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LESSON ONE
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: You are a squad leader in a mechanized infantry (BFV) company.
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The seating arrangement within the vehicles of a BFV platoon is based on the principle that |
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squads should dismount as a single unit. |
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leaders and suppression weapons should dismount early. |
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vehicle functions are more important than those of dismount elements. |
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fire teams dismount as a unit. |
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If you are the squad leader of the 1st squad, you normally ride in the BFV commanded by |
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the platoon leader. |
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the platoon sergeant. |
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the master gunner. |
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a staff sergeant. |
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What is the mission of the mechanized infantry? |
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Close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to defeat or capture. |
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Repel his assault by fire. |
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Close combat and counterattack. |
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All of the above. |
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As a Bradley infantry leader, you will make SOUND DECISIONS RAPIDLY if you have: |
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Knowledge of technical procedures and physical toughness. |
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Knowledge of tactics, squad techniques and procedures and the Estimate Process. |
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Ability to motivate, mental agility and physical toughness. |
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Knowledge of technical procedures and the Estimate Process and physical toughness. |
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The three basic tactical operations performed by an infantry quad (or platoon, or company) are: , and |
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Formations provide , and while a unit is moving. |
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The two types of attack are: |
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Shock and surprise. |
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Violent and hasty. |
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Hasty and deliberate. |
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Deliberate and violent with surprise. |
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The last phase of any offensive operation is , and . |
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List three examples of ACTIVE security measures, which might be taken by a squad leader during a defensive mission. |
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