FMF - Fleet Marine Force Land Navigation and Patrolling Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a patrol, your fire team unexpectedly encounters an enemy squad at close range. Both units are surprised. Which immediate action drill is most appropriate for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Immediate Assault

Answer

Hasty Ambush

Answer

Freeze

Answer

Break Contact

Question 2

You are unable to determine your location on a map. You can, however, identify two prominent, known terrain features on the ground that are also on your map. Which land navigation technique should you use to find your position?

Accepted Answer

Resection

Answer

Terrain Association

Answer

Intersection

Answer

Dead Reckoning

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a reconnaissance patrol?

Accepted Answer

To gather information about the enemy, terrain, or resources.

Answer

To destroy enemy infiltrators in a friendly area.

Answer

To establish and/or maintain contact with the enemy.

Answer

To actively engage and destroy enemy forces.

Question 4

A patrol leader is planning a route and wants to use linear features that are easy to follow, such as streams, roads, or ridgelines as guides. This is a key component of which navigation method?

Accepted Answer

Terrain Association

Answer

Dead Reckoning

Answer

Point Navigation

Answer

Stadia Method

Question 5

While on patrol, the point man gives the hand and arm signal for 'FREEZE'. What is the most likely reason for this signal?

Accepted Answer

The patrol has detected the enemy, but the enemy has not yet detected them.

Answer

The patrol is about to be ambushed.

Answer

The patrol has reached its objective.

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An indirect fire mission has been called in on the patrol's position.

Question 6

When reading a military map, what do the contour lines represent?

Accepted Answer

Elevation and the shape of the terrain.

Answer

Man-made features such as roads and buildings.

Answer

Vegetation density and type.

Answer

Grid lines for determining coordinates.