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What does the word 'sosra' mean?
What does the word 'sosra' mean?
- Assault (correct)
- Suppress (correct)
- Reduce (correct)
- Secure (correct)
- Obscure (correct)
What does ATAR-C mean?
What does ATAR-C mean?
- Re-aim (correct)
- Arm (correct)
- Tie (correct)
- Aim (correct)
- Conceal (correct)
What is the kill zone for?
What is the kill zone for?
20-30m
Who is associated with the 509 unit crest?
Who is associated with the 509 unit crest?
What are the three types of bleeding?
What are the three types of bleeding?
What manual covers the Red Cross?
What manual covers the Red Cross?
What is battle drill 5?
What is battle drill 5?
What are the 5 F's of field sanitation?
What are the 5 F's of field sanitation?
What is supernumerary?
What is supernumerary?
How many mils are in a degree?
How many mils are in a degree?
What does the acronym BOSS stand for?
What does the acronym BOSS stand for?
How many skill badges can be worn on the ACU at once?
How many skill badges can be worn on the ACU at once?
What form would you submit to take leave?
What form would you submit to take leave?
What day is the Army's birthday?
What day is the Army's birthday?
What does METL stand for?
What does METL stand for?
What are the 5 paragraphs on an OPORDER?
What are the 5 paragraphs on an OPORDER?
What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?
What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?
What does the acronym PMI stand for?
What does the acronym PMI stand for?
If you lose or damage equipment, what will you receive?
If you lose or damage equipment, what will you receive?
What falls under class 5?
What falls under class 5?
What are the 5's of an EPW?
What are the 5's of an EPW?
What does the acronym P.E.L.C.R.N stand for?
What does the acronym P.E.L.C.R.N stand for?
What is the FM for an M4?
What is the FM for an M4?
What does the acronym GOTWA stand for?
What does the acronym GOTWA stand for?
What are the 3 room clearing elements?
What are the 3 room clearing elements?
What are the 3 heat injuries?
What are the 3 heat injuries?
What are the 3 types of recon patrols?
What are the 3 types of recon patrols?
What FM covers the M249 and M240?
What FM covers the M249 and M240?
What is the size of the round that an M136 (AT4) shoots?
What is the size of the round that an M136 (AT4) shoots?
What is the weight of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
What is the weight of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
How many combat jumps does the 509th have?
How many combat jumps does the 509th have?
What are the 3 types of combat orders?
What are the 3 types of combat orders?
What form do you recommend an award on?
What form do you recommend an award on?
What does EO stand for?
What does EO stand for?
What are the 3 minor terrain features?
What are the 3 minor terrain features?
What does ACE report stand for?
What does ACE report stand for?
Study Notes
Key Vocabulary and Concepts
- sosra: Terms related to actions such as suppressing, obscuring, securing, reducing, and assaulting.
- ATAR-C: Acronym for aim, tie, arm, re-aim, conceal, indicating strategic actions.
- kill zone: A tactical area defined as 20-30 meters where combat engagement is highly probable.
Military Units and Identifiers
- 509 unit crest: Associated with General Yarbrough, signifies a specific military unit.
Medical Knowledge
- Types of bleeding:
- Capillary
- Venous
- Arterial
- Red Cross manual: Covered under manual 930.5, essential for first aid training.
Military Procedures and Drills
- Battle Drill 5: Defined as knocking out a bunker, an essential combat maneuver.
- Army OPORDER structure: Consists of five paragraphs: Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command and Control.
Sanitation and Health
- 5 F's of field sanitation:
- Fingers
- Flies
- Food
- Feces
- Fluids
- Heat injuries: Types include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Equipment and Tactical Terms
- Supernumerary: An extra member of the guard used for substitution.
- Skill badges on ACU: A maximum of 5 skill badges can be worn on the Army Combat Uniform (ACU).
- Class 5 supplies: Relates specifically to ammunition.
Training and Safety Protocols
- PMI (Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction): Essential for teaching basic shooting skills.
- GOTWA: Acronym for tactical planning, detailing:
- Where I'm going
- Others going
- Time needed
- What to do if no return
- Action on contact.
Reconnaissance and Patrol
- Types of recon patrols:
- Area
- Zone
- Route
- Room clearing elements: Successful operations depend on speed, surprise, and violence of action.
Awards and Recognitions
- Award recommendation form: Use DA Form 638 for recommending awards within the military structure.
Gender and Equality
- EO: Stands for Equal Opportunity, highlighting the commitment to fair treatment and diversity in the military.
Terrain Features
- Minor terrain features: Include cliff, draw, and spur, critical for navigation and tactical planning.
Additional Equipment Insights
- M4 FM: The field manual for the M4 carbine is FM 3-22.9.
- M249 and M240 FM: Covered in FM 3-22.68, addressing operational use and maintenance protocols.
- M136 (AT4) round size: Specifically uses 84mm rounds.
- M2 .50 Cal machine gun weight: Weighs 84 lbs, indicating the equipment handling needs.
Historical Context
- Army's birthday: Celebrated on June 14, 1775, marking the establishment of the U.S. Army.
Combat Jumps
- 509th Combat Jumps: The unit has conducted a total of 5 combat jumps, showcasing its operational readiness.
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