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26 Cards in this Set
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Name of our C.O.? |
Lieutenant Colonel Sutherland |
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Role of PL SGT? |
Organises and supervises the evacuation of POWs and casualties.
Deputises for Platoon Commander. |
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Principles of Battle procedure |
C - concurrent activity A - Anticipation at all levels K - Knowledge of the grouping systems E - Efficient drills |
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Aim of Battle procedure |
To ensure that the soldier is launched in to battle without waste of time and with minimum fuss, knowing exactly what he has to do, how he is going to do it, and what fire support he is going to be given. |
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Marksmanship Principles |
a. The Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon.
b. The weapon must point naturally at the target without any undue physical effort.
c. Sight alignment and the sight picture must be correct.
d. The shot must be released and followed through without undue disturbance to the position |
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Key points weapon checklist |
Legs Butt of the rifle Left hand Left elbow Right hand Right elbow Head (eye relief) Relaxation Breathing |
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7s'
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Shape
Shine Shadow Silhouette Spacing Sudden movement Signature |
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List of priorities |
1) Weapon 2) Kit 3) Self |
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Harbour drills |
Selection Occupation Clearance patrols Sentries Work routine |
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2 types of harbour |
Triangular and linear |
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2 types of sentry |
Static - stationary, looking out on arcs Roving - As not looking at arcs all the time they're easier to bypass than static sentries |
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Roles of a sentry |
- Early warning of advancing troops - Guard the harbour area - Monitor friendlies going in and out |
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Judging distance |
1) Target acquisition 2) Judgement 3) Bracketing 4) Halving 5) Group average 6) Key ranges |
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Ground briefing |
1) Axis - Platoon commander gives axis of advance 2) Right of arc 3) Left of arc 4) Reference point (must have a permanent fixture/ have a name) |
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Sequence of a F.C.O. |
Group - Section/fire team/rifleman Range - to the target Indication - as per the target indication Type of fire - Rapid/snap/deliberate/delayed (await my order) |
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Reorg drills |
P - protection (all round defence) A - ammo C - casualties E - equipment S - search enemy dead S - send sitrep D - dig in O - orders |
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RTR |
Return fire (2-3 shots) Take cover (hit the deck) Return effective/appropriate fire |
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Preparation for battle |
Protection Ammunition Weapons Personal cam Equipment Radio Specialist equipment Orders (followed by rehearsals) |
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Section battle drills
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1.PREPARATION FOR BATTLE
2.REACTION TO “EFFECTIVE” ENEMY FIRE 3.LOCATING THE ENEMY 4.SUPPRESSING THE ENEMY 5.THE ATTACK 6.RE - ORGANISATION |
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Platoon battle drills |
1. Preparation for Battle 2. Reaction to the point section coming under effective enemy fire 3. The Assault 4. The Reorg |
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Factors affecting harbour selection |
Distance to task Defendability Concealment from ground and air Nearness of habitation Obstacle free routes in and out Comms (internal and external) Accessible to a HLS |
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Secretary of defence |
Michael Fallon |
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3 organisations in the army |
Combat arms Combat support arms Combat service support arms |
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Combat arms |
Close with and defeat the enemy R.A.C, INF, AAC |
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Combat Support arms |
Provide direct support to C.A INT, RA, RE, RSIGS |
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Combat service support arms
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Maintain the army.
REME, AMG, AGC, RMP, RLC |
