0311 basic knowledge
What is the mission of the Marine Corps Rifle Squad?
The mission of the rifle squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
What does SAFESOC stand for?
Security Automatic Weapons Fields of Fire Entrenchment Supplementary & Alternate Obstacles Camouflage
What unit of measurement do you give deviation corrections in to the FDC when calling for fire?
Meters
M4 & M27
500/600M & 500/700M
SITUATION
Enemy Sit Friendly Sit
What are the five phases of Offensive Combat?
Preparatory Exploitation Conduct Pursuit Consolidation & Reorganization
What are the three types of wire obstacles?
Tactical Supplementary Protective
What is a MORT statement and when is it used?
Method Objective Route Time
M136, M320, M240B
300/500M 150/350M 800/1800M
5 W's
Mission
What are the Two types of Night Attacks in Offensive Combat?
Illuminated Non-Illuminated
What are the three types of battle positions?
Primary Alternate Supplementary
What are the 4 types of Combat Patrols?
Contact Ambush Raid Security
M224A1 & M72A7
70/3490M 220/1000M
Execution
Commanders Intent, Center of Gravity, Critical Vulnerability, Exploitation Plan, End State, Concept of Operations, Scheme of Maneuver, Fire Support Plan, Task, Coordinating Instruction
Describe Fire & Maneuver.
The purpose of fire and maneuver is to establish a base of suppressing fire with one unit while seeking an alternate position of advantage from which to fire and move with another unit.
What are the six elements of a Call for fire Mission?
Identification Warning Order Target Location Target Description Method of Engagement Method of Fire and Control
What are the two classifications of ambushes?
Deliberate Ambush Ambush of Opportunity
What are the Lines in CAS a 9-Line?
Insert Point / Battle Position, Heading, Distance to Target, Elevation, Target Description, Target Location, Type of Mark, Location of Friendly Units, Egress Direction to IP/BP, Air Block Threat to Aircraft, Active GTL, Max Ord, other aircrafts in Area, FAH, TOT, TtT, boundaries
Administration and Logistics
Ammunition & Special Ordnance Chow & Water Wounded in Action Plan Killed in Action Plan EPW Plan
Describe Fire and Movement.
The most basic yet most crucial element of fire and movement is the proper execution of buddy team rushes. This involves two Marines providing mutual suppression and employing implicit and explicit communication in order to close with the enemy while under fire.
What three items does FDC need to Conduct a Polar Mission?
Observer Location Direction to TgT (M/G) Distance to TgT
What is the general task organization elements of a combat patrol?
Security Support Assault
What are the Lines in a CASEVAC 9-Line Report?
Pick up Site grid, Frequency and Call Sign, # of Patients by Precedence, Special Equipment, # of patients by Type, Security at Pick up site, Method of Marking site, Casualty nationality & status, Details of P/U site, CBRN Con.
Command & Signal
Command (Location of PL, APL, Higher unit's Location) Signal (Inter-Patrol Signals, Brevity Codes, Freqs, Call Signs, No Comm Plan, Challenge and Pass)