PC 211 Flashcards by Randall Zariski

What 4 details can you find on a map?

Towns villages and buildings
Natural features, including vegetation
Communication features
Misc. artificial details

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What conventional signs could be associated to the colour Red with map reading?

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Main Roads
Sometimes buildings

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What are the two distinct elements in the representation of the relief?

Representation of:

Height
Shape

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Particulars of contours of the slopes?

Contours are continuous
Contours always point up rivers and streams
Spacing of contours down a slope become close together at the bottom: Convex
Spacing of contours gets further apart at the bottom: Concave
Irregular and closely spaced contours: Rugged and broke slopes

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How do you calculate the annual magnetic North declination from a map?

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(Annual change)
x
(Number of years)

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What are the steps taken to apply Magnetic Declination on the C6 compass?

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Determine the magnetic declination from the map
Use the orienting arrow to the desired setting on the declination scale by turning the adjusting screw

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What is a Grid Square unit of measure in the CAF?

Metre

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To avoid all possible error, what must a full Grid Reference Include?

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Grid Letters and Numbers

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What does MGRS stand for?

MGRS

Military
Grid
Reference
System

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What are 3 types of North?

True North
Grid North
Magnetic North

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What are 2 basic methods of orientating a map?

Inspection of surrounding detail Grid North
Orientating on the North point

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If your position is unknown, what are 2 methods to use?

Finding position from:

Local detail
Distant detail (resection)

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Who is responsible for soldiers well being?

Sect Comd

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How can leaders enforce water intake?

Observing soldiers drinking required amounts of water (encourage frequent drinking of water in small amounts)
Provide cool water, if possible add citrus fruit flavouring
Enforce water drinking before starting any hard work or mission (in the morning, and with/after meals)

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Regarding hygiene & sanitation, what are 8 things to keep clean at all times?

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Hair
Teeth
Armpits
Hands
Groin
Feet
Clothing
Bivouac Site

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What is the leader looking for when they carry out a foot inspection?

Blisters
Frostbite
Trench foot

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How much water is re-supplied per solider for drinking, cooking, and ablutions?

20 L, under temperate conditions

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What is the aim of Battle Drill 7 - Consolidation?

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To regroup the section
Redistribute weapons and ammo
Evacuate casualties and POWs
Prepare to defeat a possible enemy counter-attack

How long will food stay at an acceptable temperature in a haybox before it is thrown out?

If properly preheated, 4 to 6 hours

What is one way to prevent illness as a leader when using water jerrycans and hayboxes?

Conduct regular inspections of equipment for serviceability and cleanliness

What are the 3 primary fundamentals of camouflage and concealment to consider on the battlefield?

Avoid being:

Detected
Identified
Targeted

What is the aim of Battle Drill 6 - The Assault?

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To destroy or capture the enemy

What is the aim of Battle Drill 5 - The Approach?

Approach enemy to within assault or grenade throwing range, while continuing to suppress them, using battle craft and available cover

What are the different methods used for target indication?

Basic indication
Direction indication
Clock ray
Reference points
Auxiliary reference points
Successive reference points

Why do we use challenging procedures?

Help minimize confusion and casualties, particularly when returning from patrols

How far do we challenge other members?

The challenge is given quietly at a range that will allow the sentry (or section) to kill enemies who attempt to run away, but not so close that the enemy could rush the position

What are 3 levels of camouflage?

Low Camo: - Full attention will be paid to field craft, sitting, basic camo discipline. It includes correct positioning of material, track discipline, light discipline and use of cover Med Camo: - Includes low camo, and additional of natural and locally available material and or sealed camo material. Includes the use of camo nets and held decoys High Camo: - Includes medium camo and additional camo equipment, troops, and material that will be specified at the time. Also includes the use of additional camo nets, smoke, disguise equipment, decoys and special paints that are not normally held by units

A range card must include (10)?

- Primary arc of fire - Secondary arc of fire - Reference points - Location of adjoining trenches - Likely target locations - Position from which it was made - Method for obtaining ranges - Who made it - Indicate north - The date and time the range card was prepared

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- Identify enemy surveillance priorities - Determine the type and typical employment of enemy sensors - Avoid detection by enemy routine surveillance - Establish camo and concealment priorities and integrate them with deception plan - Take countermeasures against selected sensors - Blend with environment - Minimize movement - Treat night as day - Use decoys properly - Avoid operational patterns

What are 3 of the most important aspects of tactical camo and concealment discipline?

- Use drills & procedures - Track and movement discipline - Control heat, light, and noise sources - Noise discipline - Spoil discipline - Self discipline

What are 5 section formations?

DEALS Diamond Extended file Arrow head Loose file Single file

What are 5 individual field craft movements?

Roll Walk Leopard crawl Run Monkey run

Enemy contact can be executed under what 3 types of conditions?

Contact possible Contact imminent In contact

Why were the seven section battle drills developed?

To provide an instinctive reaction to enemy encounters

Name the seven section battle drills in order?

Prepare for battle React to effective enemy fire Locate the enemy Win the fire fight The approach The assault Consolidation

Considerations to maximize use of ground in movements?

- Cover from enemy observation - Protect from enemy fire - Use of friendly covering fire including smoke, especially when in the open - The necessity to remain within boundaries

What are the 4 types of fire control orders?

Full Brief Individual Delayed

What does GROUND stand for?

General Ridges Observation Undergrowth Non passable Defilade

What are 4 types of fire that are used?

Slow Rapid Automatic Snap shooting

What does GRIT stand for?

Group Range Indication Type of fire

Why are fire control orders given?

Fire control orders are given to direct attention to a target or target area and bring effective fire upon it

4 factors that affect the decision to change formation while on the move?

- Ground - Visibility - Control - Speed required - Indirect fire threat - Air situation - Estimated direction and distance of the enemy

When choosing a fire position, which characteristics of section and platoon weapons should be considered?

Range Trajectory Slope of the ground Weight and rate of fire