EBOLC PL Test Week 1
questions and answers
Combined Arms - answer The synchronized and simultaneous
application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each arm
was used separately or sequentially. (ADP 1-02 pg 1-19)
Joint force - answer A force composed of significant elements,
assigned or attached, of two or more Military Departments
operating under a single joint force commander. (ADP 1-02 pg 1-56)
Echelon - answer An echelon is a separate level of command. (ADP
1-02, pg 1-33)
Fire Team - answer The smallest formation in the US Army
Consists of 4 or fewer personnel
Concept is based on the need for tactical flexibility and is capable of
autonomous operations as part of its next larger unit. (ADP 3-90)
Authorized Leader is a Sergeant
Crew - answer Consists of all personnel operating a particular
system
This includes weapons systems, such as a tank or machinegun, or a
vehicle system, such as a helicopter, or a sensor system, such as a
target acquisition radar.
,The rank of the senior crew member can vary widely. It is based on
the system.
Squad - answer A small military unit typically containing two or
more fire teams
In some cases the crew of a system may also be designated as a
squad
Usually led by a staff sergeant
Usually consisting of 8-12 Soldiers
Combat Engineer Squad is generally authorized 8 Soldiers including
leaders
Section - answer A formation larger than a squad, but smaller than a
platoon
A section may consist of the crew of two or more Army systems,
such as a tank section, or several fire teams
A subordinate organization in a unit staff
Examples:
Operations Section (S-3)
Platoon - answer A formation larger than a section, but smaller than
a company
, Composed of 3 or more squads/sections
16-44 Soldiers
Led by a Lieutenant
Company - answer A formation larger than a platoon, but smaller
than a battalion. A unit consisting of two or more platoons, usually
of the same type, with a headquarters and a limited capacity for
self-support.
Commanded by a Captain
62-190 Soldiers
There are two other combat arms equivalents:
Battery (Field Artillery / Air Defense Artillery)
Troop (Cavalry)
Lowest level of command authority in the US Army
Battalion - answer A Formation larger than a company but smaller
than a regiment
2 or more companies, batteries, or troops
Commanded by a LTC
Typically 500-800 soldiers
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