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05/10/2011

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Term
Operations Orders
Definition
Directives a commander issues to subordinate commanders to coordinate the execution of an operation.
Term
Two general categories of orders
Definition
Administrative and Combat
Term
Service Support Orders
Definition
Provides the plan for service support of operations, including administrative movements.
Term
Movement Orders
Definition
A stand-alone order that facilitates an uncommitted unit's movement.
Term
Movement Orders
Definition
A stand-alone order that facilitates an uncommitted unit's movement.
Term
Warning Orders
Definition
A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow.
Term
Fragmentary Orders
Definition
Provides timely changes of existing orders to subordinate and supporting commanders while providing notification to higher and adjacent commands.
Term
Raid
Definition
limited-objective form an attack, usually small-scale, involving swift penetration of hostile territory to secure information, confuse the enemy, or destroy installations
Term
Ambush Types
Definition
Deliberate and Hasty
Term
Ambush formations
Definition
Linear, L-shaped, V-shaped
Term
Ambush Category
Definition
Point, Area, Antiarmor
Term
Attack
Definition
An offensive movement supported by fire.
Term
Two types of Attacks
Definition
Hasty and Deliberate
Term
Hasty Attack
Definition
Does not normally allow for extensive preparation or planning
Term
Deliberate Attack
Definition
Carefully plan and coordinate
Term
Four types of offensive operations
Definition
Movement to contact, attack, exploitation, and pursuit
Term
Two categories of patrols
Definition
Combat and reconnaissance
Term
Three types of combat patrols
Definition
raid, ambush, security
Term
Types of reconnaissance patrols
Definition
Area, route, zone, and point
Term
Types of Rally Points
Definition
Initial, en route, objective, reentry, near- and far-side
Term
5 Paragraphs of the Operations Order (OPORD)
Definition
Situation
Mission
Execution
Sustainment
Command & Control
Term
8 Troop Leading Procedures
Definition
Receive the Mission
Issue a Warno
Make a Tentative Plan
Start Necessary Movements
Reconnoiter
Complete the Plan
Issue the Completed Order
Supervise, Rehearse & Inspect
Term
5 Point Contingency Plan (GOTWA)
Definition
Where you are Going
Others you are taking with you
Time expected to return
What to do if you don't return
Actions to be taken if you/they make contact
Term
Mission Analysis (METT-T-C)
Definition
Mission
Enemy
Troops
Terrain
Time
Civilian Consideration
Term
LACE Report
Definition
Liquid
Ammo
Casualties
Equipment
Term
PIR
Definition
Priority
Intelligence
Requirements
Term
SALUTE Report
Definition
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
Term
EPW Handling (5 S's)
Definition
Search
Silent
Segregate
Safeguard
Speed to Rear
Term
Class of Supply I
Definition
Food & Water
Term
Class of Supply II
Definition
Individual Equipment
Term
Class of Supply III
Definition
POL (Petroleum/Oil/Lubricants)
Term
Class of Supply IV
Definition
Barrier Materials
Term
Class of Supply V
Definition
Ammunition/Explosives
Term
Class of Supply VI
Definition
Personal Use Items
Term
Class of Supply VII
Definition
Major End Items
Term
Class of Supply VIII
Definition
Medical Supplies
Term
Class of Supply IX
Definition
Repair Items/Spare Parts
Term
Class of Supply X
Definition
Civil Affairs Items
Term
AA
Definition
Assembly Area
Term
LD
Definition
Line of Departure
Term
ERRP
Definition
En Route Rally Point
Term
ERP
Definition
Emergency Rally Point
Term
ORP
Definition
Objective Rally Point
Term
RP
Definition
Release Point
Term
LCC
Definition
Last Cover and Concealment
Term
MSS
Definition
Mission Support Site
Term
OBJ
Definition
Objective
Term
LOA
Definition
Limit of Advance
Term
CP
Definition
Command Point
Term
CCP
Definition
Casualty Collection Point
Term
LDA
Definition
Linear Danger Area
Term
LZ
Definition
Landing Zone
Term
DZ
Definition
Drop Zone
Term
PZ
Definition
Pick-up Zone
Term
EPW
Definition
Enemy Prisoner of War
Term
RTO
Definition
Radio Telephone Operator
Term
Squad Formations
Definition
Squad File, Squad Column Fire Team Wedge, Squad Line
Term
Commander in Chief
Definition
President Barrack Obama
Term
Secretary of Defense
Definition
Honorable Robert Gates
Term
Secretary of the Army
Definition
Honorable John McHugh
Term
Army Chief of Staff
Definition
GEN George Casey
Term
Sergeant Major of the Army
Definition
SMA Raymond Chandler III
Term
Professor of Military Science
Definition
LTC Clark Taylor
Term
Senior Military Instructor
Definition
MSG Darnyl Hayward
Term
Squad
Definition
9-10 soldiers, Sergeant
Term
Platoon
Definition
16-44 soldiers, Lieutenant
Term
Battery/Company
Definition
62-190 soldiers, Captain
Term
Battalion
Definition
300-1,000 soldiers, Lieutenant Colonel
Term
Brigade
Definition
3,000-5,000 soldiers, Colonel
Term
Division
Definition
10,000-15,000 soldiers, Major General
Term
Corps
Definition
20,000-45,000 soldiers, Lieutenant General
Term
Army
Definition
50,000+, Lieutenant Colonel or higher
Term
PCC
Definition
Pre-Combat Check
Term
PCI
Definition
Pre-Combat Inspection
Term
Colors on Military Map
Definition
Black: Man-made features
Blue: Water features
Brown: Elevation on older maps
Green: Vegetation
Red: Man-made features (roads)
Red-Brown: Non-surveyed spots of elevation
Term
Five Major
Definition
Ridge
Hill
Saddle
Valley
Depression
Term
Three Minor
Definition
Draw
Spur
Cliff
Term
Two Supplemental
Definition
Cut
Fill
Term
4-digit grid
Definition
Within 1,000 meters
Term
6-digit grid
Definition
Within 100 meters
Term
8-digit grid
Definition
Within 10 meters
Term
10-digit grid
Definition
Within 1 meter
Term
3 D's
Definition
Direction
Distance
Description
Term
Marching
Definition
120 steps per minute
Term
Running
Definition
180 steps per minute
Term
Seven Army Values
Definition
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
Term
S1
Definition
Administration
Term
S2
Definition
Security/Intelligence
Term
S3
Definition
Operations/Training
Term
S4
Definition
Supply/Logistics
Term
S5
Definition
Civil Affairs
Term
S6
Definition
Technology
Term
Reveille
Definition
Is played at the beginning of the day
Term
Retreat
Definition
Played at the end of the day
Term
When to Salute
Definition
When US National Anthem is played
When you see uncased National Colors outdoors
On ceremonial occasions
During the raising and lowering of the US Flag
During the sounding of honors
Pledge of Allegiance is recited outdoors
Relieving an officer or turning over control
Rendering reports
Greeting officers of friendly foreign countries
When you see officers in official vehicles
Term
Reporting Indoors
Definition
Remove headgear.
Knock.
Enter when told to do so.
Approach within 2 steps of the officer's desk.
Halt.
Salute.
Report "Sir (Ma'am), Cadet Lindeman reports".
Hold salute until report is complete and the officer returned your salute.
At end of report, salute again.
Hold salute until it is returned.
Term
3 Norths
Definition
True
Grid
Magnetic
Term
Elements of a Fire Team
Definition
Team Leader
Rifleman
Automatic Rifleman
Grenadier
Term
Elements of a Squad Fire Team
Definition
Squad Leader
Alpha Team Leader
Rifleman x2
Grenadier x2
Automatic Rifleman x2
Bravo Team Leader
Term
3 Individual Movement Techniques
Definition
Low Crawl
High Crawl
3-5 Second Rush
Term
Low Crawl
Definition
Do not have to move quickly.
Less than a foot of cover and concealment.
Term
High Crawl
Definition
Have to move quickly.
Route offers cover and concealment.
Term
3-5 Second Rush
Definition
Have no cover or concealment.
In enemy fire territory.
Term
How to hold a compass
Definition
Centerhold
Compass to Cheek
Term
HVT
Definition
High Value Target
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