IBOLC entrance exam study guide Questions And Answers(SCORED A+)

Principles of patrolling: planning -ANSWERQuickly 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 -ANSWERconfirm what you think you know and learn that which you do not already know principles of patrolling: Security -ANSWERpreserve your force as a whole. Every Ranger and every rifle counts; anyone could be the difference between victory and defeat. principles of patrolling: control -ANSWERClarify 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 -ANSWERuse all available info and good judgement to make sound timely decisions TLP's -ANSWERi. 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 order viii. Supervise 5 point contigency (GOTWA) -ANSWERGoing- where the leader is going ii. Others- who is going with the leader iii. Time- time the leader should return iv. What- what to do if the leader does not return v. Actions- what to do if group comes under fire Mett-tc: mission -ANSWER-begins upon mission reciept -implied and stated tasks -limitations/ constraints -mission essential tasks