Operational Reports:​ Are submitted on OIC’s and CO’s by their operational Commanders. Operational Reports are optional.

39
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  1. What are the different traits grades?
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Superstar Performance 5.0:​ Could be promoted 2 grades and rank and still stand out. Advanced Performance 4.0:​ Far more than promotion ready.
Dependable fully qualified journeyman performance:​ Can handle the next aspect of this trait in the next pay grade.
Useful promising performance:​ Needs development in this trait.
Disappointing performance: ​Until deficines are fixed in this trait the member should not be promoted.

40
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  1. What is a standard letter used for?
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To correspond officially within or outside the DOD.

41
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  1. What is NAVPERS 1070/881?
A

Training Summary

42
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  1. Who is the lowest lvl to convene a General Courts Martial?
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Commanding General of a division, wing, or base.

43
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  1. How many common elements are found in a combat environment?
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Nine
Violent unnerving sights and sounds Casualties
Confusion and lack of information Individual discomfort and physical fatigue Fear, stress, and mental fatigue Continuous operations
Isolation
Communications breakdown Homesickness

44
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  1. What is the six troop leading steps (BAMCIS)?
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1 B​egin Planning: M​ission
E​nemy T​errain T​roops
T​ime available
2 A​rrange for Reconnaissance:
Includes Reconnaissance and movement of the unit.
3 M​ake reconnaissance:
Revise the preliminary plan as necessary.
4 C​omplete the plan: Prepare the order
I​ssue the order:
Ensure a thorough understanding of the order
5 S​upervise:
Supervise the planning and preparation of subordinates

45
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  1. How many articles are in the code of conduct?
46
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  1. What is article 3 in the code of conduct?
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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.

47
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  1. What are the rights that a prisoner of war has?
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Humane Treatment of prisoners:​ Prisoners must be protected at times.
Respect for the persons of prisoners:​ All prisoners will be treated the same. Questioning of prisoners​: Full name, rank, DOB, and serial number
Food
Quarters
Clothing
Hygiene
Medical Attention and Inspections:​ Conducted monthly
Authorized work conditions: ​No labor shall be conducted that is military related.
No Dangerous or Humiliating labor
Religious freedom
Correspondence
Punishment:​ No prisoner may be punished more than once for the same act or charge. Geneva convention and regulations and orders must be posted

48
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  1. What is shock?
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Shock is an abnormality of the circulatory system that results in an inadequate amount of blood flow and oxygen to the organs and tissues.

49
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  1. What is the anatomy of the cardiovascular system?
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Pump: ​Heart contains 4 chambers Container​: Arteries, veins, and capillaries Fluid: ​Blood and blood plasma

50
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  1. What are the dimensions of a straddle trench?
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Four ft long, 2 1⁄2 ft deep and 1 foot wide.

51
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  1. What is General order four?
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To repeat all calls​ from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

52
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  1. What is General order nine?
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To call the corporal​ of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.

53
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  1. What are the ​three​ classification levels?
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1 Top secret:​ Any information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause ​exceptionally grave damage​ to the national security.
2 Secret: ​Any information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause ​serious damage​ to the national security.
3 Confidential: ​Any information whose unauthorized disclosure ​could cause damage​ to national security.

54
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  1. What are the ​5​ methods used to collect information?
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Human intelligence ​(HUMINT)​: ​Info from human sources
Signals intelligence ​(SIGINT):​ The interception of electronic communications between Two parties.
Open Source intelligence​(OSINT):​ ​Broad array of information available ex. Media. Imagery Intelligence ​(IMINT)​:​ Intelligence derived from imagery collection. Measurement and signature intelligence ​(MASINT)​: ​Intelligence that concerns weapons capabilities and industrial activities. Gathered from ​imagery intelligence and Signals intelligence.

55
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  1. When is FPCON Normal applied?
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When there is a general global threat.

56
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  1. When is FPCON Charlie applied?
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When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely.

57
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  1. What are the frequency ranges for the PRC 117F SINGARS?
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30-512 MHz
VHF low 30-90 MHz VHF high 90-225 MHz UHF 225-512 MHz

58
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  1. What is the distances a SINGARS radio can operate:
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LO Man pack: 300 MM: 300M-4 km
Hi: 4km-8km PA: 8km-35km

59
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  1. How tight do you screw on the Antenna for the radio?
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Hand tighten

60
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  1. What does VRC stand for?
A

Vehicle Radio Communication

61
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  1. What type of Hub is the ​BA-5390/U​?
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Lithium Manganese Dioxide NON-RECHARGEABLE HUB

62
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  1. What does FITCAL stand for?
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F​eel
I​nspect
T​ighten
C​lean
A​djust
L​ubricate

63
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  1. What are the four weapon safety rules?
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  1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
  2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
  3. Keep your finger and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
  4. Keep weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
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  1. What is the weight of the M9 pistol ​without a​ mmunition?
65
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  1. What are the characteristics of the M16A4 and the M16/M4 Service rifle?
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Lightweight
Gas operated Air-cooled Magazine-fed

66
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  1. What is the weight of a M16A4 with a 30 round magazine?
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8.13 pounds

67
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  1. What is the weight of the M16/M4 rifle with a 30 round magazine?
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7.12 pounds

68
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  1. What is the sustained rates of fire for the M249?
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85 rounds per minute 3-5 round bursts with 4-5 seconds of rest no barrel changes.

69
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  1. What is the sustained rates of fire fo the M2 50 cal Machine gun?
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40 rounds or less per min

70
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  1. What is the intelligence information report (SALUTE) stand for?
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S​ize
A​ctivity or actions L​ocation
U​nit identification
T​ime of observation E​quipment and weapons

71
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  1. How do you signal for a Fire team?
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Place your right are diagonally across your chest.

72
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  1. What is the acronym used to construct a fighting hole?
A

S​ecurity
A​utomatic weapons
F​ields of fire
E​ntrenchment

73
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  1. What is the disadvantages of a two man fighting hole?
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It offers less protection against tanks crossing the long axis and less protection against Bombing and shell fragments.

74
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  1. What is APL and what are the different levels of APL Armor Protection Level System
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0: No body armor
1: Vest/PC with soft armor worn
2: Vest/PC with FRONT and BACK hard armor plates 3. Vest/PC with front, back, and side hard armor plates

75
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  1. What is the difference between camouflage and concealment?
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Camouflage changes what your or your equipment looks like. Concealment hides you and your equipment from enemy observation.

76
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  1. What is the AH-1W and what is its primary function?
A

Cobra and it is a Attack helicopter

77
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  1. What is the CH-53E and what is its primary function?
    .
A

Super Sea Stallion it is used to transport heavy equipment and supplies from sea to shore

78
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  1. What is the UH-1Y and what is its primary function?
A

Huey and it is a utility helicopter

79
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  1. What is the EA-6B and what is the number of crew members?
A

Prowler and fits a crew of 4 personnel.

80
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  1. What class ship is the LHA-1 and what is its mission?
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Tarawa class ship. It is used to transport and sustain Marines during Hostilities. Carries one LCAC.

81
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  1. What class ship is the LHD and how many LCACs does it carry?
A

Wasp class ship and can carry three LCACs.

82
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  1. What is a LCAC and how heavy of a payload can it carry?
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Landing Craft Air Cushion. It can carry a 60-75 ton payload. Operates from the well decks of ships to carry personal, weapon systems, and cargo across beaches.

83
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  1. Describe the NBC markers.
    chemical
    Biological
    radiological
    minefield
    .
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Chemical: Has Gas in center with YELLOW background and RED lettering.
Biological: Has Bio in center with BLUE background and RED lettering.

Radiological​: Has​ ATOM​ in the center with WHITE background and BLACK lettering.

Chemical Minefield​: Has GAS MINES in front with ​RED background with YELLOW Lettering and stripe

84
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  1. What is the M50?
A

Joint Service General Purpose Mask

85
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  1. How many MOPP lvls are there and what are they?
A

Six
Ready: Mask Carried
0: Everything available
1: Overgarment worn.
2. Overgarment worn, Booties worn.
3. Overgarment worn, Booties worn, Mask worn
4. Overgarment worn, Booties worn, Mask worn, Gloves worn

86
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  1. What are the three different CBRN alarms?
A

Vocal, Visual, Percussion

87
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  1. What are the 3 lvls of decontamination?
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Immediate Decon: involves skin decon, personal wipedown, and operator spray down.
Operational Decon: Involves MOPP gear exchange and Vehicle wipe down.
Through Decon:​ Involves ​Detailed equipment/Aircraft Decon​ and ​Detailed troop Decon.

88
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  1. What is the length of the half step and back step? .
A

Fifteen inches

89
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  1. What is the length of the right and left steps?
A

Twelve inches

90
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  1. What are the four characteristics of command voice?
A

Voice control Distinctness​: pronouncing commands correctly without loss of effect. Inflection​: is the rise and fall in pitch and tone in the voice.
Cadence​: speaking in a rhythmic flow.

91
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  1. What are the two types of drill commands?
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Preparatory: Command that indicates the movement to be executed.
Command of execution: Command that indicates ​when​ the a movement is to be done.

92
Q
  1. How many soldiers are in the Joint Color Guard?
A

Three: Army Color, National Ensign, Right Rifleman

93
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  1. What is the five paragraphs order?
A

S​ituation:
E​nvironment
E​nemy forces
F​riendly forces
A​ttachments and detachments
M​ission
E​xecution
Administration​ and logistics: Beans, bullets, bandaids, bad guys C​ommand and signal

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