MCI INFANTRY PATROLLING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Define an Infantry Patrol - Answers A detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out by a
larger unit for the purpose of gathering info, carrying out destructive, harassing or mopping-up
mission; or conducting a security mission.
Purposes of an Infantry Patrol - Answers - Gather info about the enemy, terrain & population.
- Engage enemy in contact to destroy or inflict losses
- Regain contact with the enemy or adjacent friendly forces.
- Capture enemy installations, equipment, or equipment.
- Reassure/gain trust of local populace.
-Prevent public disorder.
-Deter/disrupt insurgent or criminal activity.
-Provide unit security.
-Protect key infrastructure or bases.
Size of Patrols - Answers Fire team 3-4 (Reconnaissance, w/o special equipment) or Squad,
Platoon, or Company (with attachments)
Three primary considerations for patrol organization - Answers Unit Integrity (assault, security
elements) General Organization (formations of movement) Task Organization (individual
capabilities)
Two type of missions - Answers Combat, Reconnaissance patrols
4 types of combat patrols - Answers Ambush, Contact, Raid, Security
4 types of reconnaissance patrols - Answers Area, Route, Zone
4 elements of a combat patrol - Answers Assault Element, Headquarters Element, Security
Elements, Support Elements.
3 elements of a recon patrol - Answers Headquarters element, (recon and security) or combined
recon-security element.
5 Types of special purpose (Fire) Teams - Answers Aid and Litter, Breach, Demolition, Prisoner,
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METT-TSL - Answers Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and available Fire Support
Time, Space, Logistics.
Define an Infantry Patrol - Answers A detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out by a
larger unit for the purpose of gathering info, carrying out destructive, harassing or mopping-up
mission; or conducting a security mission.
Purposes of an Infantry Patrol - Answers - Gather info about the enemy, terrain & population.
- Engage enemy in contact to destroy or inflict losses
- Regain contact with the enemy or adjacent friendly forces.
- Capture enemy installations, equipment, or equipment.
- Reassure/gain trust of local populace.
-Prevent public disorder.
-Deter/disrupt insurgent or criminal activity.
-Provide unit security.
-Protect key infrastructure or bases.
Size of Patrols - Answers Fire team 3-4 (Reconnaissance, w/o special equipment) or Squad,
Platoon, or Company (with attachments)
Three primary considerations for patrol organization - Answers Unit Integrity (assault, security
elements) General Organization (formations of movement) Task Organization (individual
capabilities)
Two type of missions - Answers Combat, Reconnaissance patrols
4 types of combat patrols - Answers Ambush, Contact, Raid, Security
4 types of reconnaissance patrols - Answers Area, Route, Zone
4 elements of a combat patrol - Answers Assault Element, Headquarters Element, Security
Elements, Support Elements.
3 elements of a recon patrol - Answers Headquarters element, (recon and security) or combined
recon-security element.
5 Types of special purpose (Fire) Teams - Answers Aid and Litter, Breach, Demolition, Prisoner,
Search.
METT-TSL - Answers Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and available Fire Support
Time, Space, Logistics.
