IBOLC Comprehensive Exam Study Guide with Correct Solutions

Five principles of patrolling - ANSWER-Planning Reconnaissance Security Control Common Sense 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 isnt a great plan. Plan and prepare to a realistic standard and rehearse. reconnaissance - ANSWER-Your responsibility as a ranger leader is to confirm what you think you know and to confirm what you don't Security - ANSWER-Preserve your force as a whole. Every ranger and every rifle counts, anyone could be the difference between victory and defeat. control - ANSWER-Clarify the concept of the operation and commanders intent. coupled with disciplined communications, to bring every man and weapon available to overwhelm the enemy at the decisive point Common sense - ANSWER-Use all available information and good judgement to make sound, timely decisions Troop Leading Procedures - ANSWER-1. Receive the mission 2. Issue the warning order 3. Make a tentative plan