Tactics Flashcards
What best describes the purpose of a Leaders reconnaissance?
Confirm the condition of the objective and gives each subordinate leader a clear
picture of the terrain.
What is the responsibility of the trail element in a squad column, fire team wedge, when crossing a
Linear Danger Area?
To provide flank and rear
cover
What are the 5 types of Rally Points?
Initial, enroute, objective, reentry, near side/far
side
Which best describes the weight Soldiers’ should carry for an Approach March Load?
80 to 100 pounds (45 percent body
weight)
What are the only straps you loosen prior to removing the mask?
Cheek
Strap
How does a Soldier carry a weapon while high crawling?
Cradled in their
arms
What are the three (3) types of contour lines?
Index, Intermediate and
Supplementary
What are the 3 Individual Movement Techniques?
High crawl, low crawl,
rush
When do Troop Leading Procedures (TLP’s) begin?
Upon Receiving the Warning
Order
Which statement is true concerning foot march load considerations?
Distance marched in 6 hours decreases by 2 kilometers for every 10 pounds carried over 40 pounds.
Which of the following is the march classification of an approach march?
Tactical
True or False: You can never over camouflage yourself and your equipment.
False
What are the 3 Minor Terrain Features?
Draw, Spur,
Cliff
True or False: The M249 can belt or magazine fed.
True
Who is overall responsible for a patrol?
Patrol Leader
Leaders will ensure the foot march route is _____________ prior to each foot march event for
possible safety hazards and halt areas.
Reconnoitered
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?
Both b and c
The only authorized drinking system in a contaminated environment?
The Multipurpose Personal Hydration System
MPHS
If performing a hand-and-arm signaling technique and using both hands such as a Column
Formation what should you do with your weapon?
Move the weapon to the hang or sling arms
position.
What are the two (2) types of holds for the Lensatic Compass?
Compass to cheek and center-hold technique
What are the five (5) aspects of weather?
Visibility; Winds; Precipitation; Cloud Cover; and Temperature and
Humidity.
True or False: The Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform provides visual and near-infrared camouflage
and concealment.
True
What should be shouted when throwing the M67 hand grenade?
Frag Out
What is the first priority for the Squad Leader after conducting a Squad Assault?
The squad leader establishes local
security.
What are the two techniques to cross small open areas?
Contouring Around the Open Area and Detour Bypass
Method
What is the first thing you should do if you notice the presence of an obstacle encountered on a
patrol?
Notify your Chain of
Command.
Which one of the following does not provide cover?
Hedge row
What does SAW stand for in reference to the M249 machine gun?
Squad automatic
weapon
What are the two (2) methods for establishing a challenge and password?
Odd Number System and Running
Password.
What does OAKOC stand for?
Obstacles, avenues of approach, key terrain, observations and fields of fire, cover
and concealment
Which statement best describes the Emergency Approach March Load
60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body
weight).
Which statement best describes a “Quartering Party”?
Unit representatives sent to a new site of operations in advance of the main body to
secure, reconnoiter, and organize the site.
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?
50 meters
The approach march emphasizes tactical considerations such as ______________ and deemphasizes
efficiency and ease of movement.
Security
Which statement is true? During Exercise #7 of the Chamber (Clearing and Sealing Mask in a
Contaminated Environment).
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.
Which statement best describes Cover?
Anything natural or man-made that will protect a Soldier from small-arms enemy
fire.
Which statement best describes the ideal Fighting Load?
60 to 80 pounds (30 percent body
weight).
What is the final step of the 8 Troop Leading Procedures?
Supervise and
Refine
What is the maximum duration Soldiers will be exposed to CS without protection (breaking the seal
of the mask and resealing it)?
15 Seconds
True or False: Overall, the Platoon Leader determines and directs the movement technique(s) that the platoon
uses.
True
