react to contact

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REACT TO CONTACTBattle Drill 2, p. 4-12

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This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario.

The situation can be developed intoseveral courses of action (COA)

(I.e., Squad Attack, Break Contact, etc.).

While the squad must immediately seek cover and return fire in the direction of

known/suspected enemy positions, the SL has to quickly assess the situation (METT-TC),

make a decision, and report to higher.

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REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Soldiers immediately take up the nearest covered positions andreturn fire in the direction of contact.2. Team/squad leaders locate and engage known or suspected enemypositions with well-aimed fire, and pass information to the squad/platoonleader.3. Fire team leaders control rate and distribution of fire.4. Soldiers maintain contact with the soldiers on their left and right.5. Soldiers maintain contact with their team leaders and report thelocation of enemy positions (Distance, Direction, and Description).6. Leaders check the status of their personnel (ACE).7. The team/squad leaders maintain contact with the squad/platoonleader.8. The SL quickly assesses the situation (METT-TC), makes decisions,and keeps higher informed (to include following higher’s orders)

NOTE: This is a REACT TO CONTACT technique (Squad Attack) and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered before, during, and after execution.

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1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

- Squad Column Formation- Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique

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1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

Suppress w/ one

Fire team?

YES

Can wemaneuverand flank?

YES

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1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

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NOTE: Battle handoveris key. The signal(s) forSHIFT FIRE and LIFT/CEASE fire are criticalin order to maintain the initiative and elementof surprise.

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Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

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1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

N


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OBJECTIVE

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Execute withdrawal plan

-Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves)-Fire in the hole 2 (Spt Team and others leave)-Fire in the hole 3 (Demo Team leaves)

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1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

If the squad has to quickly move off of the enemy position (METT-TC) and/or

as directed, then consolidation and reorganization will occur at the

established ORP/PB.

N


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OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario.

The situation can be developed intoseveral courses of action (COA)

(I.e., Squad Attack, Break Contact, etc.).

While the squad must immediately seek cover and return fire in the direction of

known/suspected enemy positions, the SL has to quickly assess the situation (METT-TC),

make a decision, and report to higher.

N


AASECURITY S

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ITY

SE

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RIT

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SECURITY

LD LD LD

TL

AR

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TL

G

R

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NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. Soldiers immediately take up the nearest covered positions andreturn fire in the direction of contact.2. Team/squad leaders locate and engage known or suspected enemypositions with well-aimed fire, and pass information to the squad/platoonleader.3. Fire team leaders control rate and distribution of fire.4. Soldiers maintain contact with the soldiers on their left and right.5. Soldiers maintain contact with their team leaders and report thelocation of enemy positions (Distance, Direction, and Description).6. Leaders check the status of their personnel (ACE).7. The team/squad leaders maintain contact with the squad/platoonleader.8. The SL quickly assesses the situation (METT-TC), makes decisions,and keeps higher informed (to include following higher’s orders)

NOTE: This is a REACT TO CONTACT technique (Squad Attack) and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered before, during, and after execution.

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