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Army Study Guide
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06/18/2009

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What is the FM for map reading and land navigation?
Definition
FM 3-25.26
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What are the basic colors of a map
Definition
black, red brown, blue, brown, red, green, other
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What does black represent on a map
Definition
mad made features
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what does red brown represent on a map
Definition
elevation, contour lines on a red light readable map
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what does blue represent on a map
Definition
water
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what does green represent on a map
Definition
vegetaion
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what does brown represent on a map
Definition
relief features and elevation
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what does red represent on a map
Definition
populated areas
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what does other represent on a map
Definition
occasionally other colors may be used to show special informaiotn , this can be found in the marginal informaiton.
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where is the legend found on a map
Definition
lower left margin
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what are contour lines
Definition
imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low elevation
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What are 3 diff types of contour lines
Definition
index, intermediate, supplementary
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how many mils are in one degree
Definition
17.7 mils
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How many norths are there on a military map
Definition
true, magnetic, grid
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what must be done to a map before it can be used
Definition
it must be oriented
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what are the 5 major terrain features found on a map
Definition
hill, valley, ridge, saddle, depression
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what are the 3 minor terrain features found on a map
Definition
draw, spur, cliff
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what are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a map
Definition
cut, fill, and they are man made
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what is a map
Definition
a map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earths surface drawn to scale as seen from above
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what is an azimuth
Definition
a horizontal angle, measured in a lockwise manner from a north base line expressing direction
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what is vertical distance
Definition
the distance between the highest and lowest points measured
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what is a contour interval
Definition
vertical distance between adjacent contour lines
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what is the distance between grid lines on a combat map
Definition
1 kilometer or 1000 meters
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how many mills are there in one cirlce
Definition
6400 mils in 360 degrees
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which north is used when using a military map
Definition
magnetic north when using a compass and grid north when using the map
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name two ways to hold a compass
Definition
compass to cheek and center hold
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are topographic symbols drawn to scale
Definition
no
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what do topographic features represent
Definition
man made and natural features
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what is a back azimuth
Definition
the opposite direction of an azimuth
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how do you figure out a back azimuth
Definition
to obtain a bak azimuth from an azimuth add 180 degrees if the azimuth is 180 degrees or less subtract 180 degrees if the azimuth is 180 degrees or more
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what is a declination diagram
Definition
shows the angular relationshiop between the magentic north grid north and true north
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what is the general rule for reading military grid coordinates
Definition
righ and up
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what does UTM stand for
Definition
Universal Transvers Mercator
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Name two ways to orientate a map
Definition
use a compass and terrain association
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the arrow of a compass always points what direction
Definition
magnetic north
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what does the term FLOT mean
Definition
forward line of troops
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how many scales are there on a compass
Definition
degrees and mils
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what are the 4 quadrants on a map
Definition
norhteast, southeast, northwest, southwest
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what is the name of the map system used in the US
Definition
UTM
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the border line around the map is called what
Definition
the neat line
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how close will an eight digit grid get you
Definition
10 meters
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how close will a ten digit grid get you
Definition
1 meter
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how close will a 6 digit grid get you
Definition
100 meters
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what is self aid
Definition
emergency treatment one applies to oneself
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name some items that you might use as asplint from your military equipment
Definition
bayonet, rifle, entrenching tool, tent poles, web belt
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what is the quickest way to splint a broken leg
Definition
splint it to the unbroken leg
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how many pressure points which can be used to control bleeding with fingers, thumbs or hands are there on the human body
Definition
11
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what is the object of first aid
Definition
stop bleeding, overcome shock, relieve pain, prevent infection
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what FM covers first aid for Soldiers
Definition
FM 4-25.11
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what is first aid
Definition
it is the first care given to casualties before treatment by medical personnel can be made available
Term
what is the unique feature of type O blood
Definition
it is the universal donor
Term
when would you not remove a casualtys clothing to expose a wound
Definition
chemical environment or if the clothing is stuck to the wound
Term
what soldiers are most likely to suffer heat injuries?
Definition
not accustomed to the heat, overweight, prior heat casulties, dyhydrated, alcohol use, diarrhea, lack of water
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How high should an injured limb be elevated above the heart to control bleeding
Definition
2 to 4 inches
Term
what are the lifesaving steps, ABCs
Definition
open the airway and restor breathing, stop the bleeding and protect the wound, prevent shock
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when applying splint, where should the bandages be tied
Definition
should be tied with knots against the splint
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whose first aid dressing should be used on a csualty
Definition
the casualtys field dressing
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what is manual perssure
Definition
direct pressure with hand on the dressing and exertinf firm pressure for 5 to 10 minutes
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should a casualty be given anything to eat or drink
Definition
NO
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why should you dress and bandage the wound as soon as possible
Definition
to protect the wound from further contamination of germs and control the bleeding
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what shoudl you do to indicate theat a casualty has received a trouniquet
Definition
mark his or her forehead with a T and if possible, note the time of the application of the tourniquet
Term
should you ever remove of loosen a tourniquet
Definition
no, only qualified medical personnel can do that
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where is a tourniqiquet applied
Definition
place the toiurniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body tunk or between the wound and the heart.
Term
Name 3 categories of heat unjuries
Definition
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
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what are the signs and symtoms of heat cramps
Definition
crampin in the extremieties, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating
Term
what is the treatment for heat cramps
Definition
move the casulty to a cool, shady area, loosen clothing, lowly dink one canteen of water, seek medical assistacne should cramps coninue
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what would the treatment be for heat exhaustion
Definition
move to a cool shady area, loosen or remove clothing and boots, pour water on him and fan him, elevate legs
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what are the signs and symtoms fo heat stroke
Definition
skin is red, hot and dry, weakness, dizziness, confusion, headaches, seizures, nausea, stomach pains, respiration rapid and wak, unconsciousness
Term
what are signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion
Definition
excessive sweating with pale moist cool skin, headache, dizziness, cramping, bausea, chills, rapid breathing, confusion, weakness, headache
Term
what are two basic types of fractures
Definition
compound and simple
Term
with an compound (open) fracture what should you do first
Definition
stop the bleeding
Term
what is the basic proven principle in splinting fractures
Definition
splint them where they lie
Term
how tight should a tourniquet be
Definition
tighten until the bright red bleeding has stopped
Term
what are the three types of bleeding
Definition
arterial-blood is bright red and will spurt with each heart beat/venous blood is dark red and flows in a steady stream/ capilary blood oozes from the wound
Term
name four common points for checking pulse
Definition
carotid, femoral radial, posterial. or side of neck, groin, wrist, ankle
Term
what is the treatment for shock
Definition
PELCRN
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what does PELCRN stand for
Definition
position the casualty on their back, elevate legs, loosen clothing, climatize, reasure, notify
Term
what is a heat injury
Definition
a loss of water and salt, loss of sweat while personnel work in hte heat, general dehydration
Term
what is the greatest preventative measure for disease
Definition
cleanliness
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how do you stop bleeding
Definition
field dressing, manual pressure, elevate, pressure dressing, digital pressure, tourniquet
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what is CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is used to restore a heart beat
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whn can measures taken to restore breathing in an individual be discountinued
Definition
doctore tells you to stop, relieved, cannot physically continue, or they start breathing on thier own
Term
name two types of rescue breathing
Definition
mouth to mouth and mouth to nose
Term
what do the letters aids stand for
Definition
acquired ummunodeficiency syndrome
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when should a casualty not be placed in the shock position
Definition
head injury, abdominal wound, fractured unsplinted leg
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how long is direct manual pressure applied to control bleeding
Definition
5-10 min
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what should you do prior to leaving an unconscious casualty
Definition
turn their head to the side to prevent them from choking
Term
when should a tourniquet be used to stp bleeding
Definition
as a last resort, arms or legs have been severed off
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what does COLD stand for
Definition
clean, overhating, loose, dry
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what are 8 steps in evaluating a casualty
Definition
responsiveness, breathing, puls, bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, possible concussions head injuries
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should you put medication or cream on a burn
Definition
no
Term
name the four types of burns
Definition
thermal, electical, chemical, laser
Term
what is the primary objective in the treatment of burns
Definition
lessen or prevent shock and infection
Term
what are the three categories used in medical evacuation
Definition
ungent within 2 hours, priority withing 4 hours, routine withing 24 hours
Term
what is th efirst step in the first aid of a burn victim
Definition
remove casualty from the source of the burn
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what are the 2 prescribed ways of opening an airway
Definition
jaw thrust, head tilt chin lift
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