FMF Land Navigation and Patrolling 2

Question 1

When conducting a patrol in dense jungle, which technique is used to maintain direction without a clear line of sight?

Accepted Answer

Compass azimuth with pace count

Answer

Leapfrog bounding

Answer

Following ridgelines only

Answer

Solar navigation

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a patrol base?

Accepted Answer

To provide a temporary location for rest, reorganization, and planning

Answer

To establish a permanent defensive position

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To serve as a supply cache for future operations

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To mark the limit of advance for a unit

Question 3

On a military map, what does a blue line typically represent?

Accepted Answer

A water feature such as a stream or river

Answer

A main supply route

Answer

A power line

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A boundary between units

Question 4

A Marine patrol must cross a danger area such as a road. What is the FIRST action taken?

Accepted Answer

Halt the patrol and observe the area before committing any element

Answer

The entire patrol crosses at once to minimize exposure time

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The patrol leader sends a far-side security element to secure the opposite side

Answer

The patrol crosses in pairs with suppressive fire ready

Question 5

What map scale is best suited for detailed tactical navigation at the squad and platoon level?

Accepted Answer

1:50,000

Answer

1:250,000

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1:100,000

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1:10,000

Question 6

During a patrol, the point man signals 'freeze' by raising a closed fist. What should the rest of the patrol do?

Accepted Answer

Halt in place, take a knee or go prone, and pass the signal rearward

Answer

Immediately go prone and prepare to fire

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Move forward to reinforce the point man

Answer

Begin a bounding overwatch movement

Question 7

What is the rule of thumb for estimating distance to a lightning strike during land navigation?

Accepted Answer

Count seconds between flash and thunder, divide by 5 for miles

Answer

Count seconds between flash and thunder, divide by 3 for miles

Answer

Count seconds between flash and thunder, multiply by 300 for meters

Answer

The distance cannot be estimated without instruments