FMF Combat & Tactical Training 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a base of fire in a fire and movement technique?

Accepted Answer

To suppress the enemy while another element maneuvers

Answer

To eliminate all enemy combatants

Answer

To establish a defensive perimeter

Answer

To call for indirect fire support

Question 2

During urban operations, which technique is preferred when entering a room to clear it?

Accepted Answer

Use a threshold evaluation before entering with two-man assault

Answer

Enter through the window first

Answer

Stack on the door and enter in a single file

Answer

Call out verbally and wait for response

Question 3

What does the acronym SALUTE stand for in a combat report?

Accepted Answer

Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment

Answer

Strength, Ammunition, Location, Uniform, Tactics, Enemy

Answer

Size, Armor, Leadership, Unit, Terrain, Equipment

Answer

Situation, Activity, Logistics, Unit, Time, Execution

Question 4

Which hand-and-arm signal indicates 'Enemy in sight'?

Accepted Answer

Hand placed on top of helmet

Answer

Arm raised vertically with fist clenched

Answer

Arm extended horizontally pointing toward the enemy

Answer

Both arms raised overhead

Question 5

In the context of patrolling, what is a 'danger area'?

Accepted Answer

Any terrain feature that exposes the patrol to enemy observation or fire

Answer

Any location within mortar range

Answer

A minefield marked on the map

Answer

The patrol's objective rally point

Question 6

What is the maximum effective range of the M4 carbine against a point target?

Accepted Answer

500 meters

Answer

300 meters

Answer

600 meters

Answer

800 meters

Question 7

Which principle of patrolling requires the patrol leader to personally verify information critical to mission success?

Accepted Answer

Reconnaissance

Answer

Surprise

Answer

Security

Answer

Control