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TC 3-25.26

Black signifies man made features such as buildings and roads. Blue signifies water. Green signifies dense vegetation. Brown signifies relief features and elevation. Red signifies cultural features like cities, forts, and boundaries. On red-light maps, red and brown are combined.

True north, magnetic north, and grid north.

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A pace is equal to one natural step. The average step about 30 inches long, but every soldier's step naturally varies, so it is imperative you find your own pace count. To use pace count accurately, a Soldier knows how many paces it takes to walk 100 m. To determine this, walk an accurately measured course (like 100 m or 600 m) and count the number of paces. If using a 600 m course, divide the total paces by 6 to find the average paces per 100 m. Each person who navigates dismounted should know their own pace count.

Lay a straight-edged piece of paper on the map so that the edge touches both points and extends past them. Make a tick mark on the edge of the paper at each point. Move the paper to the graphic bar scale. Align the right tick mark with a printed number in the primary scale so that the left tick mark is in the extension scale. The primary scale gives the whole unit distance, and the extension scale gives smaller increments.

A graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above.

Right and Up.

Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, Depression.

A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line.

A linear feature (e.g., road or stream) used to guide movement.

Navigating by calculating distance and direction from a known point.

S2

Index, Intermediate, and Supplementary.

Contour lines that are thick and numbered to show the exact elevation at that level. Typically every 5th line will be indexed.

Unnumbered contour lines that fall between the index lines that are a smaller interval than the index lines. They are thinner than index lines.

These contour lines resemble dashes. They show changes in elevation of at least one-half the contour interval. Supplementary lines are normally found where there is very little change in elevation, such as on fairly level terrain.

A transparent sheet placed over a map to show tactical or operational data.

TC 3-22.9

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, and Cocking.

4 centimeters

Simple and rapid action taken to clear a stoppage without diagnosing what caused it.

Deliberate actions taken once immediate action fails to diagnose and correct what caused the stoppage.

Breathing, trigger squeeze, steady position, and proper sight picture.

500 meters

600 meters

Zeroing is aligning the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel.

Firing tight shot groups and placing those groups in the same location. Required before making accurate zeroing adjustments.

Night vision uses infrared light, which humans can't see, to illuminate objects. Thermal imaging detects heat signatures.

The m4 is a 5.56 millimeter, magazine fed, shoulder fired, gas operated, air cooled carbine.

Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.

Because the line of sight is a straight line, and the arc that the bullet travels intersects that line twice.

Internal, External, and Terminal.

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

Esprit de corps denotes the Army’s winning spirit—a collective ethos of camaraderie, mutual trust, and cohesive teamwork.

Trust. Honorable service. Military expertise. Stewardship. and Esprit de corps.

ADP 6-22

Character, presence and intellect.

Leads, Develops, and Achieves.

Who the leader is, their internal identity.

How others see the leader.

The knowledge the leader possesses and their ability to apply it.

Stewardship is the responsibility of Soldiers and Army civilians to strengthen the Army as a profession.

Strategic, Organizational, and Direct.

To assume greater responsibility and increase expertise.

Company commanders and below.

1. Care under fire 2. Tactical field care 3. Combat casualty evacuation care

Casualty Evacuation in Non-Medical Vehicle or Aircraft.

Bleeding

2-4 inches

Lines 1-5

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

ATP 4-02.11 (was TC 4-02.1 until March of 2026)

AVPU: A– Alert, V– responds to Voice, P– responds to Pain, U– Unconscious

Chemical, Electric, Laser, and Thermal

Alpha, None, Bravo, Hoist, Charlie, Extraction Equipment, Delta, Ventilator.

November, No enemy troops in area. Papa, Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution). Echo, Enemy troops in area (approach with caution). X-ray, Enemy troops in area (armed escort required).

Alpha, US Military, Bravo, US Civilian, Charlie, Non US Military, Delta, Non US Civilian, Echo Enemy Military.

Casualties are considered casualties while being treated by non-medical soldiers, casualties are considered patients after being handed off to medics and or doctors.

Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention.

AR 600-52

Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.

Restricted and Unrestricted.

Restricted Reporting provides more confidentiality and is aimed at getting the victim the help they need medically, physically, and emotionally without pursuing legal action.

Unrestricted reporting still gives the victim the help they need, but is also designed to launch a formal investigation and pursue legal action. It requires actions be taken within specific timelines.

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact.

Quid pro quo and Hostile environment.

They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.

Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.

SARCs, Victim Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Champlain, and friends and family as long as friends and family don't tell chain of command or law enforcement.

DA Form 7746

DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement).

To be eligible for an expedited transfer, a Soldier who filed a restricted report must convert their report to an unrestricted report.

An MPO is a formal order issued by a commander to provide for the safety of a victim.

Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin or religion.

Formal and Informal

Any complaint that a Soldier or Family member does not wish to file in writing.

A complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information and Formal complaints require specific actions, are subject to timelines, and require documentation of the actions taken.

EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.

AR 600-20 Chapter 6

Race, Color, Sex (including gender identity), National Origin, Religion, and Sexual Orientation.

Adverse actions taken or positive actions withheld from a Soldier for reporting discrimination or harassment.

Equal Opportunity Representative (company and BN)

Yes

No

The actual harm caused, regardless of intent.

1–800–267–9964

Company and BN levels.

Yes, Commanders are required to provide timely feedback to subordinates with 30 days of conducting the Command Climate Survey

Yes, but the commander must decide if enough information exists to proceed.

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.

1. Open the session 2. Discuss the issues 3. Develop a plan of action 4. Record and close the session.

Performance, Event-oriented, Professional growth.

Directive, non-directive, and combination.

When the leader takes a clear, active role in guiding the counseling session.

The non-directive approach to counseling places more responsibility on the subordinate to identify problems and develop solutions.

DA Form 4856

AR 623-3

ATP 6-22.1