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What does ASAP stand for?
Army Substance Abuse Program
What is the mission of ASAP?
The ASAP’s mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.
What are the objectives of ASAP?
Increase Fitness and Readiness
Provide Services
Emphasize chemical abuse deterance, prevention, education, and treatment.
restore to duty rehabiloitated soldiers.
provide chemical free activities.
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
Personnel will not promote any function glamorizing the use of alcohol through drinking contests, games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes in contests.
What army Regulation covers ASAP?
AR 600-85
Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?
ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred. Failure to attend a mandatory counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation?
Soldiers who fail to participate adequately in, or to respond successfully to, rehabilitation will be processed for administrative separation and not be provided another opportunity for rehabilitation except under the most extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the CD in consultation with the unit commander.
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?
Voluntary (self-identification)
Commander / Supervisor Identification
Biochemical Identification
Medical Identification
Investigation and or Apprehension
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
Return Soldiers to full duty as soon as possible.
Identify Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated within the scope of this regulation and to advise their unit commanders.
Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility in the vicinity where they reside after discharge from the Army.
Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the family, with the ultimate goal of enabling the Soldier to perform more effectively.
What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?
Deterance
Early ID
Assess Security, fitness, good order and discipline.
Moniter Rehab
Data Collection
Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?
Unit inspections. (either the entire or part of a unit)
Search and seizures/probable cause.
Competence for Duty.
Rehabilitation.
Mishap or Safety Inspection.
Consent (specimen may be provided voluntarily by a Soldier).
New Entrant.
Medical.
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.
Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?
Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to reenlist. However, Soldiers who need additional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permit completion.
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?
Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)).
What Does ACS stand for?
Army Community Service
What does the ACS symbol represent?
The heart= giving, the cross= help, the gyroscope= stability
What is the ACS mission statement?
The mission of the ACS center is to—

Facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.
Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements, eliminate duplication in service delivery, and measure service effectiveness.
What Army regulation covers ACS?
AR 608-1
How is ACS staffed for the most part?
By volunteers
What is the motto of the ACS?
Self-help, service and stability.
Who qualifies for ACS?
In the United States, the following personnel are eligible for ACS assistance:

All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve when on active duty and their family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Army appropriated fund (APF) and nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees and their family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Family members of prisoners of war or personnel missing in action, if otherwise eligible for services.
Surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, if otherwise eligible for services.
In overseas commands, the Commander will determine eligibility according to international treatise and agreements.
What can you do to help out ACS?
Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, useable household goods, and volunteer your time.
What regulation covers the ACES?
AR 621-5
What regulation covers Army Learning Centers?
AR 621-6
What are the goals of ACES?
Develop confident, competent leaders.
Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of soldiers.
Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and adult family members.
Provide self-development opportunities for DACs.
Provide self-development opportunities for DAC ACES professional and support staff.
What does TABE stand for?
Test of Adult Basic Education
How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?
100%
Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES
Pell Grant
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans
What does DANTES stand for?
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
What does DANTES do?
DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.
Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what?
BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT between 100 and 110 may be command referred.
Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI Bill?
July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for the first 12 months
What does SOC stand for?
Service members Opportunity Colleges
What does SOCAD stand for?
Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
American Red Cross
What is AER?
AER is a private, nonprofit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of the Army and their dependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What does AER stand for?
Army Emergency Relief
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
AR 930-4
Who does AER help?
Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under various sections of title 10, United States Code).
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
Widows (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
How are monetary contributions made to AER?
Cash, check or allotment
How does AER provide financial assistance?
AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both
What is the purpose of AER?
AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What is the AER Motto?
"Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own"
The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount?
1 dollar each month for 3 months
What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability.
The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when?
This policy applies—

Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).
Define sexual assault.
Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
Sexual assault includes what acts?
Rape
Nonconsensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex)
Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
Attempts to commit these acts
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?
Alcohol
If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?
Their chain of command.
Medical Treatment Facility.
Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
Chaplains.
Social Work Services.
Family Advocacy.
Legal Services.
What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples?
Verbal, Nonverbal, Physical Contact
What rank should an EOR normally be?
SGT (P) through 1LT
What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
AR 600-20 chapter 6
What are the goals of the EO program?
Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and women of America’s Army.
What does AFAP stand for?
Army Family Action Plan
What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
AR 608-47
What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers?
CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire), Financial assistance, Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS education, Health and safety services.
What Army Regulation covers Red Cross?
AR 930-5
What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
AR 601-280
What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?
If the soldier is barred or flagged and if the soldier is enrolled in ASAP
A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often?
Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS
Accidents are reported in accordance with what regulation?
AR 385-40
What AR covers safety?
AR 385-10
What Army Regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program?
AR 600-8-8
What Army Regulation covers NCODP?
AR 350-1 Chap 4
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling.
Advantages:

Quickest method.
Good for people who need clear, concise direction.
Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
Doesn't encourage subordinates to be part of the solution.
Tends to treat symptoms, not problems.
Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely.
Solution is the counselor's, not the subordinate's
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.
Advantages:

Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Develops personal responsibility.
Disadvantages:
More time-consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.
Advantages:

Moderately quick.
Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
May take too much time for some situations.
What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?
Select a suitable place.
Schedule the time.
Notify the subordinate well in advance.
Organize information.
Outline the counseling session components.
Plan the counseling strategy.
Establish the right atmosphere.
What are the 7 steps to problem solving?
ID the problem
Gather information
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare posible solutions
Make and implement the decision
What are the qualities of an effective counselor?
Respect for subordinates
Self-awareness
Cultural awareness
Empathy
Credibility
What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her usual standards?
Counsel about substandard performance.
Attempt to define the problem with the soldier.
Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem.
Make a written statement of counseling
About how long is the conditioning phase?
The conditioning phase ends when a soldier is physically mission-capable and all personal, strength-related goals and unit-fitness goals have been met.
What AR covers the Army Physical Fitness Program?
AR 350-1 Chapter 1 Section 24
What are the five components of physical fitness?
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
What are STXs (Situational Training Exercise)?
STXs are mission-related, limited exercises designed to train one collective task, or a group of related tasks and drills, through practice.
What is the order of precedence for the wearing of individual awards?
U.S. Military Decorations
U.S. Non-Military Decorations
Prisoner of War Medal
Good Conduct Medal
U.S. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
U.S. Service Medals and Service Ribbons
U.S. Merchant Marine Decorations
Foreign Decorations (Does not include Service Medals and Ribbons)
Non-U.S. Service Medals and Ribbons
What is the second highest award for valor?
The Distinguished Service Cross
What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center?
Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)
High School Completion Program
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOCAD)
Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB)
Skill Recognition Programs
Command Language Programs (Head start - Gateway)
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Education Counseling Services
Learning Resource Centers
What Soldier development programs does ACES provide?
Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).
High School Completion Program.
English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
Mission-related Language (Head start and Gateway).
Mission-required Language.
MOS Improvement Training (MOSIT).
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.
Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repayment would cause undo hardship) will cause the Soldier’s name to be placed on an AER restricted list which is disseminated Army-wide. What does this mean for the Soldier?
Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the specific prior approval of HQ AER.
How is AER Funded
Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions, repayments of loans, and income from investments.
What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy.
Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.
Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.
Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and well-being.
Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary action.
Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?
The Commander’s Responsibility
Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program: victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator.
Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted.
Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject).
Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender).
What is the Army’s policy on sexual assault?
Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. Sexual assault is incompatible with Army values and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws.
The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault; to promote the sensitive handling of victims of sexual assault; to offer victim assistance and counseling; to hold those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable; to provide confidential avenues for reporting, and to reinforce a commitment to Army values.
The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.
The Army will treat every reported sexual assault incident seriously by following proper guidelines. The information and circumstances of the allegations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.
This policy applies—
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).
What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
January – 3rd Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
February – 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month
March – 1-31 - Women’s History Month
April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - "Days of Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust
May – 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month
August – 26 - Women’s Equality Day
September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month
November – 1-30 - National Native American Indian Heritage Month
What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?
Written command policy statements for EO
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
4 (1 each quarter)
Define the term ethnic group.
A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural heritage based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or symbols; literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness; and/or an external perception of distinctiveness.
Define the term racism.
Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race.
Describe minority group
Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.
What is sexual harassment?
1. Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders when—

Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s job, pay, career, or
Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person, or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
2. Any person in a supervisory or command position who uses or condones implicit or explicit sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, pay, or job of a Soldier or civilian employee is engaging in sexual harassment. Similarly, any Soldier or civilian employee who makes deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature is engaging in sexual harassment.
What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?
A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables. This document is required of all Army organizations, commands, agencies, and activities down to brigade (or equivalent) level. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel.
What action does the Army take against off-post activities, including housing and public accommodations, which arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their dependents?
Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.
Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
Your Unit Chain of Command
What is the Army's written policy on EO?
The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy—

Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing).
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?
Chain of Command
Does every unit have an EO representative?
Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT.
When was the AFAP program established?
The AFAP program was established in 1983 as a result of the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA), 1983 White Paper, “The Army Family.”
The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?
The Global Army Family and Leadership. The AFAP provides a means for Army constituents to address and report issues of well-being concern to leadership at regular intervals.
The AFAP program’s process of improvement begins where?
At the local level, where an annual symposium is held to examine issues of concern that delegates believe need to be fixed.
The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle. How is each side of the triangle expressed?
Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force)
Second Leg: "Family of Units"
Third Leg: "Family of People"
The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements. What are they?
Partnership
Wellness
Sense of community
What are some things that the AFAP does?
Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction
Enhances Army's corporate image
Helps retain the best and brightest
Results in legislation, policies, programs and services that strengthen readiness and retention
Safeguards well-being
What types of programs are focused on in the "Family of Components"?
Programs relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian employees
What type of programs are focused on in the "Family of Units"?
Programs relating to the unique relationship of soldiers to their units and unit ties to other components of the command, such as squad to its platoon or the platoon to its company (battery)
What is the basis for the Army theme, " The Army family"?
A joint announcement signed by the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army. This announcement was based on the C/S white paper 1983
What types of programs are focused on in the Family of People?
Programs relating to all areas of concern to the service members and their families, including the military and civilian retiree
How is the ARC staffed for the most part?
By volunteers
What is the major service that Red Cross offers?
Communication between soldiers and their families for both problem solving and emergency (especially the notification or "red cross message")
What is an SRB?
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
What is the minimum number of years that a soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB?
Three years
Can a Soldier request separation if a bar to reenlistment is imposed?
No
Describe a Bar to Reenlistment.
Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service
Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment?
Any commander in the soldier’s chain of command
Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment?
A Commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority
Who may lift a Bar?
The same authority that approved the Bar may lift it with a written recommendation by the unit Commander
What type of fire extinguisher must not be used on electrical fires?
A water fire Extinguisher
Who is responsible for the Army Safety Program?
It is the responsibility of each soldier
The word SAFETY is often associated with what term?
Risk Management
What accounts for the majority of accidents?
Carelessness
Name 3 safety features commonly found in any barracks.
Lights in stairwells
Fire lights (emergency lighting)
Fire extinguisher and alarms
Arms room safety procedures
First aid kits
CQ
Safety posters
Handrails
Storage of dangerous tools and chemicals
What safety features are stressed in the motor pool?
Reduced speed, no smoking except in designated areas, fire extinguishers in buildings and vehicles, proper utilization of tool safety equipment (goggles, safety toe shoes, etc.)
How often are fire extinguishers in the barracks required to be checked for serviceability, and how can this be determined?
Once a month, a tag on the fire extinguisher indicating the date and initials of authorized unit safety personnel
Where on post can you find out how many privately owned vehicle accidents that were fatal have occurred this year?
A sign in the vicinity of the outbound gate on post
Should there be a sponsorship program for a soldier departing a unit?
Yes
What is S-Gate?
S-Gate provides information for incoming soldiers entering the USAREUR Theater of command. An incoming soldier can find out who their sponsor is and how to contact them. S-Gate includes their pinpoint assignment, sponsor information, a welcome letter, a needs assessment checklist and links to other useful USAREUR web sites and regulatory information
What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands?
DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E
How soon after the DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned?
10 days unless the sponsorship is declined
What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?
The Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. The sponsor should be the same sex (gender) as the sponsor. The sponsor should be familiar with the unit or activity and community
What are the six elements of the sponsorship program?
DA Form 5434.
Welcome letter.
ACS Relocation Readiness Services.
Reception.
Orientation.
Inprocessing
What does NCODP stand for?
Noncommissioned Officer Development Program
What is the goal of NCODP?
The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and compliment the overarching Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Program.
As with all leader training and leader development, who is responsible for NCODP?
The command.
NCODP is typically managed by whom?
The CSM or Senior NCO in the organization.
What are some objectives of NCODP?
Develop and strengthen the skills, knowledge, and abilities to train, deploy, and lead soldiers in combat through battle focused training.
Develop NCOs who are self–aware, adaptive, competent, and confident.
Realize the full potential of the NCO support channel.
Foster a unit environment that enhances continued NCO leader development and encourages self–development as part of a lifelong learning process.
What are the three phases of physical conditioning?
Preparatory
Conditioning
Maintenance
About how long is the preparatory phase?
2 weeks
What is a MFT?
Master Fitness Trainer. A Master Fitness Trainer (MFT) is a soldier who has completed either the four-week active-component, two week reserve-component, or U.S. Military Academy’s MFT course work. Although called “masters,” MFTs are simply soldiers who know about all aspects of physical fitness training and how soldiers’ bodies function. Most importantly, since MFTs are taught to design individual and unit programs, they should be used by commanders as special staff assistants for this purpose.
What is Da Form 3349?
Physical profile form
What is the objective of physical fitness training?
To enhance soldiers’ abilities to meet the physical demands of war.
What are the three periods of a normal daily exercise routine?
Warm-up
Conditioning
Cool-down
What are the seven basic principles of exercise?
Regularity
Progression
Overload
Balance
Specificity
Variety
Recovery
How many scorers should be supplied for the APFT?
A minimum of 1 per every 15 soldiers
What is the DA form 705?
Physical Readiness Test Scorecard
Fitness tasks provide the framework for accomplishing all training requirements. The essential elements of fitness tasks can be cataloged into what four groups?
Collective Tasks
Individual Tasks
Leader Tasks
Resources required for training
What is the approximate length of the M136 AT4 Rocket?
18 inches
What is the approximate weight of the M136 AT4 Rocket?
4 lbs
What is the length of the M136 AT4?
40 inches
What is the maximum range of the M136 AT4?
2100 meters
What Army Field Manual covers the M136 AT4?
FM 3-23.25 Chapter 2
What is the maximum effective range of the M136 AT4?
300 meters
What is the minimum target engagement range of the M136 AT4?
Training - 30 meters
Combat – 15 meters
How large and what does the back-blast area of the M136 AT4 consist of?
The black-blast area is 65 meters in a 90-degree fan behind the weapon. The distances are 5 meters combat and 60 meters training.
What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
FM 3-22.9
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Make sure you clear it
Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
Preliminary Rifle Instruction
Downrange Feedback
Field Fire
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze
What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point
What is remedial action?
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.
Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.
Try to place the weapon on safe
Remove the magazine
Lock the bolt to the rear
Place the weapon on safe if not already done
What is immediate action?
Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)
What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?
M193 – Ball
M196 – Trace
M199 – Dummy
M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)
Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.
Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters
What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?
2,970 feet per second
Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.
Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters
Describe the M18A1
A curved, rectangular-shaped weapon, with an olive drab molded case of fiberglass filled polystyrene (plastic). In the front portion of the case is a fragmentation face containing steel spheres embedded in a plastic matrix. The back portion of the case behind the matrix contains a layer of explosives.
Name the components that are in the bandoleer of the M18A1
The M7 bandoleer has two pockets. One pocket contain the mine and the other contains:

M40 test set
M57 firing device
M4 Electric Blasting cap Assembly
Instructions
What is the effective frontal range of the M18A1?
When detonated, the M18A1 mine will deliver spherical steel fragments over a 60° fan-shaped pattern that is 2 meters high and 50 meters wide at a range of 50 meters
What Field Manual covers the M18A1?
FM 23-23
What are the two sites used on the M18A1 to aim it?
Knife-edge and slit-type peep sights
Which FM covers the M2 .50 Cal?
FM 3-22.65
What is the maximum range of the .50 Cal?
6,764 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the .50 Cal against point and area targets?
Point targets Single shot- 1,500 meters
Area shot- 1,830 meters
What is the maximum range of the M203?
About 400 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a fire team sized area target?
350 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a vehicle or weapon point target?
150 meters
What Field Manual covers the M203?
FM 3-22.31
The M203 uses several fixed type, low velocity 40 mm rounds. Name some of the common types of rounds used.
M433 – High Explosive Dual Purpose
M406 – High Explosive
M83A1 (white), M661 (Green), M662 (Red) – Star Parachute
M585 – White Star Cluster
M713 (Red Smoke), M715 (Green Smoke), M716 (Yellow Smoke) – Ground Marker
M781 – Practice
M651 – Tactical CS
Buckshot
What Field Manual covers the M9?
FM 3-23.35
What is the maximum range of the M9?
1800 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M9?
50 meters
What is the highest peacetime award for valor?
The Soldiers Medal
During peacetime, who is the approving authority for the Soldier's Medal?
HQ Perscom
What is DA Form 7013?
Certificate of Appreciation
What is engraved on the reverse side of the Medal of Honor?
The grade, name, and organization of the awardee are engraved on the reverse of the Medal of Honor.
Who is the approving authority for the Medal of Honor?
The U.S. Congress
What is the word inscribed on the suspension bar of the Medal of Honor?
Valor
Whose profile is on the Medal of Honor?
Minerva, the roman goddess of wisdom and righteous war
What is the DA Form 2442?
Certificate of Achievement
For what is the Good Conduct Medal given?
For exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
What three words are inscribed on the front of the Good Conduct Medal?
Honor, Efficiency, and Fidelity
What Army Regulation governs Awards and Decorations?
AR 600-8-22
What is a DA Form 4950?
Good Conduct Medal Certificate
Name the four Special Skills Tabs.
Ranger
Special Forces
Presidents Hundred
Sapper
Name three appurtenances.
Oak leaf clusters
“V” Devices
Numerals
Clasps
Service Stars
Arrowhead
Berlin Airlift Device
Ten-Year Device
“M” Device
What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?
AR 670-1
How will service ribbons be worn on the male Class A uniform?
The ribbons centered 1⁄8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset
Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform?
Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag
How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU?
3
Describe the rank and grade insignia on the ACU.
The rank and grade will be black emroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener, expect major and 2nd lieutenant; which will be bronze embroidery with hook fastener. The olive drab areas of the warrant officer rank will be foliage green.
Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU?
No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU.
Describe the Name tape / U.S. Army tape for the ACU.
The U.S. Army Tape will be black embroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches.
How is the Name tape / U.S. Army tape worn on the ACU?
Immediately above and parallel with the slanted chest pocket flaps
How will the SSI (Unit Patch) and the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU?
The SSI will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left sleeve of the coat.
The SSI-FWTS will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the right sleeve of the coat.
How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU?
The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat.
How are skill tabs worn on the ACU?
Centered on the shoulder pocket flap of the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left shoulder of the ACU coat in order of precedence IAW AR 670-1.
Can a Soldier wear the Black All weather coat as a raincoat with the ACU?
Yes, but only in a Garrison environment.
What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1?
The Physical Fitness Badge
What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs in the ranks of CPL through SMA?
The trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC will not have a gold stripe along the legs which can be found on the trousers worn by CPL through SMA.
When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?
The bloused trouser legs should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot..
When was the NCO support channel formally recognized?
20 December 1976
What is Sergeant's Business?
To train and lead soldiers.
What is a Sergeant?
A leader.
Explain the Chain of Command
The succession of commanders senior to subordinate through which commnand is excersized
Define Responsibility
Being accountable for what you do.
How does the Chain of Command support the NCO support channel?
By legally punishing those who challange sergeants athority.
Define Duty
Duty is a legal or moral obligation to do what should be done without being told to do it
What is the role of the CSM?
Senior enlisted advisor to the battalion commander.
How does a Commander exercise command?
through subordinate commanders
When was the Sergeant Major of the Army established?
4 July 1966
Is the CSM in the Chain of Command?
No, he supervises the NCO Support Channel.
What are key elements of command?
Authority and Responsibility
What is the NCO Support Channel?
It is the channel of communication that reinforces the Chain of Command
What must a Sergeant have in order to accomplish Sergeant's Business?
The Skill, ability and Leadership to train soldiers for combat and lead them into combat
Who is the only member of both your chain of command the your NCO support channel?
Your first line supervisor, section, squad or team leader
What does FM 6-22 cover?
Army Leadership
What does FM 7-0 cover?
Training the Force
Define Leadership.
Influencing people by providing purpose direction and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organisation.
What is purpose?
Purpose gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome.
What is direction?
Providing clear direction involves communicating how to accomplish a mission: prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibility for completion, and ensuring subordinates understand the standard.
Describe the "Be, Know and Do".
Be- the values and principles that define a leader.
Know- The skills and knowledge required.
Do- the ability to act as a leader should
What are the thee principal ways that leaders can develop others through which they provide knowledge and feedback?
Counseling
Coaching.
Mentoring.
A leader’s effectiveness is dramatically enhanced by understanding and developing what areas?
Military Bearing
Physical Fitness.
Confidence
Resilience.
What is military bearing?
Projecting a commanding presence, a professional image of authority.
What are the Leader Actions?
Influencing – getting people (Soldiers, Army civilians, and multinational partners) to do what is necessary.

Operating – the actions taken to influence others to accomplish missions and to set the stage for future operations.

Improving – capturing and acting on important lessons of ongoing and completed projects and missions.
What are the three levels of leadership?
Direct - Direct leadership is face-to-face, first-line leadership.
Organizational - Organizational leaders influence severalhundred to several thousand people. They do this indirectly, generally through more levels of subordinates than do direct leaders.
Strategic - Strategic leaders include military and DA civilian leaders at the major command through Department of Defense levels. Strategic leaders are responsible for large organizations and influence several thousand to hundreds of thousands of people.
Why must leaders introduce stress into training?
Using scenarios that closely resemble the stresses and effects of the real battlefield is essential to victory and survival in combat.
What is counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.
What are the 7 steps to problem solving?
ID the problem
Gather information
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare posible solutions
Make and implement the decision
What are the team building stages?
Formation
Enrichment
Sustainment
What Field Manual covers counseling?
FM 6-22 ppendix B
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
Purpose: Clearly define the purpose of the counseling.
Flexibility: Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship desired.
Respect: View subordinates as unique, complex individuals, each with a distinct set of values, beliefs, and attitudes.
Communication: Establish open, two-way communication with subordinates using spoken language, nonverbal actions, gestures, and body language. Effective counselors listen more than they speak.
Support: Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems.
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process?
Identify the need for counseling.
Prepare for counseling.
Conduct counseling.
Follow up.
A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?
Opening the session.
Discussing the issues.
Developing the plan of action.
Recording and closing the session.
How many human needs are there?
4 (Physical, Social, Security and Higher (Religious))
What is tact?
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense
Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?
Active Listening
Responding
Questioning
In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they?
Message
Content
Context
What are the stresses that influence behavior?
Fear
Hunger
Illness
Anxiety
Fatigue
By neglecting the welfare of your soldiers, you will probably do what?
Lose their respect and loyal cooperation
When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used?
When time is short, when the LEADER knows what to do, when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities.
What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or combined counseling approaches?
Suggesting Alternatives
Recommending
Persuading
Advising
What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling?
Corrective Training
Commanding
What Army Regulation prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?
AR 623-3
What does the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) identify?
The ERS identifies officers and noncommissioned officers who are best qualified for promotion and assignments to positions of higher responsibility. ERS also identifies Soldiers who should be kept on active duty, those who should be retained in grade, and those who should be eliminated.
Under the ERS a Soldier is evaluated on performance and potential. In this system, what three kinds of evaluations are given?
Duty, School, and DA Evaluations
DA evaluations focus on an individual Soldier’s potential. They are judgments on their ability to perform at current and higher grades, and they are also made to judge whether an officer or NCO should be retained and given greater responsibility in their present grade. In making DA evaluations, what three factors are considered?
Army requirements for leaders, Duty performance, Leader qualifications
What will a rating chain for an NCO consist of?
Rated NCO, Rater, Senior Rater, Reviewer.
How many types of NCOERs are there?
There are 7

Annual
Change of Rater
Relief for Cause
Complete the Record
60 Day Rater Option
60 Day Senior Rater Option
Temporary Duty, Special Duty or Compassionate Reassignment
What is the minimum period of time for rater qualification?
3 Months
What is the minimum period of time for senior rater qualifications?
2 Months
What form is used for the NCO Counseling/Checklist Record?
2166-8-1
What forms are used for the NCOER?
2166-8, 2166-8-1
What is the minimum time period before the initial counseling must be done?
Within the first 30 days of the rating period, effective date of lateral appointment to corporal, or promotion to sergeant, the rater will conduct the first counseling session with the rated NCO
The intitial counseling is slightly different than future counselings in that it primarily focuses on what areas?
Communicating performance standards to the rated NCO. It should specifically let the rated NCO know what is expected during the rating period. The rater shows the rated NCO the rating chain and a complete duty description, discusses the meaning of the values and responsibilities contained on the NCOER, and explains the standards for success.
What are the parts of the NCOER?
Part I. Administrative Data
Part II. Authentication
Part III. Duty Description
Part IV. Army Values/ NCO Responsibilities
Part V. Overall Performance and Potential.
What is the minimum period of time for the reviewer?
None, there is no minimum time required
Rating an NCO's fears, inner feelings, enthusiasm, and overall confidence falls into which Values/NCO Responsibility block?
Physical Fitness/Military Bearing
Is the use of the 2166-8-1 mandatory for counseling all NCOs in the ranks of CPL through CSM?
Yes
Is the use of the 2166-8-1 mandatory for counseling all NCOs in the ranks of CPL through CSM?
yes
What AR covers military justice?
AR 27-10
Does a person have to accept an article 15?
No, they have the right to dmand trial by court-marshall
What is the UCMJ?
Uniform Code of Military Justice (the statute that prescribes criminal law for soldiers)
How many articles are there in the UCMJ?
There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ. There are also sub-articles which total 12, nested within the UCMJ such as the following example: Article 106 deals with "Spies", but Article 106a Deals with "Espionage". It would be more accurate to state a total of 158 Articles in the UCMJ (The 146 Articles + 12 Sub-articles = 158)
When was the UCMJ enacted?
1950, congress enacted the UCMJ, which was based upon and replaced the Articles of War, which had been around in various forms since 1775
What is a Field Grade Article 15?
An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above
What does the UCMJ establish?
It declares what conduct is a crime, establishes the various types of courts and sets forth the basic procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice.
What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?
DA Form 2627-1
What are 3 types of Court martial?
Summary, Special, General
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?
14 Days extra duty
14 Days restriction
7 Days correctional custody (E3 and below)
7 Days forfeiture of pay
1 Grade Reduction for E4 and below
Oral or written letter of reprimand
Who makes up the court of military appeals?
five civilian judges, maintaining the original appointment and confirmation process. Except for ceremonial sessions and special hearing sessions held in various sections of the United States, the Court sits only in Washington, D.C.
What is one circumstance when a soldier does not have the right to refuse an Article 15 and demand trial by court martial?
When aboard a ship.
What rights are given to a Soldier under Article 31?
The rights given to a Soldier under Article 31 are: the right to remain silent, the right to demand trial, and the right to an attorney
What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ known as?
Punitive Articles
What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?
Supervisory only
What date was the Army flag dedicated?
14 June 1956 (it was approved 12 June 1956)
What did the U.S. Army begin?
June 14, 1775
When was the start of the Revolutionary War?
19 April, 1775
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 04, 1776
What did Baron Fredriech von Steuben teach the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
He taught the Continental Army:

A simplified but effective version of the drill formations and movements of European armies.
Proper care of equipment.
The use of the bayonet (a weapon in which British superiority had previously been marked).
He impressed upon officers their responsibility for taking care of the soldiers.
Taught NCOs how to train and lead those soldiers.
What is the name of the document that originally governed the United States and was later replaced by the “Constitution”?
The Articles of Confederation
What were some of the areas covered in “The Army Regulations of 1821”.
The Hand Salute
How to conduct a march
How to make a good stew for the company
When and where did the Civil War actually begin?
The Civil War being in April of 1861 when South Carolina militia forces fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
Congress authorized the creation of the Medal of Honor on what date?
12 July 1862.
The Battle of Gettysburg started on what date?
01 July 1863
What event sparked the start of World War I?
A Bosnian separatist murdered the Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife during a visit to Sarajevo.
On what date did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?
07 December 1941
When was D Day?
06 June 1944
Just after dawn on D Day, the 1st, 4th, and 29th Infantry Divisions assaulted what beaches?
Utah and Omaha
When was Saddam Husein captured?
13 December 2003
What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or noncommissioned officer to move his unit from one place to another in an orderly manner; to aid in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to the leader’s orders; and to provide for the development of all soldiers in the practice of commanding troops.
What is a review?
A military ceremony used to:

Honor a visiting, high-ranking commander, official, or dignitary, and or permit them to observe the state of training of a command.
Present decorations and awards.
Honor or recognize unit or individual achievements.
Commemorate events.
What is a formation?
The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner
After weapons have been issued to a unit and all other soldiers have fallen in with their weapons, what is the next command that you should give?
Inspection Arms
How many steps per minute is quick time?
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time?
180 steps per minute
How do you measure a "step”?
Heel to heel
What is depth?
space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
What are the 5 types of commands in a drill?
Two part
Combined
Supplementing
Directive
What are some examples of a combined command?
At ease
Fall in
Rest
What is a Guidon?
A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.
What are the three methods used to teach Drill?
Step by step
By the numbers
Talk-through method
What 4 movements in marching require a 15-inch step?
Half step
Left step
Right step
Backward march
How far in front of the Honor Company or color company do the colors halt?
Ten steps
Primarily, there are three methods used to present training. What are they?
Demonstration (Most Preferred Method)
Conference
Lecture (Least Preferred Method)
What does effective training require?
Effective training requires the personal time, energy, and guidance of commanders.
What is the Army training standard?
The standard for the Army is to train and maintain to the published standards in Technical Manuals (TMs) -10 and -20.
When does the greatest combat power result?
The greatest combat power results when leaders synchronize combat support (CS) and combat service support (CSS) systems to compliment and reinforce one another.
How do commanders determine their units' METLs?
Commanders determine their units' METLs based on war and external directives.
What do leaders use to assess soldier, leader, and unit proficiency?
Leaders use evaluations and other feedback to assess soldier, leader, and unit proficiency.
The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing what?
The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing a unit's capability to perform its METL tasks.
What is a Battle Roster?
Listing of individuals, crews, or elements that reflects capabilities, proficiencies of critical tasks, and other information concerning war-fighting capabilities.
What is a TEWT and where is it conducted?
Tactical Exercise Without Troops. The TEWT is conducted on actual terrain with unit leaders and staffs, without soldiers. A TEWT allows the battalion TF or company commander to train his staff and subordinate leaders.
What is the FCX (Fire Coordination Exercise)?
An exercise that can be conducted at platoon, company/team, or battalion/task force level. It exercises command and control skills through the integration of all organic weapon systems, as well as indirect and supporting fires. Weapon densities may be reduced for participating units, and sub-caliber devices substituted for service ammunition.
What are the ten principles of training?
Commanders are responsible for training
NCOs train individuals, crews, and small teams.
Train as a combined arms and joint team.
Train for combat proficiency
-Realistic Conditions
-Performance-Oriented
Train to standard using appropriate doctrine
Train to adapt
Train to maintain and sustain
Train using multi-echelon techniques
Train to sustain proficiency
Train and develop leaders.
Where does the CFX (Command Field Exercise) lay?
The CFX lies on a scale between the CPX and the FTX.
What is a battle drill?
A battle drill is a collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making process
What may NCOs use is assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency?
NCOs may use a leader book is assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency.
What does battle focus drive?
Battle focus drives METL development allowing the commander to narrow the scope of his training challenge to make it manageable.
What two things does sustainment training do?
Trains on tasks, which build on skills mastered by the soldier, leader, and units.
Uses opportunity training to constantly hone proficiency on known tasks.
For noncommissioned officers, who are the key players in the reception and integration phase?
For noncommissioned officers, the CSM and 1SG are key players in the reception and integration phase
The CSM and key NCOs review and refine the supporting tasks for two things in each unit. Name those two things.
Each skill level in every MOS within the unit
CTT
The unit leader development program consists of what three phases?
Reception and integration
Basic skills development
Advanced development and sustainment.
What four skills does challenging training build?
Builds competence and confidence by developing new skills.
Instills loyalty and dedication.
Inspires excellence by fostering initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn.
Builds aggressive, well-trained soldiers.
What begins the training planning process?
Assessment
What does the basic skills development phase ensure?
The basic skills development phase ensures that the new leader attains a minimum acceptable level of proficiency in the critical tasks necessary to perform his mission.
What do principles of training provide?
The principles provide direction, but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions and the judgment of commanders and other leaders
What does the advanced development and sustainment phase involve?
The advanced development and sustainment phase involves sustaining those tasks already mastered and developing proficiency in new tasks.
Why must the entire METL development process be understood by NCOs?
So that NCOs can integrate soldier tasks
A leader may use information in the leader book to provide what?
A leader may use information in the leader book to provide input on his unit during daily "huddles" and company training meetings.
What is band of excellence?
The range of proficiency within which a unit is capable of executing its wartime METL tasks
Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on what?
Commander select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on specific training objectives and on available resources.
What needs to be identified at the appropriate level to support the accomplishment of the units mission essential tasks?
Leader and soldier tasks must be identified.
What is the most difficult task for an AAR leader?
To avoid turning the discussion into a criteria or lecture
When selecting exercises, commanders must consider what key questions?
Who will be trained (soldiers, leaders, teams, or units)?
What are the training objectives?
Which, if any, of the training exercises are most suitable to accomplish each objective?
What are the available resources (time, training areas, equipment, money)?
Which of the training exercises or combination will help meets the training objectives within the available training resources?
What does the battle staff consist of?
The battle staff consists of the battalion staff and battalion slice (CS and CSS elements that are tasked-organized).
What are pre-execution checks?
Pre-execution checks are the informal planning and coordination conducted prior to training execution.
When are formal AARs usually conducted?
Formal AARs are normally conducted at company level and above.
What are the five basic fundamentals that commanders and leaders must use?
Move
Shoot
Communicate
Sustain
Secure.
When used properly, simulations can create what?
When used properly, simulations can create the environment and stress of battle needed for effective command and battle staff training.
What are two keys to success in combat?
Night training and adverse weather training are keys to success in combat.
What are post operation checks?
Tasks a unit accomplishes at the conclusion of training.
What is lane training?
Lane training is a technique for training primarily company team-level and smaller units on a series of selected soldier, leader, and collective tasks using specific terrain.
What is the Field Manual for map reading and land navigation?
FM 3-25.26
What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
Black - Indicates cultural (man-made) features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels.
Red-Brown - The colors red and brown are combined to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, and elevation, such as contour lines on red-light readable maps.
Blue - Identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.
Green - Identifies vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, and vineyards.
Brown - Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on red-light readable maps.
Red - Classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.
Other - Occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. These are indicated in the marginal information as a rule.
What are military symbols?
Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities
How many Mils are in one Degree?
17.7
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a hill?
A hill is shown on a map by contour lines forming concentric circles. The inside of the smallest closed circle is the hilltop.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a saddle?
A saddle is normally represented as an hourglass
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a valley?
Contour lines forming a valley are either U-shaped or V-shaped.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a Ridge?
Contour lines forming a ridge tend to be U-shaped or V-shaped. The closed end of the contour line points away from high ground.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a depression?
Usually only depressions that are equal to or greater than the contour interval will be shown. On maps, depressions are represented by closed contour lines that have tick marks pointing toward low ground.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a draw?
The contour lines depicting a draw are U-shaped or V-shaped, pointing toward high ground.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a spur?
Contour lines on a map depict a spur with the U or V pointing away from high ground.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a cliff?
Cliffs are also shown by contour lines very close together and, in some instances, touching each other.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a cut?
This contour line extends the length of the cut and has tick marks that extend from the cut line to the roadbed, if the map scale permits this level of detail.
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a fill?
This contour line extends the length of the filled area and has tick marks that point toward lower ground. If the map scale permits, the length of the fill tick marks are drawn to scale and extend from the base line of the fill symbol.
What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
Hill Valley Ridge Saddle Depression
What are the 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?
Spur Cliff Draw
What are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a military map?
Cut Fill
What is an azimuth?
A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a north base line, expressing direction.
What is vertical distance?
The distance between the highest and lowest points measured.
What is the distance between grid lines on a combat map?
1 kilometer or 1000 meters
How many mils are there in a circle?
6400 mils in 360 degrees
In military symbols, what colors are used for a map overlay and what do they represent?
Blue- Friendly forces
Red-Enemy forces
Black- boundaries
Yellow-contaminated area both friendly and enemy
Green- engineer obstacles, both friendly and enemy
What does UTM stand for?
Universal Transverse Mercator
The lensatic compass has a bezel ring; each bezel ring click is equal to how many degrees?
3
How many times would the bezel ring click if it were fully rotated?
120
What is the Field Manual for Operational Terms and Graphics?
FM 1-02
What are the alternate colors on a map and what do they mean?
Gray- alternate color for brown, Yellow- built up areas, and Pink- political boundaries
What does the term intersection mean?
Finding the location of an unknown point by sighting two or more known points
What are the three elements for a land navigation process known as Dead Reckoning?
Known Start Point
Known Distance
Known Azimuth
What is a polar coordinate?
Plotting or locating an unknown point using an azimuth and a distance from a known starting point
What is the name of the map system that the U.S. uses?
UTM
Name 3 field expedient methods of determining direction
The shadow-tip method, the watch method, and the North Star method
Name the different slopes found on a map
Gentle
Steep
Concave
Convex
You must find at least how many known locations on a map and the actual ground in order to plot your location accurately?
At least 2
What are the three main map sizes?
Small
Medium
Large
What are two methods of measuring an azimuth?
Compass and a protractor
What is the object of first aid?
To stop bleeding
Overcome shock
Relieve pain
Prevent infection
What FM covers first aid for soldiers?
FM 4-25.11
How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding?
2 to 4 inches
When applying splint, where should the bandages be tied?
The bandages should be tied with knots against the splint
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
How should the ends of an improved pressure dressing be tied?
What are the signs and symptoms of heat cramps?
Cramping in the extremities (arms and legs)
Abdominal Cramps (stomach)
Excessive Sweating
What is the treatment for heat cramps?
Move the casualty to a cool, shady area or improvise shade if none is available.
Loosen his clothing (if not in a chemical environment)

In a chemical environment, transport the heat casualty to a noncontaminated area as soon as the mission permits.


Have him slowly drink at least one canteen full of water. (The body absorbs cool water faster than warm or cold water; therefore, cool water is preferred if it is available.)
Seek medical assistance should cramps continue.
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Excessive sweating with pale, moist, cool skin
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Cramping
Nausea (with or without vomiting)
Urge to defecate
Chills (Gooseflesh)
Rapid Breathing
Tingling of Hands/Feet
Confusion
What would the treatment be for heat exhaustion?
Move the casualty to a cool, shady area or improvise shade if none is available.
Loosen or remove his clothing and boots (unless in a chemical environment); pour water on him and fan him.
Have him slowly drink at least one canteen of water.
Elevate his legs.
If possible, the casualty should not participate in strenuous activity for the remainder of the day.
Monitor the casualty until the symptoms are gone, or medical assistance arrives.
What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?
Skin is red, hot and dry
Weakness
Dizziness
Confusion
Headaches
Seizures
Nausea
Stomach pains or cramps
Respiration and pulse may be rapid and weak.
Unconsciousness and collapse may occur suddenly.
What would the treatment be for heat stroke?
Cool casualty immediately by—

Moving him to a cool, shady area or improvising shade if none is available.
Loosening or removing his clothing (except in a chemical environment).
Spraying or pouring water on him; fanning him to permit the coolant effect of evaporation.
Massaging his extremities and skin, which increases the blood flow to those body areas, thus aiding the cooling process.
Elevating his legs.
Having him slowly drink at least one canteen full of water if he is conscious.
Seek medical assistance immediately
What are the three types of bleeding?
Arterial- Blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat
Venous- Blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream
Capillary- Blood oozes from the wound
Name 4 common points for checking pulse
Carotid- The side of the neck
Femoral- The groin
Radial- The wrist
Posterial Tibial- Ankle
What are some signs/symptoms of shock?
Clammy skin (cool, pale and damp)
Restlessness and nervousness
Thirst
Loss of blood
Confusion
Fast breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Blotched or bluish skin (especially around the mouth and lips)
Often perspires freely
May pass out.
What is the treatment for shock?
P.E.L.C.R.N.” (Pronounced Pell-Crin)

Position the casualty on their back
Elevate the Legs
Loosen clothing at neck waist or wherever it is binding
Climatize (prevent too hot or too cold)
Reassure (keep the casualty calm)
Notify medical personnel (Help, Get a medic!!)
How do you stop bleeding?
Apply a field dressing
Manual pressure
Elevate the limb
Apply a pressure dressing
Digital Pressure
Apply a tourniquet
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat
When can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discontinued?
When a doctor tells you to stop
When others relieve you
When you cannot physically continue
When the casualty starts to breath on his own
Name two types of rescue breathing
Mouth to mouth
Mouth to nose
When should a casualty not be placed in the shock position?
When the casualty has a:

Head injury
Abdominal wound
Fractured (unsplinted) leg
What does COLD stand for?
It is a key word in cold weather protection, it stands for Keep it CLEAN, Avoid OVERHEATING, Wear it LOOSE and in layers and Keep it DRY
What are the 8 steps in evaluating a casualty?
Check for:

Responsiveness
Breathing
Pulse
Bleeding
Shock
Fractures
Burns
Possible concussions (head injuries)
How should you position a casualty with an open abdominal wound?
On his back with his knees up to relieve abdominal pressure
In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the two-man methods?
Two-Man Support Carry
Two-Man Arms Carry
Two-Man Fore-and Aft-Carry
Four-Hand Seat Carry
Two-Hand Seat Carry
In reference to carrying a casualty, what are the one-man methods?
Fireman's carry
Supporting carry
Arms Carry
Saddleback carry
Pack-strap carry
Pistol belt carry
Pistol belt drag
Neck drag
LBE Carry Using Bearers LBE
LBE Carry Using Casualty’s LBE
Cradle Drop Drag
Name the four types of burns
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Laser
What are the three categories used in medical evacuation?
Urgent- within 2 hours
Priority- within 4 hours
Routine- within 24 hours
What is the first aid procedure for a white phosphorous casualty?
Smother the flame by submerging the affected area in water or pack with mud. Then remove the particles by brushing or picking them out
What are the 9 mild symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Unexplained runny nose
Unexplained headache
Sudden drooling
Difficulty seeing (dimness of vision and miosis)
Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing
Localized sweating and muscular twitching in the area of contaminated skin
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Tachycardia followed by bradycardia (Tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heartbeat wth a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute)
What are the 11 severe symptoms of nerve agent poisoning?
Strange or confused behavior.
Wheezing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and coughing.
Severely pinpointed pupils.
Red eyes with tearing.
Vomiting.
Severe muscular twitching and general weakness.
Involuntary urination and defecation.
Convulsions.
Unconsciousness.
Respiratory failure.
Bradycardia.
What are the five levels of MOPP?
MOPP 0

IPE and Field Available for immediate donning
Protective mask w/ filter and hood installed available
MOPP 1
Overgarment and Field Gear worn
Footwear covers, mask and gloves carried
MOPP 2
Overgarment, Field Gear, Footwear covers worn
Mask and Gloves carried
MOPP 3
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear and Overboots worn
Gloves carried
MOPP 4
Overgarment, Mask and Hood, Field Gear, Fotwear covers and Gloves wrn
What does JSLIST stand for?
Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology
What are the proper masking procedures?
Stop breathing and close your eyes, don protective mask, clear mask, check the seal of the mask, sound the alarm to alert others, and continue the mission
NBC hazards are classified into two types, what are they?
Immediate hazards- produce casualties immediately after attack
Residual hazards- Delayed effects
What will replace the Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) based on shelf life expiration dates?
The Antidote Treatment, Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA)
What is the number of Antidote Treatment Nerve Agent Autoinjector (ATNAA) that must be given as immediate first aid treatment for nerve agent poisoning?
3
Alarms and signals convey warnings of NBC contamination. Units use easily recognizable and reliable alarm methods to respond quickly and correctly to NBC hazards. What are three types of alarms and signals?
Audible Alarms
Automatic Alarms
Visual Signals
What Field Manual covers NBC Operations?
FM 3-11
What Field Manual covers NBC Protection?
FM 3-11.4
What Field Manual covers NBC Decontamination?
FM 3-5
What is FM 3-7?
NBC Handbook
Soldiers in MOPP 4 may lose how much water per hour through perspiration?
1 quart or more
When fitting the protective mask, in what sequence should the straps be tightened?
Forehead straps
Cheek straps
Temple straps
What are the three types of procedures for MOPP gear exchange?
Buddy Team
Triple Buddy
Individual
What are three fundamentals of NBC defense?
Avoid contamination
Protection
Decontamination
How long should you apply pressure when using the Auto injector?
10 seconds
What do you do with the Auto injector after injecting?
Stick it through the pocket flap (upper left) so that you do not lose count and so that someone that happens to come across the casualty will know that they have already been given X amount of injections and will not give them more than needed.
The protective mask will not protect against what two types of gases?
Ammonia vapors or carbon monoxide
When giving Self Aid, how long should you wait if still experiencing the symptoms of a Nerve Agent before administering a second MK1?
Wait 10 to 15 minutes; also wait 10 to 15 minutes between 2nd and 3rd
What are the three levels of Decontamination?
Immediate
Operational
Thorough
How often should you check your protective mask during peacetime?
Before, during and after training events, monthly, and semi-annually. (refer to TM 3-4240-339-10 and 20&P manuals) The minumum is MONTHLY...
What are the 3 effects of a nuclear explosion?
Blast
Heat
Radiation
What is the color of a Nuclear (radiological) contamination marker?
White background with ATOM in black letters
What are Flash Burns?
Direct burns produced by the flash of thermal radiation from the fireball
What are the 3 types of nuclear bursts?
Air
Ground
Subsurface
What FM covers Nuclear Contamination Avoidance?
FM 3-11.3
What is the color of a Biological contamination marker?
Blue background with BIO in red letters
What does FM 3-3 cover?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Contamination Avoidance
What are the 4 types of microorganisms found in Biological agents?
Bacteria
Fungi
Rickettsiae
Viruses
How may Chemical Agents be deployed?
Arterial spray
Artillery bombs
Individuals (pollution of water, food and supplies)
Mines
Rockets
Chemical agents are classified by the U.S. into 3 categories, name them
Persistent
Non-Persistent
Dusty
What is the color of the Chemical contamination marker?
Yellow with GAS in Red letters
What are the 4 types of Chemical agents?
Nerve
Blister
Blood
Choking