Movement Formations and Techniques
Dismounted Movement Mastery Quiz
Test your knowledge on various movement formations and techniques used in military operations. This quiz is designed for both students and professionals looking to refine their understanding of tactical movement.
- 25 challenging questions
- Multiple choice and drop-down format
- Learn about TEAM, SQUAD, and PLATOON formations
How many movement techniques are there?
3
2
1
4
How many TEAM dismounted movement formations are there?
7
6
5
8
How many SQUAD dismounted movement formations are there?
4
5
3
2
How many PLATOON dismounted movement formations are there?
5
6
4
3
________ is the movement technique used when contact with the enemy is expected.
_______ is the movement technique used when contact with the enemy is not likely.
_______ is the movement technique used when contact with the enemy is possible.
This movement technique is characterized by its necessity for speed, making security not as high of a priority.
Traveling Overwatch
Traveling
Bounding Overwatch
This movement technique is characterized by its control and security, sacrificing speed.
Traveling Overwatch
Traveling
Bounding Overwatch
This movement technique is characterized by its dispersion, where the lead element moves 50m in front of the rest of the element.
Traveling Overwatch
Traveling
Bounding Overwatch
Of all of the identified TEAM dismounted movement formations, which offers the best all around security?
File
Diamond
Box
Wedge
Of all of the identified TEAM dismounted movement formations, which offers the most control?
Line
Vee
File
Echelon
Which TEAM dismounted formation is considered the "basic movement formation?"
File
Wedge
Line
Diamond
What battlefield factors would cause a change in formation from wedge to file? Click all that apply.
Slope of a hill
Dense Vegetation
Limited Visibility
Open terrain
Once teams move as part of a squad, what are the only TWO formations fire teams will be in? Select the two answers that apply.
Line
Wedge
File
Box
Select the answer below that is NOT a SQUAD dismounted movement formation.
Squad Column
Squad Vee
Squad Line
Squad File
When moving in a squad column, the teams are in _____ formation?
Line
File
Diamond
Wedge
When moving in a squad line, the teams are in ______ formation?
Wedge
Line
Diamond
File
When moving in a squad file, the teams are in _____ formation?
Line
Wedge
File
Diamond
M240s from the weapons squad can be attached to the line squad. Where is the ideal location for this gun team?
At the front of the squad
In between the two fire teams
At the trail of the squad
What is the most Platoon movement formation?
Platoon File
Platoon Column
Platoon Line
Platoon Vee
When a Platoon moves to the Line formation, squads can either be in a _____ or _____ formation.
Wedge; line
Wedge; file
Line; vee
Line; file
When moving as a platoon, the weapons squad can either travel as its own squad or it can be dispersed throughout the platoon. What is one advantage to keeping the weapon's squad together during a patrol?
Quickly generate a support by fire
Keep your most casualty producing weapons protected
Maintain your weapon's squad leader as a mission command element
Quickly create a CCP
When moving as a platoon, the weapons squad can either travel as its own squad or it can be dispersed throughout the platoon. What is one advantage to dispersing the weapon's squad throughout the platoon?
Develop line squad leaders
Weapons squad leader can assist the Platoon Sergeant
Additional fire support is given to all elements of the platoon
Weapons squad must be re-assembled on contact
If selected as the "base squad" during Platoon movements, what responsibilities does that squad now have? Select all that apply.
Set speed of movement for the rest of the platoon
Frontal security
Primary/Alternate pace men
Primary/Alternate compass men
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