Squad Tactics
This movement technique provides the lowest profile under enemy observation.
What is the low crawl?
This drill is triggered when the enemy initiates direct fire.
What is react to direct fire contact?
This planning method starts with the end state and works backward.
What is backwards planning?
This part of the rhetorical triangle refers to credibility.
What is ethos?
This FPCON level represents normal, routine security.
What is FPCON Normal?
This is the primary fire team formation with about 10-meter spacing.
What is the wedge?
This is the first action taken when reacting to direct fire.
What is return fire?
These are the two main types of patrols.
What are combat and reconnaissance patrols?
This type of barrier involves language or cultural differences.
What is a semantic barrier?
This is the first step in the seven steps of terrorism.
What is broad target selection?
This formation is used when terrain or visibility is limited.
What is the file?
This drill is used when the leader decides to disengage.
What is break contact?
This acronym includes mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time, and civil considerations.
What is METT-TC?
This is the response from the receiver in communication.
What is feedback?
This type of surveillance involves observing from a fixed location.
What is stationary surveillance?
A squad is moving and expects enemy contact. The leader wants maximum security while maintaining control of movement. This movement technique should be used.
What is bounding overwatch?
A squad gains fire superiority and the enemy’s fire becomes ineffective. What condition must be maintained before maneuvering to assault?
What is suppression?
A patrol leader ensures all Soldiers understand signals, formations, and responsibilities before movement. Which principle of patrolling is being applied?
What is control?
A leader evaluates whether information fully addresses complexities and multiple perspectives. Which two intellectual standards are being applied?
What is depth and breadth?
A unit receives intelligence of a likely terrorist attack but no specific target is identified. Which FPCON level is most appropriate?
What is FPCON Bravo?
A unit is moving through open terrain under accurate enemy fire with little available cover. Soldiers must minimize exposure while still moving forward. Which combination of movement techniques should be used?
What is low crawl and 3-5 second rush?
During contact, a squad cannot gain fire superiority due to a dominant enemy weapon. What drill should be executed and what movement technique supports it?
What is break contact using bounding movement?
A leader uses available time to plan from mission completion back to present actions while considering enemy and terrain. What planning method and factor system are being applied together?
What is backwards planning and METT-TC?
A speaker uses emotional appeal to influence an audience but lacks logical evidence and credibility. Which two rhetorical appeals are missing?
What are logos and ethos?
An attack has occurred and intelligence confirms a specific location is under imminent threat. What FPCON level is implemented and what does it require?
What is FPCON Delta, requiring maximum security and immediate protective measures?