ROTC 2 PRELIM PATROLLING

Question 1

is a small unit form sent out from a larger unit to perform an assigned mission.

Answer 1

Patrolling

Question 2

Two types of Patrol

Answer 2

Reconnaissance and Combat Patrol

Question 3

move to specified objective, gather required information and report information.

Answer 3

Reconnaissance

Question 4

Provide security, harass, capture the enemy, destroy the equipment, materials or installation.

Answer 4

Combat Patrol

Question 5

5 types of combat patrol

Answer 5

Raid Patrol
Ambush Patrol
Security Patrol (Security on SOT, Pulong-pulong)
Contact Patrol (Contact with the enemy & friendly forces)
Economy Force Patrol (Road Security)

Question 6

first reconnoites the near bank and place the patrol in a position to cover the far flank. If the river is shallow and easy to wade, send security across the far bank to clear the danger. Then cross rapidly with the remainder of the patrol.

Answer 6

crossing river

Question 7

cross it near curve or where the road is narrow, so that the enemy observation is restricted and the patrol will be exposed to a shortest possible time. Reconnate the near side of the road then send security to investigate the far side. Under cover of the security the remainder of the patrol cross as rapid as quick as possible.

Answer 7

crossing road or trail

Question 8

described as short range or long range depending on the extent of their operation in distance or time.

Answer 8

Patrol

Question 9

Operate in the dispatching unit’s area of influence for short distance and short periods.

Answer 9

Short range Patrol

Question 10

Operate in the dispatching unit’s area of influence for long period and distance.

Answer 10

Long range patrol

Question 11

It is a surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporary halted enemy

Answer 11

ambush

Question 12

2 purpose of ambush

Answer 12

destroy or capture enemy and supplies

harass and demoralized the enemy

Question 13

Characteristic of sucessful ambush

Answer 13

1. Surprise
2. control
3. coordinate fire

Question 14

Can be achieved by speed, secrecy, and by using seemingly impassable terrain

Answer 14

surprise

Question 15

Close control must be maintained during the movement to occupation and withdrawal from the ambush site

Answer 15

control

Question 16

All weapons including mines and demolition be positioned to get the target

Answer 16

coordinate fire

Question 17

The plans and orders must be easily understood and executed particularly if the ambush is to be in position for long period or time

Answer 17

simplicity

Question 18

An ambush must use all available fire power

Answer 18

concentration of action

Question 19

types of ambush

Answer 19

1. Point (linear) ambush
2. near ambush
3. deliberate ambush
4. hasty ambush
5. far ambush
6. meeting engagement
7. compromise

Question 20

is one in which troops employed to attack a single killing zone.

Answer 20

point (linear) ambush

Question 21

Is one in which troops employs one main element which located at the best possible ambush site and several ambush teams located along likely route into the area.

Answer 21

near ambush

Question 22

Is one where prior information of the target permits detail planning before the move from detachment to ambush site

Answer 22

deliberate ambush

Question 23

Is one employed when available information does not permit detail planning before the ambush force departs

Answer 23

hasty ambush

Question 24

A point ambush whose attack force is located beyond reasonable assaulting distance of (150) meters from killing zone

Answer 24

far ambush

Question 25

The led scout immediately fire to the enemy and the rest of the members will manuever and occupy advantage position

Answer 25

meeting engagement

Question 26

The led scout and guide will pursue the civilian (Suspected enemy) to capture and interrogate to gather information about the enemy

Answer 26

compromise

Question 27

should be; recognized by patrol members, have cover and concealment and defensible for a short period or time

Answer 27

Rallying point

Question 27

command in ambush

Answer 27

Fire
* Ceasefire
* Observe
* Search
* PRP (Primary Rallying Point)

Question 28

is a surprise attack against enemy installation or position

Answer 28

raid