Part 2 ( Laws of Combat) Chapter 5: Cover and Move

Question 1

The second part of the book discusses the ____ of _____ , and how they effectively can be used in the business world

Answer 1

laws of combat

Question 2

The 1st law, which is also the most fundamental tactic, is to _____ and ______

Answer 2

cover and move

Question 3

Cover and move, Otherwise referred to as ______ this law encourages the unity of all the elements in working together towards a common goal. This is a fundamental requisite in achieving victory

Answer 3

teamwork

Question 4

Cover and move teaches us that all teams must learn to depend on ______

Answer 4

each other

Question 5

Understanding the tactic of “cover and move/teamwork” also helps in ____ tasks within subdivisions of a certain team. Each division is responsible for its own ______. This helps each member of the division to focus on their assignment while still making sure to keep the bigger picture in mind

Answer 5

assigning, assignment

Question 6

When divisions lose sight that they are supposed to work together as a team and start to view other divisions as competitors instead of allies, the responsibility falls on the leader to make sure their eyes remain fixated on the _____ mission

Answer 6

strategic

Question 7

As a leader, he must understand that each team member is ____ to the success of the mission

Answer 7

critical

Question 8

Thus, the secret towards working together to win is to _______ well and establish a better working ______

Answer 8

communicate, relationship

Question 9

______ and ____ is accomplished when teams are no longer competing, but working harmoniously together as a team to achieve the same overall mission. This is how ____ and _____ works to improve teamwork

Answer 9

cover and move

Question 10

The title chapter 5 is ___________ by Leif Babin

Answer 10

cover and move

Question 11

_______ overwatch is a operation that that protects the troops in the street by machine gunners and snipers

Answer 11

Sniper overwatch

Question 12

By _____ the ______ in buildings and positioning seals where they could best observe and engage enemy fighters maneuvering to attack, SEALS could eliminate threats and disrupt insurgent attacks before they could fully materialize. This helped mitigate risks to the troops patrolling the streets, enabled them to more safely accomplish their mission, and ensured more U.S. Soldiers returned home to their families

Answer 12

taking the highground

Question 13

The Seize, Clear, Hold, and Build strategy was radical and innovative that was designed by ______ to Penetrate into the most dangerous enemy-held Ramadi Neighborhoods, push-back insurgents, and construct permanent U.S. Combat outposts to base further operations. Iraqi soldiers were brought in to help with the operation

Answer 13

The U.S. Army’s Ready First Brigade Combat Team - 1st Armored Division

Question 14

The ____ step in the Seize, Clear, Hold, and Build strategy was required the show of force in enemy controlled areas and engagement with the Iraqi populace in the neighborhood, protecting the civilians from brutal Jihadi fighters was the key to victory

Answer 14

2nd

Question 15

An integral part of the success of the Seize, Clear, Hold, and Build strategy were cordon and search operations that were often executed during ______ hours. This meant going house to house and clearing buildings in the most violent areas of the city

Answer 15

daylight

Question 16

Neighborhoods were referred to as

Answer 16

sectors

Question 17

In Chapter 5’s story, the operation for a large cordon and search in a dangerous area of south-central Ramadi was planned by

Answer 17

Team Bulldog (U.S. Army Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment)

Question 18

The 1st SEAL sniper overwatch position, OP1, was led by Charlie Platoons assistant officer in-charge, would take place in a __ story apartment building some 300 meters to the East of COP Falcon to protect the Northern Flank for the cordon and search teams

Answer 18

4 story

Question 19

______ lead the 2nd SEAL sniper overwatch team, OP@, of 8 SEAL’s and 7 Iraqi soldiers. OP2 planned to take position about one kilometer southeast of COP Falcon along the southern flank of the cordon and search teams

Answer 19

Leif

Question 20

At ____, OP2 stepped off via foot patrol from COP falcon. OP1 would depart an ____ later since their position was very near the friendly combat outpost

Answer 20

0200, an hour

Question 21

Leif served as patrol leader which is positioned ___ from the front and ____ behind the point man

Answer 21

2nd, just behind

Question 22

Street dogs barking could give away

Answer 22

their position

Question 23

OP2 planned to use a ____ house as their overwatch position because they thought it would provide a clear view to cover the search teams southern flank. It was a twenty minute patrol to get to their location

Answer 23

2 story.

Question 24

OP2 boosted ______ soldiers over the wall so that they could quickly unbolt the gate from the inside

Answer 24

Iraqi

Question 25

The significant concerns the snipers from OP2 brought to the Leading Petty Officer (LPO) and Leif were

Answer 25

• The house provided a decent view in one direction along the main road
• In the other direction it offered little vantage point except from an exposed balcony
• it was also difficult to place key security positions except from an exposed balcony

Question 26

The first call to prayer that echo’s from the mosque minarets and awakens the city occurs at ______. Alahu Akbar signals the dawning of the day

Answer 26

sunrise

Question 27

The leader with Team Bulldog at COP Falcon that coordinated with other troops on the ground was

Answer 27

Jocko

Question 28

The heat would crescendo midday to temperatures of over ______ Fahrenheit

Answer 28

115

Question 29

Abrams tanks and Bradley Vehicles had powerful

Answer 29

gas turbine engines

Question 30

The first enemy attack attempts came from the ____ and OP1 engaged them

Answer 30

north

Question 31

The testament to good planning and execution by the U.S. Forces involved and a tribute to the overwatch teams was that

Answer 31

No American or Iraqi Soldiers were wounded or killed

Question 32

SEAL overwatch teams SOPS dictated that

Answer 32

teams remain in position until nightfall and the patrol back to base under the cover of darkness

Question 33

The risk for OP2 to remain in position presented great risks like

Answer 33

• The building they occupied had substantial tactical vulnerabilities
• The enemy knew their location
• with time, the enemy would mount a serious attack and potentially cause significant casualties

Question 34

Referred to as ______, the M2 _____ Fighting Vehicles could carry six soldiers each. They provided protection from small-arms fire behind their armored plating, and the brought significant fire power with a 25mm chain gun and 7.62 coaxial machine gun.

Answer 34

Bradleys, Bradley

Question 35

Calling in the Bradleys for extract meant possible complications like

Answer 35

• Waiting for another half hour and putting Team Bulldogs Soldiers in danger
• The SEALS and soldiers would have to ride through heavily IED’ed streets.
• They required time to coordinate and they were loud so the bad guys would hear them coming

Question 36

A common nickname in the U.S. Navy Seal Teams for the junior officer rank of U.S. Navy Lieutenant

Answer 36

L-T

Question 37

The mistake that OP1 made when they radioed to OP2 that they were pulling out was that OP1 didn’t tell ____ which meant he could not coordinate the movement

Answer 37

Jocko

Question 38

A fundamental tactic, cover and move. In the OP2 squad, they had ____ elements of smaller teams. One team would cover with their weapons trained on threats while the other moved. Then the teams would reverse roles in a leapfrog way to ensure they were prepared to fend off attacks. They did this for about 500 meters before all hell broke loose.

Answer 38

four

Question 39

_____ _____ maneuver is a coordinated tactic where two columns systematically alternate shooting at the enemy and moving away in a safe direction until able to break contact

Answer 39

Center Peel

Question 40

In chapter 6, the most experienced SEAL in the task unit with a career of nearly twenty years was

Answer 40

the chief

Question 41

Who wrote the laws of combat

Answer 41

jocko

Question 42

Leif’s dilemma was that he was so focused on his own squad that he didn’t think to coordinate with the other team, OP1

Answer 42

true

Question 43

The most important ______ advantage they had was working as a team, always supporting each other

Answer 43

tactical

Question 44

Cover and Move: it is the most fundamental tactic, perhaps the only tactic. Put simply, cover and move means ____. This principle is integral for any team to achieve victory

Answer 44

Teamwork

Question 45

Within any team, there are _____ that arise. It falls o the leaders to continually keep perspective on the strategic mission and remind the team that they are a part of the greater team and the strategic mission is paramount

Answer 45

divisions

Question 46

Pointing fingers and placing blame on others contributes to further ______ between teams and individuals

Answer 46

dissension

Question 47

The highest priority is

Answer 47

accomplishing the strategic mission