FMF Combat & Tactical Training 3

Question 1

What is the role of the point man in a patrol formation?

Accepted Answer

Detect danger to the front and warn the patrol

Answer

Carry the heaviest weapon

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Navigate using GPS

Answer

Communicate with higher headquarters

Question 2

When establishing a patrol base, which action is conducted FIRST upon arrival?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an immediate 360-degree security sweep

Answer

Issue a five-paragraph order

Answer

Set up sleeping positions

Answer

Establish communication with higher headquarters

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'hasty ambush'?

Accepted Answer

To quickly take advantage of an unplanned meeting with the enemy

Answer

To conduct a deliberate, planned attack on a known route

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To establish a long-term observation post

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To destroy a fixed enemy position

Question 4

In close combat, what is the Marine Corps doctrine regarding escalation of force?

Accepted Answer

Use the minimum force necessary to accomplish the mission and protect lives

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Deadly force is always the first option when threatened

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Marines must exhaust all non-lethal options before engaging

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Rules of engagement override all tactical decisions

Question 5

What does 'fire superiority' mean in tactical terms?

Accepted Answer

Delivering fire that degrades the enemy's ability to return effective fire

Answer

Having more weapons than the enemy

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Firing more rounds per minute than the enemy

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Controlling all indirect fire assets in the area

Question 6

Which element of METT-TC represents the influence of time on tactical planning?

Accepted Answer

Time available

Answer

Mission

Answer

Enemy

Answer

Terrain and weather

Question 7

What is the correct immediate action when a Marine's M4 experiences a stoppage?

Accepted Answer

Conduct SPORTS: Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze

Answer

Remove the magazine and inspect the chamber

Answer

Call for a weapons team

Answer

Transition to secondary weapon immediately