Land Navigation and Patrolling Flashcards
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During a reconnaissance patrol, what does the acronym SALUTE stand for?
Answer: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
SALUTE is the standard enemy contact report format: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment.
What is the purpose of 'offset navigation' in land navigation?
Answer: To deliberately aim to one side of a target to use a known feature as a catching point when the target is reached
Offset navigation intentionally aims left or right of a destination so when a linear feature is hit, the navigator knows which direction to turn.
Which of the following is NOT a primary task of a combat patrol?
Answer: Conduct a detailed map reconnaissance of a route
Map reconnaissance is a planning activity conducted before the mission, not a task executed by the patrol in the field.
What magnetic declination adjustment must a Marine make when using a map in an area where the declination diagram shows 10° East declination?
Answer: Add 10° to the map azimuth to get the magnetic azimuth
When declination is East, add the declination value to the grid azimuth to obtain the magnetic azimuth (Grid to Magnetic, Add East).
A Marine squad is ambushed and takes fire from the left flank. What is the immediate action?
Answer: Marines on the left flank return fire immediately while the rest bound away
Immediate action drills require those in contact to return fire while others maneuver; the ambushed element assaults through or breaks contact based on situation.
What is the key difference between an 'area reconnaissance' and a 'zone reconnaissance'?
Answer: Area reconnaissance focuses on a specific location; zone reconnaissance covers all terrain within defined boundaries
Area reconnaissance targets a specific point or location, while zone reconnaissance collects information on all terrain and enemy within a defined area.
When using terrain association to navigate, a Marine primarily relies on:
Answer: Matching the shape of the ground and surrounding terrain features to the map
Terrain association involves continuously comparing the actual ground features (hills, valleys, ridgelines) to the map to confirm location.