BOARD STUDY GUIDE

Bearden, Christian Stuart CSM USARMY

Iron Rakkasans
1/6/2023
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents

Unit History................................................................................................................... 2
3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment............................................................................2
Regimental Combat Patch............................................................................................5
Company Subject Areas................................................................................................ 10
ACO............................................................................................................................ 10
Gold Book (10 OCT 22)...........................................................................................10
M3 Multi-Role, Anti-Armor, Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) (TC 3-22.84)
11
Holistic Health and Fitness (FM 7-22).....................................................................13
BCO............................................................................................................................ 15
Movement to Contact (ATP 3-21.10, Section II)......................................................15
Javelin-close Combat Missile System, Medium (TC 3-22.37).................................16
Drill and Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5)............................................................................17
CCO............................................................................................................................ 19
Attack (ATP 3-21.10, Section III).............................................................................19
Medium Machine Gun (TC 3-22.240)......................................................................21
Army Command Policy (AR 600-20, EO & SHARP)................................................22
DCO............................................................................................................................ 25
Defense (ATP 3-21.10, Chapter 3)..........................................................................25
Heavy Machine Gun M2 Series (TC 3-22.50)..........................................................28
First Aid (TC 4-02.1)................................................................................................30
HCO............................................................................................................................ 31
Sustainment (ATP 3-21.10, Appendix I)..................................................................31
Rifle and Carbine (TC 3-22.9)..................................................................................33
Field Hygiene and Sanitation (TC 4-02.3)...............................................................35
HHC............................................................................................................................ 37
Planning and Preparation (ATP 3-21.10, Appendix B)............................................37
Pistol (TC 3-23.35).................................................................................................. 39
Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia (AR 670-1, PAM 670-1).....40
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Unit History

3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment

The 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment was activated on 25 February 1943 at Camp
Mackall, North Carolina as part of the 187th Glider Infantry Regiment. In March 1944,
the Battalion deployed to the Pacific Theater as part of the 11th Infantry Regiment. After
six months of training in New Guinea, the 187th was committed to combat in Leyte in
the campaign to regain control of the Philippine Islands. In the subsequent fighting, the
unit repelled and destroyed a 500-man Japanese parachute assault and earned the
battalion’s first Presidential Unit Citation (Army). It also participated in an amphibious
assault on southern Luzon, forced a Japanese retreat at the battle of Tagatay Ridge,
and pierced the Genko defensive line during the attack on Manila. For its actions during
World War II, the Iron Rakkasans received three campaign streamers.
Following the Japanese surrender in September 1945, the troopers were the first
American Soldiers to set foot on Japanese soil, flying there as part of General Douglas
A. MacArthur’s advance guard. During the four years of occupation duty in Japan, the
local Japanese gave the Soldiers of the 187th Infantry Regiment, now all parachute
qualified, the name “Rakkasans”. Loosely translated as “falling down umbrella,” the
name stuck; the troops liked it and adopted it. Since then, members of the regiment
have made the name synonymous with the fighting spirit of America’s airborne and air
assault soldiers. In early 1949, the regiment rotated to Camp Campbell, Kentucky,
where it was once again assigned to the 11thAirborne Division.
With the outbreak of the Korean War, the Iron Rakkasans returned to Asia as a
separate unit, the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in September 1950.
Shortly after their arrival, the Iron Rakkasans earned a Presidential Unit Citation (Navy)
for the attack up the Kimpo Peninsula as part of the amphibious assault at Inchon. In
addition, they earned a second Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for a parachute assault
north of Pyongyang, North Korea at Sukchon-Sunchon in October 1950. At Sukchon,
Private First Class Richard G. Wilson, a medic attached to I Company, earned the
Congressional Medal of Honor when he gave his life as he administered aid and
shielded wounded troopers from enemy fire. In March 1951, the regiment made a
second combat jump at Musan-ni, cutting off and destroying large numbers of North
Korean and Chinese forces above the 38th parallel. Nearly two years later, in June
1952, the Iron Rakkasans helped quell the prison riots on the island of Koje-do. For
their efforts during the Korean War, the Battalion earned six campaign streamers.
The Iron Rakkasans returned stateside in 1955, this time to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Their stay there was short-lived, however, and in February 1956, the regiment road
marched to Fort Campbell to serve as First Test Combat Group and the nucleus of the
newly reactivated 101st Airborne Division. In 1963, the Rakkasans once again served
under the 11th Airborne Division’s colors when 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry became the
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Army’s first Air Assault Battalion and participated with the 11th Air Assault Division in
the validation of the Army’s air mobile concept.
The Iron Rakkasans moved back to Fort Campbell, Kentucky in February1964, to serve
as part of the 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. In December 1967, the 3rd Battalion
deployed to Vietnam, alongside 1st and 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment. Over
the next four years the Iron Rakkasans fought in twelve major campaigns, conducting
numerous air assaults, search, and destroy missions. When the battalion colors
returned to Fort Campbell, the unit had distinguished itself by earning two Valorous Unit
Awards, and its third and fourth Presidential Unit Citations for the battles of Trang Bang
and Dong Ap Bia Mountain (commonly known as “Hamburger Hill”). The Iron
Rakkasans emerged from the Vietnam War as the most decorated unit during the
Vietnam conflict.
In August 1990, the Battalion deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operations Desert
Shield and Desert Storm. During Operation Desert Storm, the Iron Rakkasans
participated in the largest air assault in history, conducting a vertical envelopment 175
miles into enemy territory to establish blocking positions near the Euphrates River. The
air assault isolated the Iraqi Republican Guard and helped bring a quick conclusion to
the war. The Battalion earned two campaign streamers during Operations Desert
Shield and Desert Storm. The 3rd Battalion also deployed to the Sinai Peninsula from
July 1995 to January 1996 to keep the peace between Egypt and Israel.
After the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001,
the battalion once again saw active overseas service. From January to August 2002,
the Iron Rakkasans deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom,
where it participated in numerous search and attacks, raids, and air assaults against the
elusive remnants of the Taliban near the Pakistan border, helping to stabilize the
country. For its actions, the battalion earned the Afghanistan campaign streamer.
In February 2003, the Iron Rakkasans flew to Kuwait as part of the invasion force for
Operation Iraqi Freedom. While attached to the 3rd Infantry Division, the Battalion
cleared the Republican Guard Headquarters and Baghdad Airport in April 2003. For
this action, the Battalion earned an unprecedented fifth Presidential Unit Citation.
Following the invasion, the Battalion conducted six months of security operations near
Rabia, Iraq, on the Syrian border, to block the flow of foreign fighters. Prior to returning
stateside in
January 2004, the Iron Rakkasans conducted combat operations in Husaybah, Iraq with
the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Once back in the US, the Battalion transformed by
adding a Forward Support Company.
The Battalion returned to Iraq in September 2005 and fought from FOB Falcon in
Baghdad for three months, before moving north to Forward Operating Base (FOB)
Brassfield-Mora in Samarra, along the Tigris River. While in Samarra, the Golden
Dome Mosque, a Shi’ite holy site, was blown up by insurgents. This created a volatile
situation, which the Iron Rakkasans diffused with discipline and precise
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counterinsurgency operations. The Battalion redeployed to Fort Campbell in September

2006.
Twelve months later, in September 2007, the Iron Rakkasans deployed as part of the
Surge to Yusufiyah, Iraq. During their tour, the Battalion supervised over 5000 Sons of
Iraq (or members of the Awakening); trained and partnered with the 17th Iraqi Army
Division; conducted dozens of raids, air assaults, and cordon and searches; and earned
the Valorous Unit Award. The Battalion was so successful at counterinsurgency
operations that they peacefully transitioned control of the area to the Iraqi Security
Forces upon redeployment in November 2008. With over three years of combat
operations in Iraq, the Battalion earned the Iraqi Campaign Streamer.
In February 2010, the Iron Rakkasans returned to Afghanistan in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom. Once arriving in Western Paktika Province the battalion partnered
with the Afghan National Security Forces in securing the population. In August 2010, the
battalion relocated to Andar District, Ghazni Province. At deployments end, the battalion
conducted over 5,000 combat patrols and 33 air assaults. The Iron Rakkasans returned
to Ft. Campbell in February 2011. For their actions from 1 April 2010 to 31 August 2010,
the Iron Rakkasans were awarded the Valorous Unit Award.
From September 2012 to May 2013, the Iron Rakkasans deployed to eastern Khowst
Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13. The battalion
and its combat advisor comrades partnered with a host of Afghan units to promote
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) development, capabilities, and security. They
operated alongside Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP),
helping them gain confidence in securing the population. In addition to helping the
ANSF operate independently, the battalion also assisted the ANSF in disrupting the
enemy's leadership and attack facilitation efforts in this challenging border [Link]
October 2014 to June 2015, the Iron Rakkasans deployed to Bagram and Kandahar,
Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 14-15. The battalion was
responsible with providing the Theater Reaction Force for all Coalition forces in the
country. This mission was critical to the Combat Advisors throughout the country that
were assisting Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) development, capabilities, and
security. They routinely went to Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National
Police (ANP) combat outposts, to reestablish security. Allowing the Afghan National
Security Forces (ANSF) to disrupt the enemy's leadership and attack facilitation efforts
in this challenging border region.
Again, the Iron Rakkasans deployed for the War on Terror when the U.S. Army
announced it would deploy about 1,400 soldiers from 3d Brigade Combat Team to
Afghanistan in fall 2016 in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel – the U.S. counter-
terrorism operation against the remnants of al-Qaeda, ISIS-K and other terror groups.
Senior leadership referred to the Iron Rakkasans as being exceptional. Brig. Gen. Scott
Brower stated, “The Rakkasans are trained, well led, and prepared to accomplish any
mission given to them”.
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From December of 2019 to October 2020, the Iron Rakkasans were again called to help
secure the nation, deploying to Laredo, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio, Texas in support of
Operation Southern Guardian. This mission was critical to ensuring the security of the
United States Southern Border by providing the United States Customs and Border
Patrol (CBP) increased capabilities, personnel, and security. Over the campaign, TF
IRON assisted CBP with a total of 2,870 apprehensions as well as a total of 2,018 turn-
backs within their assigned area of operations along the Rio Grande. The actions of the
Iron Rakkasans were instrumental in securing 378 miles of the United States border
with Mexico.
First unfurled at Camp Mackall in 1943, the colors of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry
Regiment have flown proudly in defense of the nation in New Guinea, the Philippines,
Okinawa, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic
of Vietnam, the Republic of Panama, Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Afghanistan and
Iraq. Members of the Iron Rakkasans have earned Medal of Honors and countless
other awards and decorations. Today, the Iron Rakkasans stand proudly united with
their sister Battalions in the 3rd Brigade of the 101st and with their fellow Rakkasans.
As the most deployed, combat experienced, and decorated battalion in the United
States Army, the Iron Rakkasans stand ready to answer the nation’s call whenever it
may come taking the Regiment towards their next rendezvous with destiny.
The 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment has received five Presidential Unit Citations,
Army; one Presidential Unit Citation, Navy; four Valorous Unit Awards; six Meritorious
Unit Citations; the Army Superior Unit Award; the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation;
two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations; three Republic of Vietnam Crosses of
Gallantry with Palm; the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class; 50
campaign streamers; has executed two combat parachute jumps in the Korean War and
one in the Philippines during WWII; and has five Medal of Honor recipients.
Regimental Combat Patch

The distinctive combat insignia was officially adopted 10 June 1952

by the Department of the Army. The patch was worn on the right
sleeve of the Rakkasans that had served in combat with the 187th.
This shoulder patch had been designed while the 187th was in
combat in Korea and the unit was eager for its adoption. General
Matthew B. Ridgeway, as Commanding General of the Far East
Command gave temporary approval of the patch until the present one
was approved. The only difference between the original shoulder patch
and the one officially adopted was the blue background color. The
original used Infantry Blue and the official patch uses Ultramarine Blue.
The Symbolism of the 187th Combat Patch is clearly defined: The white parachute
represents the paratroopers that descend from the blue sky into the flames of war, on
the (Airborne) wings of war.
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Shield:
Organization as an infantry unit. The blue symbolizes
infantry colors. The partition line of pale blue clouds
alludes to the units airborne service. The double-handed
sword is symbolic of the units character as an infantry unit.
Crest:
The golden sea lion, adapted from the seal of the
President of the Philippines, represents the award of the
Philippine Presidential Unit Streamer for the Manarawat
Campaign, scene of the first combat jump of the unit. The winged sword with three
notches in the blade, signifies the Regiment's three combat jumps, one in the
Philippines and two in Korea. The red diamond shape is symbolic of the city of
Yokohama, Japan, where the 187th soldiers landed as the first
American combat troops and began four years of occupation duty. The seven-pointed
star, divided in the manner of the Korean taeguk, stands for the units seven campaigns
in that country. The purple heart, is symbolic of the battle fought on
Purple Heart Hill.

The Tori comes out of Japanese history

dating back to antiquity and in ancient
times the was a perch for sacred birds. It
is an arch built of wood or stone, and its
shape is similar to many found all over
Asia and over the years, was
transformed into a gateway of honor.
The popular belief is that to pass under a
Tori is the first stage of purification.
Japan has more the 10,000 shrines.
Generally, there are three Tori for every
shrine, but each shrine has at least one.
There are six fundamental types of Tori.
The type used by the Rakkasan is the Myojin- which symbolizes the gateway of honor
and was adopted for use by the Regiment while it was on occupation duty in Japan. The
Rakkasan Tori represents the gateway to or designates the presence of the 187th
Regimental units. Our use of the Tori on guidons and vehicles, as well as around our
barracks and headquarters, symbolizes the great respect Rakkasan soldiers hold for the
members of the Regiment who died in defense of this nation and the free world in the
Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf.
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PFC RICHARD G. WILSON

Private First Class, United States Army,
187 Airborne Infantry Regiment
Place and Date: Opari, Korea, 21 October 1950

Citation: Pfc. Wilson distinguished himself by conspicuous

gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in
action. As medical aid man attached to Company I, he
accompanied the unit during a reconnaissance in force through
the hilly country near Opari. The main body of the company was
passing through a narrow valley flanked on 3 sides by high hills when the enemy laid down
a barrage of mortar, automatic-weapons and small-arms fire. The company suffered a large
number of casualties from the intense hostile fire while fighting its way out of the ambush.
Pfc. Wilson proceeded at once to move among the wounded and administered aid to them
oblivious of the danger to himself, constantly exposing himself to hostile fire. The company
commander ordered a withdrawal as the enemy threatened to encircle and isolate the
company. As his unit withdrew Private Wilson assisted wounded men to safety and assured
himself that none were left behind. After the company had pulled back he learned that a
comrade previously thought dead had been seen to be moving and attempting to crawl to
safety. Despite the protests of his comrades, unarmed and facing a merciless enemy, Pfc.
Wilson returned to the dangerous position in search of his comrade. Two days later a patrol
found him lying beside the man he returned to aid. He had been shot several times while
trying to shield and administer aid to the wounded man. Pfc. Wilson's superb personal
bravery, consummate courage and willing self-sacrifice for his comrades reflect untold glory
upon himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the military service.

CPL JOE R. BALDONADO

Corporal, United States Army,
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Place and Date: Kanddong, Korea, 25 November

1950 Citation: Corporal Joe R. Baldonado distinguished

himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond
the call of duty while serving as an acting machine gunner in
3d Squad, 2d Platoon, Company B, 187th Airborne Infantry
Regiment during combat operations against an armed enemy
in Kangdong, Korea on November 25, 1950. On that morning,
the enemy launched a strong attack in an effort to seize the hill
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occupied by Corporal Baldonado and his company. The platoon had expended most of its
ammunition in repelling the enemy attack and the platoon leader decided to commit his 3d
Squad, with its supply of ammunition, in the defensive action. Since there was no time to dig
in because of the proximity of the enemy, who had advanced to within twenty-five yards of
the platoon position, Corporal Baldonado emplaced his weapon in an exposed position and
delivered a withering stream of fire on the advancing enemy, causing them to fall back in
disorder. The enemy then concentrated all their fire on Corporal Baldonado's gun and
attempted to knock it out by rushing the position in small groups and hurling hand grenades.
Several times, grenades exploded extremely close to Corporal Baldonado but failed to
interrupt his continuous firing. The hostile troops made repeated attempts to storm his
position and were driven back each time with appalling casualties. The enemy finally
withdrew after making a final assault on Corporal Baldonado's position during which a
grenade landed near his gun, killing him instantly. Corporal Baldonado's extraordinary
heroism and selflessness at the cost of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, are
in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself,
his unit and the United States Army.

CPL RODOLFO P. HERNANDEZ

Corporal, United States Army,
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Place and Date: Wongtong-ni, Korea, 31 May 1951

Citation: Cpl. Hernandez, a member of Company G,

distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity
above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
His platoon, in defensive positions on Hill 420, came under
ruthless attack by a numerically superior and fanatical hostile force, accompanied by heavy
artillery, mortar, and machinegun fire which inflicted numerous casualties on the platoon.
His comrades were forced to withdraw due to lack of ammunition but Cpl. Hernandez,
although wounded in an exchange of grenades, continued to deliver deadly fire into the
ranks of the onrushing assailants until a ruptured cartridge rendered his rifle inoperative.
Immediately leaving his position, Cpl. Hernandez rushed the enemy armed only with rifle
and bayonet. Fearlessly engaging the foe, he killed 6 of the enemy before falling
unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds but his heroic action momentarily
halted the enemy advance and enabled his unit to counterattack and retake the lost ground.
The indomitable fighting spirit, outstanding courage, and tenacious devotion to duty clearly
demonstrated by Cpl. Hernandez reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry, and
the U.S. Army.

CPL LESTER HAMMOND JR.

Corporal, United States Army,
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187th Airborne Infantry Regiment

Place and Date: Kumwha, Korea, 14 August 1952

Citation: Cpl. Hammond, a radio operator with Company A, distinguished himself by

conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action
against the enemy. Cpl. Hammond was a member of a 6 man reconnaissance patrol which
had penetrated approximately 3,500 yards into enemy-held territory. Ambushed and
partially surrounded by a large hostile force, the small group opened fire, then quickly
withdrew up a narrow ravine in search of protective cover. Despite a wound sustained in the
initial exchange of fire and imminent danger of being overrun by the numerically superior
foe, he refused to seek shelter and, remaining in an exposed place, called for artillery fire to
support a defensive action. Constantly vulnerable to enemy observation and action, he
coordinated and directed crippling fire on the assailants, inflicting heavy casualties and
repulsing several attempts to overrun friendly positions. Although wounded a second time,
he remained steadfast and maintained his stand until mortally wounded. His indomitable
fighting spirit set an inspiring example of valor to his comrades and, through his actions, the
onslaught was stemmed, enabling a friendly platoon to reach the beleaguered patrol,
evacuate the wounded, and effect a safe withdrawal to friendly lines. Cpl. Hammond's
unflinching courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect lasting glory on himself and
uphold the finest traditions of the military service.

CPT PAUL W. BUCHA

Captain, United States Army,
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Place and Date: Binh Dung Province, Republic of Vietnam, 16-19
March 1968

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the

risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Bucha
distinguished himself while serving as commanding officer,
Company D, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission against enemy forces near Phuo Vinh,
The company was inserted by helicopter into the suspected enemy stronghold to locate and
destroy the enemy. During this period Capt. Bucha aggressively and courageously led his
men in the destruction of enemy fortifications and base areas and eliminated scattered
resistance impeding the advance of the company. On 18 March while advancing to contact,
the lead elements of the company became engaged by the heavy automatic weapon, heavy
machine gun, rocket propelled grenade, Claymore mine and small-arms fire of an estimated
battalion-size force. Capt. Bucha, with complete disregard for his safety, moved to the
threatened area to direct the defense and ordered reinforcements to the aid of the lead
element. Seeing that his men were pinned down by heavy machine gun fire from a
concealed bunker located some 40 meters to the front of the positions, Capt. Bucha crawled
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through the hail of fire to single-handedly destroy the bunker with grenades. During this
heroic action Capt. Bucha received a painful shrapnel wound. Returning to the perimeter,
he observed that his unit could not hold its positions and repel the human wave assaults
launched by the determined enemy. Capt. Bucha ordered the withdrawal of the unit
elements and covered the withdrawal to positions of a company perimeter from which he
could direct fire upon the charging enemy. When 1 friendly element retrieving casualties
was ambushed and cut off from the perimeter, Capt. Bucha ordered them to feign death and
he directed artillery fire around them. During the night Capt. Bucha moved throughout the
position, distributing ammunition, providing encouragement and insuring the integrity of the
defense. He directed artillery, helicopter gunship and Air Force gunship fire on the enemy
strong points and attacking forces, marking the positions with smoke grenades. Using
flashlights in complete view of enemy snipers, he directed the medical evacuation of 3 air-
ambulance loads of seriously wounded personnel and the helicopter supply of his company.
At daybreak Capt. Bucha led a rescue party to recover the dead and wounded members of
the ambushed element. During the period of intensive combat, Capt. Bucha, by his
extraordinary heroism, inspirational example, outstanding leadership and professional
competence, led his company in the decimation of a superior enemy force which left 156
dead on the battlefield. His bravery and gallantry at the risk of his life are in the highest
traditions of the military service, Capt. Bucha has reflected great credit on himself, his unit,
and the U.S. Army.

Company Subject Areas

ACO
Gold Book (10 OCT 22)
1)
Q: What does Appendix A cover in the Gold Book?
A: Sling Load Operations

2)
Q: What are the three phases of a sling load operation?
A:
(1) Planning, preparation, rigging
(2) Inspection
(3) The sling load operation itself

3)
Q: Summarize the Gold Book in your own words.
A: Air Assault TTP’s and SOP for the 101ST Airborne Division refined from two decades of combat.

4)
Q: At what echelon does the Gold Book primarily focus on?
A: Brigade and Battalion
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5)
Q: What are the five basic plans for the reverse planning sequence?
A:
(1) Ground Tactical Plan
(2) Landing Plan
(3) Air Movement Plan
(4) Loading Plan
(5) Staging Plan

6)
Q: Who is the approving authority to any changes to an Air Assault mission once the Air Mission
Brief (AMB) is finished?
A: Air Assault Task Force Commander (AATFC)

7)
Q: What are the three timelines used in air assault mission planning?
A:
(1) Hasty AASLT 12-24 Hrs notice
(2) Time Constrained 24-72 Hrs notice
(3) Deliberate 72-96 Hrs notice

8)
Q: What FM covers Pathfinder operations?
A: FM 3-21.8

9)
Q: What is the recommended number of landing zones for a brigade air assault operation?
A: Six total, one primary and one alternate per maneuver battalion

10)
Q: What is the most vulnerable moment in an air assault operation?
A: Landing

M3 Multi-Role, Anti-Armor, Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) (TC 3-22.84)

11)
Q: What is the practical rate of fire for the M3 Multi-role, Anti-Armor, Anit-Personnel Weapon
System?
A: Approximately 6 rounds per minute

12)
Q: Describe the features of the rear sight for the M3 MAAWS.
A: The rear sight has a pillar with range scales for different types of ammunition, a range indicator,
and a range setting knob.
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13)
Q: How wide is the Field of View for the M3 MAAWS?
A: 12 Degrees

14)
Q: What are the three projections for the M3 MAAWS?
A:
(1) A locking projection
(2) A stop projection
(3) A safety Projection

15)
Q: What is the operator's manual for the M3 MAAWS?
A: Tm 9-1015-262-10

16)
Q: What is the cycle of function for the M3 MAAWS?
A:
(1) Cocking
(2) Unlocking
(3) Feeding
(4) Chambering
(5) Locking
(6) Firing
(7) Cocking
(8) Unlocking
(9) Extracting
(10)Ejecting

17)
Q: What are the clearing procedures for the M3 MAAWS?
A:
(1) Push the cocking lever forward fully
(2) Set safety to S (Safe) position
(3) Move venturi locking lever forward and open venturi
(4) Inspect chamber for live round or empty projectile casing to ensure weapon is clear
(5) Close the venturi ensuring locking lever is engaged fully
(6) Place safety catch to F (Fire) position and pull trigger to relieve spring tension

18)
Q: What is the minimum arming distance and max effective range for HEDP 502 RS and HE 441D
RS?
A:
(1) HEDP: 17-20 Meters / 1000 meters
(2) HE: 40-70 Meters / Airburst 1250 meters, Impact 1300 meters
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19)
Q: What is the firing responsibility of the Assistant Gunner after the Gunner announces, “Ready to
Fire”?
A:
(1) Check back blast area
(2) Maintain hold of venturi locking lever until M3 MAAWS is fired

20)
Q: What is the purpose of the Impact (I) / Delay (D) mode for HEDP
A: Maximum lethality against armored vehicle/ bursting inside field fortifications and buildings

Holistic Health and Fitness (FM 7-22)

21)
Q: What are the 2 phases of H2F?
A:
(1) Initial
(2) Sustaining

22)
Q: What does SLEEP stand for?
A:
(1) Set conditions
(2) Lead by example
(3) Educate
(4) Encourage
(5) Prioritize and Plan

23)
Q: Who is in charge of Spiritual Readiness?
A: The Chaplain

24)
Q: What are the 3 inter-related principles of sleep health?
A:
(1) Sleep duration
(2) Sleep timing
(3) Sleep continuity

25)
Q: What are some ways to improve your sleep?
A:
(1) Ambient noise
(2) Physical comfort
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(3) Light
(4) Safety

26)
Q: What are 3 types of strength training?
A:
(1) Hypertrophy
(2) Muscular strength
(3) Power

27)
Q: What are the Ability Group Run times for each group?
A:
(1) A group: 7:15 mile or faster
(2) B group: 8:15 mile or faster
(3) C group: 10:15 mile or faster
(4) D Group 10:15 mile or slower

28)
Q: What are the training period steps?
A:
(1) Base
(2) Build
(3) Taper
(4) Combat
(5) Recovery

29)
Q: What are the 5 domains of H2F?
A:
(1) Physical Readiness
(2) Nutritional Readiness
(3) Mental Readiness
(4) Spiritual Readiness
(5) Sleep Readiness

30)
Q: What are the 3 tasks of basic water survival?
A:
(1) Trouser inflation and float
(2) Bob and travel
(3) Two-stroke test (side stroke and breaststroke)
BCO
Movement to Contact (ATP 3-21.10, Section II)
31)
Q: Name three of the six fundamentals of a movement to contact.
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A:
(1) Focus all efforts on finding the enemy.
(2) Make initial contact with the smallest force possible, consistent with protecting the force.
(3) Make initial contact with small, mobile, self-contained forces to avoid decisive engagement of
the main body on ground chosen by the enemy. (This allows the commander maximum
flexibility to develop the situation.)
(4) Task organize the force and use movement formations to deploy and attack
rapidly in any direction.
(5) Keep subordinate forces within supporting distances to facilitate a flexible response.
(6) Maintain contact regardless of the course of action adopted.

32)
Q: What are advantages of using a column formation?
A:
(1) Speeds movement
(2) Easy to control
(3) Allows quick transition to other formations
(4) Requires flank security
(5) Places most of the firepower on the flanks

33)
Q: What is a Combat Formation?
A: A Combat Formation is an ordered arrangement of forces for a specific purpose and describes
the general configuration of a unit on the ground.

34)
Q: What are the five Combat Formations?
A:
(1) Column
(2) Line
(3) Wedge
(4) Vee
(5) Echelon

35)
Q: When is the Traveling movement technique used?
A: Used when speed is necessary and contact with enemy forces in not likely

36)
Q: When is Traveling Overwatch used?
A: Used when contact with the enemy is possible

37)
Q: When is Bounding Overwatch used?
A: Used when contact with enemy forces is expected
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38)
Q: What is a troop movement?
A: The movement of troops from one place to another by any available means

39)
Q: What formation postures the company with platoons on line and abreast of one another?
A: Line Formation

40)
Q: What is Movement to Contact?
A: Movement to contact is an offensive task to develop the situation and establish or regain contact.

Javelin-close Combat Missile System, Medium (TC 3-22.37)

41)
Q: What is the minimum range of the Javelin weapon system?
A:
(1) TOP: 150 Meters
(2) DIRECT: 65 Meters

42)
Q: What is the maximum effective range of the Javelin weapon system?
A: 2500 meters

43)
Q: What is the meaning of flashing BCU indicator?
A: Low battery

44)
Q: What are the two major components of the Javelin weapon system?
A:
(1) CLU
(2) Round

45)
Q: What does CLU stand for?
A: Command Launch Unit

46)
Q: What does BCU stand for?
A: Battery Cooling Unit

47)
Q: What is the back blast area for the Javelin weapon system?
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A:
(1) 100m to the rear
(2) 60 degrees to the rear

48)
Q: What is the weight of the Javelin weapon system?
A:
(1) CLU 14 LBS
(2) MISSILE 35 LBS
(3) TOTAL 49 LBS

49)
Q: What are the characteristics of the Javelin weapon system?
A: The Javelin weapon system is a fire and forget, man portable, medium range, anti-tank weapon.

50)
Q: How long does it take for night sight on the CLU to cool down?
A: 2.5 - 3.5 min

51)
Q: What is the Flight time of the Javelin Round?
A: 14 seconds at 2000 M

52)
Q: Where is the Missile Bit Failure Indicator and how does it indicate a misfire?
A: Located in the bottom right of the CLU display. Misfire is indicated by a flashing light when the
gunner squeezes the trigger, and the missile doesn’t launch.

Drill and Ceremonies (TC 3-21.5)

51)
Q: What is the purpose of Drill and Ceremonies?
A: To instill good order and discipline, and quickly & orderly move a unit from one point to another.

52)
Q: What is PICAA?
A:
(1) Prepatory command
(2) Intermediate step
(3) Command of execution
(4) Additional step
(5) Action step
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53)
Q: Movements are initiated from what position?
A: The position of attention

54)
Q: What are the positions of rest?
A:
(1) Parade rest
(2) Stand at Ease
(3) At Ease
(4) Rest

55)
Q: Two types of formations for a squad sized unit?
A:
(1) Line
(2) Column

56)
Q: When conducting squad drill, where is the squad leader positioned?
A: Three steps in front and centered

57)
Q: Where is the guide-on bearer located in the formation?
A: One step in front and two 15-inch steps from the right facing the person forming the company.

58)
Q: In a platoon formation, on the command “Fall in”, which squad is responsible for the interval and
how is it achieved?
A: The first squad raises their left arm to achieve proper interval between individuals

59)
Q: The command “Open Ranks” is executed from what type of formation?
A: Line formation

60)
Q: On the command “Forward March”, what foot leads?
A: The left foot

61)
Q: When marching, where is the person in charge of the formation located?
A: Centered on the left side.
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62)
Q: To properly form and align a formation, what command is given?
A: Dress right, Dress.

CCO
Attack (ATP 3-21.10, Section III)
61)
Q: Why does a rifle company attack in limited visibility?
A:
(1) Achieve surprise
(2) Avoid heavy losses
(3) Cause panic in a weak or disorganized enemy
(4) Exploit success and maintain momentum
(5) Keep pressure on the enemy

62)
Q: Once an element seizes an objective they immediately do what?
A:
(1) Establish security
(2) Prepare hasty defensive positions
(3) Prepares for an enemy counterattack

63)
Q: What is used during an attack, when possible, to retain flexibility?
A: Designated reserve force

64)
Q: The key to a successful attack is?
A:
(1) Isolation
(2) Suppression

65)
Q: The focus of planning an attack is?
A: Develop a fully synchronized plan that masses combat power against the enemy

66)
Q: What is an attack?
A: An attack is an offensive task that destroys enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain or both.

67)
Q: What is a probable line of deployment?
A: Phase line that designates the location where the unit deploys into assault formation
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68)
Q: What makes a Heavy Weapons company well suited for a force-oriented attack against a moving
enemy?
A:
(1) Heavy Weapons
(2) Long range close combat missile fires

69)
Q: What do Weapons company platoons provide rifle companies?
A:
(1) Highly mobile
(2) Multifunctional assault force

70)
Q: Successful maneuver requires close coordination and effective employment of available____?
A: Fire support assets

71)
Q: What is reduction?
A: Reduction is the creation of lanes through a minefield or obstacle to allow passage of the
attacking ground force

72)
Q: Define a counterattack?
A: A counterattack is an attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force,
for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off, or destroying enemy advance
units, with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of the enemy’s purpose
in attacking.

73)
Q: What are the characteristics of an Assault force?
A:
(1) Be large enough to seize the objective
(2) Provide breach teams
(3) Provide its own fire and movement
(4) Have its own direct fire capability, such as AT4’S
(5) Have the minimum amount of equipment and ammunition to accomplish the mission

74)
Q: What are the two basic decision for conducting limited visibility attacks?
A:
(1) Illumination on the objective
(2) Indirect fire support for the attack
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Medium Machine Gun (TC 3-22.240)

75)
Q: For the M240B/L, what are the rounds and identifying features?
A:
(1) M80 Ball- brass is color
(2) M80A1 Ball- silver steel core penetrator on tip
(3) M62 Ball tracer- orange tip
(4) M62A1 Ball tracer- red tip
(5) M61 Armor piercing –black tip
(6) M82 Bank- crimped throat
(7) M63 Dummy – drilled, or slotted casing

76)
Q: What are the 3 classifications of dire
A:
(1) Respect To The Gun
(2) Respect To The Target
(3) Respect To The Ground

77)
Q: What are the major groups for the M240b/L?
A:
(1) Receiver
(2) Buttstock Assembly
(3) Drive rod and Buffer assembly
(4) Barrel assembly
(5) Bolt and piston assembly
(6) Feed tray
(7) Feed tray cover and feed paws assembly
(8) Trigger assembly

78)
Q: How many clicks should be heard when attaching the barrel to the M240B/L to indicate
appropriate head-spacing?
A: 6-8 clicks

79)
Q: What are 2 methods of field expedient left and right limit markings?
A:
(1) Solid sticks stuck vertically in the ground
(2) Large logs limiting barrel movement
(3) Tent stakes

80)
Q: What are the M240B/L rates of fire?
A:
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Rate of Fire Rounds per Rounds per Time between Barrel change
minute burst bursts
Sustained 100 RPM 6-9 Rounds 4-5 Seconds 10 Minutes
Rapid 200 RPM 10-13 Rounds 2-3 Seconds 2 Minutes
Cyclic 650-950 RPM continuous 1 Minute

81)
Q: Define the Cone of Fire?
A: The cone of fire is the pattern formed by the different trajectories in each burst as they travel
downrange. Vibration of the weapon and variations in ammunition and atmospheric conditions all
contribute to the trajectories making up the cone of fire.

82)
Q: Define Plunging Fire?
A: Plunging fire occurs when there is little or no danger space from the muzzle of the weapon to the
beaten zone. Plunging fires happen when Soldiers fire weapons at long range, when they fire
from high ground to low ground, when they fire into abruptly rising ground, or when they fire
across uneven terrain, which results in a loss of grazing fire at points along the trajectory.

83)
Q: Define Grazing Fire?
A: Automatic weapons achieve grazing fire when the center of the cone of fire does not rise more
than one meter above the ground. Soldiers employ grazing fire in the final protective line in the
defense. Grazing fire is possible only when the terrain is level or sloping uniformly.

84)
Q: What are the point and area ranges for the M240B/L?
A:
POINT AREA
BIPOD 600M 800M
TRIPOD 800M 1800M

Army Command Policy (AR 600-20, EO & SHARP)

85)
Q: What are the key elements of command?
A:
(1) Authority
(2) Responsibility

86)
Q: How does AR 600-20 define Duty?
A: Obedient and disciplined performance
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87)
Q: How do professionally competent leaders develop respect for authority?
A:
(1) Striving to develop, maintain and use the full range of human potential in their organization
(2) Giving troops constructive information on the need for and purpose of military discipline
(3) Properly training their soldiers and ensuring that both soldiers and equipment are in the
proper state of readiness at all times.
(4) Requiring exemplary conduct

88)
Q: What does a simple and direct chain of command facilitate?
A: A simple and direct chain of command facilitates the transmittal of orders from the highest to the
lowest levels in a minimum of time and with the least chance of misinterpretation.

89)
Q: Discrimination occurs when someone, or a group of people, is harassed, intimidated, insulted,
humiliated, or is treated less favorably than another person or group, because of their?
A:
(1) Race
(2) Color
(3) Sex
(4) Gender Identity
(5) National Origin
(6) Religion
(7) Sexual Orientation

90)
Q: What are the two types of Equal Opportunity complaints?
A:
(1) Informal
(2) Formal

91)
Q: How can an informal complaint be resolved?
A: Informal complaints may be resolved directly by the complainant addressing the offending party,
a peer, or another person in or outside the complainant's chain of command or NCO chain of
command, or the MEO professional.

92)
Q: What is a formal complaint?
A: A formal complaint is one that a complainant files in writing using a DA Form 7279 and swears to
the accuracy of the information. Formal complaints require specific actions, are subject to
timelines, and require documentation of the actions taken.
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93)
Q: Retaliation is defined as?
A: Any person subject to the UCMJ who wrongfully takes or threatens to take an adverse personnel
action, or wrongfully withholds or threatens to withhold a favorable personnel action with the
intent to discourage or retaliate against any person for reporting or planning to report a criminal
offense, or making, or planning to make a protected communication.

94)
Q: What is the Army’s policy on sexual harassment and sexual assault?
A: The Army does not tolerate or condone sexual harassment, sexual assault, or associated
retaliatory behaviors.

95)
Q: What is an Eagle Guardian?
A:
(1) E3-E4
(2) Volunteer
(3) Acts as peer to peer support for lower enlisted soldiers

96)
Q: How often and when should Squad Leaders conduct SHARP and EO training?
A: Once a month for 15 minutes after PT on the subject distributed to the battalion each month by
the Daily Tasking Order (DTO)

97)
Q: What are the three categories sexual harassment?
A:
(1) Verbal
(2) Non-verbal
(3) Physical Contact

98)
Q: What is the bystander intervention process?
A:
(1) Notice the event
(2) Interpret the event as a problem
(3) Accept responsibility for doing something
(4) Decide how to intervene
(5) Take action

99)
Q: How does Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault impact the unit’s professional working
environment?
A:
(1) Loss of manpower
(2) Destroys unit cohesion
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(3) Distrust within the unit

100)
Q: Sexual harassment involves conduct that involves and is perceived as;
A:
(1) Unwelcome sexual comments/gestures
(2) Hostile or offensive by a reasonable person

101)
Q: Two types of sexual harassment
A:
(1) Quid pro quo
(2) Hostile environment

102)
Q: What is consent?
A: A freely given agreement to the conduct at issue by a competent person

103)
Q: Who can accept a restricted report?
A:
(1) Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
(2) Victim Advocate
(3) Healthcare Personnel

104)
Q: Who can accept a Unrestricted Report?
A:
(1) Commander
(2) Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
(3) Judge Advocate General (JAG)
(4) Inspector General (IG)
(5) Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
(6) Victim Advocate
(7) Healthcare Personnel

DCO
Defense (ATP 3-21.10, Chapter 3)
105)
Q: Name 2 Characteristics of defense?
A: Disruption and Flexibility

106)
Q: Define a Defensive task?
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A: Defensive tasks are tasks conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces,
and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability tasks (ADRP 3-0)

107)
Q: What does RIP stand for?
A: Relief In Place

108)
Q: Name the characteristics of the defense?
A:
(1) Disruption
(2) Flexibility
(3) Maneuver
(4) Mass and Concentration
(5) Operations in-depth
(6) Preparation
(7) Security

109)
Q: What is Relief of place?
A: Unit is replaced in an area by an incoming unit
110)
Q: What are the three basic defense tasks?
A:
(1) Area Defense (focuses on terrain)
(2) Mobile Defense (Focuses on the movement of enemy forces)
(3) Retrograde (Focuses on the movement of friendly forces)

111)
Q: Define an area defense?
A: An area defense capitalizes on the strength inherent in a closely integrated defensive
organization on the ground. The defending force limits the enemy’s freedom of maneuver and
channels the enemy into the designated engagement areas.

112)
Q: Define Engagement Area?
A: An engagement area is an area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy
force with the massed effects of all available weapons and supporting systems.

113)
Q: List the steps of Engagement Area Development (EA DEV)?
A:
(1) Identify likely enemy avenues of approach
(2) Identify most likely enemy course of action
(3) Determine where to kill the enemy
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(4) Position subordinate forces and weapon systems*

(5) Plan and integrate obstacles*
(6) Plan and integrate fires*
(7) Rehearse the execution of operations within the EA

114)
Q: Define an obstacle?
A: An obstacle is any natural or man-made obstruction designed or employed to disrupt, fix, turn, or
block the movement of an opposing force

115)
Q: Define a Mobile Defense?
A: the mobile defense is a defensive task that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of enemy
through a decisive attack by striking force.

116)
Q: Define retrograde?
A: A retrograde is defensive task that involves organized movement from the enemy

117)
Q: What are the three classifications of Retrograde?
A: Retrograde movements may be classified as Delaying, Withdrawal, or Retirement

118)
Q: Define a delaying operation?
A: A delaying operation is an operation in which the force under pressure trades space for time by
slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in
principle, becoming decisively engaged.

119)
Q: Define a withdrawal operation?
A: A withdrawal operation is a planned retrograde operation in which a force is in contact
disengages from an enemy force and moves in a direction away from the enemy.

120)
Q: Define a Retirment action?
A: A retirement is a form of retrograde in which a force out of contact moves away from the enemy.

Heavy Machine Gun M2 Series (TC 3-22.50)

121)
Q: What is the muzzle velocity of the M2 and M2A1?
A: 3050 feet per second / 929.64 meters per second
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122)
Q: What unit of measure is the rear leaf site in?
A: Mils and Yards

123)
Q: What are the rates of fire for the M2/M2A1?
A:
Rounds per Rounds per Time between
minute burst bursts
Single Shot 12-15 RPM
Sustained <40 RPM 6-9 rounds 10-15 seconds
Rapid >40 RPM 6-9 rounds 5-10 seconds
Cyclic 450-650 RPM continuous

124)
Q: How many ways are there to move the M2 series on tripod and what are they?
A:
(1) Dragging
(2) Two-man carry
(3) Three-man carry hot barrel
(4) Three-man carry cold barrel

125)
Q: What are two types of failure to feed on the M2 series?
A:
(1) Defective mechanism parts
(2) Weapon improperly assembled

126)
Q: Name the three types of trigger control?
A:
(1) Trigger finger placement
(2) Trigger press
(3) Trigger reset

127)
Q: What are the 5 types of target conditions?
A:
(1) Range
(2) Moving
(3) Oblique
(4) Evasive
(5) Limited exposure
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128)
Q: What are the ammunition types for the M2/M2A1?
A:
(1) M33 Ball – bronze tip
(2) M17 Tracer – red or brown tip
(3) M8 Armor Piercing Incendiary – silver tip
(4) M20 Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer – red tip with silver band
(5) M903 Saboted Light Armor Penetrator – clear plastic petals with tungsten penetrator core
(6) M962 Saboted Light Armor Penetrator – red plastic petals with tungsten penetrator core
(7) M858 Short Range Training Ammunition- blue bullet and case
(8) M860 Short Range Training Ammunition Tracer – blue bullet with red tip and blue case
(9) M1A1 Blank – crimped mouth
(10)Dummy

129)
Q: What is the weight of the M2/M2A1 Series weapon system?
A: 84lbs

130)
Q: What are the eight pieces of the M2?
A:
(1) Barrel
(2) Barrel Buffer
(3) Barrel Buffer Assembly
(4) Barrel Extension
(5) Receiver
(6) Backplate Assembly
(7) Bolt Assembly
(8) Drive Spring Rod Assembly

131)
Q: What are the 5 types of scans with the M2/M2A1?
A:
(1) Rapid
(2) Slow
(3) Horizontal
(4) Vertical
(5) Detailed

132)
Q: What are the ranges for the M2/M2A1 series?
A:
Mount/Use Point Target Area Target
Tripod 1500M 1830M
Truck/Flex 1500M 1830M
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Tank/CWS/RWS 1800M 1830M

Suppression 1500M 1830M

First Aid (TC 4-02.1)

133)
Q: What are the 3 methods of Controlling Bleeding?
A: Direct pressure, Pressures Dressing and Tourniquet

134)
Q: What are the 3 types of manual carry? (Chap6: Transport a Casualty)
A: Fireman’s Carry
A: Neckdrag
A: Cradle dog carry

135)
Q: What particular things are you looking for when checking for breathing?
A: Looking for the rise and fall of the chest
A: Listening for air escaping the lungs on exhale
A: Feel for the flow of air on the side of your face

136)
Q: What are the three types of bleeding?
A:
(1) Capillary
(2) Venous
(3) Arterial

137)
Q: What are the three types of heat injuries?
A:
(1) Heat Cramp
(2) Heat Stroke
(3) Heat exhaustion

138)
Q: What are the places you can check the pulse on the human body?
A:
(1) Carotid
(2) Femoral
(3) Radial
(4) Posterior tibial

139)
Q: What are the phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care?
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A:
(1) Care under fire
(2) Tactical field care
(3) Tactical evacuation

140)
Q: The Army has developed a tool for Soldiers and leaders to use to provide some guidelines on
how to approach a distressed soldier. You should...
A:
(1) Ask
(2) Care
(3) Escort

141)
Q: What is an example of a improvised chest seal?
A:
(1) MRE Bag.... anything that can be sealed on all four sides for an air-tight seal

142)
Q: What are the four types of burns?
A:
(1) Chemical
(2) Laser
(3) Thermal
(4) Electrical

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HCO
Sustainment (ATP 3-21.10, Appendix I)
143)
Q: What are the classes of supply?
A:
(1) Class 1- perishable and semi-perishable substance items
(2) Class 2- Individual equipment and general supplies
(3) Class 3- Package, bulk fuel
(4) Class 4- construction and barrier materials
(5) Class 5- Ammunition
(6) Class 6- Sundry personal demand items
(7) Class 7- major end items
(8) Class 8- Medical supplies
(9) Class 9- repair parts

144)
Q: What is sustainment?
A: Sustainment is the provision of the logistics, personnel services, and health service support
necessary to maintain operations until successful mission accomplishment.
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145)
Q: What is the responsibility of S4 in sustainment?
A: Connection between the company and battalion, they receive reports and request from the
companies.

146)
Q: At the company level who are the key personnel in sustainment operations and what are they
responsible for?
A:
(1) Company Executive Officer- Primary planner and coordinator
(2) Company First Sergeant- Primary operator and executor

147)
Q: What does the Company supply sergeant do?
A: The company supply sergeant coordinates with the Forward Support Company for Class 1,3, and
5. Coordinates the execution of Financial Liability and Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL)

148)
Q: How many hours of supply does a typical Infantry Company Deploy with?
A: 72 Hours

149)
Q: What is a Unit Basic Load determined by?
A:
(1) Weapon density
(2) Number of soldiers
(3) Specific mission requirements

150)
Q: How do you calculate estimated fuel usage?
A: Take the vehicle or number of vehicles and multiply consumption rate sated in gallons per hour,
multiply by number of hours that the equipment will be in operation.

151)
Q: What are some conditions that might effect consumption rates
A:
(1) Cross-country
(2) Crossing roads
(3) Idleing

152)
Q: How many days of supply will the typical medical platoon deploy with?
A: Three day supply
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Rifle and Carbine (TC 3-22.9)

153)
Q: What is the cycle of function for the M4 and M16 series weapons?
A:
(1) Feeding
(2) Chambering
(3) Locking
(4) Firing
(5) Unlocking
(6) Extracting
(7) Ejecting
(8) Cocking

154)
Q: What are the three distinct phases of the shot process?
A:
(1) Pre-shot
(2) Shot
(3) Post-Shot

155)
Q: Name the ways in which a unit can prevent Fratricide on the battlefield
A:
(1) Lighting
(2) Beacons and strobes
(3) Symbols
(4) Panels
(5) Markings

156)
Q: What are the three threat levels?
A:
(1) Most Dangerous
(2) Dangerous
(3) Least Dangerous

157)
Q: What are the types of ammunition for the M4/m16 series weapons?
A:
(1) M855 Ball - green tip
(2) M855A1 Ball - silver tungsten core penetrator tip
(3) M856A1 Tracer – orang tip
(4) M995 Armor Piercing – black tip
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(5) M862/M1037 Short Range Training Ammunition – blue bullet

(6) M1042 Close Combat Mission Capability Kit – red, yellow, or blue tip (paint)
(7) M200 Blank

158)
Q: What is the aiming process?
A:
(1) Weapon orientation
(2) Sight alignment
(3) Sight picture
(4) Point of aim
(5) Desired point of impact

159)
Q: Define sight picture?
A: The sight picture is the placement of the aligned sights on the target itself.

160)
Q: What are the common aiming errors?
A:
(1) Non-dominant eye use
(2) Incorrect zero
(3) Light conditions
(4) Battlefield obscurants
(5) Incorrect sight alignment
(6) Incorrect sight picture
(7) Improper range determination

161)
Q: Smooth trigger placement is facilitated by what?
A:
(1) Trigger finger placement
(2) Trigger squeeze
(3) Trigger reset

162)
Q: What are the rates of fire for the M4/M16 series weapons
A:
Rounds per minute
Slow Semiautomatic fire 12-15 RPM
Rapid Semiautomatic fire 45 RPM
Automatic or Burst fire Suppressive fire with accuracy

163)
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Q: Describe Immediate action?

A: The soldier instinctively:
(1) Hears the hammer fall with an audible “click.”
(2) Taps the bottom of the magazine firmly
(3) Rapidly pulls the charging handle and releases to extract / eject the previous cartridge and
feed, chamber, and lock a new round.
(4) Reassess by continuing the shot process.

164)
Q: What conditions could cause you to perform remedial action?
A:
(1) Immediate action does not work after two attempts.
(2) The trigger refuses to be squeezed.
(3) The trigger feels like “mush” when squeezed.

Field Hygiene and Sanitation (TC 4-02.3)

165)
Q: List the health threats that Soldiers encounter in the field or when deployed
A:
(1) Endemic diseases
(2) Food and waterborne diseases
(3) Hazardous plants and animals
(4) Entomological hazards (nuisance pests and disease carrying vectors)
(5) Toxic industrial materials (industrial and agricultural)
(6) Deployment related stress
(7) Sleep deprivation
(8) Hazardous noise
(9) Climatic or environmental extremes (heat, cold, high altitudes)

166)
Q: What begins to breakdown when Soldiers are not able to access potable water, safe rations,
showers, latrines, and laundry?
A: Basic hygiene and sanitation practices

167)
Q: What is the definition of personal hygiene?
A: Personal hygiene refers to a set of practices intended to preserve the health of the individual
Soldier and consequently the health of every Soldier who must work and live in close proximity to
them

168)
Q: What is the largest organ of the human body and protects the body from disease causing bacteria
and viruses?
A: The skin

169)
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Q: What type of water should be used for cleaning and sanitizing your hands?
A: Potable Water

170)
Q: What is critical in the field in protecting the health of Soldiers and the environment?
A: Proper management of waste materials

171)
Q: List four ways to disinfect non-potable water:
A:
(1) Calcium hypochlorite
(2) Water purification tablets or sachets, chlorine
(3) Water purification tablets, iodine
(4) Boiling
172)
Q: Depending on the heat level, how much water should a Soldier drink per hour?
A: ½ to 1 ½ quarts per hour

173)
Q: What should leaders plan for in a field or deployed environment?
A:
(1) Safe water
(2) Safe food
(3) Field hygiene and sanitation facilities
(4) Personal hygiene
(5) Physical training
(6) Arthropod, rodent, and animal threats
(7) Hot weather operations
(8) Cold weather operations
(9) Carbon monoxide poisoning and fire prevention
(10)Preventive measures for toxic industrial materials
(11)Noise hazards
(12)Sleep discipline

174)
Q: What are the individual soldier’s waste management responsibilities?
A:
(1) Collection, handling, and disposal of liquid and solid human waste
(2) Collection and disposal of trash
(3) Cleanliness of individual living and workspace
HHC
Planning and Preparation (ATP 3-21.10, Appendix B)
175)
Q: What are the Troop Leading Procedures?
A:
(1) Receive the mission
(2) Issue the warning order
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(3) Make a tentative plan

(4) Initiate movement
(5) Conduct reconnaissance
(6) Complete the plan
(7) Issue the order
(8) Supervise and refine
176)
Q: When do subordinate leaders begin their Troop Leading Procedures
A: Subordinate leaders begin Troop Leading Procedures when they receive an initial Warning order
or receive a new mission

177)
Q: What are the steps in Risk Management?
A:
(1) Identify the hazards
(2) Assess the hazards
(3) Develop controls and make risk decisions
(4) Implement controls
(5) Supervise and evaluate

178)
Q: What are the five military aspects of terrain analysis?
A:
(1) Obstacles
(2) Avenues of approach
(3) Key terrain
(4) Observation fields of fire
(5) Cover and concealment

179)
Q: Define Key terrain?
A: Key terrain is locations or area whose seizure, retention, or control gives marked advantage to
either combatant.

180)
Q: What determines decisive terrain?
A: Terrain is decisive when seizing or retaining it is necessary to accomplish the mission

181)
Q: What are the aspects to civil considerations?
A:
(1) Areas
(2) Structures
(3) Capabilities
(4) Organizations
(5) People
(6) Events
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182)
Q: What are the types of rehearsals?
A:
(1) Back brief
(2) Combined arms rehearsal
(3) Support rehearsals
(4) Battle drill or standard operating procedure rehearsal

183)
Q: What are the rehearsal techniques
A:
(1) Full-dress rehearsal
(2) Key leader rehearsal
(3) Terrain-model rehearsal
(4) Digital terrain-model rehearsal
(5) Sketch-map rehearsal
(6) Map rehearsal
(7) Network rehearsal

184)
Q: Why are precombat checks and precombat inspections important?
A: Precombat checks and precombat inspections are critical to the success of the mission. These
checks and inspections are leader tasks and cannot be delegates below the team leader level.

185)
Q: What are the direct fire principals?
A:
(1) Mass the effects of fire
(2) Destroy the greatest threat first
(3) Avoid target overkill
(4) Employ the best weapon for the specific target
(5) Minimize exposure
(6) Plan and implement fratricide and friendly fire avoidance measures
(7) Plan for limited visibility conditions
(8) Plan for degraded capabilities

Pistol (TC 3-23.35)

186)
Q: What is the number one rule of firearms safety?
A: Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.

187)
Q: What Publication covers the M17?
A: TC 3-23.35
188)
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Q: What is the number one rule of firearms safety?

A: Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.

189)
Q: What are the four weapon safety statuses and their description?
A:
(1) Green, fully safe
(2) Amber, substantially safe
(3) Red, marginally safe
(4) Black, not safe

190)
Q: What are the cycles of the M17 Pistol?
A:
(1) Feeding
(2) Chambering
(3) Locking
(4) Firing
(5) Unlocking
(6) Extracting
(7) Ejecting
(8) Cocking

191)
Q: Explain how the three-sight system works on the M17.
A: You align the front and rear sights, where the front sight is evenly spaced between the rear sight.
192)
Q: The shot process on the M17 has three distinct phases, what are those phases?
A:
(1) Pre-shot
(2) Shot
(3) Post-shot
193)
Q: What are the two ways to grip an M17 pistol?
A:
(1) One-handed grip
(2) Two-handed grip
194)
Q: There are two carry positions for the M17, what are they, and what are the commands to get the
user in that position?
A:
(1) Holstered – Safe and holster.
(2) Ready – Make ready.
195)
Q: There are six firing positions of firing the M-17, what are the six position is least stable to most
stable?
A:
(1) Standing Unsupported
(2) Standing Supported
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(3) Kneeling Unsupported

(4) Kneeling Supported
(5) Prone Unsupported
(6) Prone Supported
196)
Q: When the M-17 malfunction there is immediate and remedial action, what are the steps to
immediate action?
A:
(1) Ensure the de-cocking lever on the pistol is in the FIRE position.
(2) Remove trigger finger from the trigger and ensure it is straight and pressed along the frame.
(3) Bring pistol back into workspace.
(4) Rotate pistol.
(5) With the heel of the non-supporting hand, forcefully tap upward onto the baseplate of the
magazine.
(6) Rotate the pistol to observe the chamber and rack the slide.
(7) Allow the chambered round to extract and fall to the floor.
(8) Observe the chambered round.
(9) Rotate pistol back to target and squeeze trigger.

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia (AR 670-1, PAM 670-1)
197)
Q: Beards when on a no shave profile can be but not to exceed what length?
A: More than 2 inches when measured from the bottom of the chin
198)
Q: How long does it take being overseas to earn a overseas service bar, and can you add months
from prior deployments?
A: 6 Months and yes you can.
199)
Q: What tabs are otherized for permeant wear?
A: Sapper, ranger, special forces, and presidents hundred.
200)
Q: What are the categories of badges authorized to wear on Army uniforms?
A: Marksmanship, combat/ special skills, identification, and foreign badges
201)
Q: What’s the meaning of the term Award?
A: It's an all- inclusive term, covering any decoration, service medal, badges, ribbon, or
appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit.
202)
Q: Pride in appearance includes what?
A: Physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards.
203)
Q: Physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards.
A: Braids, cornrows, twists, dreadlocks, or locks.
204)
Q: Female hairstyles are organized into three categories, what are those categories?
A: Short, medium, and long length
205)
Q: How often should Commanders conduct a check for new tattoos or brands above the neckline,
wrist, and hands?
A: Annually
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206)
Q: What is the limit to the amount of service stripes you can have on your ASU'S and what must they
not cover?
A: No limit and they must not cover the chevrons.