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Combat Skills
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FM 21-75
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What is concealment?
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Protection from enemy observation (it may be neutral or artificial)
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What is an observation post?
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A fixed location from which the activities in a particular area are watched, providing early warning of enemy approach
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What are the five "S's" concerning prisoners of war?
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a. Search
b. Segregate c. Silence d. Safeguard e. Speed |
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How many paragraphs are there in an Operation Order? What are they?
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5; situation, mission, execution, service and support, command and signal
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What are the precedents for sending a message?
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a. Routine
b. Priority c. Immediate d. Flash e. Flash override |
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What does the acronym "SOI" mean?
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Signal Operating Instructions
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What are the two manuals a soldier is responsible for knowing?
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a. The Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks
b. The Soldier's Manual for MOS |
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What are the three basic rules of camoflauge?
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a) Take advantage of all available natural concealment
b) Alter the form, shadow, texture, and color of objects c) Camoflauge against air and ground detection |
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What is the purpose of a reconnaissance patrol and why is this patrol important?
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The patrol provides the commander with timely, accurate information on enemy and terrain and is vital in making tactical decisions
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Proper use of terrain can contribute to mission accomplishment. A good way to remember what to look for during terrain evaluation is to use the keyword "OCOKA". What does "OCOKA" stand for?
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O: Observation and field of fire
C: Cover and concealment O: Obstacles K: Key terrain A: Avenues of approach |
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What is a range card?
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A rough sketch of the terrain around a weapon position.
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What must the range card depict?
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a. Sectors of fire
b. Prominent terrain features c. Weapons symbols d. Marginal data e. Targets and range to them f. Final Protective Line (FPL) g. Principal direction of fire (PDF) |
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In a combat situation, if you are separated from a patrol or large unit, what becomes your mission?
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To rejoin your unit
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What is meant by the term "SERES"?
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S: Survival
E: Evasion R: Resistance E: Escape S: Security |
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What is the planning range of the SINCGARs radio?
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a. Low range-300 m
b. Medium power-4 km c. High power-8 km d. PA-35 km |
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Describe the SC and FH setting on the SINCGARs radio.
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a. SC: single channel (one frequency used)
b. FH: frequency hop (radio changes frequencies more than 100 times per |
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What colors are used in camoflauge?
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a. Sand and light green for desert and dry areas
b. Loam and white for snow covered terrain c. Loam and light green for vegetated areas |
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Where are the primary and secondary sectors of fire?
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a. Primary: to the oblique of your position
b. Secondary: to the front |
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What do trenches provide?
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Trenches provide a covered route between positions.
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addition to walking, what are the other three methods of movement?
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a. Low crawl
b. High crawl c. Rush |
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Which method of movement is the fastest way to move from one position to another?
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The rush
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What are the considerations for camoflauge?
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Movement, position, outlines and shadows, shine, shape, colors and dispersion
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What are some things to look and listen for during enemy observation?
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a. Sound
b. Dust or vehicle exhaust c. Movement d. Position e. Outlines or shadows f. Shine or glare g. Contrasting colors |
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What three things should be considered when selecting a temporary fighting position?
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a. Select one that allows good observation
b. One that provides good field of fire c. One that provides cover and concealment |
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Reacting to flares at night, what should you do?
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a. Close one eye
b. Assume the prone position c. Move from illuminated area d. Continue the mission |
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If the M72A LAW does not have the words "with coupler" on the data plate, what should you do?
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Do not use it
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How must you react to ground and aerial flares?
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a. Ground flare: move quickly from lighted area because the enemy will fire in that direction (always keep one eye closed for night vision).
b. Aerial flare: before illumination, hit the ground preferably behind cover; during illumination, freeze if within trees or prominent terrain or crouch low if an opening while keeping one eye closed. |
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What are the five means of communication? Name one disadvantage to each
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a. Radio: the least secure method
b. Visual: easily misunderstood, restricted during poor visibility, enemy may use similar signals to create confusion c. Sound: easily misunderstood d. Wire: subject to breakage, impractical for time, terrain, and weather e. Messenger: message may be obsolete upon receipt; requires more time and is subject to enemy action |
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How would you report a soldier as captured if you witnessed an apparently alive soldier being taken into custody by enemy forces?
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Report the soldier as MIA (missing or captured in action) on DA Form 1156
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What does KIA and WIA stand for and what form is used to report each?
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a. KIA: killed in action (DA Form 1156)
b. WIA: wounded in action (DA Form 1156) |
