Master Cadet Interview Prep Flashcards
Mercian Regimental motto
Stand Firm, Strike Hard 2007
Core Values of the CCF
Courage Respect for others Integrity Discipline Loyalty Selfless Commitment
What are the 5 phases of occupying a harbour area?
Selection Occupation Clearance Patrols Sentries Work Routine
What do you need to look for during phase 1?
Good Routes in and out Good Cover Easily Defendable Good Communications Away from human habitation Access to water
What do you need to avoid during phase 1?
Natural Routes Previous enemy locations Obvious Positions Roads, tracks or Paths Wet or waterlogged areas Slopes or Valleys
Formation during Phase 2?
Section 1
HQ
Section 2
Section 3
What happens during Phase 2?
Conduct a snap ambush
Commander takes a recce party
Sends back runner and section commander x1 to get the platoon
Follow in single file to occupy the harbour
Enter the 6’o clock apex
Section Commanders are at each apex 1,2,3
Established a Track plan
Who is in the Recce Party in phase 2?
Platoon Commander
Section Commanders x3
Signaller
Runner
What happens during phase 3?
Patrols of 2 members will depart from the neighbouring apex
Patrol out the limit of sight and sound
Enter back via their own apex
Report back to section commander
What happens during phase 4?
Sentries will be posted
Day- pushed to the limit of noise
Night- closer at each apex
What happens during phase 5?
Track plan established with a cord Platoon Commander may be issuing orders etc... Work Routine of soldiers -Clearing sections -Erecting bashers -Personal hygeine
What are the 6 section battle drills?
Preparation for battle Reaction to enemy fire Enemy location Winning the firefight Attack ReOrg
What happens during 1st battle drill?
Protection Ammunition Weapon Personal Camouflage Equipment Specialist Equipment Orders
What happens during the 2nd battle drill?
Dash Down Crawl Cover Sights Return fire
What happens during the 3rd battle drill?
Group
Range
Indication
Type of fire
What happens during the 4th battle drill?
Enough rounds are laid down to ensure freedom to manoeuvre
What happens during the 5th battle drill?
Approach
Assault
Fight through
What happens during the 6th battle drill?
Protection Ammunition Casulties Equipment Searches Sitrep Dig down Orders
What is CEMO?
Complete Equipment Marching order
What is needed for CEMO?
All of the equipment for CEFO
Bergen for long periods of time in the field e.g. overnight
What is CEFO?
Complete equipment marching order
What is needed for CEFO
Minimum water and ammo
Webbing
Principles of Battle Procedure
Concurrent Activity
Anticipation at all levels
Knowledge of the ORBAT/Grouping system
Efficient Drills
What is the Grouping System?
Recce Group (R group)
Orders Group (O Group)
Harbour and rear recce parties
The main body
