IN0501 PE3 Answer Key

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Situation for Questions 1through 4.

You are a platoon leader. Your platoon is preparing to conduct a limited visibility attack.

You are briefing your squad leaders on tactics used for an illuminated attack. You--

	A. tell them the tactics are exactly the same.
	B. state that the tactics are completely different.
	C. state that the tactics are about the same as for a daylight attack.
	D. tell them the tactics used are based on the scheme of maneuver.

You are discussing security patrols with your platoon sergeant before the attack. You--

	A. state that if time and the enemy situation permit, the platoon will send out a four-to-six-man patrol to secure its part of the PLD.
	B. tell him the platoon order specified the size of the patrol, time and place for link up, time of departure and who will be in charge of the patrol.
	C. state that before the patrol leaves for the company briefing, the men must be briefed the route from the LD to the platoon RP.
	D. state that platoon patrols will be under the control of the company executive officer.

You are briefing your squad leaders on actions they should take if scattered enemy fire is encountered as they move forward. You--

	A. state that they must begin the assault immediately.
	B. tell them you will call for illumination to ease control and movement.
	C. state that they should begin to move their squads by fire and movement.
	D. tell them scattered enemy fire should not be taken as a loss of surprise and they should not start the assault.

You are briefing your squad leaders on posting OPs once the objective is seized. You--

	A. tell them to post OPs, but not beyond the limit of advance.
	B. state that OPs should be posted where they can best control possible avenues of attack.
	C. state that the company OPORD will designate locations for OPs.
	D. tell them to make sure the OPs are posted well beyond the limit of advance.