Real GCE Test Flashcards
What is the mission of the Marine Division?
To execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed
What is the primary mission of the Headquarters battalion
It is to execute command, control, and administration of the marine division
Primary mission of the infantry Regiment
To locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or repel his assault by fire and close combat
How many infantry battalions in an infantry regiment
3
How many rifle companies in a Infantry Battalion
3
What is the break down of the Marine division
3 Infantry regiments, artillery regiment, headquarters battalion, tank battalion, light armored Reconnaissance, combat Engineer battalion, assault amphibian battalion
What weapon system does the Anti armor plt carry
M47 Dragon
The rifle squad consists of how many fire teams
3 fire teams
Who is trained as a scout
Rifleman
How many fighting positions are there
3 fighting positions
What is the primary fighting position
It is the best available position from which the assigned sector of fire can be covered
What is the alternate fighting position
They are used primarily by crew served weapons
What is the supplementary fighting position
It is a secondary position and does not cover the same sector of fire as the primary position
What is the final protective fire
It is the final attempt to stop the enemy attack before he reaches the platoons battle position
What is economy of force patrol
You preformed limited objective missions such as seizing and holding key terrain to allow maximum forces to be used elsewhere
How many rally points are there
3
What are the 3 types of rally points
Initial, En route, objective
What happens during a far ambush
Very heavy concentrated fires, but from a greater range
How many artillery battalions in the 11th marine regiment
4
How many artillery Battalions in the 10th and 12th marine regiments
2
How many firing battery’s in a Artillery battalion and how many howitzers
3 or 4 firing Batteries of 6 howitzers
What is the maximum firing rate of the M777 Howitzer
4 rounds per minute for 2 minutes
What are the 2 types of rounds for the M777 and the ranges for each round
Conventional ammunition - 22,400 meters
Rocket assisted projectiles- 30,000 meters
What is the mission of the tank battalion
It is to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the Marine Division
Tank battalion is best employed as what
Best employed as a maneuver force without detaching units
What is the cursing range of the M1A1
273-298 miles @25 mph
What is the max speed of the M1A1
42 mph
What are the 3 types of warheads used by the M1A1
Kinetic energy (sabot), chemical energy (heat) and anti-personnel (APERS) rounds
What is the main weapon of the M1A1
120mm M256A1 main gun
Primary role of the M88A2 HRV
Improved recovery vehicle for main battle tanks
What is 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
What is the troop capacity of the AAVP7A1
21 combat equipped troops at 285lbs per troop
Primary mission of the AAVR7A1
Is to recover similar or smaller sized vehicles
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
What does the Combat Engineer Battalion consist of
-H&S Company
-Engineer support company
-Route clearance company
-3 Combat Engineer companies
How many mobility task are there in a Combat Engineer Battalion
6 mobility tasks
How many counter mobility tasks are there in a Combat Engineer Battalion
3
How many general engineering tasks are there in a Combat Engineer Battalion
3
How many tasks are there in the Engineer Support Company, Combat engineer Battalion
4
How many tasks are there in the Combat Engineer Company
13
What is the cruising range for the CAT-1
420 miles
What is the Max speed for the Husky MK III
62mph
Which vehicle is used to launch and recover a 60-foot scissor type bridge
M60A1 AVLB
How long does it take to employ the 60-foot bridge
2-5 minutes
How long does it take to recover the 60-foot bridge under armor
10 minutes
How many LAR companies are there
4
What is the speed for the LAV-25 land and sea
Land - 62 mph
Sea- 6 mph
What is the primary function of the LAV-AT
It provides highly mobile, protected anti-armor fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces and provide capability to defeat Heavy, armored targets at long ranges
Primary function of the LAV-C2
Mobile command station providing field Commanders with all necessary resources to control and coordinate light armored units in all assigned roles
Primary function of the LAV-M
To provide indirect fire support to light infantry and reconnaissance forces; providing high explosive area fires, covering smoke and illumination for first line-units
Primary function of the LAV-R
Tactical mobility to reach and recover/support disables vehicles
Primary mission of the Reconnaissance Battalion
To conduct ground reconnaissance and observation in support of the Marine division and its elements
How many tasks are conducted by the Reconnaissance Battalion
10
How many reconnaissance companies in a Reconnaissance Battalion
4
