Observation Posts Command&Control Book 2 Unit15

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1,2

Welcome

Military English

10 January 2023

Today we'll learn about Observation Posts (vocabulary, reading, listening)

We haven't seen each other for quite some time. How are you? Would you like to share something, anything? (capitals, full stops)

• observation post
• installation
• hide
• visual contact
• vantage point
• reliefs
• reinforcement
• chain of command
• wire
• situation report (SITREPs)

• observatiepost
• installatie
• schuilplaats
• visueel contact
• uitkijkpunt
• assistentie (hulp)
• versterking
• commandostructuur
• draad, kabel
• situatie rapport, verslag

Is it difficult for armies to observe their enemies without being seen? Why or why not?

Comprehension

choose the right answer

What is true about observation post?

1. they are usually located on high ground
2. they are maintained by a single soldier
3. they intercept radio transmissions from the enemy
4. they rely on constant updates from headquarters

What can be inferred about landlines?

1. they are more mobile than radios
2. they are easily hidden from the enemy
3. they are a secure communication method
4. they are less reliable than radios

Vocabulary

Choose the correct word or phrase for each given definition

a place that is elevated to give a good view of an area

1. vantage point
2. reinforcement
3. installation

a place from which a soldier can observe the enemy without being detected

1. relief
2. hide
3. reinforcement

a type of communication that contains updates and information about the mission

1. wire
2. chain of command
3. situation report

a communication system that allows for reliable and secure communication between two parties

1. installation
2. situation report
3. wire