Army OCS Tactics Test Verified Exam Questions and
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Terms in this set (44)
A collective action, rapidly executed Battle Drill
without applying a deliberate decision-
making process
A collective Action What type of action is a battle drill?
A deliberate decision-making process What type of decision-making process is not needed
for a battle drill?
, Soldiers under direct fire immediately What is the first step taken in React to Contact?
return fire and seek the neared
cover/concealment
Call out 3Ds (Distance, Direction, Time) What is the second step taken in React to Contact?
Unit leader makes a command decision What is the third step taken in React to Contact?
and engages or breaks contact based
on METTTC (3/1 ratio, terrain, etc.)
Limit of Advance What does LOA stand for?
Gives signal to shift and lift fire Before assaulting the target, what does the SL do?
Apex Where is the SL located after both teams reach LOA?
EPW and Search team What is the first special team the SL calls into
position?
1. Search What are the five S's of EPW and Search teams?
2. Silence
3. Segregate
4. Safeguard
5. Speed
1. EPW and Search Team What are the three types of special teams?
2. Aid and Litter Team
3. Demo Team
Answers 2026/2027
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Terms in this set (44)
A collective action, rapidly executed Battle Drill
without applying a deliberate decision-
making process
A collective Action What type of action is a battle drill?
A deliberate decision-making process What type of decision-making process is not needed
for a battle drill?
, Soldiers under direct fire immediately What is the first step taken in React to Contact?
return fire and seek the neared
cover/concealment
Call out 3Ds (Distance, Direction, Time) What is the second step taken in React to Contact?
Unit leader makes a command decision What is the third step taken in React to Contact?
and engages or breaks contact based
on METTTC (3/1 ratio, terrain, etc.)
Limit of Advance What does LOA stand for?
Gives signal to shift and lift fire Before assaulting the target, what does the SL do?
Apex Where is the SL located after both teams reach LOA?
EPW and Search team What is the first special team the SL calls into
position?
1. Search What are the five S's of EPW and Search teams?
2. Silence
3. Segregate
4. Safeguard
5. Speed
1. EPW and Search Team What are the three types of special teams?
2. Aid and Litter Team
3. Demo Team
