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What is 2LT Adams concerned about regarding the support-by-fire location?
What is 2LT Adams concerned about regarding the support-by-fire location?
- The possibility of desynchronizing the rest of the company (correct)
- The enemy overwatch position
- The darkness and lack of identifiable terrain
- Contacting the company commander
Why is 2LT Adams unable to find himself on the map?
Why is 2LT Adams unable to find himself on the map?
- Because he forgot his compass
- Due to the darkness and lack of identifiable terrain (correct)
- Because the map is outdated
- Because he lost his way
What is SFC Sharp trying to identify with his night vision goggles?
What is SFC Sharp trying to identify with his night vision goggles?
- The obstacle and an enemy overwatch position (correct)
- The company commander's location
- The support-by-fire location
- The platoon's exact position
Why is 2LT Adams unable to contact the company commander?
Why is 2LT Adams unable to contact the company commander?
What is the purpose of the vignettes in this chapter?
What is the purpose of the vignettes in this chapter?
What is the primary benefit of the professional reading program mentioned in the text?
What is the primary benefit of the professional reading program mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the National Training Center (NTC) mentioned in the vignette?
What is the significance of the National Training Center (NTC) mentioned in the vignette?
What is the main challenge faced by Second Lieutenant Adams as highlighted in the vignette?
What is the main challenge faced by Second Lieutenant Adams as highlighted in the vignette?
What does SFC Sharp recommend starting with for the platoon's training?
What does SFC Sharp recommend starting with for the platoon's training?
What tasking did battalion need assistance with next month?
What tasking did battalion need assistance with next month?
Why was SGT Young starting to be considered unreliable by SFC Sharp?
Why was SGT Young starting to be considered unreliable by SFC Sharp?
What was SGT Young's reason for missing physical training?
What was SGT Young's reason for missing physical training?
What did CPT Sherman emphasize the company needs to be able to do?
What did CPT Sherman emphasize the company needs to be able to do?
What did First Sergeant Willis review after the training meeting?
What did First Sergeant Willis review after the training meeting?
What did 2LT Adams suggest the squads needed to start working on for the company CALFEX?
What did 2LT Adams suggest the squads needed to start working on for the company CALFEX?
What did SFC Sharp review after sitting down in the platoon office with 2LT Adams?
What did SFC Sharp review after sitting down in the platoon office with 2LT Adams?
Study Notes
Concerns and Challenges
- 2LT Adams is concerned about the suitability of the support-by-fire location due to its proximity to the enemy.
- 2LT Adams is unable to find himself on the map because he lacks experience and is disoriented.
Night Vision and Communication
- SFC Sharp uses night vision goggles to try and identify the enemy's movement.
- 2LT Adams is unable to contact the company commander due to communication breakdown.
Training and Development
- The purpose of the vignettes in this chapter is to illustrate the importance of training and development for junior officers.
- The primary benefit of the professional reading program is to broaden the knowledge and perspective of junior officers.
National Training Center (NTC)
- The National Training Center (NTC) is a premier training facility that provides realistic and challenging training environments for units.
- The NTC is significant because it allows units to train in a realistic and challenging environment.
Leadership and Training
- The main challenge faced by 2LT Adams is his lack of experience and leadership skills.
- SFC Sharp recommends starting with the basics and building a solid foundation for platoon training.
- Battalion needs assistance with a tasking next month, although the specific tasking is not specified.
Personnel and Reliability
- SGT Young is considered unreliable by SFC Sharp due to his frequent absences and lack of commitment.
- SGT Young misses physical training due to an unspecified injury.
Company Needs and Reviews
- CPT Sherman emphasizes the need for the company to be able to operate effectively at night.
- First Sergeant Willis reviews the training schedule and plan after the training meeting.
- 2LT Adams suggests that the squads need to work on live-fire exercises for the company's CALFEX (Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise).
- SFC Sharp reviews the platoon's training plan with 2LT Adams in the platoon office.
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