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Weapon Status Weapon Ranges Navigation
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Combat Skills
Skills for
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Ensure vehicle-mounted weapons
weapons are are cleared
cleared prior
prior to
to mounting
mounting or
or dismounting.
dismounting. M4
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M249 Bipod or Front Panel Radio RT -1523E
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Treat every weapon as if it’s loaded.
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intermediateandandfinal
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·· Handle every weapon with care.
Handle every weapon with care. M249 Tripod
M249 Tripod
Area
Area 1000M
·· Identify the target before you fire AZIMUTH /
Point
Point 600M
600M LEG KEY INFORMATION
Identify the target before you fire DISTANCE
·· Never point the muzzle at anything.
Never point the muzzle at anything. Area
Area 800M
800M O: Limited
Limited
Join me, follow me, or come forward Line Formation Halt (Stop forward movement)
·
Leg 1: SP 1 to CKP 1. O:
Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. M240BBipod
M240B Bipod
Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. Point
Point 600M
600M -Stay in woodline east 008° / 500m A: HWY
A: HWY 1. 1.
Status Green Amber Red 3725M
3725M of the hardball at the Hillmass
K: Hill masswest
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leg.
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Area 1100M base of the hill. O:
O: N/A.
Function Clear Prepared Ready / Safe M240B Tripod
Function Clear Prepared Ready / Safe Point
Point 800M C: Good.
C: Good.
800M
Commands Green and Clear Load Magazine Make Ready
Load Magazine Leg 2: CKP 1 to CKP2. O: Unlimited
O: Unlimited
Commands Green and Clear Make Ready
M2
M2 Area
Area 1500M
Round Chambered/ 6764M
6764M -Stay on south side of A: Dirt Trail
Ammunition None Magazine In dirt secondary road. 030° / 1800m
Ammunition None Magazine In Round Chambered/
Loaded in Feed Tray Point
Point 600M
600M K:
K: Hill 18 southeast of
Loaded in Feed Tray Continue movement leg.
leg.
Bolt Open or forward Forward Forward Area
Area 2212M
2212M
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MK19
MK19 2212M
2212M
to the large church O:
O: N/A.
N/A.
Bolt at CKP2. C: None.
Chamber Empty Empty Locked/ Locked Back Point
Point 1500M
1500M C: None.
Chamber Empty Empty Locked/ Locked Back Area
Area 350M
350M
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Selector
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Safe
safe
Safe
Safe
Safe
Safe
M203 / M320 400M
400M Leg 3: CKP 2 to RP.
- Stay on east side of 319° / 450m
O: Unlimited
A:
A: Dirt Trail
Take Cover Cease Fire Map Check Freeze (Cease all movement)
Movement) Load
Load Single
Single channel
channel (SC)
(SC) frequency
frequency into
into ASIP
ASIP
Levor Point
Point 150M
150M
Trigger Off Off Off hill 25. Continue K:
K: Hill
Hill 25
25 west
west of
of leg.
leg. Subtask Action Result
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a stoppage without troubleshooting. Use SPORTS to apply immediate action: 120-mm M934
120-mm M934 HE
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the magazine follower is not jammed.
RP RELEASE POINT M METERS
b. Load SC
1.1.Press
PressFREQ
FREQ Display shows 00000 or 30000
···
magazine follower is not jammed Rates Weapon
of Fire (RPM)
SystemM249M249 M2 M2MK19 OAKOC: O - observation and fields of fire A - avenues of approach K - key terrain O - obstacles C - cover and concealment 2.2.Press
PressCLR
CLR Display shows (_____)
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Pull the charging handle fully to the rear.
Pull the charging handle fully to the rear
M240B
M240B MK19
An example route plan is shown above. A leader chooses check FREQ 2.2.Enter
Enterfive-digit
five-digitSC
SCFREQ
FREQ Display shows SC XXXXX
·· Observe the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge.
Observe the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge
Sustained
Sustained (RPM)
(RPM) 50 50 100 100 40 40 40 40 An example route plan is shown above. A leader chooses check
points and designates legs to control movement. Leaders control c. Store SC
·· Release the charging handle; do not ride it forward.
Release the charging handle; do not ride it forward Rapid
Rapid (RPM)
(RPM) 100 100 200 200 40 40 60 60 points and designates legs to control movement. Leaders control
movement by stating a movement formation and technique for each
Assemble or rally Pace
Pace Count
count Increase speed, double time Wedge formation
FREQ
Press
PressSTO
STO(within
(within77seconds)
seconds) Display blinks once (data is stored)
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Tap the forward assist assembly to ensure the bolt is closed
Squeeze the trigger and try to fire the rifle.
Squeeze the trigger and try to fire the rifle
WEAPONS
Cyclic
Cyclic (RPM)(RPM) 850 850 650-950
650-950
EngagementTechniques
Engagement Techniques
450-550
450-550 325-375
325-375 movement by stating a movement formation and technique for each
leg based on the threat.
leg based on the threat.
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SOP)
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WEAPONSCONTROL CONTROLSTATUS
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to SQ
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load aa CUE
CUE frequency.
frequency.
identification criteria, under which friendly elements can engage. The platoon MENU.
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target sets
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and emergency
an operation,
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method of
critical to
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and technique in
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the primary
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An example
example PACE
PACE planplan is
is outlined
outlined below:
below:
control status.
WEAPONS The three
HOLD: Engage levels,
onlyinif descending order of to
engaged or ordered restrictiveness
engage. are: TimeofofSuppression:
Time Suppression:PeriodPeriodwhenwhenenemy
enemyposition
positionororforce
forceisisrequired
requiredtotobebesuppressed
suppressed and technique. Plan primary approach and return routes along Primary – JNN Primary - JNN
Distribution
DistributionisUnlimited
unlimited
Enemy in sight Column formation
WEAPONSTIGHT:
WEAPONS HOLD:Engage
Engageonly onlytargets
if engaged or ordered
positively to engage.
identified as enemy. - Plan primary approach and return routes along with an alternate Alternate –Alternate
TACSAT - TACSAT
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Recon byFire:
Fire:Engage
Engagepossible
possibleenemy
enemylocations
locationstotoelicit
elicitaatactical
tacticalresponse
response(return
(returnfire
fire with an alternate route. Contingency – High Frequency
Contingency - High Frequency
WEAPONSFREE:
WEAPONS TIGHT:Engage
Engagetargets
only targets positivelyidentified
not positively identifiedasasfriendly.
enemy. orormovement)
movement) route Visual Signals: See TC 3-21.60
EmergencyEmergency
- SINCGARS - SINCGARS
Reports
Reports 9-Line
9-LineMEDEVAC Request
MEDEVAC Request Tactical Combat Casualty Care Hasty Fighting Position MOPP
MOPP Procedures
Procedures Troop Leading Procedures
Camouflage
A leaderuses
A leader usesreports
reportstoto communicate
communicate with
with higher
higher elements
elements and and re-
receive Evaluation
Evaluation of of a casualty
casualtyisisnecessary
necessary to to
identify
identify
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treattreat
all all AAhasty
hastyfighting
fightingposition
positionshould
should give
give
frontal
frontal
cover
cover
from
from
enemy
enemy direct
direct
fire Mission-Oriented ProtectivePosture
Mission-Oriented Protective Posture(MOPP)
(MOPP)isisaaflexible
flexiblesystem
systemof Receive
When and Analyze
existing the Mission
concealment is insufficient, military forces can alter
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC): The process of moving any
ceive information
information from from subordinate
subordinate elements,
elements answerpriority
to answer priority information
information life-threatening
life-threateningconditions
conditionsandandother
other serious
serious wounds.
wounds. Rapid
Rapid and but
fire
allow
but allow
firing to
firing
theto front
the and
frontthe
andoblique.
the oblique.
Hasty Hasty
positions
positions
are usedare if: of protection
protection against
against CBRNCBRN contamination
contamination in whichin which personnel
personnel are required ◦ Conduct
the initial
physical METT-TC analysis.
environment to provide or improve concealment for
person who is wounded, injured, or ill to and/or between medical
requirements (PIR) and
and drive
drive operations.
operations. Reports accurate
and accurateevaluation
evaluation
of theof
casualty
the casualty
is the key
is the
to key
providing
to providing
effective ◦ Conduct confirmation brief.
requirements (PIR) Reports are
are sent
sent inin accor-
accor- treatment facilities while providing en route medical care. there
usedif:
is there
little time
is little
for preparation,
time for preparation,
there is no
there
requirement
is no requirement
for a deliberate
for a are required
to wear only to wear
that only that
protective protective
clothing clothing and
and equipment equipmentto
appropriate personnel and physical assets. Similarly, they can employ
dance with (IAW) unit tactical standing operating procedure (TACSOP) first
effective
aid. first aid. defensive
deliberateposition
defensive (such
position
as a (such
pauseasduring
a pause
movement),
during movement)
or you haveor ◦ Prepare an to
camouflage initial timelinemislead,
confuse, for plan. or evade the enemy.
dance with (IAW) unit TACSOP or per the commander’s guidance. appropriate
the to the
threat level, threat
work ratelevel, work rate
imposed imposed
by the bytemperature,
mission, the mis-
or per the commander’s guidance. Use MARCH as the inspection process for the proper order of just occupied the you position.
have just occupied the position. and humidity. sion, temperature, and humidity. Issue a Warning Order
Common Reports
Common Reports Camouflage
◦ Follow five paragraph Yourself and Individual Equipment
OPORD format.
SPOT REPORT (SPOTREP): Used to report intelligence or status regarding events treatment and PAWS for additional casualty care issues: Level Description
SPOT REPORT (SPOTREP): Used to report intelligence or status regarding events
Massive Pain 1. Construct a shell crater (2 to Level Description 1. Analyze
◦ Provide allthe following:
available Movement,
information Shape, (Type
for preparation Light of Reflection,
operation,
that could have an immediate and significant effect on current and future operations. M Hemorrhage
assive Hemorrhage Pain -Carry
-Carry protective
protective mask mask with
with
that could have an immediate and significant effect on current and future operations. 3 feet wide that initial
Line 1 – Date and Time (DTG)
Line 1 – Date-time group Airway
A irway Antibiotics
Antibiotics and offers immediate MOPP
MOPP
load carrying
load carrying equipment
equipment and timeline,
Color. movement, CCIR, etc.)
Line 2 – Unit (unit making report) cover [except
(except for overhead]
overhead) and and Ready -Store individual protective Make a Tentative Planskin
Line 2 – Unit (unit making report) Respirations
R espirations Wounds
Wounds Ready -Store
equipment IPE at geographically
(IPE) at geographically 2. Camouflage your
Line 3 – Size (size of detected element) Circulation
irculation Splinting
Splinting concealment). close site ◦ Detailed mission analysis (friendly, enemy, terrain, etc.).
Line 3 – Size (size of detected element)
Line 4 – Activity (detected element activity at DTG of report)
C - Cover skin oils using paint sticks
Line 4 – Activity (detected element activity at DTG of report) Head
H ead Injury / Hypothermia a)a)Lie
Lieprone
proneininthe thedepression.
depression. MOPP
MOPP 0 0 -Carry
-Carrymask,mask,and andhave
haveIPEIP ◦ Compare all courses of action.
Line 5 – Location (UTM or grid coordinate for element activity or event) within arm's
within arm's reach
reach - Paint high, shiny areas (forehead,
Line 5 – Location (UTM or grid coordinate for element activity or event) b)b)Dig
Digaasteepsteepface
faceon onthe theside
side MOPP 1 Don protective suit Start Necessary Movement
Line 6 – Unit (detected element unit, organization, or facility)
Line 6 – Unit (detected element unit, organization, or facility)
9-LINE
9-LINEMEDEVAC
MEDEVAC Request
RequestFormat
Format Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3) can be divided into three phases: toward
toward the the enemy.
enemy.
MOPP 1 Don protective suit
Don
cheekbones,
◦ Initiate movements nose, ears, to
necessary chin) with a
continue dark color
mission preparation or to
Line 7 – Time (DTG of observation) Line 1 – Location of pickup site
MOPP
MOPP 2 2 Don protective
protective bootsboots
Line 7 – Time (DTG of observation) Care under fire, Tactical field care, and Tactical evacuation care. 2.
2. Construct
Construct a a skirmisher's
skirmisher's trenchtrench MOPP 3 -- Don
Don protective
protective bootsboots
- Paintthe
posture low,unitshadow areas
for starting the with a light color
mission.
Line 8 – Equipment (equipment of element observed) Line 2 – Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix of requesting personnel Care under fire limits the care you can provide: MOPP 3
Line 8 – Equipment (equipment of element observed) (used
(used forfor immediate
immediate shelter
shelter fromfrom
-- Secure
Secure hood hood - Paint Reconnaissance
Conduct exposed skin on the back of the neck,
Line 9 – Assessment (apparent reason or purpose of activity observed)
Line 9 – Assessment (apparent reason or purpose of activity observed)
Line 3 – Number of patients by precedence: · Return fire as directed or required before providing medical treatment. MOPP 4 Don protective gloves
Line 10 – Narrative (additional info required to clarify report)
Line 10 – Narrative (additional info required to clarify report)
· Urgent – loss of life or limb within 2 hours · Determine if the casualty is alive or dead. enemy
enemy fire fire when
when there
there are are no
no defi- A Afighting
fighting position
position provides
provides cover
cover from MOPP 4 Don protective gloves
Don Protective Mask Procedures:
◦ Toarms, and hands
verify terrain analysis,withconfirm
an irregular
routes, pattern
confirm PIR, gain best
· Priority – loss of life or limb within 4 hours · Provide tactical care to the live casualty. defilade
lade firing firing positions
positions available).
available). firefrom
and fire and concealment
concealment from
from observation 1. Don mask assembly.Don Protective Mask Procedures:
possible view of the decisive point.
ACE REPORT:: Used during reorganization to determine unit status. Can be
ACE REPORT:: Used during reorganization to determine unit status. Can be · Routine – evacuate within 24 hours · Administer life-saving hemorrhage control. a)a)Lie
Lieprone
proneororon onyour
yourside.
side. observation
while allowingwhile
you toallowing
engage the youenemy
to en- Complete Sandthe Plan
and light green Loam and white for Loam and light green
communicated with a red, amber, or green status IAW unit SOP. Line 4 – Special equipment required, as applicable (none, hoist, stokes litter gage theweapon.
enemy with your weapon. 1. a.
DonStop
maskbreathing
assembly. and close eyes.
· Transport the casualty, his/her weapon, and mission-essential equipment when
for desert and dry areas snow covered areas for vegetated areas
communicated with a red, amber, or green status IAW unit SOP. with your
b)b)Orient
Orientyour yourposition
positionsosoyou youare
are
Thereare aretwo
twotypes
types a. b. Remove
Stop Breathinghelmet, andputclose helmet
eyes.between legs above Head knees or hold rifle between ◦ Based on recon and coordination, complete the OPORD.
Ammunition – Amount per Soldier and weapon system litter
[litter[litter
basket],
basket],
jungle
jungle
penetrator)
penetrator) There of of fighting
fighting posi-
position:
the tactical situation permits. oblique
oblique to enemy
to enemy fire.fire. tion: hasty and deliberate. legs. helmet, put helmet between legs above knees or hold rifle between
Harness
Issue the Order
Casualties – Number of casualties by type (litter, ambulatory) Line 5 – Number of patients by type (litter, ambulatory) · Re-check bleeding control measures as the tactical situation permits. hasty and deliberate. The type The type
of fighting b. Remove
c)c)Scrape
Scrapethe thesoil
soilunderneath
underneathoror c. Take off glasses and place in helmet. ◦ Ensure subordinates understand and share the vision.
Face Piece Assembly
Operations Orders Squad Organization Squad Movement Patrolling Patrol Bases React to Direct Fire Contact
Movement techniques refer to the distances between Soldiers, Patrolling fulfills the infantry’s primary function of finding the A patrol base is a security perimeter which is set up when a squad or 1. The element in contact immediately returns well-aimed fire on known enemy
FM 6-0: 2. Mission
An order is a communication (verbal, written, or teams, and squads that vary based on METT-TC. Selection enemy to engage or report disposition, location, and actions. platoon conducting a patrol halts for an extended period. A patrol base position(s). Vehicles move out of the beaten zone.
- Who / What / When / Where / Why 2. Soldiers and vehicles assume the nearest covered and concealed position.
signaled) which conveys instructions from a of a movement technique is based on the likelihood of enemy should not be occupied for more than a 24-hour period (except in an
superior to a subordinate. Army organizations Five Principles of Patrolling: emergency). A patrol never uses the same patrol base twice. Patrol Mounted Soldiers dismount the vehicle, provide local security and add its
use three types of orders: 3. Execution contact and need for speed. Factors to consider for each tech- Planning. Quickly make a simple plan and effectively communicate it suppressive fire against the enemy position (Figure 1).
TL GRN AR RFLM TL GRN AR RFLM bases are used to perform maintenance on weapons and equipment,
- Commander’s Intent M4-SERIES M204 M249 M4-SERIES M4-SERIES M203 M249 M4-SERIES nique are control, dispersion, speed, and security. to the lowest level. A great plan that takes forever to complete and is plan and issue orders, and to rest.
3. Element leaders locate & engage enemy positions with well-aimed fire or
1. Operation Order (OPORD) SGT SPC SPC PFC
SL SSG SPC SPC PFC battlesight fire command, and pass information to the unit leader and Soldiers.
Directive issued by a commander to subordinates - Concept of Operations M4-SERIES Movement Techniques LEAD FIRE TEAM poorly disseminated is not a great plan. Plan and prepare to a realistic 4. Element leaders control
for the purpose of affecting the coordinated - Scheme of Movement & Maneuver SSG
standard using the TLPs and rehearse everything. OCCUPATION OF A PATROL BASE the fire of their Soldiers by
TL
execution of an operation. Infantry Squad MOVEMENT WHEN
CHARACTERISTICS
using standard fire
• Explain from start to finish TECNIQUES NORMALLY AR
GRN
Reconnaissance. Your responsibility is to confirm what you think you STEP ACTION
Squad Column USED CONTROL DISPERSION SPEED SECURITY RFLM commands containing the
2. Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) - Tasks to subordinate units TL (POINTMAN)
know, and to learn that which you do not already know. Confirm your 1 Approach - halt patrol following elements:
Abbreviated form of an OPORD issued as needed - Coordinating Instructions The squad column is the squad’s main for-
mation for movement unless preparing
AR GRN (COMPASS) Traveling Contact
not likely
More Less Fastest Least
SL
plan with facts on the ground. Conduct leader recon of site
after an OPORD to change or modify that order.
• Time Schedule for an assault. It provides good dispersion RFLM (PACE)
Traveling Contact Less More Slower More
20 m Security. Keep 360 degree security at all times. Use vigilance and 2 Recon 1st Squad
A) Alert
both laterally and in-depth without sacrificing B) Weapon / Ammo
3. Warning Order (WARNORD) • Information Requirements control. It also facilitates maneuver. The lead SL
overwatch possible
proactive security to preserve your combat power. Patrol leader designates entry
10' o'clock 2' o'clock
Preliminary notice of an order or action that is to
TL
C) Target Description
• Risk Reduction Control Measures fire team is the base fire team. Squads can Bounding Contact Most Most Slowest Most GRN
AR
Control. Clarify the concept of the operation and commander’s intent, point/CP at center of base
D) Direction
follow, and helps units and staffs prepare for new move in either a column wedge or a modified overwatch expected HQs
missions. WARNORD should include: • Rules of Engagement column wedge or a modified column wedge.
TL RFLM
coupled with disciplined communications, to bring every man and Element leaders recon sectors and E) Range
TRAIL FIRE TEAM
• Mission or nature of operation • Environmental Considerations
GRN AR
Traveling: weapon available to overwhelm the enemy at the decisive point. Use return to command post F) Method
3rd Squad 2nd Squad G) Control
• Time and place for issuing OPORD • Force Protection
RFLM
Used when contact with the enemy is not LEAD FIRE TEAM graphic control measures to track and control execution. Leader sends 2 Soldiers to bring patrol
Squad Line forward H) Execution
• Units or elements participating The squad line provides maximum firepower Squads in Column, Fire Team Wedge likely and speed is needed. Common Sense. Use all available information and good judgment to I) Termination
TL
• Specific tasks not addressed by unit to the front and is used to assault or as a GRN make sound, timely decisions. 3 Occupation single file/camouflaged Figure 1. Assuming nearest covered position.
4. Sustainment pre-assault formation. To execute the squad
TL TL AR
RFLM
4 Leader checks perimeter by meeting
5. Soldiers and vehicle commanders maintain contact with the leader, other
SOP line, the squad leader designates one of the
- Logistics Common Organization of Patrols: element leaders in turn Soldiers, and vehicles on their left or right.
• Timeline for operation
• Maintenance
teams as the base team. The other team GRN AR GRN Traveling Overwatch: 6 o'clock 6. Soldiers maintain contact with team leader and indicate locations of enemy
cues its movement off the base team. From
50 m
but provides the squad leader with maximum is used when contact is expected, or a m METERS
PFC PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
RFLM
SL
RIFLEMAN
SQUAD LEADER
Types of Combat Patrols: - Platoon sergeant moves forward with the remaining crew-served weapons
RFLM Leaders issue tasks to subordinates based on the priorities of work. Leaders
• Weather 5. Command and Signal control. He increases control over the forma- large open danger area must be crossed.
TL TEAM LEADER
and links up with the unit leader and assumes control of the support element.
- Enemy Forces - Command
SL
tion moving forward to the first or second Raid. Surprise attack against a position or installation for a give subordinates a task, time, and standard for each. Tasks are based on 10. Unit leader determines whether or not the unit must move out of the
position. Moving forward enables him to ex- The lead element overwatches first. The METT-TC and may include, but are not limited to:
• Latest intel • Location of Leaders
TL
ert greater morale presence by leading from overwatch element scans for enemy specific purpose other than seizing and holding the terrain. engagement area.
- Control AR 11. Unit leader determines whether or not the unit can gain and maintain
- Friendly Forces the front, and to be immediately available to
positions. The trail element bounds and - Continuous Security - Mess Plan
suppressive fires with the element already in contact.
• Two levels up • Command Post Location GRN make vital decisions. Moving a team leader Ambush. Surprise attack from a concealed position on a - Withdraw Plan - Rest and Sleep Plan
to the last position can provide additional signals the leader when his element 12. Unit leader makes an assessment of the situation to identify:
• Adjacent units
- Signal Squad File TL (OPTIONAL)
control over the rear of the formation. moving or temporarily halted target. - Continuous Communication - Alert Plan and “Stand To” A) Location of enemy positions and obstacles; B) Size of enemy force
• Radio Frequencies RFLM completes its bound and is prepared to - Mission Prep and Planning - Resupply
- Attachments/Detachments engaging unit in contact; C) Vulnerable flanks; D) Covered and concealed
• Passwords / Running Passwords
LEGEND
AR AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN SL SQUAD LEADER overwatch the movement of the other Security. Patrol to search local area, detect enemy forces - Water Resupply - Sanitation and Personal Hygiene flanking routes to the enemy positions.
• Who / Why SPC SPECIALIST
near main body, and to engage and destroy enemy.
GRN GRENADIER
• Pyrotechnic Signals RFLM
PFC
RIFLEMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
SSG
TL
STAFF SERGEANT
TEAM LEADER
element. - Weapons & Equipment Maintenance - Improve Fighting Positions 13. Unit leader decides to conduct an assault, bypass, or break contact.
SGT SERGEANT 14. Unit leader reports the situation to higher HQ and maneuvers the unit.