CPL'S COURSE- FIRE TEAM OPERATIONS | 2025 LATEST
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Identify the two primary types of patrols executed by the Marine Corps. Select all
that apply. - (answer)Reconnaissance patrol, Combat patrol
What is the definition of a patrol? - (answer)A detachment of ground, sea, or air
forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a
destructive, harassing, or security mission
What is the definition of a check point? - (answer)A predetermined point on the
surface of the Earth used to control movement, register a target for fire adjustment,
or as a reference for location
Which of the following are the meeting engagement drills that rapidly deploy the
patrol for combat? Select all that apply. - (answer)Hasty ambush, Immediate
assault
,If the patrol is ambushed, what are the two immediate action drills that would be
used depending upon whether contact is within 50 meters or beyond 50 meters?
Select all that apply. - (answer)Near Ambush, Far AmbushMISSION
STATEMENT - (answer)In May 1944, Headquarters, Marine Corps standardized
the 13-man rifle squad, which has remained the standard unit organization into the
21st century based on its flexibility and effectiveness. The mission for a Marine
Corps rifle squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and
maneuver, or repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. This mission
consists of offensive and defensive elements. "To locate, close with, and destroy,"
refers to the offensive element of the Marine rifle squad while "Or repel the
enemy's assault," refers to the defensive element.
SQUAD LEADER - (answer)The potential firepower of a Marine squad is
conservatively estimated at 400 well-aimed rifle and automatic rifle shots per
minute with an additional 15 rounds from the grenade launchers.
The squad composition is:
,One squad leader (sergeant)
Three fire teams of 4 Marines
The squad leader is equipped with:
M4 service rifle
OKC-3S bayonet
Compass
The squad leader takes position where they can best
carry out the orders of the platoon commander and control and observe the squad.
Squad Leader's Responsibilities
The squad leader carries out the orders issued by the platoon commander.
Responsibilities include:
Squad discipline
Appearance
, Training
Control
Conduct
Welfare of troops
Care, condition, and economical use of weapons and equipment
In combat, the squad leader is also responsible for:
Tactical employment
Fire discipline
Fire control
Maneuver
THE FIRE TEAM - (answer)The fire team was created with the advantage of
being an independent maneuver element centered around an automatic weapon.
UPDATED| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED
A+|GET A+
Identify the two primary types of patrols executed by the Marine Corps. Select all
that apply. - (answer)Reconnaissance patrol, Combat patrol
What is the definition of a patrol? - (answer)A detachment of ground, sea, or air
forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a
destructive, harassing, or security mission
What is the definition of a check point? - (answer)A predetermined point on the
surface of the Earth used to control movement, register a target for fire adjustment,
or as a reference for location
Which of the following are the meeting engagement drills that rapidly deploy the
patrol for combat? Select all that apply. - (answer)Hasty ambush, Immediate
assault
,If the patrol is ambushed, what are the two immediate action drills that would be
used depending upon whether contact is within 50 meters or beyond 50 meters?
Select all that apply. - (answer)Near Ambush, Far AmbushMISSION
STATEMENT - (answer)In May 1944, Headquarters, Marine Corps standardized
the 13-man rifle squad, which has remained the standard unit organization into the
21st century based on its flexibility and effectiveness. The mission for a Marine
Corps rifle squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and
maneuver, or repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. This mission
consists of offensive and defensive elements. "To locate, close with, and destroy,"
refers to the offensive element of the Marine rifle squad while "Or repel the
enemy's assault," refers to the defensive element.
SQUAD LEADER - (answer)The potential firepower of a Marine squad is
conservatively estimated at 400 well-aimed rifle and automatic rifle shots per
minute with an additional 15 rounds from the grenade launchers.
The squad composition is:
,One squad leader (sergeant)
Three fire teams of 4 Marines
The squad leader is equipped with:
M4 service rifle
OKC-3S bayonet
Compass
The squad leader takes position where they can best
carry out the orders of the platoon commander and control and observe the squad.
Squad Leader's Responsibilities
The squad leader carries out the orders issued by the platoon commander.
Responsibilities include:
Squad discipline
Appearance
, Training
Control
Conduct
Welfare of troops
Care, condition, and economical use of weapons and equipment
In combat, the squad leader is also responsible for:
Tactical employment
Fire discipline
Fire control
Maneuver
THE FIRE TEAM - (answer)The fire team was created with the advantage of
being an independent maneuver element centered around an automatic weapon.
