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What is the Field Manual for Map Reading and Land Navigation?
FM 3-25.26
What is a Map?
A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earth's surface drawn to scale, as seen from above.
What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent? (There are 6)
1) Black - Man-made features: buildings, roads, labels.

2) Red Brown - Cultural features, all relief features, elevation such as contour lines.

3) Blue - Hydrography or water features like lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.

4) Green - Vegetation with military significance, such as woods, orchards, vineyards.

5) Brown - All relief features and elevation, contour lines on older maps.

6) Red - Populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps.
Where is the Legend of the Map found?
Lower left margin
What are contour lines?
Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation.
What are the 3 types of contour lines?
1) Index
2) Intermediate
3) Supplementary
How many Mils are in one Degree?
17.7 mils
How many Norths are there on a military map? (There are 3)
1) True North
2) Magnetic North
3) Grid North
What must be done to a map before it can be used?
It must be oriented to magnetic north using a compass, or terrain features.
What are 5 major terrain features found on a map?
Hill, Ridge, Saddle, Valley, Depression
What are 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?Draw, Spur, CliffWhat are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a military map?Cut, FillWhat is an azimuth?A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a north base line, expressing direction.How many mils are there in a circle?6400 mils in 360 degreesWhich North is used when using a military map?Magnetic north when using a compass, and grid north when using the map.How would you hold a lensatic compass?Away from metal (weapons, electrical devices), level and firm.What AR covers military justice?AR 27-10Does a person have to accept an article 15?No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial.What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?Supervisory duty onlyWhat is the UCMJ?Uniform Code of Military Justice (the statute that prescribes criminal law for soldiers)Who may impose an article 15?Any commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command.What is a Field Grade article 15?An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above.When was the UCMJ enacted?1950 by Congress.What are the three classifications of article 15s?Summarized, Company Grade, Field Grade.What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?DA Form 2627-1What are 3 types of Court Martial?Summary, Special, General.What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?- 14 Days extra duty - 14 Days restriction - 7 Days correctional custody (E3 and Below) - 7 Days forfeiture of pay - 1 Grade Reduction for E4 and below - Oral or written letter of reprimandWho is the highest military court?The court of military appeals.What Field Manual covers the M240B?FM 3-22.68 Chapter 3What is the weight of the M240B?Approximately 27.6 poundsDescribe the M240B:The M240B is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open-bolt position.What is the maximum range of the M240B?3725 metersWhat is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?1100 metersWhat is the length of the M240B?49 inchesWhat Field Manual covers the M249?FM 2-22.68Describe the M249:The M249 machine gun is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt or magazine-fed, automatic weapon that fires from the open-bolt position.What does S.A.W. stand for?Squad Automatic WeaponWhat is the weight of the M249?16.41 poundsWhat is the length of the M249?40.87 inchesWhat DA Pamphlet prescribes the procedures for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?DA PAM 623-3What does the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) identify?Identifies officers and NCO's who are best qualified for promotion and assignments. It also identifies soldiers who should be kept on active duty, retained in grade, and those who should be eliminated.Under the ERS a soldier is evaluated on performance and potential. In this system, what three kinds of evaluations are given?Duty Evaluations - DA Form 67-9 or DA Form 2166-8 School Evaluations - DA Form 1059 and DA Form 1059-1 DA Evaluations - Covers the entire career of the officer or NCO.What is the ERS Process designed to do?-Set objectives for the rated Soldier that supports the organization's overall achievement of the mission. -Review the rated Soldier's objectives, special duties, assigned tasks, or special areas of emphasis and update them to meet current needs. -Promote performance-related counseling to develop subordinates and better accomplish the organization's mission. -Evaluate the rated leader's performance. -Assess the rated leader's potential. -Ensure a review of the entire process. -Non-commissioned officer's organizational rating chain use DA Form 2166-8; and DA Form 2166-8-1.What will a rating chain for an NCO consist of?-Rated NCO -Rater -Senior Rater -ReviewerWhat is an NCOER?Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) or DA Form 2166-8 used by rating chain members, that provides evaluation information of the NCO and whether their potential can be fully developed.What forms are used for the NCOER?DA 2166-8-1, NCO Counseling Checklist/Record DA 2166-8, NCO Evaluation ReportHow many types of NCOER's are there? (There are 7)-Annual -Change of Rater -Relief for Cause -Complete the Record -60 Day Rater Option -60 Day Senior Rater Option -Temporary Duty, Special Duty or Compassionate ReassignmentWhat are the characteristics of effective counseling?Purpose - Clearly define the purpose of the counseling. Flexibility - Counseling style should fit the subordinate. Respect - View subordinates as unique, complex-individuals. Communication - Establish open communication with the subordinate. Listen more than they speak. Support - Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems.What are the three approaches to counseling?Directive, Non-directive, Combined.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling Advantages:-Quickest Method -Good for people who need clear, concise direction. -Allows counselors to actively use their experience.Disadvantages:-Does not encourage subordinates to be part of the solution. - Tends to treat symptoms, not problems. -Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely. -Solution is the counselor's, not the subordinate.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.-Encourages maturity -Encourages open communication -Develops personal responsibilityWhat areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?-Chain of command familiarization -Organization standards, history, structure, and mission. -Security and safety issues. -NCO support channel. -On and off duty conduct. -Functions and locations of support activities. -etc. (dont have to know them all, but helps)What is meant by the term "overweight"?A Soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600-9.Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9?All Soldiers. Self-discipline to maintain proper weight distribution and high standards of appearance.Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?-A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award. -But a Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award.What regulation covers the Army Weight Control Program? (ABCP)AR 600-9How often should Soldiers be weighed?A Soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months. However, its by the commanders discretion.What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?Male - Abdomen and Neck (right above naval, and right below adams apple) Female - Neck, Waist and HipDefine sexual assault.Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?AlcoholWhat are the three SHARP reports that can be made?Direct, In-direct, and Anonymous.Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?The Commander's Responsibility, but ultimately all of us.What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples?Verbal - sexual jokes, sexually explicit profanity, threats, and sexual comments. Nonverbal - undressing someone with one's eyes, blowing kisses, winking, or licking one's lips in a suggestive manner. Physical Contact - touching, patting, pinching, bumping, grabbing, cornering, kissing, anything unsolicited.What FM covers Physical Fitness Training?FM 24-20What are the three phases of physical conditioning?Preparatory, Conditioning, and Maintenance.About how long is the preparatory phase?2 WeeksWhat does FITT stand for?Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.What is DA FORM 3349?Physical Profile FormWhat are the three marching steps used in drill?-15 inch step -30 inch step -30 inch step, DOUBLE TIME 180 steps per minuteWhat FM covers Drill and Ceremony?FM 3-21.5What is the primary purpose of drill (drill and ceremony)?To enable the commander or NCO to move their unit from one place to another in an orderly manner.What are the 4 rest positions that can be given at the halt?-Parade Rest -Stand at ease -At ease -RestWhat are two prescribed formations for platoons?Line and ColumnWhat is the primary value of ceremonies?To render honors, preserve tradition, and to stimulate Esprit de Corps.What is a rank?A line, which is only one element in depth.What foot is your leading foot?Your left footWhat is the only command given from "Inspection Arms"?"Ready, Port, Arms."What are the three methods used to teach Drill?-Step by Step -By the numbers -Talk through methodWho is responsible for training and appearance of the color guard?The CSMWhat command is given to revoke a preparatory command?As You WereWhat is a Guidon?A guidon is a swallow-tailed flag carried by companies, batteries, troops, and certain detachments.What are the two parts of most drill command?Preparatory Command and Command of Execution.What is a formation?The arrangement of elements of a unit in a prescribed manner.What is an element?An individual, squad, section, platoon, company or larger unit forming part of the next higher unit.What Army Regulation covers the Army Material Maintenance Policy?AR 750-1What DA PAM is the Leader's Unit Maintenance Handbook?DA PAM 750-1What are the 4 levels of maintenance?-Unit -Direct support -General support -DepotWhat does PMCS stand for?Preventative Maintenance Checks and ServicesWhen is a PMCS required to be performed?Before, During and After the operation of a piece of equipment and also at Weekly and Monthly intervals.What is a TM?A Technical Manual, outlines the specific scope of repairs on equipment.What is a DD Form 314?Preventative Maintenance Schedule and RecordWhat are BII and COEI?-Basic Issue Items (BII) -Components Of End Items (COEI)