LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
C.
All of the above.
The air defense battalion's mission is to provide air defense for forward combat
elements against low-altitude hostile aircraft and to attack and destroy hostile
surface targets as required. (page 1-2, para 1)
2.
B.
False.
An air defense battalion assigned to a CONUS heavy division consists of an HHB
and three Vulcan/Stinger batteries. (page 1-2, page 1a)
3.
C.
Vulcan and Stinger.
The principal air defense systems of an air defense battalion assigned to an
airborne or air assault division are the Vulcan and the Stinger. (page 1-2, para 1c
and 1d)
4.
A.
True.
The signal officer has both staff and unit responsibilities within an air defense
battalion. (page 1-7, para 2a)
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