ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Definition of reconnaissance - CORRECT ANSWER A mission undertaken to obtain,
by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and
resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological,
hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
Squad leader (SL) responsible and duties - CORRECT ANSWER Responsible for what
the squad does or fails to do.
Duties: keep the PL & PSG informed on status of squad.
Direct the maintenance of the squad's weapon & equipment.
3 duties & responsibilities of TL - CORRECT ANSWER Lead from the front & uses
the proper commands & signal.
Maintains accountability (soldiers, equipment, weapon).
Ensure his soldiers maintain unit standards in all areas, and knowledge of their tasks & the
operation.
Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Issued after an OPORD
to change or modify that order or to execute a branch to that order.
Operation order ( OPORD) purpose - CORRECT ANSWER To effect the coordinated
execution of a specific operation.
Warning Order (WARNO) purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Gives subordinates
advance notice of an upcoming operation. This gives them time to prepare.
Principles of patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER Planning
Reconnaissance