1. LIVE FIRE PREPARATIONS
TASK
REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH
CONDITIONS
GIVEN A MISSION TO CONVOY AS A SERIAL WITH HIGH ENEMY THREAT.
STANDARDS
COMPLETE MISSION!!!!!!
BREACH OBSTACLE WHILE DESTROYING OR FORCING ENEMIES TO WITHDRAW.

2. React To Blocked Ambush
TASK STEPS:
1. Convoy Commander brief the serial on convoy procedures
2. The lead vehicle crosses the start point at the specified time. The
commander verifies all vehicles have crossed the start point and
reports higher.
3. The convoy follows the specified route and maintains march speed,
intervals and reacts correctly to commander’s signals.
4. The convoy reacts to enemy contact. The commander signals the
serial that they are in a blocked ambush.
a. All elements dismount and seek available cover.
b. All elements receiving fire scan for the enemy and return
fire at identified enemy positions.

3. React To Blocked Ambush
c. Vehicle drivers move vehicles to cover
d. Commander directs support by fire positions to suppress the enemy
e. Commander calls for indirect fire as necessary/ available and gives
SALUTE Report.
f. Assemble the assault team
g. Commander directs the assault element to flank the enemy
h. Assault element moves along a covered and concealed route to
flank the enemy. Assault element engages the enemy.
i. Assault element signals support by fire element to lift fire.
j. Assault element fires and maneuvers through the enemy positions
to limit of advance.
k. Assault element secures the limit of advance and searches the
enemy element
i. Commander reports the situation to higher

4. React To Blocked Ambush
5. The support by fire element reduces the obstacle
a. SBF element clears route and obstacle of anti-handling
devices with the use of grappling hook or suitable substitute
b. Assault element continues securing the far side of the obstacle
SBF secures the near side of the obstacle
c. SBF element moves to the obstacle and cut the wire
d. SBF element clears the wire from obstacles

5. React To Blocked Ambush
6. The convoy consolidates and reorganizes
a. Key leaders are replaced
b. Key weapons are manned
c. Ammunition and equipment is redistributed
d. Treat casualties and prepare them for movement
e. Recover damaged equipment or destroy it in place
f. Commander directs the vehicles through the obstacle
7. The convoy continues the mission
a. Commander reports to higher headquarters
b. Convoy arrives at specified time
c. Commanders accounts for all personnel and equipment.

6. CONVOY KITS EQUIPMENT CARRIED WITH SERIAL
GRAPPLING HOOS WITH TUBULAR NYLON (100’)
WIRE CUTTERS
SMOKE GRENADES ( 1 PER VEHICLE)
SIGNAL DEVICE (star cluster, air horn, whistle etc.)
Combat Life Saver Bag 1x 5 gal Water Can/Vehicle
VS 17 panel 2x5 gal Fuel Cans/ Vehicle
IR Chem Lights Pioneer Tools
30 Sand bags per vehicle 1x Case MRE’s
Nylon Bag
Concertina Wire Gloves
NBC Marking Kit
M8/9 paper
M256 Kits
DAP 13 ( 1 per Vehicle)

7. Assault Limit Rally advance point Enemy M16(1) Lift / grappler Shift 1
Cutter
mine
Crew
weapon A2 2
CMDR
M16
(2) A1 3
Assault A3
M16(3)

8. SUMMARY - CONVOY REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH - SUPPRESS THE ENEMY
- ASSULT ELEMENT FLANKS, KILL/ FORCE OFF ENENMY
- SBF REDUCES OBSTACLE
-RECONSOLIDATE/ CONTINUE MISSION
REFERENCES: FM 7-8
STP 21-24