Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) Practice Test

What should shooter two do after shooter one knocks down the door and enters the room when clearing a room?

1. Throw a grenade into the room

2. Fire his weapon into the room

3. Say "Ready, Go!"

4. Shooter two does nothing

The correct answer is: Throw a grenade into the room

After shooter one knocks down the door and enters the room, it is important for shooter two to prioritize safety and effective situational control. The action of throwing a grenade into the room is designed to create a breach of the enemy's cover and potentially incapacitate any threats inside before entering the room himself. This action helps to minimize the risk to shooter two and provides a tactical advantage by disrupting enemy positions and focus. When clearing a room, communication and coordinated movements are critical, but options like firing into the room or simply responding verbally without taking action do not effectively address the immediate threat inside. Additionally, doing nothing leaves the team vulnerable to surprise attacks from within the room. Therefore, throwing a grenade is a strategic decision aimed at ensuring the safety of the team while maximizing the chance of neutralizing threats before fully entering the space.