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Match the military terms with their definitions:
Match the military terms with their definitions:
Fire & Maneuver = Keep fire superiority so men can move while enemy has their heads down Commissioned Officer = Achieved rank before assuming role P T = Physical Training Curahee = Native American term meaning 'we stand alone together'
Match the military abbreviations with their meanings:
Match the military abbreviations with their meanings:
4-F = Physical condition rating for someone not well enough to fight C O = Commanding Officer of a unit X O = Executive Officer (#2 in command) O P = Observation Post out front of the line
Match the tactical movements with their descriptions:
Match the tactical movements with their descriptions:
Tactical Column = Soldiers move forward in linear formation Stick = 12 men dropping together in airborne operations Flash/Thunder = Previously agreed upon sign to identify soldiers Fire Superiority = Firing so much & so fast the enemy has to keep undercover
Match the slang terms with their respective references:
Match the slang terms with their respective references:
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Match the sounds with their purpose:
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Study Notes
Military Terminology & Concepts
- Light/Sound Discipline: Maintaining silence and darkness to avoid detection.
- Fire Superiority: Overwhelming enemy forces with concentrated and rapid fire, forcing them to seek cover.
- Fire and Maneuver/Shoot and Scoot: Combining suppressive fire with rapid movement to gain tactical advantage.
- Flash/Thunder: Predetermined signals for soldier identification.
- Commissioned Officer: Officer who attained rank through training (e.g., OCS, college).
- Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): Officer appointed from enlisted ranks.
Ranks & Positions
- PT: Physical Training.
- 4-F: Physical condition rating indicating unfitness for military service.
- CO: Commanding Officer (unit leader).
- XO: Executive Officer (second in command).
- OP: Observation Post (forward position for surveillance).
- AGL: Above Ground Level.
Units & Formations
- Tactical Column: Linear formation for troop movement.
- Stick: Airborne unit of 12 soldiers (equivalent to an army squad).
Slang & Terminology
- "Kraut," "Goon," "Jerry": Slang terms for German soldiers.
- "D-Day + 1" (or other number): Refers to the number of days after D-Day.
- Curahee: Native American term meaning "we stand alone together."
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Description
Test your knowledge on key military terminology and concepts, including essential tactics and ranks. Explore the significance of terms like fire superiority and commissioned officer, and understand their applications in various military contexts. Perfect for students of military science or anyone interested in the armed forces.
