Section 115 Infantry Flashcards

1
Q

A MARDIV contains approx how many personnel.

A

17000

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2
Q

The MARDIV must be able to provide what capability to an amphib task force? (ATF)

A

Ground amphib forcible entry

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3
Q

How does the division commander fight?

A

Using combined arms tactics, tailors the force to the demands of each mission

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4
Q

What is The primary mission of HQ battalion in a MARDIV ?

A

Exercise C/C and administration

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5
Q

What does the HQ MARDIV company consist of?

A
H&S
Recon
MPs
Comm and truck company
Division
Band
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6
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What does MARDIV HQ company provide?

A

Command, admin, security, supply

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7
Q

What does MARDIV recon company provide?

A

Ground recon and surveillance in support of the division

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8
Q

What does MARDIV company MP provide?

A
Route recon
Evac and control of EPW
Breach and perimeter defense
Area security
Crowd control and investigation
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9
Q

What does MARDIV comm companies provide?

A

Installs, operates and maintains comm facilities

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10
Q

What is the mission of an infantry, regiment, battalion, company, platoon, squad?

A

To locate close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel his assault by fire and close combat.

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11
Q

What does an infantry regiment consist of?

A

HQ and two or more infantry battalions

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12
Q

How many personnel does a regiment consist of?

A

3400

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13
Q

What does an infantry battalion consist of?

A

H&S, weapons and 3 rifle companies

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14
Q

When does a battalion Form a BLT?

A

When combined with support and CSS units

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15
Q

The weapons plt has how many mortars?

A

3, M224 60mm mortars

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16
Q

What does the squad automatic rifleman carry?

A

M249 SAW

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17
Q

The weapons PLT has how many machine guns?

A

6

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18
Q

E weapons PLT has how many SMAWS?

A

6, 83mm M153

19
Q

The weapons company has how many mortars?

A

8, M252 81mm

20
Q

The weapons company has how many anti armor dragons?

A

12 M47 Dragons

21
Q

The weapons company TOW section has how many TOWs?

A

8

22
Q

The weapons company machine gun section has how many machine guns?

A

6 M2 .50cals

6 MK19 40mm

23
Q

The rifle squad consists of how many rifle teams?

A

3

24
Q

What is the squad leader responsible for?

A

Appearance, discipline, training, and welfare

25
Q

What is the fire team leader responsible for?

A

Fire discipline and control of his fire team and economical use of weapons and equipment

26
Q

Every rifleman is trained as a what?

A

Scout

27
Q

What should be examined before selecting a firing position?

A

Assigned sectors of fire

28
Q

What should a fighting position offer?

A

Good fields of fire
Max use of cover and concealment
Facilitate exercise of fire and control by unit leader

29
Q

State the three fighting positions

A

Primary, secondary, alternate

30
Q

Supplementary fighting positions are prepared to guard against what?

A

Attack from directions other than those from which the main attack is expected

31
Q

When available how should movement to a secondary position be done?

A

When cover and concealed

32
Q

What 8 guidelines should be observed when clearing fields of fire?

A
  • Avoid excessive clearing
  • Clear forward to limits of effective fire
  • Leave a thin layer of foliage
  • Remove light branches from wooded areas
  • In heavy woods, remove undergrowth in a thin line for automatic weapons
  • Demolish walls forward
  • Move and cut brush to your advantage
  • Ensure fields of fire are open for a M203
33
Q

What are FPF (final protective fires)?

A

Final attempt to stop the enemy before he reaches the Plts battle position

34
Q

What is a check point?

A

A predetermined spot on the ground plotted along patrol routes so parent unit can track progress

35
Q

What is a rally point?

A

Easily identifiable point on the ground where patrols can reassemble and reorganize

36
Q

What are three types of rally points?

A

Initial
En route
Objective

37
Q

How many meters from the enemy should you conduct counter ambush drills?

A

50m

38
Q

How many types of patrols are used by a rifle squad?

A

5

RACES

39
Q

What is he purpose of raid patrols?

A

To destroy or capture enemy personnel or equipment, destroy installations, free POWs

40
Q

What is the purpose of contact patrols?

A

Perform limited obj missions

41
Q

What is the purpose of economy of force patrols?

A

Perform listed obj missions

42
Q

What is the purpose of ambush patrols?

A

Conduct ambushes on enemy patrols

43
Q

What is the purpose of security patrols?

A

Detect infiltration by the enemy, kill or capture infiltrators, and protect against ambushes

44
Q

What is the mission of the marine division?

A

To execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed