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Lesson 1

PRACTICE EXERCISE

The following items will test your knowledge of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows. If you answer any question incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.

Situation for questions 1 through 12:

You are a squad leader of an infantry platoon.

1. The ultimate goal of squad training is-
     
A. meeting standards of ARTEP 7-8-MTP.
B. producing a cohesive fighting force.
C. implementing a functional chain of command.
D. maneuver, firepower, protection, and leadership.
     
2. All infantry rifle platoons have which one of the following in common?
     
A. A machine gun squad.
B. Three rifle squads.
C. A two-man headquarters.
D. Two machine gunners.
     
3.

One of your responsibilities includes the administrative and logistical needs of the squad. The individual whose job is to oversee you in these areas is-
     
A. the company first sergeant.
B. your platoon leader.
C. your platoon sergeant.
D. the company supply sergeant.
     
4.

The rifle squad leader is responsibility for-
     
A. Train the individual squad members to be proficient soldiers.
B. Lookout for the welfare of your squad.
C. Ensure that the orders of the platoon leader are followed.
D. Train his squad on the individual and collective tasks.
     
5.

Infantry rifle platoons and squad normally operate as-
     
A. a total force.
B. part of a larger force.
C. rear area operations.
D. heavy force.
     
6.

Infantry platoons and squad operations consist of three basic tactical operations. What are the three actions?
     
A. movement, offense, and defense
B. supporting, supplying, and coordinating
C. maintaining, defending, and supporting
D. coordinating, moving, and resting
     
7.

The platoon uses formations to provide control, flexibility, and while moving.
     
8.

The three combat movement techniques used by an infantry squad are: , and .
     
     
9.

The two types of attack are: and , while special-purpose attacks include raids and ambushes.
     
10.

Once an attacking unit has taken an objective, it must quickly and .
     
11.

Your company is defending on a reverse slope. You have been alerted that your squad must furnish an OP for the defense. Being a sharp NCO, you immediately suspect that the men you must furnish will probably-
     
A. never make it back to the squad defensive position
B. be out of sight of the squad defensive position
C. be posted more than a mile away from the squad position.
D. be armed with an anti-tank weapon.
     
12. List three examples of ACTIVE security measures which might be taken by a squad leader during a defensive mission.
   
 
 
 

 

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