IBOLC Entrance Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions(SCORED A+)

Principles of patrolling: planning - ANSWER-Quickly make a simple plan and effectively communicate it to the lowest level. A great plan that takes forever to complete and is poorly disseminated isn't a great plan. Plan and prepare to a realistic standard and rehearse everything. principles of patrolling: Reconnaissance - ANSWER-confirm what you think you know and learn that which you do not already know principles of patrolling: Security - ANSWER-preserve your force as a whole. Every Ranger and every rifle counts; anyone could be the difference between victory and defeat. principles of patrolling: control - ANSWER-Clarify the concept of the operation and commander's intent, coupled with disciplined communications, to bring every man and weapon available to overwhelm the enemy at the decisive point. principle of patrolling: common sense - ANSWER-use all available info and good judgement to make sound timely decisions TLP's - ANSWER-i. Receive the Missions ii. Issue a warning order iii. Make a tentative plan iv. Initiate movement v. Reconnoiter vi. Complete the plan vii. Issue the complete