Squad Tactics 1
what is the distance between the Alpha and Bravo team in a wedge formation?
10 meters
What does this describe:
easiest control
less flexible
immediate fire to the flanks
Fire Team File
What are the 3 main components of an OPORD and their purpose?
Warning Order|Warning
Operations Order| How to execute
Fragmentation Orders| Change of orders
which two procedures are done in sequence?
2. Issue a WARNO
3. make a tentative plan
T|F:
You don't have to follow every step within the OPORD before sending it out.
F
What are the 4 components of a fire team?
Team Leader (TL)
Grenadier (GRND)
Automatic Rifleman (AR)
Rifleman (RM)
What is the purpose of movement?
managing control/visibility/flexibility/fire capability
What are the 5 categories of an OPORD?
situation, mission, execution, sustainment, command and signal
The OPORD goes to everyone EXCEPT
the OPORD goes to everyone.
What are the two most important sections of an OPORD?
Mission and Execution
which weapon sends the most rounds down range? which team member usually holds this weapon?
m249
held by the Automatic Rifleman
Which movement formation would you use crossing dense, heavily vegetated land?
File
What are the 3 considerations under the OPORD label 'situation'?
enemy forces
friendly forces
attachments & detachments
Recite the leading procedures in order
Receive the mission
Issue the Warno
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Troop Movement
Conduct Recon
Complete the Plan
Issue the OPORD
Supervise and Refine
what is the first step when coming into contact with enemy fire
Return Fire
How many m4s are carried in a squad?
4
1. Team leader
2. Automatic Rifleman
3.Grenadier
4.Rifleman
radio frequencies, call signs, and the succession of command can be found in ______.
Command and Signal
which procedure would you use a map to help plan out a route for your mission?
Conduct Recon
free bee
bee free
Give the wedge positioning of the entire squad team.
Alpha up front
Squad leader 5 meters behind
Bravo team to the rear
What are the benefits of a fire team wedge?
easy control
good flexibility
allows immediate fire
In which OPORD category will you find 'supplies'?
Sustainment
What happens when the squad leader cannot get the OPORD to the majority of the group?
He uses his team leaders to communicate with their teams