Section 115 Infantry Flashcards

1
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A MARDIV contains approx how many personnel.

A

17000

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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
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How does the division commander fight?

A

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

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

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Exercise C/C and administration

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What does the HQ MARDIV company consist of?

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

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Command, admin, security, supply

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What does MARDIV recon company provide?

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Ground recon and surveillance in support of the division

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What does MARDIV company MP provide?

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Route recon
Evac and control of EPW
Breach and perimeter defense
Area security
Crowd control and investigation
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9
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What does MARDIV comm companies provide?

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Installs, operates and maintains comm facilities

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10
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What is the mission of an infantry, regiment, battalion, company, platoon, squad?

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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
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What does an infantry regiment consist of?

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HQ and two or more infantry battalions

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12
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How many personnel does a regiment consist of?

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3400

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13
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What does an infantry battalion consist of?

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H&S, weapons and 3 rifle companies

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14
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When does a battalion Form a BLT?

A

When combined with support and CSS units

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15
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The weapons plt has how many mortars?

A

3, M224 60mm mortars

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16
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What does the squad automatic rifleman carry?

A

M249 SAW

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17
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The weapons PLT has how many machine guns?

A

6

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18
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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
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The weapons company TOW section has how many TOWs?

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?

24
Q

What is the squad leader responsible for?

A

Appearance, discipline, training, and welfare

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What is the fire team leader responsible for?
Fire discipline and control of his fire team and economical use of weapons and equipment
26
Every rifleman is trained as a what?
Scout
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What should be examined before selecting a firing position?
Assigned sectors of fire
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What should a fighting position offer?
Good fields of fire Max use of cover and concealment Facilitate exercise of fire and control by unit leader
29
State the three fighting positions
Primary, secondary, alternate
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Supplementary fighting positions are prepared to guard against what?
Attack from directions other than those from which the main attack is expected
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When available how should movement to a secondary position be done?
When cover and concealed
32
What 8 guidelines should be observed when clearing fields of fire?
- 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
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What are FPF (final protective fires)?
Final attempt to stop the enemy before he reaches the Plts battle position
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What is a check point?
A predetermined spot on the ground plotted along patrol routes so parent unit can track progress
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What is a rally point?
Easily identifiable point on the ground where patrols can reassemble and reorganize
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What are three types of rally points?
Initial En route Objective
37
How many meters from the enemy should you conduct counter ambush drills?
50m
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How many types of patrols are used by a rifle squad?
5 | RACES
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What is he purpose of raid patrols?
To destroy or capture enemy personnel or equipment, destroy installations, free POWs
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What is the purpose of contact patrols?
Perform limited obj missions
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What is the purpose of economy of force patrols?
Perform listed obj missions
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What is the purpose of ambush patrols?
Conduct ambushes on enemy patrols
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What is the purpose of security patrols?
Detect infiltration by the enemy, kill or capture infiltrators, and protect against ambushes
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What is the mission of the marine division?
To execute amphibious assault operations and such other operations as may be directed