RSOP UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
RSOP stands for..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reconnaisance, Selection, and Occupation of
Position
What are the three methods of Reconnaissance utilized in RSOP..? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Map, Air, and Ground
Reconnaissance begins with..? - CORRECT ANSWER - A map inspection
What are Reconnaissance considerations..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary route / alternate
route
New position / secondary position
Overhead clearances
Bridge classification
Route trafficability
Towns or cities that the convoy will travel through
Roadway width
Harbor / hide areas along primary and secondary routes
Proximity to built-up areas
Major Terrain (mountains / deep valleys)
Potential Ambush sites along route of march
What is the recommended number of personnel on the RSOP team..? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 members.
At a minimum, how many RSOP members must be qualified as a combat lifesaver with a
complete combat lifesaver bag at all times..? - CORRECT ANSWER - One
, OIC has overall responsibility for the RSOP and ensures..? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
party is properly briefed and that all equipment and supplies are loaded IAW the load plan.
What are the OIC responsbilities..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Conducts a map recon with the
commander and plans primary and alternate routes accordingly.
Determines the suitability of the proposed position and advises the battery commander on
suitability of routes-of-march and battery position as soon as possibile.
Responsible for detailed battery layout.
Determines the ISLBs, PTL, and STL, and site of Radar.
Briefs the battery commander and fire control leader, upon arrival, as to the site layout and any
unusual circumstances.
Supervises the preparation of RSOP equipment for the next move.
NCOIC ensures that..? - CORRECT ANSWER - All equipment is present IAW load plans,
that the RSOP vehicles are mission capable, and that all team personnel are present, and have all
prescribed equipment. The NCOIC coordinates with the position azimuth determining system
(PADS) team if needed as a backup capability.
What are NCOIC responsibilities..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensures radio checks are
accomplished with the battery command network prior to departure.
Ensures CBRN and mine sweeping equipment is operational prior to departure.
Supervises the FC, LS, and security crews of the RSOP team on site, determines and marks all
the sites for support equipment and platoon areas, and assists in emplacing communications
equipment.
Upon arrival at the new position, ensures emplacement of all ground rods for major pieces of
equipment IAW the unit SOP.
Ensures hot-loop communication lines from the entry control point (ECP) to the RSOP team are
established at the new position.
Upon arrival of the battery, briefs the 1SG and platoon sergeants as to the battery layout and any
unusual circumstances.
Ensures preparation of RSOP equipment for the next move.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
RSOP stands for..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Reconnaisance, Selection, and Occupation of
Position
What are the three methods of Reconnaissance utilized in RSOP..? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Map, Air, and Ground
Reconnaissance begins with..? - CORRECT ANSWER - A map inspection
What are Reconnaissance considerations..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary route / alternate
route
New position / secondary position
Overhead clearances
Bridge classification
Route trafficability
Towns or cities that the convoy will travel through
Roadway width
Harbor / hide areas along primary and secondary routes
Proximity to built-up areas
Major Terrain (mountains / deep valleys)
Potential Ambush sites along route of march
What is the recommended number of personnel on the RSOP team..? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 15 members.
At a minimum, how many RSOP members must be qualified as a combat lifesaver with a
complete combat lifesaver bag at all times..? - CORRECT ANSWER - One
, OIC has overall responsibility for the RSOP and ensures..? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
party is properly briefed and that all equipment and supplies are loaded IAW the load plan.
What are the OIC responsbilities..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Conducts a map recon with the
commander and plans primary and alternate routes accordingly.
Determines the suitability of the proposed position and advises the battery commander on
suitability of routes-of-march and battery position as soon as possibile.
Responsible for detailed battery layout.
Determines the ISLBs, PTL, and STL, and site of Radar.
Briefs the battery commander and fire control leader, upon arrival, as to the site layout and any
unusual circumstances.
Supervises the preparation of RSOP equipment for the next move.
NCOIC ensures that..? - CORRECT ANSWER - All equipment is present IAW load plans,
that the RSOP vehicles are mission capable, and that all team personnel are present, and have all
prescribed equipment. The NCOIC coordinates with the position azimuth determining system
(PADS) team if needed as a backup capability.
What are NCOIC responsibilities..? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensures radio checks are
accomplished with the battery command network prior to departure.
Ensures CBRN and mine sweeping equipment is operational prior to departure.
Supervises the FC, LS, and security crews of the RSOP team on site, determines and marks all
the sites for support equipment and platoon areas, and assists in emplacing communications
equipment.
Upon arrival at the new position, ensures emplacement of all ground rods for major pieces of
equipment IAW the unit SOP.
Ensures hot-loop communication lines from the entry control point (ECP) to the RSOP team are
established at the new position.
Upon arrival of the battery, briefs the 1SG and platoon sergeants as to the battery layout and any
unusual circumstances.
Ensures preparation of RSOP equipment for the next move.
