BATTLE DRILLS07-3-D399207-3-D3993

REACT TO AMBUSH (NEAR)

REACT TO AMBUSH (FAR)

TASK: REACT TO AMBUSH (NEAR)

CONDITIONS:

Dismounted the squad is moving tactically, conducting operations. The enemy initiates contact. All or part of the squad is receiving accurate enemy direct fire.

STANDARDS: (DISMOUNTED)- Soldiers in the kill Zone immediately return fire on known or suspected enemy positions and assault through the kill zone. Soldiers not in the kill zone locate and place suppressive well-aimed fire on the enemy. The squad assaults through the kill zone and destroys the enemy.

TASKS STEPS & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1. Soldiers in the kill zone will execute one of the following to actions:

a. Return fire immediately. If cover is not

available, immediately, without order or

signal, assault through the kill zone.

b. Return fire immediately. If cover is

available, with out order or signal, occupy

the nearest covered position, and throw

smoke grenades.

2. Soldiers in the kill zone assault through the

ambush using fire and movement.

3. Soldiers not in the kill zone identify the enemy

location, place well aimed suppressive fire on the enemy’s position and shift fire as Soldiers assault the objective.

4. Soldiers assault through and destroy the enemy position.

5. The unit leader then reports the contact to higher.

• CONDITIONS:

Dismounted the squad is moving tactically, conducting operations. The enemy initiates contact with direct fire.

• STANDARDS: (DISMOUNTED)-The squad immediately returns fire and occupies

covered and or concealed positions. The squad moves out of the kill zone, locates the enemy position, and conducts fire and maneuver in order to destroy the enemy.

TASK: REACT TO AMBUSH (FAR)

TASKS STEPS & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1. Soldiers receiving fire immediately return fire, seek cover and suppress the enemy position(s).

2. Soldiers not receiving fire move along a covered and concealed route to the enemies flank in order to assault the enemy position.

3. Soldiers in the kill zone shift suppressive fires as the assaulting Soldiers fight through and destroy the enemy.

4. The unit leader reports the contact to higher.

Conclusion

• Don’t walk into an ambush in the first place

• Take cover

• Remember proper movement techniques

• Disable most dangerous weapons first

Questions?