Easy day
Describe Hasty/Skirmisher fighting position
Shallow pit that provides limited protection while firing from the prone position.
o Made quickly by scraping soil to build a shallow ridge, or parapet, between the rifleman and the enemy.
o Trench is body-length
ROE
Rules of engagement
3 types of wire entanglements
Protective:
- Used to hamper enemy aggression.
-Placed along the front of the defensive line.
Tactical:
- Prevents close surprise attacks.
- Placed around each fighting position at hand grenade range (131-328 feet). Supplementary:
- Placed to conceal the exact line of the tactical wire.
KOCOA
K- key terrain features
O- observation and fields of fire
C- cover and concealment
O- obstacles
A- avenues of approach
METTT
Mission
Enemy
Terrain
Troops
Time
Patrol formations
Wedge
Column
Echelon (left, right)
Skirmishers (left,right)
Deadly force triangle
Opportunity:
Does the individual have the opportunity to harm myself or others?
Capability:
Does the individual possess the means to cause harm to myself or others?
Intent:
Does the individual show the intent of causing harm to myself or others?
Explain lateral limits
Lateral Limits: Left and right side of the sector of fire; preferably using terrain features near the forward limit.
SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin and logistics
Command and signal
When is deadly force authorized?
1. Self-Defense and Defense of Others.
2. Assets Involving National Security.
3. Assets Not Involving National Security but Inherently Dangerous To Others 4. Serious Offenses Against Persons.
5. Protect Public Health or Safety. 6. Arrest or Apprehension.
Considerations you should have when choosing a convoy route
Terrain, Weather, Slowest vehicle, Significant enemy activity
Bonus**
Explain intersection
Intersection:
Locating an unknown point by utilizing at least two but preferably three known positions and sighting on the unknown point is called intersection. It is used to locate features on a map that are not defined or readily identifiable.
Bonus**
Purpose of combat hand and arm signals in the field
Arm and hand signals are used to transmit commands or information when voice communication is difficult, impossible, or when silence must be maintained. It is imperative that squad members understand the signals. These should be practiced as part of the patrols rehearsal
SAFE
S- Security
A- Automatic and crew-served weapons F- Fields of fire
E - Entrenchment, dig fighting positions
Bonus**
Explain resection
Resection:
Is locating the users’ unknown position by sighting two or three known positions. It can be done with or without a compass.
***RE is ME***
Explain the purpose of Security Patrol and Reconnaissance Patrol
Security patrol:
-Provide physical security.
Reconnaissance patrol:
-Defensive technique used to:( **Gather intel**)
Detect enemy movement toward the unit’s position. Locate or observe an enemy position.
Discover enemy avenues of approach.
3 combat positions in a fire plan sketch
Primary Firing Position:
Backbone of the defense, receives the full force of the enemy’s attack
- Alternate Firing Position:
A fallback position used if the primary position is in danger of being overrun. Should have same sector of fire as the primary.
- Supplementary Firing Position:
Sector of fire covers the flank or rear.
Explain camouflage, cover, concealment
Camouflage:
Consists of altering the form, shadow, texture, and color of objects to blend in with the natural surroundings.
Cover:
Protection from enemy fire.
Concealment:
Protection from enemy observation.
SALUTE
S - Size of the enemy unit.
A - Activity of the enemy.
L - Location of the enemy unit.
U - Uniform worn by the enemy.
T - Time of each activity noted.
E - Equipment used or carried by the enemy
Factors that dictate the speed of the convoy
-Physical condition and level of training of the vehicle operators.
- Types of and mechanical condition of the convoy vehicles.
- Speed of the slowest vehicle based on capability, type, or weight of load.
- Degree of urgency the convoy requires.
- Condition of the roads (dust, mud, snow, and ice).
- Physical characteristics of the roadway along the route (grades, sharp turns, congestion).
- Weather conditions
Procedures to establish LZ
Establish a 360-degree security perimeter around the landing zone to defend the LZ.
-Approaches and exits should also be clear of obstructions that are 10 meters or higher,
-10:1 ratio
-helicopter landing or taking off near a 30-foot tree needs at least 300 feet of horizontal clearance
Describe the procedures for handling detainees/Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW)
Search: for weapons and documents.
Secure: ensure escape is impossible.
Silence: do not allow EPWs to talk to each other.
Segregate: into groups by rank, gender, and status (deserter, civilian, EPW, etc.). Speed: timely delivery of information obtained from EPWs is essential.
Safeguard: Prisoners against harm from other prisoners, enemy and friendly troops. Tag: with identification and other known information.
Bonus** all teams participate
9 line
Line 1: Location 6-digit grid location of pick-up site. Line 2: Radio frequency, call sign
Line 3: Number of patients by precedence:
Line 4: Special equipment required
Line 5: # of patients by type.
Line 6: Security of pick-up site.
Line 7: Method of marking pick-up site Line 8: Patient nationality
Line 9: NBC Contamination
REMEMBER 5 TO FLY, IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED TO GET BIRD IN THE AIR!
BAMCIS
Begin planning
Arrange recon
Make recon
Complete the plan
Issue the order
Supervise
Explain the 5 basic colors on the map
Black: man-made features and cultural areas.
Blue: water features such as lakes and rivers.
Green: vegetation.
Brown: all relief features such as contour lines.
Red: main roads, built up areas and special features, enemy positions.. Reddish Brown: Used on red light readable maps to show red features