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Tactics Flashcards

1
Q

What best describes the purpose of a Leaders reconnaissance?

A

Confirm the condition of the objective and gives each subordinate leader a clear
picture of the terrain.

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2
Q

What is the responsibility of the trail element in a squad column, fire team wedge, when crossing a
Linear Danger Area?

A

To provide flank and rear

cover

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3
Q

What are the 5 types of Rally Points?

A

Initial, enroute, objective, reentry, near side/far

side

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4
Q

Which best describes the weight Soldiers’ should carry for an Approach March Load?

A

80 to 100 pounds (45 percent body

weight)

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5
Q

What are the only straps you loosen prior to removing the mask?

A

Cheek

Strap

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6
Q

How does a Soldier carry a weapon while high crawling?

A

Cradled in their

arms

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7
Q

What are the three (3) types of contour lines?

A

Index, Intermediate and

Supplementary

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8
Q

What are the 3 Individual Movement Techniques?

A

High crawl, low crawl,

rush

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9
Q

When do Troop Leading Procedures (TLP’s) begin?

A

Upon Receiving the Warning

Order

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10
Q

Which statement is true concerning foot march load considerations?

A

Distance marched in 6 hours decreases by 2 kilometers for every 10 pounds carried over 40 pounds.

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11
Q

Which of the following is the march classification of an approach march?

A

Tactical

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12
Q

True or False: You can never over camouflage yourself and your equipment.

A

False

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13
Q

What are the 3 Minor Terrain Features?

A

Draw, Spur,

Cliff

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14
Q

True or False: The M249 can belt or magazine fed.

A

True

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15
Q

Who is overall responsible for a patrol?

A

Patrol Leader

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16
Q

Leaders will ensure the foot march route is _____________ prior to each foot march event for
possible safety hazards and halt areas.

A

Reconnoitered

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17
Q

When dismounted and crossing a Large Open Area “Danger Area” that cannot be bypassed with a
road in the middle of the danger area; which of the following formation(s) should you use?

A

Both b and c

18
Q

The only authorized drinking system in a contaminated environment?

A

The Multipurpose Personal Hydration System

MPHS

19
Q

If performing a hand-and-arm signaling technique and using both hands such as a Column
Formation what should you do with your weapon?

A

Move the weapon to the hang or sling arms

position.

20
Q

What are the two (2) types of holds for the Lensatic Compass?

A

Compass to cheek and center-hold technique

21
Q

What are the five (5) aspects of weather?

A

Visibility; Winds; Precipitation; Cloud Cover; and Temperature and
Humidity.

22
Q

True or False: The Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform provides visual and near-infrared camouflage
and concealment.

A

True

23
Q

What should be shouted when throwing the M67 hand grenade?

A

Frag Out

24
Q

What is the first priority for the Squad Leader after conducting a Squad Assault?

A

The squad leader establishes local

security.

25
Q

What are the two techniques to cross small open areas?

A

Contouring Around the Open Area and Detour Bypass

Method

26
Q

What is the first thing you should do if you notice the presence of an obstacle encountered on a
patrol?

A

Notify your Chain of

Command.

27
Q

Which one of the following does not provide cover?

A

Hedge row

28
Q

What does SAW stand for in reference to the M249 machine gun?

A

Squad automatic

weapon

29
Q

What are the two (2) methods for establishing a challenge and password?

A

Odd Number System and Running

Password.

30
Q

What does OAKOC stand for?

A

Obstacles, avenues of approach, key terrain, observations and fields of fire, cover
and concealment

31
Q

Which statement best describes the Emergency Approach March Load

A

60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body

weight).

32
Q

Which statement best describes a “Quartering Party”?

A

Unit representatives sent to a new site of operations in advance of the main body to
secure, reconnoiter, and organize the site.

33
Q

What is the ideal distance the lead fire team should be in front of the rest of the element when
moving in a squad traveling overwatch?

A

50 meters

34
Q

The approach march emphasizes tactical considerations such as ______________ and deemphasizes
efficiency and ease of movement.

A

Security

35
Q

Which statement is true? During Exercise #7 of the Chamber (Clearing and Sealing Mask in a
Contaminated Environment).

A

Soldiers should close their eyes, take a deep breath, hold their breath and break the
seal of their mask with both hands for 5 – 10 seconds by pulling the bottom of the
mask away from their face approximately 4 – 6 inches and then reseal their mask.

36
Q

Which statement best describes Cover?

A

Anything natural or man-made that will protect a Soldier from small-arms enemy
fire.

37
Q

Which statement best describes the ideal Fighting Load?

A

60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body

weight).

38
Q

What is the final step of the 8 Troop Leading Procedures?

A

Supervise and

Refine

39
Q

What is the maximum duration Soldiers will be exposed to CS without protection (breaking the seal
of the mask and resealing it)?

A

15 Seconds

40
Q

True or False: Overall, the Platoon Leader determines and directs the movement technique(s) that the platoon
uses.

A

True

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