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Language - Spanish
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05/24/2012

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Term
What does MOPP stand for and what are the 5 levels?
Definition
Mission Oriented Protective Posture
Lv 0 - none, all items are nearby
Lv 1 - top and bottoms
Lv2 - top, bottoms and booties
Lv3 - top, bottoms, boots and mask
Lv4 - top, bottoms, boots, mask, and gloves
Term
Describe the 3 types of burns.
Definition
1st degree - superficial, redding of skin
2nd degree - blisters
3rd degree - charred blacken skin or white skin, severe damage
Term
What are the 4 threat condition levels?
Definition
Alpha - general threat
Beta - more predictable threat
Charlie - incident imminent
Delta - attack occurred
Term
Describe the characteristics of an M16A2.
Definition
3600m - Max range
550m - individual target
800m - area target
5.56x45mm, ball, tracer, blanks, dummy
Term
Describe the characteristics of an M4A1.
Definition
3600 - Max range
500m - individual target
600m - area target
5.56x45mm ball, tracer, blanks, dummy
Term
Describe the characteristics of an M203.
Definition
400m - Max range
150 - point target
350 - area target
30m minimum safe range
40mm - shell size
Term
Describe the characteristics of an M240B.
Definition
3725 - Max Range
800m - point
1800m - area
900m - tracer burnout
7.62mm armor piercing, ball, tracer, dummy and blank
27.1 lbs - weight
Burst 6-9 rds
Sustained rate - 100rds
Rapid rate - all 200rds
Term
Describe the M-2
Definition
6767m - max range
1830 - Max effective
84lbs receiver group
26lbs barrel
450-550 cycle rate
.50 mm ball, tracer, incendiary, armor piercing, A.P.I., API Tracer, dummy, blank
Term
Describe a concussion grenade.
Definition
5' kill range
25' - 30' stun range
Term
What is the form used to transfer supplies between units?
Definition
1149
Term
What is the form used to procure items?
Definition
4200 (Brown Sheet)
Term
What does BEADWINDOW and GINGERBREAD pertain to?
Definition
BEADWINDOW - COMSEC violation over the radio
GINGERBREAD - frequency has been compromised, shift to secondary frequency
Term
What are the 6 threats that may be encountered in the MSRON environment?
Definition
Surface
Subsurface
Air
Ground
Un-convintional
Non-military
Term
What are surface threats?
Definition
Waterborne mines
Ships
Term
What are subsurface threats?
Definition
Underwater swimmers
Subsurface mines
Term
What is a MSRON air threat?
Definition
Aircraft
Missiles
Term
What are unconventional threats?
Definition
Nuclear
Biological
Chemical
Term
What are 9 countermeasures to deter swimmers/submersibles?
Definition
Tow lines
Grappling hooks
C-Wire drag
Anti-swimmer net
Concussion grenade
Inspections
HVA screws
Lights
Sonar buoys
Term
What does MIUWU stand for, and what is its purpose?
Definition
Mobile Inshore Underwater Warfare Unit
Provide electric surveillance to HDC (sonar, radar)
Term
What does IBU stand for, and what is its purpose?
Definition
Inshore Boat Unit, provide harbor defense
Term
What are the 5 typical threats of the PSU?
Definition
Small arms
Explosives
IEDs
Rocket propelled weapons
Swimmers and submersibles
Term
What does SALUTE stand for?
Definition
Size
Activity
Location
Unit/uniform
Time
Equipment
Term
What are 5 special team squad members can be assigned to?
Definition
Aid and litter
EPW and search
Security
Pace
Compass
Term
What are the 5 S's when dealing with EPW's?
Definition
Search
Segregate
Silence
Speed to the rear
Safeguard
Term
What are the 5 basic rules of combat?
Definition
Secure
Move
Shoot
Communicate
Sustain
Term
What are the 5 paragraphs of a warning order, operational order or patrol order?
Definition
SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration
Communication
Term
When executing a FRAGO or OPORDER what are the 5 important items a squad leader need to know?
Definition
SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration/logistics
Communications
Term
What does MDSU stand for, and what is its purpose?
Definition
Mobile Diving Salvage Unit
To dive piers
Term
What does ROC/POE stand for and what is POE?
Definition
Required Operational Capability
Projected Operational Environment - worldwide deployment except polar regions and protected waters
Term
What does SORTS stand for and what is its purpose?
Definition
Status of Readiness and Training System
To give an overall readiness status of a unit
Term
What year was the current PSU structure approved?
Definition
1985
Term
When was the first deployment of the modern day PSU?
Definition
1990
During desert storm
Term
How long are PSUs deployable for?
Definition
180 days OCONUS Unlimited IMCONUS
Term
What are the 4 readiness conditions that a PSU can be in?
Definition
C1 - deployed
C2 - immediately deployable
C3 - deployable with discrepancies
C4 - undeployable
Term
How are insignias worn on the CUU collar and cover?
Definition
Collar - 1" from collar point
Cover - 1 1/4" from brim and centered
Term
What is the primary mission of the PSU?
Definition
Protect SLOC Sea Lines of Communications
Term
What are the 4 B's as pertains to Administration of a patrol order?
Definition
Beans
Bullets
Bad guys
Bandages
Term
What are the 4 types of CBR agents?
Definition
Blood
Blister
Chocking
Nerve
Term
What are the 3 types of combat patrols?
Definition
Raid
Ambush
Security
Term
What are 4 fire team formations?
Definition
Columns
Wedge
Skirmishes
Echelons
Term
What does EOD stand for and what is its purpose?
Definition
Explosive Ordinance Disposal
To check for mines and explosives
Term
Describe the 3 different departments made up in the PSU.
Definition
Operations - boats, security and comms
Logistics - admin, supply and medical
Engineering - engineers and weapons
Term
How many billets and allocated to each PSU and how many of those are deployable?
Definition
140 total
117 deployable
Term
What regions are PSUs not deployable to?
Definition
Polar regions
Ice covered regions
Term
What is the Afloat Prepositioning Force (APF)?
Definition
Force used to move military personnel/assets around the world
Term
What are the 3 components of the APF?
Definition
MPS - Maritime Prepositioning Ships (moves Marines)
LPS - Logistics Prepositioning Ships (moves Army)
CPS - Combat Prepositioning Ships (moves everything else)
Term
What is the role of Strategic Sealift?
Definition
Prepositioned ships in support of moving military material
Term
What is a "host nation"?
Definition
Nation im which a unit is operating out of
Term
What is meant by joint operations?
Definition
Working with other units of the U.S. armed forces
Term
What is meant by combined operations?
Definition
Working with other armed forces from around the globe
Term
What is a MSRONs area of responsibility? (AOR)
Definition
Terminal ends of the SLOC (Sea Lines of Communications)
Term
What are 3 ways to classify waterborne mines?
Definition
Position in water
Method of delivery
Method of actuation
Term
What are 3 types of mines classified by position in water?
Definition
Bottom mines
Moored mines
Drifting mines
Term
What are 3 types of mines classified by method of delivery?
Definition
Aircraft laid
Submarine laid
Surface laid
Term
What are 3 types of mines classified by method of actuations?
Definition
Target influence (magnetic)
Contact
Detonator controlled
Term
What is the purpose of mine hunting and minesweeping?
Definition
Map
Locate
Destroy
Term
How does SROE differ from ROE?
Definition
ROE is designed for a specific mission or circumstances. SROE is in place at all times
Term
What takes precedence ROE or SROE?
Definition
ROE because it is specific to a mission
Term
What does METT T stand for?
Definition
Mission
Enemy
Terrain
Troops
Time
Helps determine situation
Term
What is an arming order?
Definition
Provides guidance in the carriage of weapons and conduct of operations realities to the threat level
Term
What is the purpose of Shoreside security?
Definition
Self-protection
Term
How far should HAZMAT, fuel, trash or ammo be stored away from other facilities
Definition
50ft
Term
What is tye purpose of a security zone?
Definition
To safeguard an HVA
Term
What is a safety zone?
Definition
Established for safety or environmental purposes
Term
What is a PAN-PAN used for?
Definition
Urgent traffic to pass
Term
What is SECURITE used for?
Definition
To pass safety information
Term
What type of tablets can be used to purify water?
Definition
Iodine tablets
Term
How long should you let water boil to make it potable?
Definition
15-20 Seconds
Term
What are the 3 parts of the search area of an ECP?
Definition
Identification checkpoint
Exit
Over watch
Term
What are the 2 types of patrols?
Definition
Reconnaissance patrols - area and zone

Combat patrols - raid, ambush and security
Term
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
Definition
Capillary - slow oozing
Veinous - blood flow from a vein, dark purple
Arterial - blood flow from an artery, bright red
Term
What is a penetrating wound?
Definition
Puncture wound with only an entrance
Term
What is blunt trauma?
Definition
Injury produced by a non-sharp object
Term
What are the 5 methods of controlling bleeding?
Definition
Direct pressure
Pressure points
Elevation
Bandaging
Tourniquet
Term
What are 6 types of wounds?
Definition
Abrasion
Laceration
Stabbing
Crushing
Blow
Explosion
Term
What are the steps to treat fractures?
Definition
Limit movement
Immobilize
Check pulse
Splint
Check pulse again
Treat for shock
Term
What is EMCON?
Definition
Emission Control
Term
What is the only acceptable response for GINGERBREAD?
Definition
Rodger out
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