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Lesson 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
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| 1. | The ultimate goal of squad training is- |
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| 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? |
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| 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- |
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| 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- |
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| A. | Train the individual squad members to be proficient soldiers. | |
| B. | Lookout for the wealfear 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- |
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| 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? |
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| 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, security and flexibility while moving. |
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| 8. |
The three combat movement techniques used by an infantry squad are: Travelling, traveling overwatch, and bounding overwatch. |
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| 9. |
The two types of attack are: hasty and deliberate, while special-purpose attacks include raids and ambushes. |
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| 10. |
Once an attacking unit has taken an objective, it must quickly consolidate and reorganize. |
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| 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- |
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| A. | never make to 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. | |
| Use OPs and/or patrols. Use the correct level of alert. Use/establish stand-to-times/procedures. |
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