19D CAVALRY SCOUT
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: What are the 5 Principles of Patrolling?
Choices:
1) Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, Common Sense 2) Preparation, Reconnaissance, Speed, Communication, Security 3) Planning, Execution, Logistics, Firepower, Security 4) Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Reconnaissance
Correct Answer: Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, Common Sense
Explanation: The 5 Principles of Patrolling are Planning, Reconnaissance, Security, Control, and Common Sense.Page 1
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a fundamental of Reconnaissance?
Choices:
1) Ensure continuous reconnaissance 2) Do not leave reconnaissance assets in reserve 3) Orient on the reconnaissance objective 4) Maintain an o�ensive position at all costs
Correct Answer: Maintain an o�ensive position at all costs
Explanation: The 7 Fundamentals of Reconnaissance do not include maintaining an o�ensive position at all costs; instead, they focus on reporting information rapidly, retaining freedom of maneuver, etc.Question 3: What are the three types of movement techniques utilized by a Cavalry Scout platoon?
Choices:
1) Bounding, Running, Crawling 2) Traveling, Traveling Overwatch, Bounding Overwatch 3) Linear, Perimeter, In�ltration 4) Assault, Support, Security
Correct Answer: Traveling, Traveling Overwatch, Bounding Overwatch
Explanation: The three standard tactical movement techniques are Traveling, Traveling Overwatch, and Bounding Overwatch.Page 2
Question 4: What does the mnemonic OAKOC stand for when analyzing terrain?
Choices:
1) Observation and Fields of Fire, Avenues of Approach, Key Terrain, Obstacles, Cover and Concealment 2) Objectives, Attack vectors, Key coordinates, Operations, Casualties 3) Observation posts, Area control, Kinetic engagement, Ordnance, Cover 4) Operational Area, Key Objectives, Obstacles, Communication links Correct Answer: Observation and Fields of Fire, Avenues of Approach, Key Terrain, Obstacles, Cover and Concealment Explanation: OAKOC stands for Observation and Fields of Fire, Avenues of Approach, Key Terrain, Obstacles, Cover and Concealment.Question 5: In a 9-Line MEDEVAC request, what information is transmitted in Line 3?
Choices:
1) Location of the pick-up site 2) Radio frequency and call sign 3) Number of patients by precedence 4) Special equipment required
Correct Answer: Number of patients by precedence
Explanation: Line 3 of a 9-Line MEDEVAC speci�es the number of patients by precedence (Urgent, Urgent-Surat, Priority, Routine, Convenience).Page 3