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50 Cards in this Set
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What are the three standard 782 gear issue categories?
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1. Fighting/load carrying
2. Bivouac (Anything overnight) 3. Protective |
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The standard 782 gear issue consists of what?
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- Pistol belt with two magazine pouches
- Pack, usually a medium size - H-harness or suspenders Others -wet weather gear -gloves -sleeping bag -poncho liner -canteens -ballistic vest |
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Name the three fighting positions.
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-Hasty Position
-Improved One man -Improved two man |
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What is the biggest disadvantage of an improved two-man fighting position as opposed to an improved one-man fighting position?
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Two-man provides less protection from tanks, bombing, strafing, and shelling.
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Which type of camouflage is more preferable when concealing a vehicle; natural cover or cammie netting?
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Natural cover
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What is the first thing you do if caught in the open at night with a flare overhead?
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Hit the deck.
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What does “KOCOA” stand for?
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Key Terrain
Observation and Fields of Fire Concealment and Cover Obstacles to Movement Avenues of Approach |
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Explain the process of orienting a map using a compass.
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1. When a compass rose appears on the map place the compass over the magnetic north line.
2. Turn the map until the north arrow of the compass is aligned. 3. For maps with no compass rose, use the N/S grid line. |
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What does “BAMCIS” stand for?
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Begin planning
Arrange recon Make recon Complete the plan Issue the order Supervise |
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What does “SMEAC” stand for?
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Situation
Mission Execution Administration and Logistics Command and Signal |
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What are the three sub-paragraphs of the Situation paragraph of a five paragraph order?
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1. Enemy forces
2. Friendly forces 3. Attachments and detachments |
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When is a “SALUTE” report used?
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When observed activities of the enemy do not pose a threat.
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What is the primary mission of a reconnaissance patrol?
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Information gathering.
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What are three considerations when creating a fire plan?
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- Sectors or Zone of Fire
- Individual fighting positions - Crew Served Weapons - Rifleman positions - Terrain Features - Fire Team Leader |
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What are the two types of fire limits?
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Lateral and Forward
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Name the four types of fire team formations.
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- Column
- Wedge - Skirmishers (right and left) - Echelon (right and left) |
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How many Articles are contained in the Code of Conduct?
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Six
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What are the four THREATCON levels.
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ALPHA - General Threat
BRAVO - Increased Threat CHARLIE - Incident Occurred or indicated by intel DELTA - Attack has occurred |
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Is arrest or apprehension a circumstance under which deadly force would normally be authorized?
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yes
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What are three types of wire entanglements?
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Tactical
Protective Supplementary |
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Describe Challenge and Reply.
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Two words used to determine friend or foe, or a duress situation.
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Can the three categories of gear issued be mixed?
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yes
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What is the definition of a hasty/skirmish fighting position?
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Simple, shallow pit providing a temporary, open, prone firing position for one man.
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Define the improved one man fighting position.
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Made as small as possible to present the smallest target but wide enough to accommodate a mans shoulder and deep enough to use entrenching tools at the bottom.
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Explain an improved two man fighting position.
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Two one man holes but provides less protection from tanks, strafing and shelling.
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how deep should the holes be?
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chest high of the tallest person
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How deep should the grenade slump be?
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18 inches deep at a 30 degree slump.
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Why does the slope on the floor need to be 15 degrees for?
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water
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What are some general rules to camouflage?
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Paint dark areas light, all areas against air and ground observation, get areas exposed to light, take advantage of natural concealment.
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What if you're caught crossing an obstacle when the flare goes off?
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Stay still and continue when it burns out.
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What is the first thing you do with your map?
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Orient the map with the ground.
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What is a 5 paragraph order?
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SMEAC
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What does SALUTE stand for?
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Size
Activity Location Unit Time Equipment |
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What is a SPOT report?
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A modified SALUTE, when the enemy does pose a threat always follow with a SALUTE
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What are the steps to planning a patrol?
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study the mission
plan the use of time study terrain and situation organize the patrol select personnel equipment and weapons issue the warning order coordinate recon complete detailed plans issue patrol order supervise inspection execute mission |
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What is an area of responsibility assigned to a squad, platoon or crew served weapon to be covered by fire?
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sector of fire
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What is the definition of lateral limits?
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Identifiable terrain features are selected to show LOS of each sector
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What is the definition of forward limits?
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Established at the range at which the weapon will open fire
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what are the 6 codes of conduct?
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-I am an American
-I will never surrender -If I am captured continue to resist -Keep the faith -Questioned give name, rank, service #, and DOB -I am an American |
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When is deadly force justified?
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under conditions of extreme necessity and when lesser means have exhausted and the risk of death or serious bodily harm to innocent persons, assets involving national security, not involving national security but inherently dangerous to others, serious offense against other, protect public health or safety, arrest or apprehension
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Explain tactical wire entanglement.
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Used parallel to and alon the friendly side of the protective line to break up enemy attack formations and to hold the enemy in areas covered by the most intense defensive fire.
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Explain protective wire entanglements.
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Prevent surpise assaults from points close to the defense area, placed close enough to defense area for day/night observation but placed far enough away to prevent hand grenade use.
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Explain supplementary wire entanglements.
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Placed in front of the forward edge of battle area to conceal the exact line of the tactical wire. also used in the rear of the FEBA to enclose the entire defensive position by connecting the protective wire entanglements, and used to break up the line of tactical wire.
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What is a column formation used for?
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When speed an control are factors, moving through wood, fog, smoke.
Favored for fire and maneuvers to either flank but vulnerable to fire from the front. |
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What is a wedge formation used for?
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Enemy situation is unknown but contact is possible.
Provides all around protection and flexibility and is easy to control. |
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What is a skirmish formation used for?
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When assaulting a known enemy position. for crossing short areas.
Max firepower to the front but the formation is difficult to control. |
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What is an echelon formation used for?
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To protect an exposed flank. Permits heavy firepower to the front and direction of the echelon. difficult to control and movement is slow.
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When determining a daylight landing zone what do you consider?
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Select a level area 100 ft larger than the diameter of the AC blades.
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When determining a nighttime landing zone what do you consider?
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level area 150 ft larger in diameter than AC blades.
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When oral communication is not available what are the 3 types of signals you can use?
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Whistle
Special Arm and Hand |
