Patrol Base Review Practice Questions 2024.

Patrol Base Review Practice Questions 2024. What is communicated every time before two parties separate? - correct answer A GOTWA Who is highest ranking individual at the PB after the PL returns to the security halt and before he returns to the patrol base with the rest of the platoon? - correct answer The weapons squad leader. At which APEX should the PL emplace the M249 in a conventional infantry platoon? (There is only 2 x M240s in a conventional infantry platoon.) - correct answer The apex which is deemed to be the least likely avenue of approach for the enemy. Who goes on a leaders recon of the Patrol Base? - correct answer PL, RTO, point man, weapons squad leader, 3 ammo bearers, along with the LP/OP team consisting of a grenadier/rifleman and a SAW gunner. What are the best conditions for a patrol base? - correct answer Selection Criteria: • Select Terrain the enemy would probably consider of little tactical value. • Select Terrain that is off main lines of drift. • Select difficult terrain that would impede foot movement such as an area of dense vegetation, preferably bushes and trees that spread close to the ground. • Select Terrain near a source of water. • Select Terrain that can be defended for a short period of time and that offers good cover and concealment. • Avoid known or suspected enemy positions. • Avoid Built-up areas. • Avoid Ridges and hilltops, except as needed for maintaining communications. • Avoid Small valleys.