FOOM

Question 1

In a Squad Patrol, what are the 5 phases conducted when the given short halt.

Answer 1

1. Short Halt Posture (SHP)
2. Stop, Look, Listen, and smell (SLLS) 3-5 minutes
3. Pinpoint/decision point
4. Long Halt Posture (LHP)
   A. Strong Point (10,2,4,8, MG)
   B. Sectors of Fire
   C. Location (show on map or give grid)
5. Move out

Question 2

In a squad patrol, who goes on leaders recon of the tentative patrol base?

Answer 2

1. ATL
2. Rifle men
3. Automatic Rifle Men
4. Squad Leader

Question 3

what are the Characteristics of an ORP?

Answer 3

1. Easily defendable
2. Away from natural lines of drift
3. Away from avenues of approach
4. Provides no tactical value to enemy
5. Provides cover and Concealment from ground and air
6. Near water source

Question 4

define patrol base

Answer 4

A patrol base is a security perimeter that is set up when a squad or platoon conducting a patrol halts for an extended period. Patrol bases should not be occupied for more than 24 hour period. except for in an emergency. A patrol never uses the same patrol base twice.

Question 5

A patrol base is used for

Answer 5

1. avoiding detection by eliminating movement
2. hide during a long detailed recon.
3. perform maintenance on wpns, equip, eat and rest
4. plan and issue orders
5. reorganize after infiltrating an enemy area
6. establish base from which to execute several consecutive/concurrent operations

Question 6

what are the 5 phases for establishing a security halt?

Answer 6

1. Halt Good visibility/Limited Visibility
2. Short Halt Posture/ Security in Sectors.
3. Stop, Look, Listen, Smell (3-5 minutes) adjust to GV/LV
4. Pinpoint GV,LV
5. Long Halt, Strongpoint

Question 7

what are the necessary steps for a leader’s recon of a squad patrol base?

Answer 7

1. Confirm Route
2. Prep men, weapons and equipment for PB recon
3. 5 point (GOTWA) to BTL and ATL (with additional instructions
4. Counted out by BTL
5. FOOM from SH to PB
6. SLLS (GV,LV) four man element

Question 8

in a patrol base what are the priorities of work?

Answer 8

1. security
2. weapons maintenance
3. personal hygiene
4. Chow
5. Rest 33% and 50%
6. Stand to procedures
7. Planning/Resupply

Question 9

what are the three movement techniques utilized?

Answer 9

1. Traveling: used behind FFL when contact is not likely
2. Traveling Overwatch: forward of the FFL when contact is possible.
3. Bounding Overwatch: forward of the FFL when contact is expected.

Question 10

Distances are based on _______ but dicted by ______,______ and ______

Answer 10

1. control
2. vegetation
3. Terrain
4. Visibility