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Tactical Tools (Corporal's Course) Exam
2025| Comprehensive Q&A
A cut is a man-made feature resulting from cutting through raised ground, usually
to form a level bed for a road or railroad track.
Cuts are shown on a map when they are at least 10 feet high, and they are drawn
with a contour line along the cut line.
This contour line extends the length of the cut and has tick marks that extend
from the cut line to the roadbed, if the map scale permits this level of detail.
10. FILL
A fill is a man-made feature resulting from filling a low area, usually to form a level
bed for a road or railroad track.
Fills are shown on a map when they are at least 10 feet high, and they are drawn
with a contour line along the fill line.
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This contour line extends the length of the filled area and has tick marks that point
toward lower ground.
Compasses are - correct -answer-the primary navigation tools to use when
moving in an outdoor world where there is no other way to find directions.
The lensatic compass is the most common and simple instrument for measuring
direction.
A reliable tool that will never lose signal or run out of batteries.
Compass Nomenclature - correct -answer-The lensatic compass consists of three
major parts:
Cover
Base
Lens
Nomenclature and Functions - correct -answer-When the compass is opened, the
left side is a graduated coordinate scale.
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In new compasses, this scale is 1:50,000 and in old compasses it is 1:25,000.
Be sure to check the scale before using it.
Compasses are delicate instruments and should be cared for accordingly. A
detailed inspection is required when first obtaining and using a compass.
Compass Dial - correct -answer-The compass dial floats free when in use.
It is locked in place by closing the eyepiece.
It contains two complete circular scales, one in degrees (red scale) and one in mils
(black scale).
The magnetic arrow is found on the compass dial.
Bezel Ring - correct -answer-The bezel ring holds the upper glass crystal in place.
It helps preset a direction for night compass navigation.
It contains 120 clicks when rotated fully. Each click equals 3 degrees.
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Cover - correct -answer-The cover contains a sighting wire.
When closed, it protects the face of the crystal.
When at a 90 degree angle to the other half of the compass, it can be used to
sight on objects.
The cover includes a graduated straightedge that is referenced when orienting the
map.
Thumb Loop - correct -answer-The thumb loop serves as a retaining device to
secure the compass in a closed position.
It is used when holding the compass in position for sighting on objects.
Black Index Line - correct -answer-The black index line is a stationary line used as
a reference line for determining direction.
It identifies the direction the compass is pointing when held properly.
Tactical Tools (Corporal's Course) Exam
2025| Comprehensive Q&A
A cut is a man-made feature resulting from cutting through raised ground, usually
to form a level bed for a road or railroad track.
Cuts are shown on a map when they are at least 10 feet high, and they are drawn
with a contour line along the cut line.
This contour line extends the length of the cut and has tick marks that extend
from the cut line to the roadbed, if the map scale permits this level of detail.
10. FILL
A fill is a man-made feature resulting from filling a low area, usually to form a level
bed for a road or railroad track.
Fills are shown on a map when they are at least 10 feet high, and they are drawn
with a contour line along the fill line.
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This contour line extends the length of the filled area and has tick marks that point
toward lower ground.
Compasses are - correct -answer-the primary navigation tools to use when
moving in an outdoor world where there is no other way to find directions.
The lensatic compass is the most common and simple instrument for measuring
direction.
A reliable tool that will never lose signal or run out of batteries.
Compass Nomenclature - correct -answer-The lensatic compass consists of three
major parts:
Cover
Base
Lens
Nomenclature and Functions - correct -answer-When the compass is opened, the
left side is a graduated coordinate scale.
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In new compasses, this scale is 1:50,000 and in old compasses it is 1:25,000.
Be sure to check the scale before using it.
Compasses are delicate instruments and should be cared for accordingly. A
detailed inspection is required when first obtaining and using a compass.
Compass Dial - correct -answer-The compass dial floats free when in use.
It is locked in place by closing the eyepiece.
It contains two complete circular scales, one in degrees (red scale) and one in mils
(black scale).
The magnetic arrow is found on the compass dial.
Bezel Ring - correct -answer-The bezel ring holds the upper glass crystal in place.
It helps preset a direction for night compass navigation.
It contains 120 clicks when rotated fully. Each click equals 3 degrees.
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Cover - correct -answer-The cover contains a sighting wire.
When closed, it protects the face of the crystal.
When at a 90 degree angle to the other half of the compass, it can be used to
sight on objects.
The cover includes a graduated straightedge that is referenced when orienting the
map.
Thumb Loop - correct -answer-The thumb loop serves as a retaining device to
secure the compass in a closed position.
It is used when holding the compass in position for sighting on objects.
Black Index Line - correct -answer-The black index line is a stationary line used as
a reference line for determining direction.
It identifies the direction the compass is pointing when held properly.
