Read the scenario. Use the reference material to assist you in determining what tasks to select for your squad to support the critical tasks identified for the platoon.

1. You are a member of Special Troop Battalion, 3d BCT, 10th Mountain Division. Your battalion will deploy to Iraq within six months. The battalion commander approved your unit’s METL. The METL identifies critical tasks for each platoon and now it is time for squad leaders to select tasks to train that support the platoon’s critical tasks.

2. The platoon’s critical tasks are as follows:
a. Conduct unit operations.
b. Guard detained prisoners of war.
c. Treat casualties.
d. Perform in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) environment.
e. Implement combat survival techniques in area of operation.

3. Use the class reference material to select the appropriate tasks for your squad to train that support the platoon’s critical tasks. Record your answers (title and task number) in the comment box.

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To determine the appropriate tasks for your squad to support the platoon's critical tasks, you should review the class reference material. Look for tasks that align with each of the platoon's critical tasks listed in the scenario. Here are the tasks that could be selected for your squad:

1. Conduct unit operations:
- Conduct reconnaissance (Task 071-326-3019)
- Conduct security operations (Task 071-326-3020)
- Conduct offensive operations (Task 071-326-3021)
- Conduct defensive operations (Task 071-326-3022)

2. Guard detained prisoners of war:
- Establish and maintain a detainee control facility (Task 071-337-1002)
- Conduct guard operations (Task 071-326-3008)

3. Treat casualties:
- Provide care under fire (Task 081-833-0021)
- Perform combat lifesaving measures (Task 081-833-0022)

4. Perform in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) environment:
- Use CBRN protective equipment (Task 031-503-1011)
- Implement CBRN defense measures (Task 031-503-1013)

5. Implement combat survival techniques in area of operation:
- Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while avoiding detection (Task 071-326-0500)
- Establish an individual position (Task 071-326-3002)

These tasks are suggestions based on the given platoon's critical tasks. It's important to thoroughly review the class reference material to ensure that the selected tasks align with the specific needs and capabilities of your squad and the platoon as a whole.