SUT Flashcards
What is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?
1100 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target?
Tripod - 1100
Bipod - 800 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target?
Tripod – 800 meters
Bipod – 600 meters
What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?
100 Rounds per minute fired in 6 to 9 round bursts and 4 to 5 seconds between bursts. Barrel change every 10 minutes
What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?
200 Rounds per minute fired in 10 to 13 round bursts and 2 to 3 seconds between bursts. Barrel change every 2 minutes.
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240B?
650 to 950 Rounds per minute fired in continuous bursts. Barrel change every minute.
What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E?
1,000meters
What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target for both tripod and bipod?
Tripod –1,000 meters
Bipod –800 meters
What is the maximum range of the M249 against a point target for both tripod and bipod?
Tripod –800 meters
Bipod –600 meters
What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?
1,000rounds (in 200 round drums)
What are the rates of fire for the M249?
Sustained rate is 100 rounds per minute
Rapid rate is 200 rounds per minute
Cyclic rate is 650 to 850 rounds per minute
What are the five primary missions of Special Forces?
Unconventional warfare, direct action, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and counterterrorism.
What are the five principles of patrolling?
Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, Common Sense
What are the five paragraphs of an OPORD?
Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, and Command and Control.
What are the responsibilities of the APT?
Front Security
Leaders Recon / S&O for ORP
OBJ and Patrol Base.
What are the responsibilities of the A203?
Primary Pace.
Flank security on OBJ.
What are the responsibilities of the ATL?
Primary Compass/Land Nav
Controls A team during movement and upon enemy contact
Designates en route rally points every 200-300 meters
Leaders Recon for ORP, OBJ and Patrol Base
Assault Tm Leader on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the ASAW?
Leaders recon/S&O for the ORP, OBJ and patrol base
Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the ALR (AT4)?
Security at LDAs
Flank security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the ARR?
Security at LDAs
Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the SL?
Responsible for the command and control of the squad
Controls navigation and pace
Moves with bounding element on all contacts
Conducts leaders recon of ORP, OBJ and patrol base
Support element on OBJ
Calls in sit-reps, code words when applicable
What are the responsibilities of the MG?
Fire support for squad
Support element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the AG?
Assists Machine Gunner as needed
Feeds ammunition to the machine gun
Assumes control of the Machine Gun in absence of the gunner
Support Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the BTL?
Alt. Compass Ensures Route and Pace are correct Responsible for accountability Responsible for security at all halts Controls CCP designated in the Release Point Controls Flank Security elements at LDAs
What are the responsibilities of the BSAW?
Left Flank Security on LDA crossings
Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the B203?
Right Flank Security at LDA crossings
Alt. Pace man
Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the BLR?
Left Flank Security at LDA Crossings
Assault on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the BRR(AT4)?
AT4
Right Flank Security at LDA crossings
Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the BRR?
Rear Security.
Early warning for patrol.
Assault Element
What happens during a short halt?
SL/ATL HALTS PATROL
PATROL TAKES A KNEE
SLLS
SLLS COMPLETE, SL DISPLACES MG TM LEFT OR RIGHT (METT-TC)
BTM INVERTS
TM LDRS TO CENTER
SL IDENTIFIES CLOCK POSITIONS TO TM LDRS AND CONDUCTS MAP CHECK
SL CALLS SPARE TO HIGHER (INFIL COMPLETE)
What is the criteria for a long halt or an ORP?
(OCOKA) GOOD COVER AND CONCEALMENT AWAY FROM NATURAL LINES OF DRIFT. EASILY DEFENDABLE. LARGE ENOUGH FOR ENTIRE PATROL. OUT OF SIGHT, SOUND AND SMALL ARMS RANGE OF OBJ.
What is the criteria for OBJ/Killzone for an ambush?
FLAT TABLE TOP LIKE SURFACE 35 – 50 METERS IN LENGTH 35 METERS TO LOA / NO DEAD SPACE ID LIMITS (LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER) CLAYMORE TREES LOCATED 5 – 10 METERS FROM ROAD AT LEAST 18‘IN DIAMETER WITH 16 METERS MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE
After 360 degree security is established during a long halt, and the leaders recon of the ORP is about to move out, what happens?
BTL PERFORMS ABBREVIATED MWE WITH LDRS RECON (COMMO, OPTICS, WEAPONS)
BTL FORMS CHOKE POINT AT THE 12.
SL ISSUES 5 PT CONTINGENCY PLAN (GOTWA) AND DESCRIPTION OF LAST ACTIVE ERRP TO BTL.
SL/ATL SET BEZEL RING FOR BACK AZIMUTH
BTL GIVES BRIEFBACK AND COUNTS LDRS RECON OUT OF PERIMETER.
BTL DISSEMINATES 5 PT TO PATROL AND MAINTAINS SECURITY
RADIO IS MONITORED AT ALL TIMES.
When departing for the leaders recon or the ORP, what happens?
LEADERS RECON DEPARTS SECURITY HALT IN THE DIAMOND FORMATION ON A _______ DEGREE AZIMUTH FOR _______METERS
200 TO 400 METERS
OUT OF SMALL ARMS RANGE, SIGHT, AND SOUND OF THE OBJECTIVE
SL ISSUES A 5 POINT TO LDRS RECON AND A DESCRIPTION OF LAST ENROUTE RALLY POINT
DURING SLLS SL INSURES THAT ORP MEETS SAME CRITERIA AS SECURITY HALT
Describe the process of re-entry into the security halt after the leaders recon of the ORP has been conducted. What happens after the leaders recon is counted back in?
BTL RECEIVES RADIO CHECK FROM RECON OF THE TENTATIVE ORP
BTL MOVES TO 12 O’CLOCK WITH RADIO TO RECEIVE & GUIDE SL/ATL BACK TO SECURITY HALT
ONE MAN AT A POSITION AT A TIME RUCKS UP AND TAKES A KNEE ON THE PERIMETER (M240 POSITION STAYS IN THE PRONE POSITION)
SL INITIATES FAR/NEAR RECOGNITION AND GUIDES RECON BACK TO PERIMETER AND COUNTS THEM IN
SL BRIEFS BTL OF ANY CHANGES TO PLAN
BTL GETS SQD IN FORMATION AND OOM
MG IS THE LAST TO RE-RUCK
BTL MOVE TO 12 O’CLOCK TO COUNT OUT PATROL
Who goes out on the leaders recon?
SL, ATL, ASAW, and APT.
What is the correct distance of a kill zone for an ambush?
35-50 meters
How far away should the LOA be?
35 meters
How far away from the road do claymores need to be?
5-10 meters
How large in diameter must a claymore tree be?
18 inches diameter
What is the minimum safe distance from claymore trees?
16 meters
