LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
This practice exercise will show you how much you have learned in this lesson. Answer each question.
When you are done, turn the page to check your answers.
GENERAL SITUATION
You are the platoon sergeant and acting platoon leader of the division MP platoon tasked with providing
security for the division CP. One squad has been detached to operate the division EPW collecting
point. The ASPS security squad has been placed under your control. The division command post has
been established in a wooded area that provides some cover and excellent concealment.
1. Since the CP has been placed in this area and has been kept essentially together, you know that it
is considered what type of CP deployment?
A.
Disposed.
B.
Massed.
C.
Open.
D.
Closed.
2. In this situation, you are told to coordinate your security efforts closely with the staff officer
responsible for the overall security of the CP complex. You know this is the:
A.
headquarters commandant.
B.
headquarters company commander.
C.
senior aide.
D.
assistant division commander.
3. The layout is such that two access control points are required. How many MP will this require?
A.
2.
B.
4.
C.
6.
D.
8.
4. In briefing the MP detailed to operate the dismount point, you remind them that their primary duty is
to:
A.
ensure smooth traffic flow to and from the MSR.
B.
check that all personnel entering the CP area are on the roster.
C.
provide information to authorized persons.
D.
control military movement to the CP.
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