ACRONYMS
What acronym do we use for a 5 point contingency plan and what does it stand for?
GOTWA
Going, Others, Time, What to do if they dont return, Actions on contact
What is the point range for the M27 (IAR)?
550m
How many elements are in a CFF?
6
What are the 4 types of combat patrols?
Contact, Ambush, Raid, Security
What is the one TCM we use for offensive ops at night and not during the day?
Probable Line of Deployment
What does TTLODAC stand for?
Target, Trigger, Location, Observer, Delivery System, Attack Guidance, Comm Nets
What is the maximum effective range in meters for the M72 LAW?
200m
What acronym is used to describe the target in the third transmission and what does it stand for?
Size, Type, Degree of Protection
What is the key difference between raids and deliberate offensive attacks?
Planned withdrawal
How many Mils are in 1 degree?
17.8
What acronym is used for the 6 Troop Leading Steps and what do the letters stand for?
Begin Planning, Arrange Recon, Make Recon, Complete the plan, Issue Orders, Supervise.
What is danger close for mortars and artillery?
600 m
What is the standard round for adjusting mortars?
HE/Q
Combat patrols T/O using Assault, Support, and Security elements. What are the two elements Recon Patrols use?
Security and Recon elements
Width=Range x Mils
SALUTE
Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
There are 875 mils on a MMG tripod traversing bar. How many mils are on traversing screw for a MMG T&E mechanism? i.e How many mils can you traverse when the T&E is locked down?
100 mils
What is the minimum adjustment for left/right and add/drop?
30 and 50
A long halt is any halt longer then ___ minutes?
5 minutes
You shot an azimuth of 115 degrees. What is your back azimuth?
295 degrees
What are the machine gun employment principles (PICMDEEP)?
Pairs, Interlocking FoF, Coordination, Mutual Support, Defilade, Enfilade, Economy of rounds, Protection
What is the maximum effective range in meters for the MK19 40mm heavy machinegun to engage an "area target"?
2,212 m
The attitude of a linear target can only be expressed from _____ to _____ mils?
0000 to 3200
What are the three types of deconfliction for an infiltration?
Deconflict by route, by time or both.
What are the three types of north?
Grid, magnetic, true