Deployment Flashcards
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During a deployment, a unit experiences a 'blue-on-blue' incident. What has occurred?
Answer: Friendly forces have engaged each other accidentally, resulting in casualties to own or allied forces
A blue-on-blue incident (also called fratricide or friendly fire) occurs when friendly forces accidentally engage and cause casualties to their own or allied forces.
What is the significance of a 'No-Strike List' during a deployment?
Answer: A list of protected sites, persons, or objects that must not be targeted under international law
A No-Strike List identifies locations such as hospitals, cultural sites, and protected persons that must not be targeted, in compliance with international humanitarian law.
A deployed unit commander receives intelligence that an enemy force will attack at 0300 hours. Which immediate action best demonstrates sound tactical decision-making?
Answer: Stand-to the unit, reinforce positions, adjust the defensive plan, and alert higher headquarters
The correct response is to stand-to, reinforce positions, refine the defensive plan, and alert higher command — this prepares the unit without overreacting or abandoning the position.
In a UN peacekeeping deployment, Canadian soldiers observe two local factions beginning to fight. Under a Chapter VI mandate, what are they authorized to do?
Answer: Use force only in self-defense while attempting to de-escalate the situation through mediation
Under a Chapter VI (Pacific Settlement) mandate, peacekeepers may use force only in self-defense and must attempt peaceful de-escalation rather than offensive military action.
What is the purpose of a 'Dead Ground' assessment when selecting a defensive position?
Answer: To identify ground that cannot be seen or covered by fire, which enemies could use for concealed approach
Dead ground is terrain hidden from observation and fire from a position — identifying it is critical because enemies can use it to approach undetected.
During a deployment, what is the primary role of a 'Liaison Officer' (LO)?
Answer: To facilitate communication and coordination between two or more commands or organizations
A Liaison Officer's primary role is to facilitate coordination, communication, and mutual understanding between different commands, units, or organizations during operations.
A Canadian soldier is captured by enemy forces during a deployment. Under the Geneva Conventions, what information is the soldier required to provide?
Answer: Name, rank, date of birth, and service number only
Under the Geneva Conventions, a prisoner of war is required to provide only their name, rank, date of birth, and service number — no other information must be given.