LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise check your answer with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
1.
Which of the following is the mission of a divisional air defense battalion?
A.
To provide air defense for forward combat elements against low-altitude hostile aircraft.
B.
To attack and destroy hostile surface targets as required.
C.
All of the above.
D.
None of the above.
2.
An air defense battalion assigned to a CONUS heavy division consists of an HHB, two self-
propelled Vulcan batteries, and two self-propelled Chaparral batteries.
A.
True.
B.
False.
3.
The principal air defense weapon systems of an air defense battalion assigned to an airborne or
air assault division are __________.
A.
Patriot and Stinger.
B.
Chaparral and Vulcan.
C.
Vulcan and Stinger.
D.
Chaparral and Stinger.
4.
Within an air defense battalion, the signal officer has both staff and unit responsibilities.
A.
True.
B.
False.
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