| Xavier University Army ROTC
Study Guide
Battlefield Survival
1. What is "manually supporting fire"?
When weapons are placed in support of neighboring
fighting positions (interlaced fields of fire).
2. Why is it important to have a permanent shelter
with overhead cover?
To protect you from indirect fire.
3. What is a patrol?
Operations conducted to gather mission critical
information.
4. Name three types of patrols.
Reconnaissance Patrol, Combat Patrol, and Tracking
Patrol.
5. What is the FM you would find information
on Patrols?
FM 7-8, Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad Operations.
6. What are the five parts to a combat order?
Situation, Mission, Execution, Service Support,
Command & Control.
7. What are the three types of operation orders?
Warning Order, Fragamentary Order, and Operation
Order.
8. What is the point man’s chief mission
during a combat patrol?
Security.
9. When constructing a defensive position as
a platoon or squad, what shoul the rest of the platoon or
squad be doing?
Providing Security.
10. Name three types of minefields?
Hasty, Point, and Phony.
11. What can be used to camouflage shinny areas
on equipment to avoid detection?
Paint, Earth, Sand, Clay, or Grave.
12. What are the six principles of camouflage?
Light, Heat, Noise, Spoil, Trash and Movement.
13. How often should live camouflage be changed?
Must be changed daily because it can wilt and
change color.
14. Where should live foliage be gathered?
As far as possible behind your position, so
the enemy cannot see where it has been taken from.
15. Who is responsible for individual camouflage?
The individual.
16. Why shouldn’t you use mud to camouflage
if possible?
Because mud will crack, flake, and fade as it
dries.
17. What formation is normally used during tactical
road marches?
Column of two, one file on each side of the
road.
18. When marching, what is the distance that
should be covered during daylight hours on a road or cross
country?
Road = 4 kilometers per hour, Cross Country
= 2.4 kilometers per hour.
19. When marching, what is the distance that
should be covered during the night on a road or cross country?
Road = 3.2 kilometers per hour, Cross Country
= 1.6 kilometers per hour.
20. What is a "Rally Point"?
An area where a platoon or section moves when
it has become dispersed.
21. What is a Recon Patrols mission?
To provide accurate information on the enemy
and terrain.
22. What FM covers Camouflage?
FM 20-3.
23. What is the definition of camouflage?
To conceal, disguise, or to minimize detection/identification
of troops, weapons, or equipment.
24. What eight factors do you use when making
an object blend with its background?
Shape, Shadow, Color, Texture, Movement, Temperature,
Pattern and Radar Return.
25. What are the eight rules for avoiding detection?
Identify the threat’s capabilities, Avoid
detection, Use countermeasures against the enemy, Apply realistic
camouflage, minimize movement, Use decoys, continuously avoid
detection, Avoid operational/terrain patterns.
26: When is it most feasible to travel while
in a survival situation?
At night.
27. What should you avoid when seeking shelter?
Avoid using existing buildings or shelters.
28. What are the five factors for selecting
a hide site when evading the enemy?
B-blends in with the surroundings, L-low in
silhouette, I-irregular in shape, S-small in size, and S-secluded.
29. What is a hole-up area?
After hiding for several days, it is an area
where you can recuperate and get or prepare food.
30. When should an evader attempt to contact
friendly troops once near?
When there is enough light to be identified
by the friendly forces.
31. When marching on roads during daylight hours,
what is the recommended distance between soldiers?
2-5 meters between soldiers, 50 meters between
platoons, and 100 meters between companies..
32. When marching on roads during night hours,
what is the recommended distance between soldiers?
1-3 meters between soldiers, 25meters between
platoons, and 50 meters between companies.
33. What is "Cover"?
Overhead protection from bullets, fragments,
or exploding rounds..
34. What are two types of cover?
Natural & Man-made.
35. What is considered Natural cover?
Logs, Trees, Stumps, Ravines, and Hollows, etc.
36. What are the three types of movement techniques
used in combat?
The High-crawl, Low-crawl, and Rush.
37. What is considered Man-made cover?
Fighting positions, Trenches, Walls, Rubble,
Craters, etc.
38. Give some examples of natural concealment?
Tree limbs, Bushes, Grass, Shadows, etc.
39. What is the most important factor of good
camouflage?
Blending.
40. How long does it take for your eyes to develop
night vision?
About 30 minutes.
41. When you move through tall grass, why do
you change direction from time to time?
To avoid being seen by the enemy.
42. What is meant by off-center vision?
Slightly looking away from an object while focusing
on it.
43. What is the most important need in a survival
situation?
Water.
44. In order to maintain your heath, what rules
must you follow?
Prevent dehydration, Eat sufficient food, Maintain
high personal hygiene..
45. What is "Scanning"?
Focusing your attention on an object without
looking directly at it.
46. What is "Dead Space"?
An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapons
sector.
47. Where is the weapon located when crossing
under a barbed wire obstacle?
Lengthwise on the body.
48. What strands are cut when cutting through
barbed wire?
Leave the top wire in place and cut the lower
strands.
49. What is the proper method for scanning?
Move your eyes in short, irregular movements.
50. What is the Low-crawl used for?
To move through places where concealment is
limited and enemy fire prevents you from getting up.
51. What is the High-crawl used for?
When concealment is good, but enemy fire prevents
you from getting up.
52. When you have been firing from one position,
what should you do before you move?
Roll or crawl a short distance from your position
before moving.
53. What would your reaction be to an overhead
flare?
Immediately crouch or lie down, and stop all
movement.
54. What are the colors of the three camouflage
sticks used by the Army?
- Loam and light green for vegetated areas
- Loam and white for snow-covered area
- Sand and light green for desert and dry areas
55. What are some things that can be used as
camouflage when sticks are not present?
Burnt cork, Bark Charcoal, Light colored or
Black mud.
56. What is the depth of a hasty fighting position?
18 to 20 inches deep. |
