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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 have received the company warning order to prepare for a defensive operation. You are preparing to conduct a defense with your APC platoon.

1. You are analyzing the terrain and considering cover and concealment as you select positions for your M113s. You consider that you have two tactical positions for APCs. They are,

a.turrent-down and hull-down.
b.hide and hull-down.
c.turrent-down and hide.
d.hull defilade and hide.

2. You are using your carrier teams in the conduct of the defense. You must move to avoid becoming decisively engaged. When moving your carrier element you should orient the machine guns and M203s to

a.the front.
b.the direction of movement.
c.to each flank.
d.the rear.

3. Your platoon has just repelled an enemy attack and you are reorganizing. You have just reestablished the chain of command, you should now

a.notify the company commander.
b.change your defensive plan to reflect the new chain of command.
c. make sure all your men are aware of the new chain of command.
d.request replacement personnel.

4. Your platoon is conducting dismount battle drill training. When your dismount team dismounts, they should move away from the vehicle

a.100 to 200 feet.
b.50 to 100 feet.
c.20 to 50 meters.
d. 20 to 30 meters.