This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario. OBJECTIVE This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario. The situation can be developed into several 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. RALLY POINT TL G R AR SL AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
OBJECTIVE REQUIRED ACTIONS 1. Soldiers immediately take up the nearest covered positions and return fire in the direction of contact. 2. Team/squad leaders locate and engage known or suspected enemy positions with well-aimed fire, and pass information to the squad/platoon leader. 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 the location 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/platoon 8. The SL quickly assesses the situation (METT-TC), makes decisions, and keeps higher informed (to include following higher’s orders) RALLY POINT 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. TL G R AR SL AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA LD LD LD OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT TL G R AR SL SECURITY NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA - Squad Column Formation - Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique OBJECTIVE TL G R AR SL 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy RALLY POINT - Squad Column Formation - Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA Suppress w/ one Fire team? YES Can we maneuver and flank? OBJECTIVE Suppress w/ one Fire team? YES Can we maneuver and flank? TL G R AR SL 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy OBJECTIVE TL G R AR 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack TL AR R G SL RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy OBJECTIVE TL G R AR TL AR R G SL 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy OBJECTIVE TL AR R G SL TL G R AR 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for OBJECTIVE TL AR R G SL NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for SHIFT FIRE and LIFT/ CEASE fire are critical in order to maintain the initiative and element of surprise. TL G R AR 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
AA NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for OBJECTIVE TL AR R G SL NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for SHIFT FIRE and LIFT/ CEASE fire are critical in order to maintain the initiative and element of surprise. TL G R AR 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
Once the assaulting team has seized the SL TL AR R G OBJECTIVE LOA 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack TL G R AR 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. RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
Once the assaulting team has seized the TL G R AR SL OBJECTIVE 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. RALLY POINT AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
ORP Execute withdrawal plan -Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves) TL G R AR OBJECTIVE TL AR R G SL 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) ORP SECURITY RALLY POINT NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
1. Consolidate and reorganize OBJECTIVE 1. Consolidate and reorganize -ACE -SALUTE -SITREP 2. Report to higher ORP SECURITY 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. RALLY POINT NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario. OBJECTIVE This is a REACT TO CONTACT scenario. The situation can be developed into several 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. RALLY POINT TL G R AR SL AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
OBJECTIVE REQUIRED ACTIONS 1. Soldiers immediately take up the nearest covered positions and return fire in the direction of contact. 2. Team/squad leaders locate and engage known or suspected enemy positions with well-aimed fire, and pass information to the squad/platoon leader. 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 the location 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/platoon 8. The SL quickly assesses the situation (METT-TC), makes decisions, and keeps higher informed (to include following higher’s orders) RALLY POINT 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. TL G R AR SL AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G NOT DRAWN TO SCALE