Exam (elaborations) IBOLC Comprehensive

7/17/25, 1:54 PM IBOLC Comprehensive Exam Study Guide




IBOLC Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
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The platoon leader leads Soldiers by personal
example and is responsible for accountability of
Platoon Leader
platoon members, assigned equipment, all the
Responsibilities
platoon does or fails to do, and having complete
authority over the subordinates.

Infantry Squad x 3
Composition of an IBCT Weapons Squad x 1
Rifle PLT HQ
Habitual Attachments

Squad Leader x 1
Team Leaders x 2
Composition of an IBCT
Grenadiers x 2
Rifle Squad
Automatic Riflemen (SAW gunners) x 2
Riflemen x 2

Weapons Squad Leader x 1
Assistant Machine Gunners x 2
Composition of an IBCT
Machine Gunners x 2
Weapons Squad
Ammo Handlers (ammo bearers, ABs) x 2
Antiarmor Specialists (Jav or Carl G) x 2

Platoon Leader x 1
Composition of an IBCT
Platoon Sergeant x 1
Rifle PLT HQ
Platoon RTO x 1

Forward Observer x 1
Habitual Attachments
Combat Medic x 1



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, 7/17/25, 1:54 PM IBOLC Comprehensive Exam Study Guide

1 - Receive the Mission
2 - Issue the WARNORD
3 - Make a tentative plan
4 - Initiate Movement
Troop Leading Procedures
5 - Conduct Reconnaissance
6 - Complete the Plan
7 - Issue the Order
8 - Supervise and Refine




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