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Lesson 3

Practice Exercise 3-1
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1. Which of the following is not classified as one of the categories of built-up areas?

A. Large cities.
B. Provinces.
C. Small cities.
D. Villages.
2. In a MOUT environment, a hasty firing position is normally occupied in the attack or

A. During a temporary halt.
B. During preparation for a counterattack.
C. The early stages of the defense.
D. When no other firing positions exists.
3. A wall of sandbags, rubble, furniture or what ever can be found, is positioned so as to protect the firer from what type of danger?

A. Artillery fire.
B. Being detected.
C. Explosions in the room.
D. Sniper fire.
4. When selecting firing positions in buildings for recoilless weapons and ATGMs, which of the following precautions must be taken into consideration to prevent injury to the crew?

A. All crew members should wear ear protection.
B. Position sandbags around the weapon.
C. The backblast must not damage or collapse the building.
D. Weapons position blends in with the environment.
5. Since most buildings have wooden floors and subfloors, which of the following measures would best retard fire?

A. Build the firing position outside of building.
B. Use nonflammable materials for firing position.
C. Keep floors damp mopped.
D. Spread sand on the floors 2 inches deep.
6. When employing a sniper, what advantage does he have over lead (friendly) elements?

A. A sniper is hard to detect.
B. He does not have to move with, or be positioned with, lead elements.
C. Since he operates alone, his movements won't be detected as easily as the lead element.
D. The sniper can shoot and scoot.
7. At the firing positions, after camouflage is completed, the soldier

A. Installs Claymores to his front.
B. Inspects positions from the enemy's viewpoint.
C. Sets out his defensive tripflares.
D. Takes a break.
8. Command posts and logistical emplacements are easier to camouflage and better protected if

A. Air defense assets are available.
B. Camouflaged with camouflage nets.
C. Guards are posted around these installations.
D. Located underground.
9. A technique that can be used effectively to distract the enemy and make him reveal his position by firing, is

A. By setting up silhouette targets to look like friendly troops, and positioned well away from your location.
B. Employing dummy positions.
C. To have a soldier stand up and draw fire.
D. To send out teams to reconnoiter the area.
10. Which of the following best describes why soldiers should wear their shirts while defending in a MOUT environment?

A. Because exposed skin, even dark skin (because of its natural oils) reflects light and attracts the enemy.
B. Because the debris caused by broken windows and building materials can cause injury to soldiers.
C. During extreme cold, the soldiers ability to maintain his body heat is reduced.
D. During extreme heat, the soldiers are exposed the direct sunlight, and can get sunburned.
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