ROTC
What is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"?
"Ready, Port, Arms"
The standard infantry squad is made up of:
1 squad leader 2 team leaders 2 Rifleman 2 automatic Rifleman 2 grenadier
What is the interval between the preparatory command and the command of execution?
1 step or 1 count
What are the warrior ethos?
1. I will always place the mission first 2. I will never accept defeat 3. I will never quit 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade
The wedge is the basic formation of the fire team; the interval between soldiers in the wedge formation is normally _____ meters
10
How many steps per minute is quick time?
120 steps per minute
How many steps per minute is double time?
180 steps per minute
The Weapons Squad has ______ medium machine gun teams
2
How many team leaders in the standard infantry squad?
2 team leaders (alpha and bravo)
How many members make up the standard fire team?
4 members
GOTWA
5-Point Contingency Plan G- where the leader is GOING O- OTHERS he is taking with him T- TIME he plans to go W- WHAT to do if the leader does not return in time A- the unit and the leaders ACTIONS on chance contact while leader is gone
How many members make up the standard infantry squad?
9 members
What hand are signal is portrayed below: (arms spread out to your side) A. wedge B. online C. rally point D. halt
A
What is a file?
A column, which has a front of only one element
Critical thinking is
A deliberate process of thought
What is a rank?
A line, which is only one element in depth
Where do you find the customs and courtesies army regulation
AR 600-25
The competency of accomplishing the mission
Achieves
What is cover? (in drill)
Aligning yourself directly behind the man to your immediate front, while maintaining correct distance
Wait and then go in. A set up
Ambush combat patrol
What is an element?
An individual,squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit
Platoon Attack
An offense operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both
You are the patrol leader on a reconnaissance patrol. you have been directed to focus on obtaining detailed information about the enemy activity, terrain, and certain specific civil considerations within a prescribed area. What type of patrol will be conducted
Area Reconnaissance Patrol
You are patrol leader on a reconnaissance patrol. You have been directed to focus on obtaining detailed information about the enemy activity, terrain, and certain specific civil considerations within a prescribed area. What type of patrol are you going to conduct?
Area recon patrol
3 types of recon patrols
Area recon patrol Route recon patrol Zone recon patrol
Reconnaissance Patrols
Area, route, and zone
Indicators of a leadership attribute "Character"
Army values Discipline Empathy Warrior ethos
What are some examples of a combined command?
At ease, fall in, rest
What is the back azimuth of 179 degrees? A. 79 B. 359 C. 327 D. 2
B
What is the process of finding your unknown point from two known points A. intersection B. resection C. modified intersection D. modified resection
B
Wedge Formation
Basic formation, fire superiority, 10 meter spacing, MORE fire capability, flexibility, and security, LESS control
Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other Soldiers.
Who is directly responsible for maneuvering a squad? A. platoon leader B. team leader C. squad leader D. patrol leader
C
9 Intellectual Standards
Clarity Accuracy Precision Relevance Depth Breadth Logic Significance Fairness
Teams, squads, and platoons use formations for
Control, security, flexibility, fire capability
Identify leadership competency "develops"
Creates positive environment Prepares self Develops others
2 supplemental terrain features
Cut Fill
Name three types of contour lines A. primary, secondary, tertiary B. index, supplementary, base C. index, supplementary, intermediate D. index, intermediate, and supplementary
D
Which fire team formation allows immediate fires to the flanks, but masks most fires to the rear: A. high crawl B. low crawl C. fire team wedge D. fire team file
D
The competency of developing your prior and the organization with a long term perspective
Develops
What are the 3 D's when direct contact is made?
Distance Direction Description
Integrity
Do what's right, legally and morally.
Intellect
Draws from your conceptual abilities and is applied to your duties and responsibilities
Which answer below does not lend itself to the fire team file?
Enemy contact expected
What FM covers Drill and Ceremony?
FM 3-21.5
Platoon Attack references
FM 3-21.9 FM 7-8 Ranger Handbook A-11
Personal Courage
Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral)
8 Intellecual Traits
Fair-Mindedness Intellectual Humility Intellectual Courage Intellectual Empathy Intellectual Integrity Intellectual Perseverance Confidence in Reason Intellectual Autonomy
Striving to treat every relevant viewpoint in an unbiased and/or unprejudiced way is an example of which essential intellectual trait?
Fair-mindedness
T/F Leadership is the process of managing people by providing tasks and time to complete them to meet deadlines
False
T/F: Patrol bases are designed to be occupied for any amount of time up to 48 hours
False
True or false: only key leaders need to know Hand and arm signals
False
true or false. Critical thinkers are more interested in what's on the surface, the what is beneath?
False
True or false: the 3 main weapons organic to the standard fire team and square are the M4 assault rifle, M203 40 mm grenade launcher, and the M240 7.62mm machine gun
False --> M249 SAW not M240
A unit has just crossed through open terrain, and they have now reached a densely vegetated area with limited visibility. They should
Fire team file
Which Fire team Formation allows immediate fire to the flanks, but mask most fire to the rear?
Fire team wedge
Duty
Fulfill your obligations
Raid combat patrol
Going right in to know what you're going for
Which fire team member is responsible for covering dead space?
Grenadier
2 types of attack
Hasty Deliberate
How do you measure a "step"?
Heel to heel
Cover and/or concealment are available, body off ground. Used to move fast while getting shot at
High crawl
Individual Movement Techniques (IMT)
High crawl, low crawl, rush
5 main terrain features
Hill Valley Ridge Saddle Depression
Warrior Ethos
I will always place the mission firstI will never accept defeatI will never quitI will never leave a fallen comrade behind
1st General Order
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved
2nd General Order
I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner
3rd General Order
I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief
Leadership is the process of ____ people by providing ____ , _____, and ____ to accomplish a mission and improve the organization.
Influencing Purpose Direction Motivation
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
Being aware of your biases, prejudices, self-deceptive tendencies and the limitation of your viewpoint is an example of which essential intellectual trait
Intellectual humility
Zone recon patrol
Largest patrol
The competency of setting goals and establishing a vision, and then motivation others to pursue the goal
Leads
What lends itself to the fire team file?
Limited visibility, severely restricted terrain, dense vegetation
What are two prescribed formations for platoons?
Line and column
Honor
Live up to all the Army value
Cover and concealment are scarce, body flat to ground. Heavy fire but no constraints
Low crawl
List the three main weapons organic to the standard fire team and squad.
M4 MWS, M203 grenade launcher, M249 SAW
METT-TC
Mission- task and purpose Enemy- Intention, capabilities, and course of action Terrain and Weather- road condition/ trafficability Troops/Equipment- Condition of soldiers and their loads; number and types of weapons and radios Time- Start time, release time, rate of march, and time available Civilians- Movement through populated areas, refugees, OPSEC
A leaders role in ____ is to understand the needs and desires of others, to align and elevate individuals desires into team goals, and to inspire others to accomplish those larger goals.
Motivation
A unit has just crossed through a thickly vegetated area, and they have come upon a more-open terrain. They should:
Move in a wedge
Army values and the warrior ethos are _______ you cant fully follow one without the other.
Mutually dependant
OKOCA
Observations and fields of fire Key or decisive terrain Obstacles Cover and concealment Avenues of Approach
On what foot would you give the command "Mark time march"?
On either foot
How many steps does each rank take when a platoon is given the command of Open Ranks?
On the command "March", The first rank takes two steps forward, the second rank takes one step forward, the third rank stands fast and the fourth rank take two 15 inch steps to the rear
The 3 different Orders
Op order Fragmented Order Warning Order
OPSEC
Operation Security
What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?
Parade rest Stand at ease At ease Rest
Security combat patrol
Patrol for enemies, supplies, defense
What are the 5 principles of patrolling?
Planning- quickly make a simple plan and effectively communicate it to the lowest level. Plan and prep to a realistic standard and rehearse Recon- confirm what you know, learn what you don't Security- every person counts, anyone could be the difference between victory and defeat Control- clarify the concept of the operation and commander's intent Common Sense- use good judgement and available info to make sound, timely decisions
From what position are all stationary movements given?
Postion of Attention
What are the two parts of most drill command?
Preparatory command Command of execution
When the leader provides ____ they give subordinates the reason to achieve a desired outcome
Purpose
8 elements of thought
Purpose, Questions at issue, Information, Inferences/inferences, Concepts, Assumptions, Implications/Consequences, and Points of View
Selfless Service
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
Combat patrols
Raid, ambush, security
What command is given to reverse the direction of a march?
Rear march
What are the steps of TLP?
Receive the mission Issue a warning order Make a tentative plan Initiate movement Conduct reconisance Complete the planIssue the order Supervise and assess
Identify 2 main types of patrols
Reconnaissance patrols Combat patrols
3-5 seconds, run to cover, to push forward towards the objective, no cover or concealment
Rush
5 paragraphs of OP Order
Situation Mission Execution Sustainment Command and Signal
While passing the colors or while the colors are passing you, when is the hand salute rendered?
Six paces before and six paces after
3 minor terrain features
Spur Draw Cliff
Who is responsible for maneuvering the squad?
Squad leader
SLLS
Stop Look Listen Smell
Presence
Sum of your outward appearance, demeanor, actions, and words
Who is responsible for directly maneuvering the Fire Team?
Team leader
Who is responsible for maneuvering the fire team?
Team leader
List the members that comprise the standard fire time.
Team leader, Grenadier, Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman
The standard infantry fire team is made up of:
Team leader, Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, grenadier
Character
The attribute that determines who you are, how you act, helps determine right from wrong
When marching, who is the only person in a platoon that is never out of step?
The platoon guide is the person responsible for maintaining the prescribed direction and rate of march
What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?
The purpose of drill is to enable a commander or non-commissioned 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 commandingtroops
What is depth? (in drill)
The space from front to rear of a formation including front and rear elements
Which is not a characteristic of critical thinking
They make immediate judgement based upon form data
What is the primary value of ceremonies?
To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps
Respect
Treat people as they should be treated
T/F Loyalty is bearing witness to your allegiance to the US constitution and it's ideals, to the Army, to your unit, to your fellow soldiers and subordinates, and to yourself as an Army professional.
True
True or False. It is prudent to structure every patrol for contact/combat
True
True or False. Signals may be needed to lift or shift supporting fire, to start an assault, to order withdrawal for the objective, to signal "all clear," and to stop and start movement for the patrol
True
True or False. The weapons Squad has two medium machine gun teams
True
What are the 3 norths on a military map?
True north Magnetic north Grid north
What are the types of commands in a drill?
Two part Combined Supplementing Directive
File Formation
Use when terrain/visibility precludes use of wedge, use at night, in dense vegetation, 10 meter distance, natural tendency to follow, LESS fire capability, security, and flexibility. MORE control
Area recon patrol
Used to gian intel
Route recon patrol
Used to set ambush
The army is guided by
Values
The _____ refers to the professional attitudes and beliefs that characterize the American soldier, echoed through the precepts of the code of conduct and reflects the soldiers selfless commitment to the nation, mission, unit, and fellow soldiers.
Warrior ethos
When do you salute inside a building?
When reporting to your commander When reporting to a pay officer When reporting to a military board At an indoor ceremony At sentry duty indoors
What foot is your leading foot?
Your left foot
Grid coordinates on a military map are read:
right and up