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LESSON 2 PRACTICAL EXERCISE

 

Instructions The following items will test your understanding 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 item incorrectly, review that part of the lesson which contains the portion involved.
Situation:
You are a platoon leader. You are preparing to issue your platoon defensive OPORD for conduct of the defense by a forward rifle platoon. Your squad leader will designate fighting positions for their men.

1. You explain to your squad leaders that when they issue the mission paragraph of their squad OPORD to

a.make sure it is derived from their METT-T analysis.
b.supplement the mission statement with appropriate reference to the tactical SOP.
c.state the mission in full, so that it can stand alone without reference to any other document except a map.
d.use the verbatim mission statement the company commander issued

2. You are planning the defense for your forward rifle platoon. When considering security measures, you

a.are aware that a company commander may require you to have a set number of OPs and a set number of men on security.
b.base your system on METT-T considerations.
c.are primarily concerned about protecting your platoon from enemy observation.
d.must ensure that dragon and machinegun positions are always manned by the assigned gunner.

3. Use Figure 1. You are reviewing your 3d squad's sector sketch. You notice the squad leader

a.did not identify obstacles.
b.failed to list ranges to the main terrain features.
c.did not show primary and secondary sector of fire for each position.
d.failed to show the primary positions for both his machineguns.

4. The 1st squad leader is designating fighting positions for his squad. He

a.must position his key weapons so they are protected from a mounted assault.
b.selects the positions based on the company commanders visualization of the battle.
c.must site each position based on the natural concealment available.
d.must ensure the positions provide for mutual support with other fighting positions, observation, and a good field of fire.