25 SCWS Military Tactics/Warfare Mission
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 State the NMCB Mission | Responsive military construction support 1)horizontal and vertical construction while defending 2)Deploying an Air Det in 48 hours 3) conducting active defensive operations 4)Perform intermediate maintenance on organic and assigned equipment. |
| Define ROC | Required Operational Capability |
| Defin POE | Projected operational environment |
| Define MOB | Mobilization process, assembly, organization and application of the nations resources. |
| Discuss the role of an NMCB in support of amphibious operations | Cronstruct LZ's, FARP's, EPW holding facilities, casualty evacuation stations, construct and maintain beach roads. |
| Vision of the Seabees | We are the Seabees. We build and we fight. We are a professional team who provide quality construction and repair services Combat ready construction force of choice in joint ops. Continually improve our capabilities Deliver quality, timely, cost-effective Engineer services. Integral member of the Navy and Marine Corps Team. |
| Mission of the Seabees | With Compassion for others - we build; we fight - for peace with freedom. We provide the Navy, Marine Corps,Unified CINCs, and other customers with rapid contingency response, quality construction, disaster recovery support,and humanitarian assistance. We accomplish this through expeditionary units which are rapidly deployable, interoperable, self-sustaining, and capable of conducting defensive military operations |
| JOPES | Joint Operation Planning and Execution System |
| Discuss the battalion C2 within the MAGTF | NCD maintains ADCON, OPCON to the MAGTF, allowing the MAGTF to accomplish missions or tasks, deploy Seabee units, Retain or assign tactical control. |
| Discuss the batttalion C2 during joint operations. | ? |
| Describe the construction and the elements of a Hasty/skirmisher's position | Shallow pit that provides limited protection while firing from the prone position Made quickly by scraping soil to build a shallow ridge, or parapet, between the rifleman and the enemy Trench is body-length |
| Describe the construction and the elements of an improved one man fighting position | Made as small as possible to present smallest target to the enemy Constructed with a water sump, firing step, grenade sump and parapet Built as wide as the occupants shoulders, and as tall as the occupant standing on the firing step Provides protection form tanks passing over |
| Describe the construction and the elements of an improved two man fighting position | Essentially two, one-person positions Close proximity to buddy provides security Allows one to rest while others sleeps Since the position is longer than a one-person position, it provides less protection from tanks, bombing, strafing and shelling. |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage | o Take advantage of all available natural concealment o Camouflage by altering the form, shadow, texture, and color of objects o Camouflage against both ground and air observations o Camouflage in constant and continuous |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Fighting positions | o Before beginning construction, not the terrain and vegetation. The goal is to camouflage the position to this same appearance. o Obtain material from a wide area o Do not use more material than needed o Cover excavated soil with vegetation or dump in streams, ravines or under brush o Inspect the position form the enemy's viewpoint o Vary your route to avoid making paths to the position |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Personal equipment | Field uniforms and equipment are colored to blend in with terrain. Faded or shiny items need to be surveyed or darkened with paint. When op paint is not available, use mud, charcoal, or crushed grass. Alter the outline of your helmet with a cloth cover or foliage |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to the Individual | All exposed skin, even dark skin, reflects light. Apply face paint sticks whenever possible, using the following combinations: - Loam & light green for light skin personnel in other than snow regions - Sand & dark green for dark skinned personnel in other than snow regions - Loam & white for all personnel in snow regions |
| Describe applying camouflage paints | Paint shiny areas (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, hands, wrists, neck) with the darker color Paint shadow areas (around eyes, under nose and chin) with the lighter color. Use the buddy system to check application When paint is not available, use burnt cork, charcoal or lampblack |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to vehicles | If possible, park under natural cover Park so the vehicle shape will disappear into natural surroundings When cut foliage is used ensure it is placed as it grows. The undersides of leaves are lighter than the top. Replace as soon as it begins to wither |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Drape nets/Camouflage Nets | Easily assemble and provide adequate concealment against direct observation Can be detected by photographic observation because the artificial camouflage does not blend in with the background completely. |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Buildings | Vary rooflines with wooden framework, then cover with burlap or fine-mesh netting Erect superstructures over new building to make it resemble surrounding native buildings For existing structures - Cover with screens of garnished netting - Paint disruptive patterns over netting, roof, and gable-end walls - When the slope of a roof is greater than 30 degrees, netting must cover the whole building. - Paint roofs to match surrounding terrain |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Supply points | Pick spots with good natural overhead cover. Minimize changes to the appearance of the terrain. Avoid large concentrations of material so Unload and disperse supplies as quickly as possible Supply point access roads - Access roads and tracks running in and out of the point can be concealed by slinging netting between trees. - Control traffic to avoid large convoys - Control debris, such as empty boxes, so it does not accumulate and give the position away. |
| Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply to Water points | Must camouflage storage tanks, pumps, purification equipment, and personnel Place burlap covers or foliage over shiny surfaces. Conceal open areas where vehicles or personnel will have to traverse to get to a water point Institute a water supply schedule to avoid a concentration of waiting vehicles or personnel |
| Difference between cover and concealment | Cover - Protection from enemy fire - A hill is natural cover - A parapet is artificial cover Concealment - Protection from observation - Bushes, grass, and shadows are natural concealment - Burlap, tents, or nets are artificial concealment |
| State what action should be taken if you are caught in the light of a ground or overhead flare | Overhead flares - When an overhead flare goes off, immediately seek cover as low as possible and do not move until the light burns out Ground flares - Move quickly and quietly out of the light |
| Discuss the military aspects of terrain as it applies to a defensive force. | Various combinations of weather and topography give certain qualities to an area. These qualities known as the Military Aspects of Terrain Physical reconnaissance is most reliable, but additional resources include: Arial reconnaissance and photographs Maps of the area Terrain models provided by higher authority Intelligence reports Patrolling Friendly natives, undercover agents, or captured prisoners |
| KOCOA | Key Terrain Observation and Fields of Fire Cover and concealment Obstacles Avenues of approach |
| Explain the procedures for basic land navigation using a map and lensatic compass | • With a Compass Rose (picture of compass card) o Place map on a flat surface o Place an open Lensatic compass on the map's compass rose with the sighting wire lying directly over the map's magnetic north line. o Turn the map and compass together until the north arrow of the compass is aligned with the index line of the compass o The map is now orientated |
| State the five basic colors used and how they applied to a military map | • Black: Man-made features and cultural areas • Blue: water features such as lakes and rivers • Green: vegetation • Red-Brown: all relief features such as contour lines • Red: main roads, built up areas and special features, enemy positions |
| Describe the grid system on all military maps | o Grids are two sets of equally spaced, parallel, straight lines intersecting at right angles, forming a series of squares o Read the coordinates RIGHT and UP and add them after the respective set of principle digits |
| Accuracy of a 4 digit grid | 1 KM |
| Accuracy of a 6 digit grid | 100 m |
| Accuracy of an 8 digit grid | 10 m |
| Accuracy of a 10 digit grid | 1 m |
| First two digits of Military Grid Reference System | grid-zone designation 6 degrees wide and 8 degrees high Digit followed by a uppercase letter. |
| Second 2 digits of a Military Grid Reference System | 100,000-meter square identification 2 Letters that show the 100 km area within the grid-zone designation |
| Explain resection and intersection | • Resection: Locating the unknown position of the user by sighting on two or three known features • Intersection Locating an unknown point by successively occupying at least two, but preferably three, known positions and sighting on the unknown point |
| How many degrees and mils are on a compass | 360 degrees 6400 mils |
| How many degrees is each click of the bezel ring | 3 degrees 53 1/3 mils |
| Define BAMCIS | • Begin planning • Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination • Make the reconnaissance • Complete the plan • Issue the Patrol Order • Supervise preparations |
| What actions are completed in "Begin the planning" | Plan use of time Begin analyzing the mission. Formulate a preliminary plan Issue the Patrol Warning Order |
| What actions are completed in "Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination" | Arrange for where, when, and how unit will be moved Prepare a schedule for reconnaissance as time and situation permit After the platoon commander's briefing, make arrangements to coordinate with adjacent unit leaders, leaders of supporting units, and other unit leaders as necessary. |
| What actions are completed in "Make the reconnaissance" | Continue the estimate of the situation Complete terrain analysis, to include KOCOA Note the effects of the terrain on the preliminary plan Reject, adopt, and alter the plans as necessary |
| What actions are completed in "Complete the plan" | Review the preliminary plan Prepare notes to use when issuing the order Use the following to make final decisions: a. Routes of approach b. Location and strength of available squad security c. Where the enemy will be located d. Method of attack |
| What actions are completed in "Issue the Patrol Order" | Brief the subordinate leaders on the terrain 2. Issue the order, to include: a. Description of the situation 1. enemy forces 2. location and mission of friendly forces 3. unit attachments and detachments b. Brief statement of the mission c. Execution of the mission d. Instructions and information pertaining to administration and logistics e. Commands and signals |
| What actions are completed in "Supervise preparations" | Coordinate and issue guiding instructions to ensure that the mission is accomplished correctly and on time. Review rehearsals. |
| Define a SALUTE report | o Size of the enemy unit o Activity of the enemy o Location of the enemy unit o Uniform worn by the enemy o Time of each activity noted o Equipment used or carried by the enemy |
| Define a SPOT report | Detailed report of an enemy engagement Always follow a SALUTE up with a SPOT report after engagement has ended Report includes All information contained in a SALUTE Friendly and enemy KIA or WIA POW's and enemy equipment |
| Difference between a Security and Reconnaissance patrol | Security Patrols o Provide physical security Reconnaissance patrols o Defensive technique used to Detect enemy movement toward the unit's position Locate or observe an enemy position Discover enemy avenues of approach |
| What are the three types of reconnaissance patrols | Route, Area, and Zone |
| Describe a route patrol | a directed effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that route. |
| Describe a Area patrol | a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area such as a town, ridge line, woods, or other features critical to operations |
| Describe a zone patrol | a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning all routes, obstacles, terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries. |
| What is a combat patrol | missions that usually include engaging the enemy. They are fighting patrols. Combat patrols are employed in both the offensive and defensive combat operations |
| What are the types of combat patrols | Raid, Contact, Ambush, Security, and Urban |
| State the twelve patrol planning and preparations steps | 1) Study the mission, 2)Plan use of time 3) Study the terrain and situation, 4) Organize the patrol 5) Select personnel, weapons, and equipment 6) Issue the warning order, 7) Coordinate, 8) Make reconnaissance, 9) Complete detailed plans, 10) Issue patrol order, 11) Supervise, inspect, rehearse, and re-inspect,12) Execute the mission |
| What are the three echelons of a defense | Security Area o Area in front of FDA o Security patrols roam this area o Listening/observation posts are placed here Forward Defense Area (FDA) o Area where frontline defensive positions are dug Reserve Area o Area behind FDA that reserve forces occupy |
| What are the 6 elements for a call for indirect fire | • Observer identification • Target location • Method of engagement • Warning order • Target description • Method of fire and control |
| What are the Fire commands for direct weapons | ADDRAC • Alert- alert the unit that a command is coming • Direction- indicate the target's location • Description- Give a very brief description of the target • Range- To the target to be engaged • Assignment- Tell who is to fire on the target • Control- (fire control) give the signal to open fire |
| What are the three types of missions when you call for fire? | Polar, Grid, and Shift. Grid is used for a 6- or 8-digit coordinate (an 8-digit grid preferred). Polar is used for observer to target direction, distance, and up/down vertical shift (if greater than 30 meters). Shift used for observer to target direction, left/right lateral shift, add/drop range shift, and up/down vertical shift (if greater than 30 meters). |
| Describe a 9 line Close air support brief | Begin point, Heading, Distance Target elevation, target description, Target location Marking type, location of friendlies, Egress |
| Name the 3 combat positions on a fire plan sketch | -Primary firing position Backbone of the defense, receives the full force of the enemy's attack -Alternate firing position Fall back position Should have the same sector of fire as primary -Supplementary firing position Sector of fire covers the flank or rear |
| 6 S's - T regarding POW's | Search: for weapons and documents Secure: ensure escape is impossible Silence: do not allow EPW's to talk to each other Segregate: into groups by rank, gender, and status Speed: timely deliver of information obtained from EPW's Safeguard: protect EPW's from harm Tag |
| Describe Fire Discipline | The ability to select and designate targets. Preserve element of surprise by opening fire at the desired moment only Regulate the rate of fire Shift from one target to another Adjust and cease-fire |
| THREATCON ALPHA | This condition applies when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities. The nature and extent of which are unpredictable, and circumstances do not justify full implementation of THREATCON BRAVO |
| THREATCON BRAVO | This condition applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. The measures in this THREATCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting operational capability, and aggravating relations with local authorities. |
| THREATCON CHARLIE | This condition applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action against personnel facilities and is imminent. Implementation of measures in this THREATCON for more than a short period probably will create hardship and affect the peacetime activities of the unit and its personnel. |
| THREATCON DELTA | This condition applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely. |
| Describe circumstances when deadly force would normally be authorized | Deadly force is only used as a last resort Authorized under the following conditions: o Self defense or defense of others when lesser means will not work o Defense of property vital to national security o Defense of property dangerous to others (weapons, ammunition, etc) o To prevent the escape of a prisoner likely to cause death or serious bodily injury to another |
| Discuss who defines rules of engagement | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff defines rules of engagement During military attacks against the US and During ALL military operations, contingencies, and terrorist attacks occurring outside US territory Not to be confused with Rules for Use of Force (peacetime operations within US territory) Everyone is responsible for enforcing ROE. |
| Describe the three classes of wire entanglement | -Tactical wire Used to hamper enemy aggression Placed along the front of the defensive line -Protective wire Prevents close surprise attacks around each fighting position at grenade range (-50 meters) - Supplementary wire Placed to conceal the exact line of tactical wire |
| Describe Triple strand concertina fence | o Consists of two lines of concertina serving as the base, with a third resting on top o On average, a platoon can place 984 foot section in an hour |
| Describe Double Apron fence | 4 and 2 pace fence, which is more common and more effective, and 6 and 3 pace fence A 984 foot section usually requires 1 ½ hours for a platoon to complete |
| Describe Low wire entanglement | o A 4 and 2 pace double apron fence constructed with medium pickets instead of long pickets in the fence center line o Used when concealment of the barrier is essential |
| Describe tangle foot | Used to slow enemy movement |
| Discuss SURVIVAL when isolated in an enemy area | Size up the situation Undue haste makes waste Remember where you are Vanquish fear and panic Improvise Value living Act like the natives Learn the basic skills |
| Discuss Evasion when isolated in an enemy area | Know the enemy's location! Look for signs of group movement, Look for workers in the field, indicates no immediate threat Absence of children in a village, possible pending action Absence of young men in a village Be patient, cautious, and avoid overconfidence Conserve strength by avoiding exhaustion Retain items of identification such as dog tags. Use firearms only in an emergency Avoid people as long as possible |
| Discuss Column fire team formations | Used when speed and control are governing factors Favorable for fire and maneuver to either flank Vulnerable to fire from the front because it's own fire in that direction is limited. |
| Discuss Wedge fire team formations | Used when the enemy contact is possible, but not certain Provides all around protection, flexibility and is easy to control |
| Discuss Skirmishers fire team formations | Used when assaulting a known enemy position Because the fire teams are in line, it provides maximum fire power to the front Hard formation to control |
| Discuss Echelon fire team formations | Used primarily to protect an exposed flank Permits heavy firepower to the front and the direction of the echelon Hard formation to control and slow moving |
| Discuss the fundamentals of a successful ambush. | Surprise attack from a concealed position upon a moving or temporarily halted target. Success of an ambush is contingent upon: o Early warning of target approach o Holding fire until target is in the kill zone o Open fire at proper time o Lifting or shifting supporting fires o Initiation of the correct action if the ambush is compromised o Timely and orderly withdrawal from ambush site |
| Discuss immediate actions during enemy contact in a convoy. | • Drivers attempt to drive through the killing zone. • Personnel return fire immediately. • When vehicles are clear of the killing zone, they are halted. Occupants dismount and take immediate offensive action against the enemy positions. • Subsequent vehicles approaching the killing zone halt short of the zone. Occupants debark and take immediate offensive action against the enemy positions. |
| Describe immediate actions of a chance contact during a Patrol | Chance contact, where you come across the enemy unexpectedly o Break contact and continue with mission. Patrol leader will call out direction and distance to break contact towards. o Fire and movement. One group fires while the other moves off, alternating until withdrawn. |
| Describe immediate actions of a near ambush during a Patrol | Seabees in the killing zone, without order or signal, assault the ambush position. People not in the killing zone maneuver against the attack force as directed. |
| Describe immediate actions of a far ambush during a Patrol | People in the killing zone without order or signal return fire while seeking cover People outside the killing zone maneuver against the ambush force. Break contact or continue to assault the position. |
| What are the lines on a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 1. Location of the pick-up site. Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix. Line 3. Number of patients by precedence: Line 4. Special equipment required: Line 5. Number of patients: Line 6. Security at pick-up site: Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: Line 8. Patient nationality and status: Line 9. NBC Contamination: |
| Line 3 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 3. Number of patients by precedence: A - Urgent B - Urgent Surgical C - Priority D - Routine E - Convenience |
| Line 4 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 4. Special equipment required: A - None B - Hoist C - Extraction equipment D - Ventilator |
| Line 5 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 5. Number of patients: A - Litter B - Ambulatory |
| Line 6 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 6. Security at pick-up site: N - No enemy troops in area P - Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution) E - Enemy troops in area (approach with caution) X - Enemy troops in area (armed escort required) * In peacetime - number and types of wounds, injuries, and illnesses |
| Line 7 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 7. Method of marking pick-up site: A - Panels B - Pyrotechnic signal C - Smoke signal D - None E - Other |
| Line 8 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 8. Patient nationality and status: A - US Military B - US Civilian C - Non-US Military D - Non-US Civilian E - EPW |
| Line 9 sub categories of a 9 line medical evacuation request | Line 9. NBC Contamination: N - Nuclear B - Biological C - Chemical * In peacetime - terrain description of pick-up site |
| Discuss the effectiveness and employment of early warning devices and pyrotechnics | Trip flares provide illuminate and to give warning of attacking or infiltrating enemy troops. Normally, it is placed in the path of, and activated by, an advancing enemy. They have little application other than defensive applications M49 trip flare resembles a hand grenade in size and shape, except that it is provided with a bracket for attachment |
| What are the sections of the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Mission Requirements Reconnaissance Route Selection Liaison and Coordinate Convoy Organization Movement plan Security En route Service support Communications |
| What are some of the Mission Requirements on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Current Intelligence/Situation Task Vehicles: Type and Quantity Personnel Cargo by Type, Class, and Size Security Vehicles: Type and Quantity Maintenance Vehicles Materials Handling Equipment Command and Control Vehicles: Type and quantity Lighting/Blackout Conditions/NVGs |
| What are some of the Route Selection points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Road Bridges and Tunnels Grades and Curves Traffic Density Requirements for Route Preparation or Repair |
| What are some of the Liaison and coordination points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Units along Route Units Being Moved Supporting Units Highway Control Agencies/Movement Control Centers shippers/Cargo Handlers Engineer/explosive ordnance disposal requirements |
| What are some of the convoy organization points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Size of Serials/March Units Type of Column Operating Gaps Serials/March Units Vehicles Positions of Security and Supporting Units Positions of Control Personnel/Escorts Guides Organization for Command Vehicle Marking |
| What are some of the Movement plan points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Controlled Route, Convoy Clearance/Movement Credit Road Movement Table, Special Permits or Authorization Distance, Time, and Rate of Movement, Trip Distance, Required Start Time, Column Length, Slowest Vehicle Required Delivery Time, Rate of Movement/Speed, Maximum Catch-up Speed, Loading, Report to, Type/Class Cargo, Outsize Loads, Materials Handling Equipment Required, Blocking, Bracing, and Cargo Restraints, Staging, Vehicle Checks, Cargo Checks, Time to Start Point, Operator Briefing, Location/Grid Coordinates, Identification Characteristics, Checkpoints |
| What are some more of the Movement plan points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Locations/Grid Coordinates, Identification Characteristics/ Guides and Markers, Positions, Posting and Pickup, Halts Purpose, Time Duration, Locations, Maintenance Trail, Enroute Support, Medical Support, Organic Capability Evacuation, Release Point, Location/Grid Coordinates, Identification Characteristics, Report Requirements, Control of Vehicles and Operators, Unloading, Time and Place Report to HHQ at Destination, Materials Handling Equipment Required, Backload and Turn Around |
| What are some more of the Enroute security points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Action in event of attack Air Attack Artillery Attack Ground Attack Sniper Air Support Procedures Fire Support Procedures Use of Lights/Blackout Restrictions |
| What are some more of the service support points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Fuel Location/Times Types and Quantity Accompanying Convoy Messing/Rations Locations/Times Units on Route Prescribed Loads |
| What are some more of the communications points on the Convoy Commanders Checklist | Convoy Control Net Serial/March Unit Commanders Parent Unit/Headquarters Alert/Broadcast Net Security/Tactical Nets Fire and Air Support Nets Medical Evacuation Visual Signals Sound Signals Interpreter Requirements |
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