SL1 Core Assessment Test

Instructions	There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows.
1. The grid azimuth on the map is 262 degrees. The declination constant for the map is shown in the graphic below. What azimuth, in degrees, should you follow with your compass? A. 264 B. 246 C. 272 D. 232
2. The objective is 1800 meters away and your pace count is 130 paces per 100 meters. Using the average pace count for a normal male Soldier, how many paces is the objective from your position? A. 2340 B. 2088 C. 2160 D. 2420
3. The azimuth to the objective is 160 degrees. Where should you set the black index line on the compass? A. 160 B. 146 C. 174 D. 180
4. You determine that moving 1130 paces following a magnetic azimuth of 160 degrees will take you to your objective. While moving to the objective, you encounter a lake shown in the graphic below. You have reached point D. How many paces do you have to take to reach the objective? A. 640 B. 700 C. 330 D. 500
5. You are a member of a unit in a combat situation. You are operating in a remote location without direct mortuary services support. Your unit commander has directed the recovery and evacuation of U.S. remains from a previous battle. If conditions do not favor evacuation, your commander has authorized emergency temporary interment on site. Use this situation to answer the following question. You are recovering a group of several co-located remains, many of which are badly fragmented with a number of body parts. How should you process the remains? A. Process all fragments as independent remains no matter how small. B. Assemble as many of the fragments as possible with the major body parts. C. Recover only the largest portions of the remains. D. Lay out the remains and assemble the fragments based on the various conditions of the major remains.
6. A Soldier sustained a neck injury, but is able to move his arms and legs. What action should you take first? A. Immobilize his neck and back. B. Carefully examine each arm and leg by moving it through its full range of motion. C. Feel each limb gently without moving it. D. Look for burns, since the Soldier appears not to have fractures.
7. You are evaluating a battlefield casualty. What is the priority for conducting the following evaluation: Bleeding - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
8. You are evaluating a battlefield casualty. What is the priority for conducting the following evaluation: Breathing - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 5th
9. You are evaluating a battlefield casualty. What is the priority for conducting the following evaluation: Fractures - A. 2nd B. 3rd C. 4th D. 5th
10. You are evaluating a battlefield casualty. What is the priority for conducting the following evaluation: Responsiveness - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 4th D. 5th
11. You are evaluating a battlefield casualty. What is the priority for conducting the following evaluation: Shock - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
12. You are treating a casualty with a simple leg fracture. The casualty is showing symptoms of shock. What should you do? A. Splint the leg fracture and then elevate the legs. B. If the fracture is not too serious, elevate the legs without the splint. C. Elevate only the non-fractured leg. D. Elevate only the fractured leg.
13. How can you be sure you have opened a casualty's airway? A. The tongue lolls out of the casualty's mouth. B. Saliva drips out of the casualty's mouth. C. The casualty's chest begins to rise and fall. D. The casualty stops making gasping noises.
14. You have tried to open the airway and the casualty is still not breathing. What should you do next? A. Call for assistance. B. Perform a tracheotomy. C. Shake the casualty's shoulders. D. Repeat the procedure to open the airway.
15. When performing mouth-to-mouth breathing for an unconscious Soldier who has a pulse, how fast should you breathe? A. 6 deep breaths per minute, or one every 10 seconds. B. 12 deep breaths per minute, or one every 5 seconds. C. 60 gentle breaths per minute, or one every second. D. 60 deep breaths per minute, or one every second.
16. You are giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Where should your hands be positioned when giving chest compressions? A. 3 to 4 inches up on breastbone. B. 1 to 2 inches up on breastbone. C. At bottom of breastbone. D. 2 to 3 inches below breastbone.
17. A toolbox falls on a Soldier's lower arm. The sleeve is not torn and is quickly getting soaked with blood. What should you do first? A. Cut away the sleeve to uncover the wound. B. Apply pressure to the wound through the sleeve with your hand. C. Apply a sterile dressing to the wound over the sleeve. D. Apply a sterile dressing to the wound under the sleeve.
18. Your unit is operating in MOPP 4. A Soldier, who is masked and in protective clothing, is hit by shrapnel when a round lands. The sleeve of the Soldier's protective clothing is slightly torn, and you can see that the Soldier's arm is bleeding. What should you do? A. Cut the sleeve to uncover the wound and use the Soldier's skin decontamination kit on the wound and surrounding skin. B. Apply pressure to the wound through the sleeve with your hand. C. Apply a sterile dressing to the wound over the sleeve. D. Apply a sterile dressing to the wound under the sleeve.
19. A Soldier receives a deep cut on the arm. The Soldier's sleeves were rolled back so you can see the cut has dirt in it. What should you do first? A. Wash the cut with a disinfecting solution. B. Flush the arm with water. C. Allow the cut to bleed freely for no more than 1 minute until the dirt is carried out of the cut. D. Place a field dressing directly on the cut.
20. You have tied a pressure dressing to a casualty's injured limb.The pressure dressing has stopped the bleeding. What should you do next? A. Remove the pressure dressing only. B. Remove the pressure dressing and field dressing. C. Check the Soldier for symptoms of shock. D. Remove the field dressing only.
21. You have acquired a man-sized target with your M16 using a night sight AN/PVS-4 and want to determine the range. The reticle reveals the following image. What is the range to the target? A. 200 meters B. 300 meters C. 400 meters D. 500 meters
22. After donning your protective mask, how should you check the mask for proper seal? A. Place your hand over C and breathe out. B. Place your hand over C and breathe in. C. Place your hand over D and breathe out. D. Place your hand over D and breathe in.
23. Match the following radio transmission explanations with their correct prowords: End of my transmission and no answer required. A. Done B. Out C. Over D. Roger
24. Match the following radio transmission explanations with their correct prowords: End of my transmission and response is necessary. A. Done B. Out C. Over D. Roger
25. Match the following radio transmission explanations with their correct prowords: What is my signal strength? A. Roger B. Wilco C. Signal check D. Radio check
26. Match the following radio transmission explanations with their correct prowords: Received your last transmission loud and clear. Over B. Will comply C. Wilco D. Roger
27. Match the following radio transmission explanations with their correct prowords: Received your last transmission and will comply. A. Roger. B. Over. C. Will comply. D. Wilco.
28. When performing voice communications on a net, the net control station (NCS) initiates a close-down order. Who is the last person to speak over the net during the close down sequence? A. The NCS. B. The individual with the call sign with the highest alphanumeric sequence. C. The individual with the call sign with the lowest alphanumeric sequence. D. The individual in the S1 duty station.
29. You are part of a radio net with multiple net members. You receive a close-down order from the net control station (NCS). In what sequence should net members respond to the close-down order? A. Net members should respond in the opposite sequence of the order that they originally signed on to the net. B. Net members should respond in alphanumeric sequence. C. The NCS will identify the order in which the members should respond. D. It does not matter; net members can respond in any order.
30. You are entering a radio net. In what sequence should net members answer the net control station (NCS) when a net call has been issued? A. Net members should respond in alphanumeric order. B. The NCS will identify the order in which the net members should respond. C. It does not matter in what order net members respond to the call. D. Net members should respond in random order.
31. What is the maximum effective range of most common rocket propelled grenades (RPG), such as RPG-7? A. About 100 meters B. About 500 meters C. About 1000 meters D. About 1500 meters
32. What type of signature should you look for to identify the position of an enemy anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), such as an AT3, 4, or 5? A. A trail of fire. B. Dust from the back blast. C. Distinctive plume of black smoke. D. Distinctive plume of white smoke.
33. You are using the rush technique for movement under fire. How long should the rush last? A. No longer than 1-3 seconds. B. No longer than 3-5 seconds. C. No longer than 5-7 seconds. D. No longer than 7-10 seconds.
34. You are moving under direct fire and speed of movement is not a requirement. Which movement technique should you use? A. The low crawl. B. The high crawl. C. The rush. D. Stay where you are.
35. You are under enemy fire and need to move to a better firing position. You are now behind a large tree, and coverage between the tree and the position you want to go to is spotty - trees, rocks, stumps, with some open space between them. What should you do? A. Use the low crawl. B. Use the high crawl. C. Use the rush. D. Stay where you are.
36. What type of major threat capability involves collecting, evaluating, analyzing, integrating, and interpreting information derived from intercepted electromagnetic emissions? A. Human intelligence (HUMINT) B. Imagery intelligence (IMINT) C. Signals intelligence (SIGNINT) D. Measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT)
37. Which of the following is not a step in the operations security (OPSEC) process? A. Identify critical information. B. Conduct an analysis of vulnerabilities. C. Perform a risk assessment. D. Develop a strategy to set patterns.
38. You are controlling entry to and exit from a restricted area and are using a multiple badge system. You have no special orders. What must you brief the visitor on prior to entry into the area? A. You must brief that an escort is required and all visitors must stay with their escort at all times. B. You must provide the visitor with a duress code and brief on its use. C. You must provide the visitor with a password and brief on its use at entry points in the security area. D. You must brief that a badge must be displayed at all times. 39. You are preparing to disassemble the M60 machine gun. Where should the bolt be positioned for disassembly? A. Rear B. Forward C. Left D. Right 40. You are disassembling the M249 machine gun. Where should you position the bolt before you remove the drive spring? A. Forward B. Rear C. Right D. Left 41. Who has the authority to impose an Article 15? A. The commanding officer, with the exception of warrant officers. B. The commanding officer, including warrant officers in command. C. Any commissioned officer. D. AAny commissioned, warrant, or non-commissioned officer in an individual's chain-of-command. 42. Which is not an Article 15 classification? A. Summarized B. Company grade C. Field grade D. General 43. What authority is required for imposing a Field Grade Article 15? A. Captain or Lieutenant (O3). B. Major or Lieutenant Commander (O4). C. Lieutenant Colonel or Commander (O5). D. Colonel or Captain (O6). 44. Indicate whether the following term is a classification of an Article 15 or a court martial: Field grade - A. Article 15 B. Court martial C. Both D. Neither 45. Indicate whether the following term is a classification of an Article 15 or a court martial: General - A. Article 15 B. Court martial C. Both D. Neither 46. Indicate whether the following term is a classification of an Article 15 or a court martial: Summary - A. Article 15 B. Court martial C. Both D. Neither 47. Indicate whether the following term is a classification of an Article 15 or a court martial: Summarized - A. Article 15 B. Court martial C. Both D. Neither 48. Indicate whether the following term is a classification of an Article 15 or a court martial: Company grade - A. Article 15 B. Court martial C. Both D. Neither 49. What should you do to be sure the grenade explodes before the enemy can pick it up and throw it back? A. Hold the grenade for 2 seconds after you release the safety lever. B. Hold the grenade for 2 seconds after you pull the pin. C. Hold the grenade for 5 seconds after you release the safety lever. D. Hold the grenade for 5 seconds after you pull the pin. 50. You find a hand grenade upside down in its packing container. What should you do? A. Remove the grenade and use it as intended. B. Turn the grenade back in after carefully turning it right side up. C. Turn the grenade back in, as is, in its packing. D. Clear the area, place the grenade on the ground, and mark it with a streamer. 51. You are checking the operation of the sear of an M203 grenade launcher. You cock the launcher and pull the trigger. What should happen next? A. The firing pin should release with a metallic click. B. The firing pin should release with no sound. C. You should not be able to pull the trigger. D. The firing pin should release with a hiss. 52. You are disassembling an M203 grenade launcher. You have removed the quadrant sight and are next going to remove the barrel assembly. What is the sequence for removing the barrel assembly? Depress the barrel stop - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th 53. You are disassembling an M203 grenade launcher. You have removed the quadrant sight and are next going to remove the barrel assembly. What is the sequence for removing the barrel assembly? Push the barrel latch - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th 54. You are disassembling an M203 grenade launcher. You have removed the quadrant sight and are next going to remove the barrel assembly. What is the sequence for removing the barrel assembly? Insert a cleaning rod on left side of handguard in the fourth hole from the muzzle - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th 55. You are disassembling an M203 grenade launcher. You have removed the quadrant sight and are next going to remove the barrel assembly. What is the sequence for removing the barrel assembly? Move barrel foward until is hits barrel stop - A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th 56. You are performing a function check of your M203. You have cocked the launcher and pulled the trigger. What should the firing pin do? A. Release B. Remain locked to the rear. C. Remain locked forward. D. None of the above. 57. You are checking the operation of the sear on your M203. You hold the trigger to the rear and cock the launcher, then you release the trigger and pull. Which of the following should the firing pin do? A. Remain locked to the rear. B. Remain locked forward. C. Release. D. None of the above. 58. The MK19 will not fire, and in trying to determine the cause, you discover the male link ammo is first. What should you do? A. Look for another cause because this is normal. B. Replace the ammo with new linked ammo. C. Remove this round and attempt to fire the next round. D. Remove and replace the ammo with the other end of the belt. 59. When employing the M136 (AT4) launcher against enemy armor targets, what is the most preferred method of engagement to increase the probability of a target kill? A. Single firing B. Sequence firing C. Pair firing D. Volley firing 60. When employing the M136 (AT4) launcher against enemy armor targets, what is the preferred point of engagement? A. Turret B. Flank or rear C. Personnel hatches D. Front slope 61. When disassembling the M16/M4 series weapon, how do you remove the bolt cam pin from the bolt carrier? A. Turn it one-quarter of a turn and pull it out. B. Turn it one-half of a turn and pull it out. C. Squeeze the ends together and pull it out. D. Jiggle the carrier until it comes loose and pull it out. 62. How, if at all, should you remove the trigger from your M9 pistol? A. Remove the trigger pin and slide the pin forward. B. Remove the grip handles and the trigger spring. C. Remove the grip handles and the trigger pin. D. The trigger should not be removed. 63. You are performing a function check on the M9 pistol. You have inserted an empty magazine. What is your next step? A. Depress the safety lock. B. Place safety on FIRE. C. Lock the slide to the rear. D. Cock the hammer. Answer Key and Feedback