Pre-Board Study Guide Flashcards
1
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Name UCMJ articles: 86,89,90,91,121,128, and 134.
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86 - absent without leave.
89 - disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer.
90 - assault on, or willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer.
91 - Insubordinate conduct toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer.
121 - larceny and wrongful appropriation.
128 - assault.
134 - general article.
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What is the purpose of executive order 12333?
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To enhance human and technical collection techniques, detect and to counter terrorism and foreign espionage, and to achieve balance between information collection and protect individual privacy.
3
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State the purpose of military law.
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a. Promotes good order and discipline.
b. Provides a basis for the administration of justice for the armed forces.
4
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When are agencies of the IC authorized to collect, retain, or disseminate data on US citizens?
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a. Information that is publicly available or collected with the consent of the person concerned.
b. Information constituting foreign intelligence or counterintelligence collected on foreign agencies.
c. Information in the course of lawful investigation, i. e. counterintel, intl. narcotics, or intl. terrorism investigation.
d. Info needed to protect safety or persons or organizations.
e. Info needed to protect FI or CI sources or methods from unauthorized disclosure.
f. Info concerning potential sources or contacts to determine eligibility.
g. Info arising out of law enforcement or security investigations.
h. Info acquired by overhead recon not directed at US citizens.
i. Incidentally obtained info on activities that may violate laws.
j. Information necessary for administrative purposes.
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EO 12333 four categories of US persons:
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a. US citizen.
b. Permanent resident alien.
c. Unincorporated association composed of a or b.
d. A corporation in the US, except one controlled by foreign governments.
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An example of strategic intelligence.
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A nation’s economic situation/forecasts, military strength and leadership politics.
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USMC CI pub
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MCRP 2-10A.2, former MCWP 2-6
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MCRP 2-10.2A CI definition.
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CI is the intelligence function concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat posed by hostile intelligence capabilities and by organizations or individuals engaged in espionage, sabotage, subversion, or terrorism.
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Principal function of CI
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To assist with protecting friendly forces.
8
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The primary goal of Marine Corps leadership.
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To instill in all marines the fact that we are warriors first.
9
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How does CI proved critical support to force protection?
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By helping identify potential threats, capabilities, and intentions of friendly operations while deceiving the adversary.
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MCRP 2-10.2A Sabotage definition.
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Acts with intent to injure, interfere, or obstruct national defense.
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5 types of discharge:
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a. Honorable
b. General, under honorable conditions
c. General, under other than honorable conditions
d. Bad-conduct
e. Dishonorable
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MCRP 2-10.2A Subversive definition.
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To undermine the authority of friendly forces or that of the local government.
13
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Four steps of CI process:
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a. Develop a CI estimate
b. Conduct CI surveys
c. Develop the CI plan
d. Conduct CI operations and assist with implementing CI measures.
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Three types an sizes of national ensign:
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a. Storm flag - 5’ x 9.5’
b. Post flag - 10’ x 19’
c. Garrison flag - 20’ x 38’
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Three general CI measures:
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a. Denial
b. Detection
c. Deception
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Example of Tactical Intelligence:
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Current enemy strength, disposition, equipment, SPOT Report.
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Four CI functions
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a. Operations
b. Investigations
c. Collection and reporting
d. Analysis, production, and dissemination
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FM 2-22.3 HUMINT definition:
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The collection of info by trained HUMINT collector from people and their resources.
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HUMINT doctrinal publication:
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FM 2-22.3
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Examples of HUMINT tasks:
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a. Conducting source operations
b. Liaising with host nation (HN) officials and allied counterparts.
c. Eliciting information from select sources.
d. Debriefing US and allied forces and civilians
e. Interrogating EPWs and other detainees
f. Initially exploiting documents, media, and materiel
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Three types of MAGTFs
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a. Marine expeditionary unit (MEU)
b. Marine expeditionary brigade (MEB)
c. Marine expeditionary force (MEF)
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What is a HUMINT source?
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A person from whom information can be obtained.
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Five phases of HUMINT collection:
a. Planning and Preparation
b. Approach
c. Questioning
d. Termination
e. Reporting
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Eight traits of a HUMINT Collector
a. Alertness
b. Patience and Tact
c. Credibility
d. Objectivity and Self-Control
e. Adaptability
f. Perseverance
g. Appearance and Demeanor
h. Initiative
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The purpose of NJP
To give the commander the ability to maintain good order and discipline
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Principle warfighting MAGTF
Marine expeditionary force (MEF)
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Four MARDIV locations:
1st: Camp Pendleton, California
2nd: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
3rd: Okinawa, Japan
4th: New Orleans, LA
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Four elements of a MAGTF:
a. Command element (CE)
b. Ground Combat element (GCE)
c. Aviation Combat element (ACE)
d. Combat Service Support element (CSSE)
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Four MLG locations:
1st: Camp Pendleton, CA
2nd: Cherry Point, NC
3rd: Okinawa, Japan
4th: Marietta, GA
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FM 2-22.3 HUMINT interrogation definition:
The systematic process of using approved interrogation approaches to question a captured or detained person to obtain reliable information to satisfy intelligence requirements, consistent with applicable law and policy
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The nine principles of the Law of War
a. Fight only enemy combatants
b. Do not harm enemies who surrender
c. Do not kill or torture prisoners
d. Collect and care for the wounded
e. Do not attack medical personnel, facilities, or equipment
f. Do not destroy more than the mission requires
g. Do not steal
h. Do your best to prevent violations of the law of war
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19 approach techniques for HUMINT interrogation:
1. Direct approach
2. Incentive approach
3. Emotional love approach
4. Emotional hate approach
5. Emotional fear-up approach
6. Emotional fear-down approach
7. Emotional Pride and Ego Up approach
8. Emotional Pride and Ego down approach
9. Emotional futility approach
10. We Know All approach
11. File and Dossier approach
12. Establish your identity approach
13. Repetition approach
14. Rapid Fire approach
15 Silent approach
16. Change of scenery approach
17. Mutt and Jeff approach
18. False Flag approach
19. Separation approach
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Four MAW locations:
1st: Okinawa and Iwakuni, Japan
2nd: Cherry Point, NC
3rd: Miramar, CA
4th: New Orleans, LA
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Three kinds of courts-martial
a. Summary court martial
b. Special court martial
c. General court martial
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When not to salute
a. Indoors
b. Guarding prisoners
c. Under battle conditions
d. A prisoner
e. In ranks, at games, or in a working detail
f. Crowded gatherings, public conveyances, or congested areas unless directly addressed
g. It would interfere with assigned duty or create a hazard
h. Blouse or coat unbuttoned
i. A smoking devise in hand
j. Anything in your right hand
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Five purposes of close order drill:
a. Provide simple formations from which various combat formations could readily be assumed
b. Move units from one place to another in a standard and orderly manner while maintaining the best possible appearance
c. Provide troops with an opportunity to handle individual weapons
d. Instill discipline through precision and automatic response to orders
e. Increase a leader's confidence through the exercise of command by giving proper commands and drilling troops
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3 missions of the USMC
a. Seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land operations to support naval campaigns
b. The development of tactics, techniques, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces
c. Such other duties as the President may direct
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MG classifications:
LMG: .22 to .250 (5.45mm to 6mm)
MMG: .264 to .33 (6.5 to 8mm)
HMG: .50+ (12.7mm to 15mm)
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Define sexual harassment
Offering to influence or threaten the career, pay, or job of another person in exchange for sexual favors. Comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature.
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Machinegun operations
a. Blowback operation
b. Gas operation
c. Recoil operation
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Four roles of MG in offense:
a. Close supporting fires
b. Long range fires
c. Flank protective fires
d. Fires in support of consolidation.
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Three roles of a MG in defense:
a. Long-range fires
b. Close defensive fires
c. Final protective fires
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Four fundamentals of machine gunnery:
a. Accurate initial burst
b. Adjustment of fire
c. Mechanical skill in manipulation
d. Speed
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M240g weight
25.6 lbs
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m240g muzzle velocity
2,800 fps
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m240g Max Range:
3,725 m
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Max effective m240g point target:
800m
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m240g Area target:
1,800m
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m240g three rates of fire:
a. Sustained: 100rpm, 6-8 rd burst, 4-5 sec break. Barrel change 10 min.
b. Rapid: 200rpm, 10-12rd, 2-3 sec, barrel change 2 min.
c. Cyclic - 650 - 950 rd continuous, barrel 1 min.
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m240g cycle:
Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejection, cocking.
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Five classifications of m240g bullets:
Tracer, ball, blank, dummy, armor-piercing
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m2 .50 cal weight
84 lbs
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Muzzle velocity m2
3,050 fps
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Max range m2
6,767m
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Max effective range m2
1,829m
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Leaf sight m2 adjustments:
100 - 2600 yards
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m2 four rates of fire:
a. single shot
b. sustained: <40rpm, 6-9rd 10-15sec, change per session.
c. rapid: >40rpm, 6-9rd, 5-10sec, change per session.
d. Cyclic: 450 - 600rpm, continuous, change per session.
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m2 five classification ammo:
Ball, tracer, armor-piercing, incendiary, armor-piercing-incendiary, armor-piercing-incendiary-tracer, sabot light armor penetrator, sabot light armor penetrator-tracer, blank, dummy, plastic practice.
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Max elev m2 on tripod
100 mils
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Max dep m2 on tripod
250 mils
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Max traverse m2 on tripod
800 mils
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Four factors affecting MG burst of fire:
a. Target size
b. Target shape
c. Ground formation
d. Ammunition supply
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Four trajectory variables
a. Velocity
b. Gravity
c. Round rotation
d. Air resistance
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MG vibrations, atmosphere, etc cause:
Cone of fire
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The ground covered by cone of fire:
Beaten ground
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Area that cannot be covered by weapon or observation:
Dead space.
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Area covered by weapon:
Danger space.
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Two classes of fire with respect to ground:
a. Grazing fire
b. Plunging fire
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Four classes of fire with respect to target:
a. Frontal fire
b. Flanking fire
c. Oblique fire
d. Enfilade fire
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Six classes of fire with respect to gun:
a. Fixed fire
b. Traversing fire
c. Searching fire
d. Traversing and searching fire
e. Swinging traverse
f. Free gun
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Four basic factors affecting range:
a. Nature of target
b. Nature of terrain
c. Lighting conditions
d. Personal quirks
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Five patrolling principles:
a. Detailed planning
b. Productive and realistic rehearsals
c. Thorough recon
d. Positive control
e. All-around security
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Six CFF elements:
a. Observer ID
b. Warning order
c. Target location
d. Target description
e. Method of engagement
f. Method of fire and control
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Four types of NEO evacuees
a. American citizens
b. Alien members of American families
c. Alien employees of US government/businesses
d. Third country nationals and other designated aliens
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8 methods of determining range
a. Lasers
b. Mil relation formula
c. Mapps
d. 100 yd unit of measure
e. Partner averaging
f. Combination
g. Appearance of objects
h. Bracketing
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3 ways measuring lateral distance
a. T&E method
b. Binoculars
c. Finger measurement method
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ADDRAC:
Alert
Direction
Description
Range
Assignment/method
Control
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Two patrol mission types:
a. Recon
b. Combat
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4 combat patrol elements:
a. HQ
b. Assault
c. Security
d. Support
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Definition of camouflage:
Using natural or manmade materials to disguise an individual, equipment, or position
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7 considerations for est. enemy situation:
a. Mission
b. Enemy
c. Terrain and weather
d. Troops and fire support available
e. Time
f. Space
g. Logistics
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To notify patrol members of an impeding mission
Warning order
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4 WARNO parts
a. Situation
b. Mission
c. General instructions
d. Specific instructions
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5 main paragraphs of a patrol order:
a. Situation
b. Mission
c. Execution
d. Administration and logistics
e. Command and signal
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Patrol formation max firepower to the front
Line
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Location of patrol reassembly point:
Objective rally point
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Area where patrol is vulnerable
Der area
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SALUTE
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
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Immediate action drills purpose
Provide swift and positive small unit reactions
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Max hours for a patrol base:
24
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Purpose of an ambush
Reduce enemy's over-all combat effectiveness
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2 types of ambush
a. Point
b. Area
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3 characteristics of successful ambush:
a. Surprise
b. Coordinated fires
c. Control
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Urban environment patrol:
Security patrol
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Civil disturbances:
a. Minor aggressive actions
b. Full-scale rioting
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2 types vehicle checkpoints
a. Hasty
b. Deliberate
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Purpose of a cordon and search mission
Isolate a certain area and conduct a systematic search
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3 types of unknowns in an op environment
a. Nonlinearity
b. Risk
c. Chance
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Victory through destoying enemy materials via superior firepower:
Attrition warfare
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Total destructive force that would destroy the enemy.
Combat power
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Maneuver warfare shatters cohesion by attacking:
Selected enemy weaknesses
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Definition of main effort:
Action that is critical for success at a particular moment
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Mission of Marine Corps rifle squad:
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, and to repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.
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To render enemy personnel incapable of interfering with a particular operation:
Neutralize
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Fire delivered by a unit to assist or protect another unit in combat:
Fire support
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Unexpected target within reach:
Target of opportunity
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Friendly forces on a map:
a. black
b. blue
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Engineered obstacles of friendly and enemies map colors:
Green
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Process carried out to determine whether a unit is hostile or friendly is:
A challenge
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Secret reply given to a sentry:
Countersign
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Leadership acronym to help analyze COAs:
METTT
Mission
Enemy
Terrain and weather
Troops and support available
Time available
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Sound speed when estimating range:
330 mps or 1100fps
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POW/Detainee handling acronym
5 S's and a T
- Search
- Silence
- Segregate
- Safeguard
- Speed
- Tag
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Indications of military leadership
a. Morale
b. Discipline
c. Esprit de corps
d. Proficiency
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Definition of proficiency
The technical, tactical, and physical ability to do a job well.
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Definition of bearing
Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
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Definition of tact
The ability to deal with others without creating offense.
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Two types of courage
a. Physical
b. Moral
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4 positions of rest for halted Marines:
a. Parade rest.
b. At Ease
c. Rest
d. Fall out
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Rest limitations
Movement, adjustment, and conversation allowed, but the right foot must remain in place.
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Fall out limitations
One may leave ranks but remain IVO.
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Fall in actions
Assume position in ranks at attention.
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Purpose of interior guard
The guard in detailed by a commander to preserve order, protect property, and enforce regulations within the jurisdiction of command.
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Two times a sentry may draw his pistol
a. To apply deadly force.
b. When posting and relieving.
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Three categories of classified material
a. Confidential
b. Secret
c. Top secret.
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Definition of access
The authorization to receive or possess classified material
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What determines access
a. Security clearance
b. Need to know
112
11 types of terrorist attacks:
1. Bombing
2. Hijacking/vehicle theft
3. Skyjacking/aircraft theft
4 Arson
5. Ambushes
6. Kidnappings
7. Hostage taking
8. Robberies and expropriations
9. Psychological terror
10. Biological and chemical attacks
11. Assassinations
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Three measures taken to prevent being a terrorist target
1. Keep a low profile.
2. Be unpredictable.
3. Remain vigilant
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4 common terrorist operations
1. Dynamic
2. Simple
3. Hit and run
4. Designed for their impact
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5 phases of a terrorist operation:
1. Pre-incident phase
2. Initiation phase
3. Climax phase
4. Post-incident phase
5. Negotiation phase
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4 phases used to establish protection against terrorist bombings
1. Planning for protection
2. Assessment of the threat
3. Vulnerability assessment
4. Minimize vulnerability
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8 travel precautions that can help you or your family to avoid possible terrorist attacks.
1. Avoid routines
2. Working knowledge of the local language
3. Travel in groups
4. Avoid isolated or dangerous areas, and crowds or civil disturbances
5. Be alert and note tails
6. Have emergency numbers and carry change for a phone call
7. Keep command and family aware of your location
8. Ensure all of your personal matters are in order
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4 stages of a hostage situation:
1. Capture
2. Transportation or consolidation
3. Holding
4. Termination
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7 steps of captivity in the holding phase
1. Living conditions
2. Fear
3. Time
4. Rapport
5. Boredom
6. Mental activity
7. Aftermath
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Purpose of a terrorist bomb
Headlines, fear, and to destruction.
121
Purpose of terrorist hijacking
Disrupt economy, embarrass the government, gain concessions, gain support.
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Purpose of terrorist ambush
To kidnap or kill the victim
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Purpose of terrorist maiming
Defections or informing
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4 lifesaving steps
1. Restore the breathing
2. Stop the bleeding
3. Protect the wound
4. Treat for shock
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3 techniques for clearing the airway:
1. Head tilt-neck lift technique
2. Head tilt-chin lift technique
3. Jaw thrust technique
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Best method for emergency bleeding control
A pressure dressing
127
3 types of bleeding
a. Capillary
b. Venous
c. Arterial
128
Syptoms of shock
1. Cool, pale, clammy skin
2. Dilated pupils
3. Weak and rapid pulse
4. Shallow breathing
5. Restlessness and apprehension
129
Symptoms of heat stroke
1. Body temp 105+
2. Skin is red, hot and dry
3. Pupils will be pinpointed
4. Pulse is strong and fast
5. Breathing is deep and fast
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Heat exhaustion treatment
1. Treat like shock
2. Cool but not chill
3. 1 tsp salt/qrt of cool water
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Heat cramps treatment
1. Move to cooler environment
2. 1tsp salt per 1qt cool water
3. Gently massage muscle to relieve spasm
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Burns classification
1. Body percentage
2. Depth (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
3. Cause (Thermal, electrical, chemical, laser)
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How long to boil water before drinking
Rolling boil at least 15 seconds
134
When to construct a straddle trenchna bivouac area
Bivouac of 1-3 days i
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Three types of alarms for chem or bio attack
1. Vision
2. Local
3. General
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NATO marker for a chemical contaminated area
Triangular yellow sign with GAS written in red.
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NATO marker for Bio contaminated area
Triangular blue sign with the word BIO in red letters
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NATO marker for radiological contaminated area
Triangular white sign with ATOM black letters
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NATO marker chemical minefield
Triangular red sign, GAS MINES written in yellow letters.
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NATO marker for unexploded munitions
Triangular red sign with UNEXPLODED BOMB symbol in white markings
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NATO marker for booby-traps
Triangular red sign with a white line
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Definition of information
Unevaluated, unprocessed material
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Definition of intelligence
Processed information concerning foreign nations or AOs which is significant to military planning and ops.
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Intelligence formula
Information + analysis = intelligence
145
Definition of strategic intelligence
Intel required for forming policy and plans at international or national levels
146
Definition of tactical intelligence
Intel used for battle in progress and is used for planning and conducting tactical operations
147
Definition of target intelligence
Specific intel to support effective targeting
148
3 forms of intel
a. Basic intel
b. Current intel
c. Estimative intel
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Definition of Basic Intel Requirement (BIR)
Intel requirements directed at relatively unchanging aspects of enemy and military geography
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Definition of Commander Continuing Intelligence Requirements (CCIR)
Critical or high priority elements of info required by the commander for mission accomplishment
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5 intel cycle steps
1. Direction
2. Collection
3. Processing
4. Production
5. Dissemination
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4 counterintelligence threats
1. Terrorism
2. Espionage
3. Sabotage
4. Subversion
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Intel activities executive order
E.O. 12333
154
Intel oversight executive order
E.O. 12334
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MCO for Intel oversight
MCO 3870.2
156
MCO for policy and guidance for CI/HUMINT
MCO 3850.1j
157
Indicator definition
Info that reflects intention or capability of a potential enemy to adopt or reject a COA
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Definition of terrorism
The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence against individuals nor property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies.
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Definition of espionage
Actions directed towards info acquisition through clandestine operations
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Definition of sabotage
Act or acts with intent to injure, interfere with, or obstruct the national defense of a country by attacking military material, locations, or utilities.
161
Definition of subversion
Actions designed to weaken or undermine the strength of a nation or regime morale.
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5 phases of interrogation
a. Plan and prep
b. Approach
c. Questioning
d. Termination
e. Reporting
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Mission of CI assets in garrison
Primary: To plan, prep, and train to accomplish tact CI functions.
Secondary: Advise and assist the CO in measures, programs, and efforts.
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Missions of CI assets in a tactical environment:
Primary: conduct CI offensive ops to ID, locate, and neutralize intel, espionage, sabotage, subversion, and terrorism attempts.
Collateral: HUMINT collection in support of collection requirements.
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Active CI measures:
Aggressive offensive actions to neutralize espionage, sabotage, subversion, and terrorism.
166
Passive CI measures:
Defensive actions to conceal and deny information.
167
3 general purposes for which CI measures are employed
a. Denial
b. Detection
c. Deception
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Reason for denial measures
To prevent enemies from penetrating installations and gaining access to information.
169
Reason for deception measures
Used to mislead or confuse the enemy.
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8 MAGTF CI planning documents
a. CI estimate
b. CI appendix
c. HUMINT appendix
d. CI measures worksheet
e. Personality, organization and installation files (PO&I)
f. Detainable, of interest, protectable list (DOP)
g. Automatic apprehension list
h. CI target reduction plan
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Major CI limitations
a. Personnel strength
b. Foreign language capability
c. Jurisdictional constraints
172
3 types of CI operations in a forward OA
a. Offensive ops
b. Defensive ops
c. Retrograde ops
173
4 objectives of defensive CI ops
a. Guard against enemy intel collection
b. Guard against infiltration of intel agents
c. Guard against sabotage agents
d. Guard against terrorists
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Walk-in source definition
An individual who voluntarily comes forward to provide information to CI personnel.
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6 types of walk-in source
a. Legitimate informant
b. Paper mill
c. Multiple reporter
d. Asset recruited by others
e. Disinformation agent
f. Dangle
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5 motivations of walk-in source
a. National pride
b. Fear
c. Favorable opinion of the U.S.
d. Hate/revenge
e. Reward
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10 OOB factors
a. Mission
b. Composition
c. Strength
d. Disposition
e. Tactics
f. Training
g. Combat effectiveness
h. Logistics
i. Electronic technical data
j. Miscellaneous
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Definition of CI
Info gathered and activities conducted to protect against other entities
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Definition of security
Measures taken by a unit, activity, or installation to protect itself
