Physics /Army Board - Survival Part 2
When would a soldier use the low crawl?
Moving when concealment is limited | Enemy fire prevents getting up
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When would a soldier use the low crawl?
Moving when concealment is limited | Enemy fire prevents getting up
What should soldiers do before moving when they have been firing from one position?
Roll or crawl a short distance from their firing position
What is 'manually supporting fire'?
When weapons are placed in support of neighboring fighting positions (interlaced fields of fire)
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What are the 3 basic sources of food?
Plants | Animals | Issued rations - use rations to augment plant/animal foods, which will extend and help maintain a balanced diet
What do plant foods provide?
Carbohydrates - the main source of energy
In any situation, what is an important factor in preventing infection and disease?
Cleanliness
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When would a soldier use the low crawl? | Moving when concealment is limited | Enemy fire prevents getting up |
What should soldiers do before moving when they have been firing from one position? | Roll or crawl a short distance from their firing position |
What is 'manually supporting fire'? | When weapons are placed in support of neighboring fighting positions (interlaced fields of fire) |
What are the 3 basic sources of food? | Plants | Animals | Issued rations - use rations to augment plant/animal foods, which will extend and help maintain a balanced diet |
What do plant foods provide? | Carbohydrates - the main source of energy |
In any situation, what is an important factor in preventing infection and disease? | Cleanliness |
What is the most important need in a survival situation? | Water |
How long does it take for your eyes to develop their 'night vision'? | About 30 minutes |
What 3 reactions would you take to an overhead flare at night? | Immediately crouch or lie down | Stop all movement | Close one eye to keep night vision in one while scanning with the other |
What are 5 factors for selecting a hide site when evading the enemy? | B-blends with surroundings | L-low in silhouette | I-irregular in shape | S-small in size | S-secluded |
What are the 8 rules for avoiding detection? | 1) identify the threat's capabilities | 2) avoid detection | 3) use countermeasures against the enemy | 4) apply realistic camouflage | 5) minimize movement | 6) use decoys | 7) continuously avoid detection | 8) avoid operational/terrain patterns |
What is a 'rally point'? | An area where a platoon or section moves to when it has become dispersed |
Why do soldiers change direction from time to time when they move through tall grass? | To avoid being seen by the enemy |
What is a 'hole up area'? | After hiding for several days, it is an area where you can recuperate and get or prepare food |
What is a recon patrol's mission? | To provide accurate information on the enemy and terrain |
What time of day is it most feasible to travel while in a survival situation? | At night |
When should an evader attempt to contact friendly troops who are near? | When there is enough light to be identified by friendly forces |
What are the 3 types of operation orders? | Warning order | Operation order | Fragmentary order |
What are the 5 parts to a combat order? | Situation | Mission | Execution | Support | Command and control |
What is the recommended distance between soldiers when marching on roads during the day? | 2-5 meters between soldiers | 50 meters between platoons | 100 meters between companies |
What is the recommended distance between soldiers when marching on roads during night hours? | 1-3 meters between soldiers | 25 meters between platoons | 50 meters between companies |
What should the rest of the platoon or squad be doing when platoon or squad is constructing a defensive position? | Providing security |
When marching, what is the distance that should be covered (pace) during the night on a road and cross country? | Road-3.2 km/hr | Cross country-1.6 km/hr |
When marching, what is the distance that should be covered during the day on a road or cross country? | Road-4 km/hr | Cross country-2.4 km/hr |
What formation is normally used during tactical road marches? | Column of two, one file on each side of the road |