SUT Flashcards
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha Point Man?
Front Security, Leaders Recon, S and O for ORP, OBJ and PB
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha TL?
Pri. Compass/Land Nav, Controls A Team, Designates ERRP every 200-300m, Leaders Recon/ORP, OBJ, PB, Assault TL on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha 203?
Pri. Pace, Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha SAW?
Leaders Recon/S and O for ORP, OBJ and PB, Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha Left Rifle?
Security at LDA’s, Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Alpha Right Rifle?
Security at LDA’s, Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Squad Leader?
Command and control of Squad, Controls Land Nav/Pace, Moves with bounding element on all contacts, Leaders Recon of ORP, OBJ, and PB, Support Element on OBJ, Calls in all SITREPs, Code Words when applicable
What are the responsibilities of the Machine Gunner?
Fire support for Squad, Support Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Assistant Gunner?
Assists Machine Gunner, Feeds ammo to gun, Assumes control of gun in Machine Gunner’s absence, Support Element on OBJ, Pri. Recorder/Timer
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo TL?
Alt. Compass/Land Nav, Accountability, Security, Controls CCP/Release Point, Controls Flank Security Elements at LDA’s
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo SAW?
Left Flank Security at LDA’s, Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo 203?
Alt. Pace, Right Flank Security at LDA’s, Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo Left Rifle?
Left Flank Security at LDA’a, Assault Element on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo Right Rifle (AT4)?
Right Flank Security at LDA’s, Flank Security on OBJ
What are the responsibilities of the Bravo Right Rifle?
Rear Security, Early Warning for patrol, Assault element on OBJ
How far is the lead element in a Traveling Formation and what does it provide?
20m (METT-TC), Provides Speed and Control
How far is the lead element in a Traveling Overwatch Formation and what does it provide?
50m (METT-TC), Provides Security and used when contact is possible
When is a modified wedge formation used?
During hours of limited visibility and in restrictive terrain
When is a squad file used?
When speed is essential
What are the 5 criteria for a ORP/PB?
- 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 from OBJ
Bonus: OCOKA
What are the 5 paragraphs of an OPORD?
Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command and Signal
What are the 5 principles of patrolling?
Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Command and Control, Common Sense
What is the max effective range of the M249 SAW? (Bipod point, tripod point, bipod area and tripod area)
Bipod point: 600m
Tripod point: 800m
Bipod area: 800m
Tripod area: 1000m
What are the rates of fire and barrel change times for the M249 SAW?
Sustained: 50 RPM, 3-5 round burst every 4-5 seconds, barrel change every 10 min
Rapid: 100 RPM, 8-10 round burst every 2-3 seconds, barrel change every 2 min
Cyclic: 650-850 RPM, continuous burst, barrel change every min
