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Classification of Offensive Fires - ANSWERS--Fires in support of maneuver-the MG unit
will suppress the maneuver unit's immediate objective to allow the unit to move into
position to conduct the final assault.
-Fires in support of isolation- the MG unit will suppress any enemy unit that can interfere
with the maneuver elements advance.
-Fires in support of assault- the MG unit will suppress the maneuver unit's immediate
objective.
-Fires in support of consolidation- enemy counterattack should be expected following
seizure of objective. MG's are used to protect the unit's consolidation and
reorganization.
Types of Attacks - ANSWERS-Deliberate
Hasty
Priority of Recon - ANSWERS-o Confirm location of enemy defense CSW, obstacles
and security.
o Identify the EN CV
o Identify the assault position that will best allow the ME to assault the enemy
o Identify the best support by fire position
o Identify routes and TCM's
Occupying Support By Fire - ANSWERS--Stealth
-Force
Eight Principles of Machine Gun Employment, PICMDEEP - ANSWERS-Pairs
Interlocking fires
,coordination of fires
Mutual Suport
Defilade
Enfilade
Economy of fires
Protection
Principal Direction of Fire - ANSWERS-the weapons primary focus is covering a likely
avenue of approach, key piece of terrain, or whatever object of interest that unit leader
assigns it. Weapon will left and right lateral limits.
Final Protective Line - ANSWERS-the weapon is primarily in a position to employ
grazing fires (center of the cone of fire does not pass 1 meter off the deck) across a
unit's frontage as a last effort to defend the lines.
7 Steps of Engagement Area Development - ANSWERS-1. Identify all likely enemy
avenues of approach
2. Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver
3. Determine where to kill the enemy
4. Emplace weapon systems
5. Plan and integrate obstacles
6. Plan and integrate indirect fires
7. Conduct EA rehearsals
Types of Defensive Positions - ANSWERS-Primary
Supplementary
Alternate
Subsequent
Primary Positon - ANSWERS-is the best place to accomplish the assigned mission.
Alternate Position - ANSWERS-is where a unit can still accomplish its assigned mission,
but that is occupied when the primary BP becomes either untenable or unsuitable.
Supplementary Position - ANSWERS-allows a unit to address unexpected enemy
schemes of maneuver.
Subsequent Position - ANSWERS-is a preplanned position to which a unit expects to
move during the course of the defensive battle
Disrupt - ANSWERS-breaks up enemy formations
Protective Obstacles - ANSWERS-those obstacles employed to protect the defending
force from the enemy's final assault. Close to defensive positions (at least 50 meters
away so that they are out of grenade range), tied in with the FPF, and emplaced by
units normally without the engineers assistance.
, Tactical Obstacles - ANSWERS-those obstacles that directly affect the enemy's ability
to maneuver. Meant to produce four tactical effects:
Disrupt, Turn, Fix, Block
Turn - ANSWERS-Manipulates the enemy's maneuver in a desired direction
Fix - ANSWERS-slows the enemy within a specific area
Direct Support - ANSWERS-the unit being supported is assigned fires supporting the
platoon. The supported unit assigns the guns a mission and targets; however, tactical
control still remains with the Machine Gun Section Leader.
Block - ANSWERS-stop an enemy's advance along a specific avenue
General Support - ANSWERS-If a unit is in support of another unit, it will provide fires to
assist the supported units' scheme of maneuver. A unit may be in support of a company
and will help any or all units within that company.
Attachment - ANSWERS-the organization assumes complete tactical and administrative
control over the unit.
Economy of Fires - ANSWERS-Utilize appropriate weapons systems in accordance with
the threat. Establish engagement criteria for crew served weapons to conserve
ammunition, make sure the weapon system is appropriate to the threat and to ensure
weapon system and crew survivability.
What is target Precedence - ANSWERS-Who do I shoot first? Example: SQD sized
elements or larger, Crew Serviced Weapons, etc.
Fire Plan Sketch - ANSWERS-is a to-scale, graphic representation of the defensive
position that is used by the commander to visualize and coordinate the effects of his
engagement area and to prevent gaps in his fires
4 Steps of creating a Range Card - ANSWERS-Step 1 - gunner lays beside gun, sets
sights on limit of grazing fire, and then lays the gun on aiming point along the FPL.
Step 2 - Team leader walks along the FPL using a standard and measured pace count.
Step 3 - When the gunner loses sight of the team leader in defilade, he yells "Mark".
The team leader marks the distance and puts it on range card.
Step 4 - This process is completed until the terrain denies you grazing fire, or you reach
the maximum range of grazing fire for that weapon system.
Where should Command Post be placed - ANSWERS-The platoon commander must
select a location, which is generally located behind the Main Effort where they can see
the engagement area and effectively command and control the defense during contact
with the enemy.
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Classification of Offensive Fires - ANSWERS--Fires in support of maneuver-the MG unit
will suppress the maneuver unit's immediate objective to allow the unit to move into
position to conduct the final assault.
-Fires in support of isolation- the MG unit will suppress any enemy unit that can interfere
with the maneuver elements advance.
-Fires in support of assault- the MG unit will suppress the maneuver unit's immediate
objective.
-Fires in support of consolidation- enemy counterattack should be expected following
seizure of objective. MG's are used to protect the unit's consolidation and
reorganization.
Types of Attacks - ANSWERS-Deliberate
Hasty
Priority of Recon - ANSWERS-o Confirm location of enemy defense CSW, obstacles
and security.
o Identify the EN CV
o Identify the assault position that will best allow the ME to assault the enemy
o Identify the best support by fire position
o Identify routes and TCM's
Occupying Support By Fire - ANSWERS--Stealth
-Force
Eight Principles of Machine Gun Employment, PICMDEEP - ANSWERS-Pairs
Interlocking fires
,coordination of fires
Mutual Suport
Defilade
Enfilade
Economy of fires
Protection
Principal Direction of Fire - ANSWERS-the weapons primary focus is covering a likely
avenue of approach, key piece of terrain, or whatever object of interest that unit leader
assigns it. Weapon will left and right lateral limits.
Final Protective Line - ANSWERS-the weapon is primarily in a position to employ
grazing fires (center of the cone of fire does not pass 1 meter off the deck) across a
unit's frontage as a last effort to defend the lines.
7 Steps of Engagement Area Development - ANSWERS-1. Identify all likely enemy
avenues of approach
2. Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver
3. Determine where to kill the enemy
4. Emplace weapon systems
5. Plan and integrate obstacles
6. Plan and integrate indirect fires
7. Conduct EA rehearsals
Types of Defensive Positions - ANSWERS-Primary
Supplementary
Alternate
Subsequent
Primary Positon - ANSWERS-is the best place to accomplish the assigned mission.
Alternate Position - ANSWERS-is where a unit can still accomplish its assigned mission,
but that is occupied when the primary BP becomes either untenable or unsuitable.
Supplementary Position - ANSWERS-allows a unit to address unexpected enemy
schemes of maneuver.
Subsequent Position - ANSWERS-is a preplanned position to which a unit expects to
move during the course of the defensive battle
Disrupt - ANSWERS-breaks up enemy formations
Protective Obstacles - ANSWERS-those obstacles employed to protect the defending
force from the enemy's final assault. Close to defensive positions (at least 50 meters
away so that they are out of grenade range), tied in with the FPF, and emplaced by
units normally without the engineers assistance.
, Tactical Obstacles - ANSWERS-those obstacles that directly affect the enemy's ability
to maneuver. Meant to produce four tactical effects:
Disrupt, Turn, Fix, Block
Turn - ANSWERS-Manipulates the enemy's maneuver in a desired direction
Fix - ANSWERS-slows the enemy within a specific area
Direct Support - ANSWERS-the unit being supported is assigned fires supporting the
platoon. The supported unit assigns the guns a mission and targets; however, tactical
control still remains with the Machine Gun Section Leader.
Block - ANSWERS-stop an enemy's advance along a specific avenue
General Support - ANSWERS-If a unit is in support of another unit, it will provide fires to
assist the supported units' scheme of maneuver. A unit may be in support of a company
and will help any or all units within that company.
Attachment - ANSWERS-the organization assumes complete tactical and administrative
control over the unit.
Economy of Fires - ANSWERS-Utilize appropriate weapons systems in accordance with
the threat. Establish engagement criteria for crew served weapons to conserve
ammunition, make sure the weapon system is appropriate to the threat and to ensure
weapon system and crew survivability.
What is target Precedence - ANSWERS-Who do I shoot first? Example: SQD sized
elements or larger, Crew Serviced Weapons, etc.
Fire Plan Sketch - ANSWERS-is a to-scale, graphic representation of the defensive
position that is used by the commander to visualize and coordinate the effects of his
engagement area and to prevent gaps in his fires
4 Steps of creating a Range Card - ANSWERS-Step 1 - gunner lays beside gun, sets
sights on limit of grazing fire, and then lays the gun on aiming point along the FPL.
Step 2 - Team leader walks along the FPL using a standard and measured pace count.
Step 3 - When the gunner loses sight of the team leader in defilade, he yells "Mark".
The team leader marks the distance and puts it on range card.
Step 4 - This process is completed until the terrain denies you grazing fire, or you reach
the maximum range of grazing fire for that weapon system.
Where should Command Post be placed - ANSWERS-The platoon commander must
select a location, which is generally located behind the Main Effort where they can see
the engagement area and effectively command and control the defense during contact
with the enemy.
