1. 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

2. 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

3. AA LD LD LD OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT TL G R AR SL SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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