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Modern U.S. Armor Tactics

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Introduction:
"Are you a true George Patton? This is a 15- question quiz on modern tactics in the US Armor Force."


1. What is the name of the movement technique used by an armor formation where the chance of enemy contact is high and terrain is restricted?
    Answer: (Not travelling or travelling overwatch.)


2. Hollywood call signs are commonly used by tankers for radio traffic. The first platoon is usually red, the second is white and the third is blue. What is the fourth platoon?
    grey
    green
    orange
    black


3. A tank rapidly reverses with its smoke generator on and swerves erratically from left to right. This is known as a _______ drill.
    Answer: (One Word)


4. You are the commander of a tank following the platoon leader. He suddenly balls his right fist and starts punching to his right. What does this mean?
    contact right
    action right
    echelon right
    he's mad at the tank to his right


5. A platoon comes into contact with an enemy force. The platoon leader wants to maximize fire to his front and is not worried about the speed. He will maneuver the platoon into a ________ formation.
    vee
    column
    wedge
    line


6. A Force XXI tank battalion has how many tanks?
    58
    38
    31
    44


7. What is the FPF?
    A line where artillery is dropped right in front of a unit to prevent it from being over-run.
    It is an unmanned sensor that is positioned in front of a unit to detect enemy armor approaching.
    It is an artillery preplot that allows artillery to be easily adjusted onto enemy targets.
    A small, furry animal that really likes grapes.


8. A BRT (Brigade Recon Troop) in a heavy brigade is equipped with:
    M 1026 HMMWVs
    M3 Bradley CFVs
    LAV-III Strykers
    a mixture of Bradleys and tanks


9. Under current US doctrine, how many times is an M1 equipped unit scheduled to refuel a day?
    Answer: (cipher)


10. A technique used by tankers to ensure that all tanks fire at the same moment during a barrage is known as a "short count".
    True
    False


11. "Buttoned up" refers to:
    having all the hatches on the tank closed
    a unit that is surrounded and has brought the perimeter in to shorten lines of communications
    ensuring that all the snaps and buttons are fastened on the NBC suit
    ensuring that all the main gun rounds are properly seated in the ammunition compartments


12. When contact is made with an enemy unit, a report is immediately sent up. What is this report called?
    SALT Report
    SHELL Report
    SLANT Report
    BLAST Report


13. Which of the following engineer vehicles is not used in breeching operation?
    Wolverine
    Volcano
    Grizzly
    MICLIC


14. What is "Low Sky?"
    a rotary-winged aircraft attacking at below tree level
    a target that is obstructed by view from trees or other vegetation
    effects of rain or snow on tactical operations
    a tank in a turret-down defensive posture


15. OK, here's a real hard one: the Mine-Clearing Blade on the M1 series tank can be set to three different depths. What are these depths (in inches)?
    7,11,13
    8,10,12
    9,11,13
    6,10,11


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