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What is the purpose of the assessment zone?

To determine intent

What are the 4 type of combat orders?

Warning orders


Five-Paragraph orders


Operation orders


Fragmentary Orders

Orders generally adhere to the five-paragraph (SMEAC) format. What does SMEAC stand for?

Situation


Mission


Execution


Admin & Logistics


Command & Control

What will a 4 digit grid get you on a map?

It will locate you 1,000 meters of your target point, also know as a square grid

Sums of 10

What will a 6 digit grid get you on a map?

It will get you within 100 meters of your target point

Sums of 10

What will an 8 digit grid get you on a map?

Will locate you 10 meters from your target point

Sums of 10

What will a ten digit grid get you on a map?

It will get you 1 meter from your target point

What does SALUTE stand for?

Size


Activity


Location


Unit


Time


Equipment

Offense/Defense

What is SALUTE used for?

Report used when the observed activities of the enemy do not pose a threat to the company

Intel

What is a SPOT report?

A hastily modified SPOT report containing less detail


Size


Position


Observation


Time

What is the purpose of a Security Patrol?

To detect infiltration by enemy, destroy infiltrators, and protect against surprise and ambush

What is the purpose of a Reconnaissance Patrol?

Gathering information about location and characteristics of friendly or hostile positions and instillations. Terrain, routes, stream crossings, and obstacles

Purpose of Hand and Arm signals?

Visual signals are any means of communication that requires sight used to transmit prearranged messages rapidly over short distances

Purpose of the Column fire team formation?

1.) Allows rapid controlled movement


2.) Favors fire and maneuver to the flanks


3.) vulnerable to fire from the front and provides the least amount of fire to the front

Purpose of Wedge fire team formation?

1.) Permits good control


2.) Provides all-round security


3.) Formation is Flexible


4.) Fire is adequate in all directions

Purpose of Skirmishers (left/right) fire team formation?

1.) Maximum fire power to the front


2.) Used when the location and strength of the enemy are known, during the assault, mopping up, crossing short open areas

Purpose of Echelon (left/right) fire team formation?

1.) Provides heavy fire power to front and echeloned flank


2.) Used to protect an open or exposed flank

What is challenge and reply?

A set password in two separate orders. For example the challenge would be Greenbay and reply would be packers. The secret challenge or countersign must not suggest the word selected from the password

What is challenge and reply?

A set password in two separate orders. For example the challenge would be Greenbay and reply would be packers. The secret challenge or countersign must not suggest the word selected from the password

What are the 3 type of wire entanglements?

Supplemental


Protective


Tactical

SPT

What are wire entanglements used for?

To impede the movements of dismounted infantry, and in some cases, tracked and wheeled vehicles

Movement

What is challenge and reply?

A set password in two separate orders. For example the challenge would be Greenbay and reply would be packers. The secret challenge or countersign must not suggest the word selected from the password

What are the 3 classes of wire entanglements?

Supplemental


Protective


Tactical

SPT

What are wire entanglements used for?

To impede the movements of dismounted infantry, and in some cases, tracked and wheeled vehicles

Movement

What are the 4 type of wire entanglements?

1.) triple standard concertina fence


2.) double apron fence


3.) Low wire Entanglement


4.) Tangle foot

What are the procedures to establishing a LZ?

1.) type of helicopter needed


2.) units position in relation to enemy


3.) Time it will take to prepare LZ


4.) Equipment needed to prepare LZ

COC Article I?

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

COC Article II?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist

COC Article I?

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

COC Article II?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist

COC Article III

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available, I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy

COC Article I?

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

COC Article II?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist

COC Article III

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available, I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy

COC Article IV?

If I became a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners, I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, if not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

COC Article I?

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

COC Article II?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist

COC Article III

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available, I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy

COC Article IV?

If I became a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners, I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, if not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

COC Article V?

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service member, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability, I will make no oral or written statements, disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause

COC Article I?

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense

COC Article II?

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist

COC Article III

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available, I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy

COC Article IV?

If I became a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners, I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, if not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

COC Article V?

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service member, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability, I will make no oral or written statements, disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause

COC Article VI?

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What information should be on a Range Card?

1.) Sectors of Fire


2.) Target reference points


3.) Dead Space


4.) Maximum Engagement Line


5.) Weapons or gunners reference point


6.) Weapons symbol, left and right limits, and north seeking arrow

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What information should be on a Range Card?

1.) Sectors of Fire


2.) Target reference points


3.) Dead Space


4.) Maximum Engagement Line


5.) Weapons or gunners reference point


6.) Weapons symbol, left and right limits, and north seeking arrow

What is the purpose of Tactical Lighting?

Tactical Lighting is employed to effectively see the enemy and contacts without allowing them to see yourself or friendly forces

What does METT-TC stand for?

Mission


Enemy


Terrain and weather


Troops and support available


-


Time available


Civilian consideration

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What information should be on a Range Card?

1.) Sectors of Fire


2.) Target reference points


3.) Dead Space


4.) Maximum Engagement Line


5.) Weapons or gunners reference point


6.) Weapons symbol, left and right limits, and north seeking arrow

What is the purpose of Tactical Lighting?

Tactical Lighting is employed to effectively see the enemy and contacts without allowing them to see yourself or friendly forces

What does METT-TC stand for?

Mission


Enemy


Terrain and weather


Troops and support available


-


Time available


Civilian consideration

What does KOCOA stand for?

Key terrain


Observations and field of fire


Cover and concealment


Obstacles


Avenues of approach

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What does SAFE stand for?

Security


Automatic weapons


Fields of fire


Entrenchment

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What information should be on a Range Card?

1.) Sectors of Fire


2.) Target reference points


3.) Dead Space


4.) Maximum Engagement Line


5.) Weapons or gunners reference point


6.) Weapons symbol, left and right limits, and north seeking arrow

What is the purpose of Tactical Lighting?

Tactical Lighting is employed to effectively see the enemy and contacts without allowing them to see yourself or friendly forces

What does METT-TC stand for?

Mission


Enemy


Terrain and weather


Troops and support available


-


Time available


Civilian consideration

What does KOCOA stand for?

Key terrain


Observations and field of fire


Cover and concealment


Obstacles


Avenues of approach

What are the S's when dealing with POW?

1.) Search


2.) Secure


3.) Silence


4.) Segregate


5.) Safeguard


6.) Speed to the Rear

What does SAFE stand for?

Security


Automatic weapons


Fields of fire


Entrenchment

What does DRAW-D stand for?

Defend


Relocate


Augment


Withdraw-Delay

What is Trajectory when referring to Machine Gun fire?

The Trajectory is the path of the projectile through the air

What is Burst of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The number of shots

What is Cone of Fire when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The resulting group of trajectories

What is Beaten Zone when referring to Machine Gun Fire?

The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls

What is a Range Card?

A sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover

What information should be on a Range Card?

1.) Sectors of Fire


2.) Target reference points


3.) Dead Space


4.) Maximum Engagement Line


5.) Weapons or gunners reference point


6.) Weapons symbol, left and right limits, and north seeking arrow

What is the purpose of Tactical Lighting?

Tactical Lighting is employed to effectively see the enemy and contacts without allowing them to see yourself or friendly forces

What does METT-TC stand for?

Mission


Enemy


Terrain and weather


Troops and support available


-


Time available


Civilian consideration

What does KOCOA stand for?

Key terrain


Observations and field of fire


Cover and concealment


Obstacles


Avenues of approach

What is the Tactical Carry?

Used when there is no immediate threat present. Butt stock placed at hip level barrel facing upward 45 degree in general director of enemy

What is the Tactical Carry?

Used when there is no immediate threat present. Butt stock placed at hip level barrel facing upward 45 degree in general director of enemy

What is the Alert carry?

Used when enemy contact is likely. Butt stock placed on shoulder barrel face downward 45 degree towed enemy direction

What is the Tactical Carry?

Used when there is no immediate threat present. Butt stock placed at hip level barrel facing upward 45 degree in general director of enemy

What is the Alert carry?

Used when enemy contact is likely. Butt stock placed on shoulder barrel face downward 45 degree towed enemy direction

What is Ready Carry?

Employed when contact with enemy is imminent. Butt stock in shoulder barrel pointed in direction of enemy

What is a Pace Count for?

A way to measure ground distance, a pace is equal to one natural step about 30 inches long. Know how paces it takes you to get 100 meters

What is a Pace Count for?

A way to measure ground distance, a pace is equal to one natural step about 30 inches long. Know how paces it takes you to get 100 meters

What can affect your Pace Count?

Terrain


Gear


Weather



When doing the Pace Count wear the gear you would wear while patrolling to make the count more accurate

What is a listening post/observation post and its purpose?

Primary means of maintaining of an assigned avenue or named area of interest. From the OP units can send SALUTE reports to the controlling headquarters

What are the 3 security zones?

Assessment


Intercept


React

What are the 3 security zones?

Assessment


Intercept


React

What is the purpose of the assessment zone?

To determine intent

How far does the assessment zone extend?

It is infinite

What are the 3 security zones?

Assessment


Intercept


React

What is the purpose of the assessment zone?

To determine intent

How far does the assessment zone extend?

It is infinite

What determines Navigability of water ways?

Currents


Depth


Water levels


Natural man made obstacles

In what step of the Five Paragraph order would you find a timeline?

Execution

In what step of the Five Paragraph order would you find a timeline?

Execution

What is a SITREP?

Situation Report

What are some waterborne threats?

Small crafts


Aircraft


Deep draft vessels


Subsurface threats


Swimmers


Divers


Mines


IED

What does IED stand for

Improvised explosive device

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

SCOF I?

Presence


Hail by radio


Hand movements


Flashing blue lights


Siren


5 short blast

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

SCOF I?

Presence


Hail by radio


Hand movements


Flashing blue lights


Siren


5 short blast

SCOF II?

Aggressive maneuvering


Herding or shouldering


Secondary hail by radio


Flares


Training weapons on COI

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

SCOF I?

Presence


Hail by radio


Hand movements


Flashing blue lights


Siren


5 short blast

SCOF II?

Aggressive maneuvering


Herding or shouldering


Secondary hail by radio


Flares


Training weapons on COI

SCOF III?

Warning COI that it will be fired upon, warning shots

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

SCOF I?

Presence


Hail by radio


Hand movements


Flashing blue lights


Siren


5 short blast

SCOF II?

Aggressive maneuvering


Herding or shouldering


Secondary hail by radio


Flares


Training weapons on COI

SCOF III?

Warning COI that it will be fired upon, warning shots

SCOF IV?

Disabling or Destructive Fire

What is Shadowing?

Allowing the contact to exercise freedom of navigation unless they become non-compliant or exhibit hostile intent

What is Herding

Forcing a contact to move in a specific direction without physical contact

What is Shouldering?

Use of physical contact to stop or redirect a contact

What does SCOF stand for?

Seaward Continuum of Force

SCOF I?

Presence


Hail by radio


Hand movements


Flashing blue lights


Siren


5 short blast

SCOF II?

Aggressive maneuvering


Herding or shouldering


Secondary hail by radio


Flares


Training weapons on COI

SCOF III?

Warning COI that it will be fired upon, warning shots

SCOF IV?

Disabling or Destructive Fire

Does disabling fire constitute deadly force?

No

What is Defense in Depth?

Multiple layers of defense

How do you employ warning shots?

Aim


Offset


Depress

What are the waterborne formations?

Column


Echelon right/left


Diamond


Wedge


Line abreast/online

What are some factors to consider when selecting a launch/recovery site?

Depth of water


Cover/concealment


Security


Local populace

What are some factors to consider when selecting a launch/recovery site?

Depth of water


Cover/concealment


Security


Local populace

What are 3 types of RIVERINE missions?

Recon


Security


Riverine support

What are some factors to consider when selecting a launch/recovery site?

Depth of water


Cover/concealment


Security


Local populace

What are 3 types of RIVERINE missions?

Recon


Security


Riverine support

What are some example of RIVERINE support?

Insert/extract


Waterborne guard post

Environmental effects on small craft?

Wind


Seas


Current

Environmental effects on small craft?

Wind


Seas


Current

Forces that effect small boat handling?

Propeller action


Screw current


Side force


Cavitation


Rudder action

What is deviation?

Magnetic deviation is the error induced in a compass by local magnetic fields

What is deviation?

Magnetic deviation is the error induced in a compass by local magnetic fields

What is variation?

The difference between true north and magnetic north

What is deviation?

Magnetic deviation is the error induced in a compass by local magnetic fields

What is variation?

The difference between true north and magnetic north

What is Rule 6 of the colregs?

Safe Speed

Factors of safe speed?

Visibility


Maneuverability


Traffic density


Background lights


Wind, sea state, current


Draft


Radar

What does PIM stand for?

Plan of Intended Movement

What does PIM stand for?

Plan of Intended Movement

What does LOP stand for?

Line of Position

What does PIM stand for?

Plan of Intended Movement

What does LOP stand for?

Line of Position

What is DR?

Dead Reckoning

6 rules of Dead Reckoning?

1.) Every hour on the hour


2.) After every fix/running fix


3.) After course change


4.) After every speed change


5.) DR out for two intervals


6.) After every LOP

What does IALA stand for?

International Association Lighthouse Authorities

What does IALA stand for?

International Association Lighthouse Authorities

What areas are covered in IALA Bravo?

North America


Central America


South America


Philippines


Japan


Korea

What does IALA stand for?

International Association Lighthouse Authorities

What areas are covered in IALA Bravo?

North America


Central America


South America


Philippines


Japan


Korea

What areas are covered in IALA Alpha?

Europe


Australia


New Zealand


Africa


Asia

What does IALA stand for?

International Association Lighthouse Authorities

What areas are covered in IALA Bravo?

North America


Central America


South America


Philippines


Japan


Korea

What areas are covered in IALA Alpha?

Europe


Australia


New Zealand


Africa


Asia

5 elements of a contact report?

Bearing


Position


Target angle


Range estimate (how far)


Speed estimation (how fast they're going)