Section 105 Flashcards
What is section 105?
General combat leadership fundamentals
How many common elements are there in a combat environment?
9
Examples of common elements (IF-HIV-CCCC)
Individual discomfort and physical fatigue
Fear, stress, and mental fatigue Homesickness
Isolation
Violent, unnerving sights and sounds
Casualties
Confusion and lack of information
Communications breakdown
Continuous operations
What is morale?
Individuals state of mind
What is discipline?
Individual or group attitude that ensures prompt obedience to orders
What is espirit de corps?
loyalty to, pride in, and enthusiasm for the unit shown by its members
What is proficiency?
The technical, tactical, and physical ability to perform the job or mission
What is motivation?
Based on psychological factors such as needs, desires, and impulses that cause a person to act
What is BAMCIS describing?
6 Troop leading steps
B.A.M.C.I.S
Begin planning
Arrange for reconnaissance
Make reconnaissance
Complete the plan
Issue the order
Supervise
Code of Conduct Article I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Code of Conduct Article II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Code of Conduct Article III
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Code of Conduct Article IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Code of Conduct Article V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.