Movement and Maneuver
Which Squad movement formation is the best for all-around security, maneuverability, and flexibility?
Squad column
What does the acronym LOA represent in Battle Drill 1a?
Limit of Advance
Approximately how close does an 8-digit grid get you?
10 meters
According to doctrine, what is the difference between a near ambush and a far ambush?
- A near ambush is within 35 meters (hand grenade range). A far ambush is anything outside of 35 meters
What does the acronym SOP stand for and what are SOPs?
Standard Operating Procedures
- SOPs codify particular techniques a unit utilizes to perform a task.
Is the low-crawl an Individual Movement Technique
- Yes
Upon contact with the enemy, the "3 D's" are called out. Describe the "3 D's."
Distance - How far away is the enemy? (meters)
Direction - Where is the enemy? (clock-method)
Description - What is the enemy?
Which 2 types of lines on a map are nearly always red-brown?
- Contour lines
- Northings and Eastings
What does the acronym SLLS stand for?
- Stop
- Look
- Listen
- Smell
What is the first Troop Leading Procedure?
- Receive the mission
What is the difference between successive and alternate bounding?
- In successive bounds, the trail team always comes on line with the lead team
- In alternate bounding, the bounds can be conducted by either A or B team and they bound past each other
According to doctrine, which fire team should the Squad Leader integrate with during the flanking maneuver in Battle Drill 1a and why?
According to doctrine, the Squad Leader should travel with the flanking squad in order to direct and emplace them.
List the 3 minor terrain features.
- Draw
- Spur
- Cliff
What information should a Squad leader provide for the Team he/she is not with before they bound back during Battle Drill 3 (Break Contact)?
- distance and/or terrain feature to bound back to
Describe or demonstrate the Hand and Arm Signal for a Linear Danger Area?
- Downward slashing motion, at a 45 degree angle, across the chest, with non-firing arm
What is the general rule to follow as a Squad leader when positioning your weapons systems in a movement formation?
- Distribute evenly unless mission/terrain dictates otherwise
What are the 2 of the 3 most common special teams found in a Squad?
- Aid/Litter
- EPW
- Demolitions
Accurately describe what an "attack point" is and why using an "attack point" could be beneficial.
- An attack point is a verifiable location on or near a route that can be used as a waypoint while moving from one point to another.
- Possibly reduce distance through rough terrain
What is one of the three main reasons a Squad should stop breaking contact?
- Squad no longer under effective enemy fire
- Squad passes through a higher level SBF position
- Squad reaches it's assigned location
What is the 5th, 8th, and 10th exercises in the Physical Readiness Training (PRT) Preparation Drill
- Squat Bender
- Prone Row
- Pushup
You are leading a dismounted Squad patrol from friendly lines into enemy territory and are currently Traveling. The Squad is approximately 800 meters from enemy territory and you know you need to maintain the current pace to make your timeline. Which movement technique makes the most sense to use and why?
- Traveling overwatch
- Close to enemy territory but need to meet a hard time
What must happen in Battle Drill 1a before and while the Squad leader bounds his flanking team across the objective?
- Shift and lift fire signals and confirmations
Define/Describe:
- the 3 types of contour lines
- a minimum of 3 characteristics of contour lines
- Index, Intermediate, Supplementary
- proximity, contour interval, elevation, where are contour intervals found on a map, etc.
You are a Squad leader and your Squad becomes ambushed in the woods by 4 enemy riflemen directly on your right flank, approximately 75 meters away. Explain your most likely best course of action.
- Squad on line facing the enemy
- Establish a base of fire
- Either bound or flank
Fill in the blank: For the past couple weeks we have been looking at the Warfighting Functions. So far we have covered Movement and Maneuver, _____, Fires, and _____. We will cover Protection next class.
- Intelligence
- Sustainment