IFC 6: Defence Operations Quiz

Question 1

What is the Tanglefoot System designed for?

Answer: Disrupt the enemy by impeding the movement of infantry troops.

Question 2

What are the commonly used aids to construct Wire Obstacles?

Answer: Wire, iron pickets, monkey ramp, hammer, wire gloves, wire cutter

Question 3

Construction of Wire Obstacles should start from your encampment and progress outwards. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'False'.

Question 4

Single Concertina Fence is sufficient to stop enemy soldiers from penetrating. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'False'.

Question 5

Construction of Wire Obstacles will comprise of laying out the Pickets first before stretching out the wire and lastly securing it. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'True'.

Question 6

You are to clean the area of where you are to perform your duty to optimise comfort. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'True'.

Question 7

The commands of challenging an individual are:'HALT!' - To ensure that the person is a comfortable distance away from you.'Rifle Over Head!' - To ensure that the individual will be unable to fire his weapon directly at you.'Squat!' - To ensure that the individual is in a helpless position such that you can move forward to search him/her.Is the above sequence of commands true or false?

Answer: 'False'.

Question 8

You are to shoot on sight if the person fails to give a correct reply to your challenge. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'False'.

Question 9

What are the tools commonly used to build Shell-Scrapes and Fire Trenches?

Answer: Entrenching tool, shovel, pickaxe, earth mover

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for Shell-Scrapes and Fire Trenches?

Answer: Good mobility.

Question 11

The purpose of a Shell-Scrape is to provide _________; __________.

Answer: good cover and concealment

Question 12

The length of a Shell-Scrape need not strictly be 22/3 of a SAR21 but can be adjusted according to an individual's height. Is this statement True or False?

Answer: 'True'.

Question 13

FOPK stands for:

Answer: Foxhole Overhead Protection Kit.