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Frosty- Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills
Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills
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10/26/2014

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Term
A battle drill is...
Definition
A collective action, executed without a deliberate decision-making process; initiated on a pre-determined cue, and
is a trained response; requiring minimum direction, and is standard throughout the Army.
Term
The advantages of a drill are...
Definition
-- It is based on unit missions and the specific tasks, standards, and performance measures required to support mission proficiency.
-- It builds from simple to complex, but focuses on the basics.
-- It links how-to-train and how-to-fight at small-unit level.
-- It provides an agenda for continuous coaching and analyzing.
-- It develops leaders, and builds teamwork and cohesion under stress.
-- It enhances the chance for individual and unit survival on the battlefield.
Term
The Nine Warrior Drills are..
Definition
1. React to Contact (visual, improvised explosive device [IED], direct fire).
2. React to Ambush (Near).
3. React to Ambush (Far).
4. React to Indirect Fire.
5. React to a Chemical Attack.
6. Break Contact.
7. Dismount a Vehicle.
8. Evacuate Wounded Personnel from Vehicle.
9. Establish Security at the Halt.
Term
Legal assistance center can provide a great number of services, for example...
Definition
• Marriage and divorce.
• Child custody and Adoptions or other family matters (as expertise is available).
• Wills and Powers of attorney.
• Landlord-tenant issues.
• Consumer affairs such as mortgages, warranties.
• Bankruptcies and Garnishments and indebtedness.
• Notarizations.
• Bars to reenlistment (as available).
• Hardship discharges.
• Taxes.
Term
The three basic effects of shock are--
Definition
• Heart is damaged and fails to pump.
• Blood loss (heavy bleeding) depletes fluids in vascular system.
• Blood vessels dilate (open wider), dropping blood pressure to dangerous level.
Term
Shock might be caused by--
Definition
• Dehydration.
• Allergic reaction to foods, drugs, insect stings, and snakebites.
• Significant loss of blood.
• Reaction to sight of wound, blood, or other traumatic scene.
• Traumatic injuries.
-- Burns.
-- Gunshot or shrapnel wounds.
-- Crush injuries.
-- Blows to the body, which can break bones or damage internal organs.
-- Head injuries.
-- Penetrating wounds such as from knife, bayonet, or missile.
Term
Shock in medical terms is--
Definition
a collapse of the body's cardiovascular system, including an inadequate supply of blood to the body's tissues
Term
Signs and Symptoms of Shock--
Definition
• Sweaty but cool (clammy) skin.
• Weak and rapid pulse.
• (Too) rapid breathing.
• Pale or chalky skin tone.
• Cyanosis (blue) or blotchy skin, especially around the mouth and lips.
• Restlessness or nervousness.
• Thirst.
• Significant loss of blood.
• Confusion or disorientation.
• Nausea, vomiting, or both.
Term
Treatment for Shock
Definition
1. Always assume the casualty is in shock, or will be shortly.
2. Position the casualty so as to aid blood circulation keeping in mind a couple of warnings.
3. Loosen clothing at the neck, waist, or wherever it might be binding.
4. Prevent the casualty from chilling or overheating.
5. Calm the casualty. (Throughout the entire procedure of providing first aid for a casualty)
6. Never give the casualty food or drink
7. If you must leave the casualty, or if he is unconscious, turn his head to the side to prevent him from choking if he vomits.
Term
Shock treatment warnings--
Definition
1. Do not elevate legs if the casualty has an unsplinted broken
leg, head injury, or abdominal injury.
2. Check casualty for leg fracture(s), and splint them, if needed, before you elevate his feet. For a casualty with an abdominal wound, place his knees in an upright (flexed) position.
Term
METT-TC
Definition
Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops-Time and Civil considerations
Term
A range card is--
Definition
a rough plan of the terrain around a weapon position, is a sketch of the assigned sector that a direct fire weapon system is intended to cover
Term
A range card is comprised of--
Definition
Sectors of Fire, Principal Direction of Fire (PDF), Final Protective Line (FPL), and Dead Space.
Term
Sectors of Fire
Definition
A sector of fire is an area to be covered by fire by unit, individual, or weapon
Term
Principal Direction of Fire
Definition
A PDF is a priority cover area positioned to fire
directly down rather than across the platoon's front. Machine guns are sighted using the PDF if an FPL has not been assigned. If a PDF
is assigned and other targets are not being engaged, machine guns remain on the PDF.
Term
Final Protective Line
Definition
An FPL is a predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault. When not firing at other targets, you will lay your gun on the FPL or PDF.
Term
Dead space
Definition
Dead space is an area that direct fire weapons cannot hit.
Term
Target Reference Points (TRP)
Definition
TRPs are natural or man-made features within your sector that you can use to quickly locate
targets. TRPs are used mainly to control direct fire weapons.
Term
EEFI
Definition
Essential Elements of Friedly Information--critical aspects of a friendly operation that, if known by the enemy, would subsequently compromise, lead to failure, or limits success of the operation and therefore must be protected from detection
Term
EEFI Protective Measures
Definition
Avoid taking personal letters or pictures into combat areas.
• Avoid keeping diaries in combat areas.
• Practice camouflage principles and techniques.
• Practice noise and light discipline.
• Practice field sanitation.
• Use proper radiotelephone procedure.
• Use the challenge and password properly.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct (if captured).
• Report any Soldier or civilian who is believed to be serving with or sympathetic to the enemy.
• Report anyone who tries to get information about US operations.
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• Destroy all maps or important documents if capture is imminent.
• Avoid discussing military operations in public areas.
• Discuss military operations only with those persons having a need to know the information.
• Remind fellow Soldiers of their OPSEC responsibilities.
Term
9-line+MIST
Definition
Line 1-Grid Location of Pick-up Site
Line 2-Callsign/freq.
Line 3-# of Patients by Priority
Line 4-Special Equipment
Line 5-# of Patients by Type
Line 6-Security of Site
Line 7-Method of Marking PZ
Line 8-# of Patients by Nationality/Status
Line 9-PZ Obstacles and Terrain

M-Method of Injury
I-Injury Sustained
S-Signs/Symptoms
T-Treatment
Term
Nine-Line UXO Incident Report
Definition
1. DTG: Date and time UXO was discovered.
2. Reporting Unit or Activity, and UXO Location: Grid coordinates.
3. Contact Method: How EOD team can contact the reporting unit.
4. Discovering Unit POC: MSE, or DSN phone number, and unit frequency or
call sign.
5. Type of UXO: Dropped, projected, thrown, or placed, and number of items
discovered.
6. Hazards Caused by UXO: Report the nature of perceived threats such as a
possible chemical threat or a limitation of travel over key routes.
7. Resources Threatened: Report any equipment, facilities, or other assets
threatened by the UXO.
8. Impact on Mission: Your current situation and how the UXO affects your
status.
9. Protective Measures: Describe what you have done to protect personnel and
equipment such as marking the area andinforming local civilians.
Term
IED SPOT REPORT
Definition
LINE 1. DATE-TIME-GROUP: [State when the item was discovered.]
LINE 2. UNIT:
LINE 3. LOCATION OF IED: [Describe as specifically as possible.]
LINE 4. CONTACT METHOD: [Radio frequency, call sign, POC.]
LINE 5. IED STATUS: [Detonation or no detonation.]
LINE 6. IED TYPE: [Disguised static / Disguised moveable / Thrown / Placed on
TGT.]
LINE 7. NUMBER OF IEDs:
LINE 8. PERSONNEL STATUS:
LINE 6. EQUIPMENT STATUS:
LINE 7. COLLATERAL DAMAGE OR POTENTIAL FOR COLLATERAL DAMAGE:
LINE 8. TACTICAL SITUATION: [Briefly describe current tactical situation.]
LINE 9. REQUEST FOR: [QRF / EOD / MEDEVAC].
LINE 10. LOCATION OF L/U WITH REQUESTED FORCE (S):
Term
Rules for maintaining health in the field
Definition
Never consume foods and beverages from unauthorized sources.
• Never soil the ground with urine or feces. Use a latrine or "cat hole."
• Keep your fingers and contaminated objects out of your mouth.
• Wash your hands--
-- After any contamination.
-- Before eating or preparing food.
-- Before cleaning your mouth and teeth.
• Wash all mess gear after each meal or use disposable plastic ware once.
• Clean your mouth and teeth at least once each day.
• Avoid insect bites by wearing proper clothing and using insect repellents.
• Avoid getting wet or chilled unnecessarily.
• Avoid sharing personal items with other Soldiers, for example--
-- Canteens.
-- Pipes.
-- Toothbrushes.
-- Washcloths.
-- Towels.
-- Shaving gear.
• Avoid leaving food scraps lying around.
• Sleep when possible.
• Exercise regularly.
Term
S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L
Definition
S Size up the situation (surroundings, physical condition, equipment)
U Use all your senses. Undue haste makes waste
R Remember where you are
V Vanquish fear and panic
I Improvise
V Value living
A Act like the natives
L Live by your wits, but for now Learn basic skills
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