18 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of a Squad Leader?
Controlling and supervising the squad's activity
What is the main advantage of a Squad in Line formation?
Allows for speed and amount of immediate fire forward
What factor determines the distance between elements in a platoon movement?
The mission and terrain visibility
What is the primary role of the Platoon Sergeant?
Assisting the platoon leader in supervision and administration
What is the main characteristic of a Squad in Column formation?
Easy to control
What is the purpose of a Squad in File formation?
To facilitate speed of movement
What is a key responsibility of a squad leader in terms of combat effectiveness?
Training the squad on individual and collective tasks
What is the primary role of a team leader in a squad?
Controlling the movement of their fire teams
What is a key piece of equipment used by a team leader?
LAW
What is a responsibility of a squad leader in terms of logistics?
Requesting and issuing ammunition and supplies
What is a key responsibility of a squad leader in terms of personnel management?
Completing casualty feeder reports
What is a key responsibility of a squad leader in terms of communication?
Keeping the platoon sergeant informed on squad supplies status
When operating as a base squad, which fire team is responsible for providing base firepower?
The rightmost fire team
What is the primary purpose of the rifleman in the tail fire team when the squad moves independently?
To provide rear security
When operating in a squad line, what is the primary advantage of this formation?
Maximum firepower to the front
What is the main advantage of a squad leader moving to the front of the squad file?
To exert greater moral presence and increase control over the formation
When operating in a squad column, what is the primary advantage of this formation?
Enhanced speed and mobility
What is the primary role of the team leader in a fire team?
To lead the team and make key decisions
Test your knowledge on the responsibilities of a tactical leader in the military, including controlling squad maneuvers, training, logistics, and accountability. Review the key tasks and duties required to sustain combat effectiveness.
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