Fmf Verbatum/ two planes broken up into smaller bites Flashcards
The Mission of the Marine Division…
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The mission of the Marine Division is to execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed.
The primary mission of the Infantry Regiment…
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The primary mission of the Infantry Regiment is to locate, closed with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat.
The primary mission of the Infantry Battalion…
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The primary mission of the Infantry Battalion is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat.
The mission of the Rifle Squad…
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The mission of the Rifle Squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repel his assault by fire and close combat.
The mission of artillery in the Marine Division…
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The mission of artillery in the Marine Division is to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.
The mission of the Artillery Battalion in the Marine Division…
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The mission of the Artillery Battalion in the Marine Division is to furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit.
The mission of the TOW missile weapon system…
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To engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles, primarily tanks.
The mission of the Assault Amphibian Battalion…
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The mission of the Assault Amphibian Battalion is to transport troops and supplies from assault shipping to shore via amphibious forcible entry and conduct subsequent mechanized operations ashore.
The mission of the Assault Amphibian Company…
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The mission of the Assault Amphibian Company is to provide the Ground Combat Element with the general support lift, staff expertise, and command and control assets to plan and execute amphibious forcible entry and subsequent mechanized operations ashore.
The mission of the Combat Engineer Battalion…
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The mission of the Combat Engineer Battalion is to enhance the mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability of the Marine Division through close combat engineer support and to provide the limited general engineering support that is required for the functioning of the Marine Division.
The mission of the Combat Engineer Company…
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The mission of the combat engineer company is to provide close combat support of an engineering nature as necessary to meet the essential requirements of an Infantry Regiment and other Division elements in combat operations.
The mission of the LAR Battalion…
The mission of the LAR Battalion is to conduct reconnaissance, security, and economy-of-force operations and, within capabilities, conduct limited offensive or delaying operations that exploit the unit’s mobility and firepower.
The primary mission of the Reconnaissance Battalion…
The primary mission of the Reconnaissance Battalion is to conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine Division and its elements.
Article I
“I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.”
Article II
“I 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.”
Article III
“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.”
Article IV
“If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor 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 in every way.”
Article V
“When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give 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.”
Article VI
“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.”
General Order 1
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
General Order 2
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
General Order 3
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
General Order 4
To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
General Order 5
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
General Order 6
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned Officers of the guard only.
General Order 7
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
General Order 8
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
General Order 9
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.
General Order 10
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
General Order 11
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority
Weapon Safety Rule 1
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Weapon Safety Rule 2
Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Weapon Safety Rule 3
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
Weapon Safety Rule 4
Keep your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
M4/16
Description and Technical Data
”- Lightweight- Magazine fed- Gas-operated- Air-cooled - Shoulder-fired weapon
- Semi-auto and auto (3 round burst)”
M4/16 Caliber
5.56mm
M4/16 Maximum effective range
”- 500 meters point target - 594 meters area target”
M4/16 Maximum range
3600 meters