MCI MARINE RIFLEMAN COMBAT SKILLS EXAM WITH
ANSWERS #11
What is the mission of a rifle squad? - correct answer a Locate, close with, and destroy.
A rifle squad is composed of ____ Marines and within that squad; there is a ________,
fire team leader/grenadier, automatic rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a
rifleman. - correct answer a 13; squad leader
List the four formations used by Marines. - correct answer Column
Wedge
Skirmisher
Echelon
Where is the fire team leader located in a column formation? - correct answer Top left
Where is the fire team leader located in a wedge formation? - correct answer Either side
Where is the team leader located in the skirmisher? - correct answer Bottom, between
R and AR
Where is the team leader located in the echelon? - correct answer Below R, next to AR,
above AAR
What are the two types of physical contact with the enemy? - correct answer Meeting
engagement and ambush
What is the most important thing you must have when selecting a temporary firing
position? - correct answer Cover and concealment
When firing your weapon from behind obstacles, you should - correct answer remain as
low as possible.
What immediate action do you use against ground flares? - correct answer Move out of
illuminated area
What is the first thing you should do when reacting to overhead flares without warning?
- correct answer Assume a prone position
What is one of the main things you should check before crossing barbed wire? - correct
answer Booby traps
When crossing a danger area, if possible, you should select a point near a - correct
answer Bend
When crossing over a wall, you should - correct answer Roll quickly over top
, What must you do before you begin clearing an area? - correct answer Estimate how
much can be cleared in the available time.
List the dimensions of a one-man fighting position - correct answer a. Shoulder wide
B. Chest deep
C. Long enough to use entrenching-tool
The components of a fighting position are - correct answer a. Parapet
B. Water sump
C. Firing step
D. Grenade sump
E. Ammunition shelf
F. Elbow rest
Alternate positions are prepared so that you can move to them when ordered and -
correct answer accomplish the primary mission.
The purpose of the supplementary position is to allow you to - correct answer complete
an entirely different mission.
List five examples of natural obstacles - correct answer a. Steep banks
B. Streams
C. Canyons
D. Swamps
E. Heavy woods
One guideline to follow when employing artificial obstacles is to - correct answer locate
obstacles beyond hand grenade range of your position
The state of order, coolness, efficiency, and obedience existing among Marines
engaged in a firefight is the definition of - correct answer fire discipline
The rate of fire for a Marine rifleman is approximately ____________-aimed shots per
minute - correct answer 12 to 15
The six elements of the fire command are alert, direction, target description, range,
target assignment, and - correct answer fire control
Natural cover consists of small hills, __________, rocks or vegetation - correct answer
ditches
Fighting holes, bunkers, and brick walls are types of ____________ cover. - correct
answer artificial
ANSWERS #11
What is the mission of a rifle squad? - correct answer a Locate, close with, and destroy.
A rifle squad is composed of ____ Marines and within that squad; there is a ________,
fire team leader/grenadier, automatic rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a
rifleman. - correct answer a 13; squad leader
List the four formations used by Marines. - correct answer Column
Wedge
Skirmisher
Echelon
Where is the fire team leader located in a column formation? - correct answer Top left
Where is the fire team leader located in a wedge formation? - correct answer Either side
Where is the team leader located in the skirmisher? - correct answer Bottom, between
R and AR
Where is the team leader located in the echelon? - correct answer Below R, next to AR,
above AAR
What are the two types of physical contact with the enemy? - correct answer Meeting
engagement and ambush
What is the most important thing you must have when selecting a temporary firing
position? - correct answer Cover and concealment
When firing your weapon from behind obstacles, you should - correct answer remain as
low as possible.
What immediate action do you use against ground flares? - correct answer Move out of
illuminated area
What is the first thing you should do when reacting to overhead flares without warning?
- correct answer Assume a prone position
What is one of the main things you should check before crossing barbed wire? - correct
answer Booby traps
When crossing a danger area, if possible, you should select a point near a - correct
answer Bend
When crossing over a wall, you should - correct answer Roll quickly over top
, What must you do before you begin clearing an area? - correct answer Estimate how
much can be cleared in the available time.
List the dimensions of a one-man fighting position - correct answer a. Shoulder wide
B. Chest deep
C. Long enough to use entrenching-tool
The components of a fighting position are - correct answer a. Parapet
B. Water sump
C. Firing step
D. Grenade sump
E. Ammunition shelf
F. Elbow rest
Alternate positions are prepared so that you can move to them when ordered and -
correct answer accomplish the primary mission.
The purpose of the supplementary position is to allow you to - correct answer complete
an entirely different mission.
List five examples of natural obstacles - correct answer a. Steep banks
B. Streams
C. Canyons
D. Swamps
E. Heavy woods
One guideline to follow when employing artificial obstacles is to - correct answer locate
obstacles beyond hand grenade range of your position
The state of order, coolness, efficiency, and obedience existing among Marines
engaged in a firefight is the definition of - correct answer fire discipline
The rate of fire for a Marine rifleman is approximately ____________-aimed shots per
minute - correct answer 12 to 15
The six elements of the fire command are alert, direction, target description, range,
target assignment, and - correct answer fire control
Natural cover consists of small hills, __________, rocks or vegetation - correct answer
ditches
Fighting holes, bunkers, and brick walls are types of ____________ cover. - correct
answer artificial
