Close Quarter Battle Quiz

Question 1

What are the postures that you have learned to adopt for CQB?

Answer: Alert, Engagement, High alert

Question 2

Name the 4 types of foot movement used for CQB

Answer: Creep, Shuffle steps, Quick pace, Dash

Question 3

Identify the 4 Contact drills executed in CQB?

Answer: Contact front, Contact left, Contact right, Contact rear

Question 4

The _____ posture is adopted during movement. Key points to note are:Soldiers should observe and maintain situational awareness of the surrounding.Place weapon butt at the hollow of shoulder, tuck in both shoulders and arch back slightly. Weapon must be at safe mode and point it at 45 degrees downwards.Align body to the front and maintain legs at staggered position (shoulder-width apart) for stability.

Answer: Alert

Question 5

The _____ posture is adopted during scanning or when moving through areas of high enemy presence. Key points to note are:Soldiers should observe and maintain situational awareness of the surrounding.Place weapon butt at hollow of shoulder, tuck in both shoulders and arch back slightly. Point weapon at immediate front, with the scope of weapon aligned slightly below eye level.Soldiers should observe with both eyes and align their weapon according to their direction of scan, i.e. the rifle is always aimed where the soldier is looking.Align body to the front; maintain legs at staggered position (shoulder-width apart) for more stability.

Answer: High alert

Question 6

The _____ posture is adopted when soldiers are required to engage the enemy, or to return fire upon contact with enemy. Key points to note are:Place weapon butt at hollow of shoulder, tuck in both shoulders and arch back slightly. Point weapon at immediate front, with the scope of weapon aligned slightly below eye level.They must make quick accurate aimed shots by mere reflex shooting, which requires them to fire with both eyes open.Controlled pair is used to describe two aimed shots fired in rapid succession. It is distinguishable from a double tap3 by the fact that the second shot is fired after the shooter has obtained a second sight picture. Controlled pair acquires sight, trigger press, reacquires sight, and trigger.

Answer: Engagement

Question 7

_____ is the fastest movement technique and is used for movement from building to building where both cover and concealment are lacking.

Answer: Dash

Question 8

_____ provides speed. It is mainly used after the initial break in of the foothold building where speed and flow is crucial for the subsequent clearing of rooms. Soldiers may adopt the alert or high alert posture.

Answer: Quick pace

Question 9

_____ is the most tactical movement technique and provides both security and flow. It is mainly used during the initial approach or when a more tactical maneuvering is required. Soldiers may adopt the alert or high alert posture, and movement is done tactically.

Answer: Creep

Question 10

_____ is used only during scanning at doorways, entrances or blind corners. It provides stability, unfolds the field of view sequentially, and prevents over exposure of the body during scanning. Take small steps to the side, one step at a time. Adopt high alert posture during this movement in anticipation of enemies presence.

Answer: Shuffle step