Intro Army Critical Thinking Midterm Exam

6. Raid = ___ A. This patrol seeks to make direct contact with the enemy and destroy enemy forces while avoiding decisive engagement. They are employed to detect any enemy forces near the main body and used to engage and destroy them. They detect and disrupt enemy forces that are conducting reconnaissance or massing for attack. 7. Ambush = ___ B. Conducted at a specific target or at a specific location. Planned for based on detailed intelligence. 8. Security = ___ C. Executed in response to an unanticipated opportunity arising. Used when a patrol sees the enemy before the enemy sees it. 9. Hasty = ___ D. This operation will attack a position or installation followed by a planned withdrawal. This last factor (planned withdrawal) is what makes this different from a deliberate attack; your patrol will not remain to defend the objective. 10. Deliberate = ___ E. This mission need not seize or hold ground. The purpose of this is to destroy or harass enemy forces. This task combines the advantages of the defense with the advantages of the offense so a smaller force with limited means has the ability to destroy a much larger force.

6. Raid = D 7. Ambush = E 8. Security = A 9. Hasty = C 10. Deliberate = B

7. The eight Troop Leading Procedures are listed below. Place the correct number on the left hand side numbering the Troop Leading Procedures in the correct order. -Issue a Warning Order -Initiate Troop Movement -Receive the Mission -Supervise and Refine -Issue the Operations Order -Make a Tentative Plan -Complete the Plan -Conduct Reconnaissance

7 Issue the Operations Order 4 Initiate Troop Movement 1 Receive the Mission 8 Supervise and Refine 2 Issue a Warning Order 3 Make a Tentative Plan 6 Complete the Plan 5 Conduct Reconnaissance

5. True or False. A patrol is a temporary and specifically matched detachment tasked by a larger unit to conduct specific tasks (combat, reconnaissance, or security missions) where they operate semi-independently and return to the main body upon completion of their mission.

True

6. True/False: Time management is critical to success in applying Troop leading Procedures. The One-Third, Two-Thirds Rule implies that One-third of the time available before execution is used for planning and Two-thirds of time available is used for preparation and execution.

True

9. True or False. Signals may be needed to lift or shift supporting fire, to start an assault, to order withdrawal from the objective, to signal "all clear," and to stop and start movement of the patrol. ________.

True

2. The standard Infantry Squad is made up of: a) 1x Squad Leader, 2x Team Leaders, 2x Grenadiers, 2x Automatic Rifleman, and 2x Rifleman b) 2x Squad Leaders, 1x Team Leader, 2x Grenadiers, 2x Automatic Rifleman, and 2x Rifleman c) 1x Squad Leader, 1x Team Leader, 2x Grenadiers, 2x Automatic Rifleman, and 2x Rifleman d) Team Leader, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman

a) 1x Squad Leader, 2x Team Leaders, 2x Grenadiers, 2x Automatic Rifleman, and 2x Rifleman

10. (Picture of man pumping first in air straight up and down) a) Increase Speed b) Action c) Aerial Attack d) Freeze

a) Increase Speed

6. Read the scenario below and select the correct answer. A unit has just crossed through open terrain, and they have now reached a densely vegetated area with limited visibility. They should: a) Move in a File b) Move in a Wedge c) Halt d) High Crawl

a) Move in a File

8. What are the five (5) Principles of Patrolling? a) Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, Common Sense b) Planning, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Control, Common Sense c) Planning, Rehearsal, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Common Sense d) Planning, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Control, Commitment

a) Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, Common Sense

8. Civilian consideration of others is analyzed by applying _______________. a. ASCOPE b. OAKOC c. METT-TC d. METT-CC

a. ASCOPE

1. The two doctrinal types of After Action Reviews are: a. Formal and Informal b. Formal and Field Expedient c. Formal and Hasty d. Commander-Directed and Informal

a. Formal and Informal

2. What type of After Action Review (AAR) is possible during the conduct of operations? a. Informal After Action Review b. Formal After Action Review c. Impromptu After Action Review d. Hasty After Action Review

a. Informal After Action Review

2. An _______________ is a directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation. They are issued to direct the execution of long-term operations as well as the execution of discrete short term operations. a. Operations Order b. Verbal Order c. Warning Order d. Fragmentary Order

a. Operations Order

4. The Wedge is the basic formation of the Fire Team; the interval between Soldiers in the Wedge formation is normally _____ meters. a) 20 meters b) 10 meters c) 5 meters d) 50 meters

b) 10 meters

3. The Weapons Squad has ______ medium machine gun teams. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

b) 2

5. Read the scenario below and select the correct answer. A unit has just crossed through a thickly vegetated area, and they have come upon a more-open terrain. They should: a) Move in a File b) Move in a Wedge c) Double Time d) High Crawl

b) Move in a Wedge

7. Identify two (2) main types of patrols: a) Stability Patrols / Major Combat Operations (MCO) b) Reconnaissance Patrols / Combat Patrols c) Combat Patrols / Courtesy Patrols d) Security Patrols / Recon by Fire

b) Reconnaissance Patrols / Combat Patrols

4. Which is a part of the execution step for conducting the AAR? a. Platoon Leaders provide their intent and guidance b. Determine how tasks might be performed more effectively c. Training objectives are the basis for observations d. Compare performance against the standard

b. Determine how tasks might be performed more effectively

9. Mission Analysis/variables are analyzed by applying _______________. a. ASCOPE b. OAKOC c. METT-TC d. METT-CC

c. METT-TC

1. _______________ is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about. a. Operations b. Flexibility c. Planning d. Synchronization

c. Planning

3. Which Step of the AAR process is initiated by reviewing the purpose and sequence: ground rules, objectives, etc.? a. Step 1 - Plan b. Step 2 - Prepare c. Step 3 - Execute d. Step 4 - Follow-up

c. Step 3 - Execute

4. _______________ is a preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow. a. Operations Order b. Verbal Order c. Warning Order d. Fragmentary Order

c. Warning Order

1. The standard Infantry Fire Team is made up of: a) Squad Leader, Team Leader, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman b) Team Leader, SAW Gunner, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman c) Squad Leader, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman d) Team Leader, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman

d) Team Leader, Grenadier, Automatic Rifleman, and Rifleman

11. Scenario Question: You are a Platoon Leader that has received a mission, which will require you to conduct patrolling operations for 48 hours. Therefore, you will be establishing a patrol base midway through operations, which will be occupied for up to 24 hours. Patrol base site location identification is accomplished during initial planning based on map, aerial photography, or any other form of recon. This site selection will be confirmed or denied by a leader's recon. Critical concerns for site selection include: a. Easy to recognize/find b. Easily defendable for a short period c. Near a water source d. All of the Above

d. All of the Above

5. The purpose an Operations Order is to: a. Convey instructions in a standard, clear, and simple format b. Permit subordinates to prepare supporting orders c. Provide tasks and activities, constraints, and coordinating instructions necessary for mission accomplishment d. All of the Above

d. All of the Above

3. _______________ is an abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order. a. Operations Order b. Verbal Order c. Warning Order d. Fragmentary Order

d. Fragmentary Order