1. PLATOON OPERATIONS
B Co, IOBC

2. TYPES OF ATTACKS Hasty Deliberate Raid Ambush Special Purpose Attacks
We know the difference between Deliberate and Hasty attack – what characterizes a raid? An ambush?
Raid – deliberate attack with a planned withdrawl. No intention to retain terrain.
Ambush – a surprise attack from a covered and concealed location.
Look in FM 7-8 or in to find the answer.
Special Purpose Attacks
or Combat Patrols
FM 7-8, PG 1-8

3. ASSAULT OF A STRONGPOINT
Assault of a Strongpoint – basic template for all attacks
Five steps – Relate them to your plan
Recon/Develop the Concept
Move to the Objective
Isolate the Objective and the Selected Breach
Attack to Secure a Foothold
Exploit the Penetration and Seize the DP
Tell students this is not a cookie cutter answer.
Helps to structure your thoughts when writing the OPORDER.
FM 7-10, pp – 4-34

4. ASSAULT OF A STRONGPOINT
Organization for Assault of a Strongpoint
Assault
2. Support
3. Breach
Tell students this is not a cookie cutter answer.
Helps to structure your thoughts when writing the OPORDER.
FM 7-10, pp – 4-34

5. RAID * SQDs do not execute raids FM 7-8 PG 1-8
“A raid is an operation involving a swift penetration of hostile territory to secure information, to confuse the enemy, or to destroy his installations. It ends with a planned withdrawal after completion of the assigned mission.”
* SQDs do not execute raids
FM 7-8 PG 1-8

6. Key Characteristics of the Raid
Surprise
Unexpected direction
Unexpected time
During limited visibility
Firepower
Concentrated at key points to suppress or kill the enemy
Violence
Facilitated by massed fires
Aggressive actions
FM 7-10 PG 6-22

7. How is a Raid different from a Deliberate Attack?
They are conducted in enemy controlled territory
They are often conducted against an enemy of equal or greater strength
Plans usually rely more heavily on artillery, CAS, and attack aviation assets
Requires the most detailed reconnaissance and planning possible
They involve an infiltration and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) an exfiltration plan!
FM 7-10 p.6-22

8. Phases of a Raid PH I – PLT Infiltration
PH II – Isolation of the Objective
PH III – “Overcome” the Enemy Threat
PH IV – Accomplish the mission before reinforcements arrive
PH V – PLT Withdraws
(Foot,Vehicle,Helicopter,ABN ASLT)
(Obstacles,Indirect fires,Direct Fires)
(“Kill/Capture HVT”, Destroy, Clear, Secure,“BPT Seize for SSE)
(Treat and evacuate casualties, COB control, locate PIR, demolitions)
(Foot,Vehicle,Helicopter)

9. Phases and ARTEP 7-8 MTP (1994 ed)
1) PL plans mission IAW Develop and Communicate a Plan (7-3/4-1605)
TLPs
2) PL prepares for the mission IAW Prepare For Combat (7-3/4-1606)
3) PLT moves to ORP IAW Move Tactically (7-3/4-1134)
4) PL, SLs, sel pax conduct LDR’d Recon
PH I – PLT Infiltration
5) PL decides to conduct or abort raid
6) Recon element returns to the ORP, PL adjusts the plan
7) Elements and teams move into positions
PH II – Isolation of the Objective
8) Security elements occupy designated positions
9) Support element leader moves the support element into position
10) PL Moves with the assault to the assault position
11) Leaders inform the PL when they are ready to conduct the raid
PH III – “ Overcome” the
Enemy Threat
12) The PL directs the support element to fire IAW Perform Overwatch/SBF (7-3/4-1108)
13) The assault element advances toward the objective
14) The PL orders the assault
15) The assault element attacks and secures the objective
PH IV – Accomplish the mission before reinforcements arrive
16) The assault element attacks and secures the OBJ IAW Execute Assault (7-3/4-1103)
17) On order or signal of the PL, the assault element withdraws off the OBJ
18) The FO shifts indirect on the target
PH V – PLT Withdraws
19) Squads withdraw from the OBJ in sequence to a covered and concealed position away from the objective area
20) The PLT forwards raid reports and continues the mission

10. RAID PLANNING Assault of a strongpoint
Security element isolates OBJ from inside and outside
Direct and indirect fire plans
Minimize time on OBJ
Withdrawal route
Be prepared to defend against CATK

11. RAID PLANNING Task Organization - Support - suppress / fix
- Assault – destroy / clear
- Security – isolate / secure

12. RAID SEQUENCE Troop Leading Procedures Leader’s Reconnaissance
Occupy Security, Support by Fire, Assault Positions
Conduct Raid
Withdrawal
Consolidation and Reorganization

13. RAID (in woodline)
ASLT
PSN
RALLY POINT RP
Show the 5 steps of attack of a strongpoint. Detail the planned withdrawl (see rally point). Have them read the purpose for a raid from FM 7-8.
ORP

14. Most Common PLT Operations in OIF/OEF
PLT and Company Raids
Movement to Contact / Patrols
Cordon and Search
TCP’s

15. RAID PACKAGE (Iraq example)
1 Delta Company Platoon (4 gun trucks)
1 Rifle Platoon
CA Team
Headquarters element

16. RAID TGT HOUSE Gun truck Hummvee Gun truck Gun truck LMTV LMTV Hummvee

17. RAID
Sidewalk
Road

18. RAID
Sidewalk
Road

19. RAID
Sidewalk
Road

20. AMBUSH
A surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporarily halted target
FM 7-8 PG 3-20

21. AMBUSH CATEGORIES
Deliberate
Hasty
FM 7-8 PG 3-20

22. AMBUSH CATEGORIES
Deliberate: conducted against a specific target at a predetermined location
- detailed information: enemy size and composition, equipment, route times
FM 7-8 PG 3-25

23. AMBUSH CATEGORIES
Hasty: conducted when visual contact is made with enemy force
- actions must be well rehearsed
FM 7-8 PG 3-22

24. AMBUSH TYPES
TYPES
- Point
- Area
FM 7-8 PG 3-20

25. AMBUSH TYPES
Point: soldiers deploy to attack enemy in a single kill zone
- squads or entire platoon depending on enemy composition
FM 7-8 PG 3-25

26. AMBUSH TYPES
Area: soldiers deploy in two or more related point ambushes
- principle ambush site supported by outlying ambushes on likely avenues of approaches
FM 7-8 PG 3-27,28

27. AMBUSH FORMATIONS
FORMATIONS:
- Linear
- L-shaped
FM 7-8 PG 3-20, 21

28. AMBUSH FORMATIONS
Linear: assault and support elements deploy parallel to enemy’s route
- achieve flanking fire
FM 7-8 PG 3-20

29. AMBUSH FORMATIONS
Linear
Security
Support
Assault
FM 7-8 PG 3-21

30. AMBUSH FORMATIONS
L-shaped: assault element forms long leg parallel to enemy’s direction of movement, support element forms short leg at a right angle to assault element
- provides flanking and enfilading fires
FM 7-8 PG 3-21

31. AMBUSH FORMATIONS
L-Shaped
Security
Support
Assault
FM 7-8 PG 3-21

32. AMBUSH PLANNING Cover the entire EA by direct/ indirect fire
Protect the assault and support elements with mines and obstacles
Use security elements to isolate EA, equip with AT systems, mines
Assault through EA to search dead and wounded, collect PIR, destroy equipment
Rotate squads from ORP if possible

33. TASK ORGANIZATION Security Release Point/ Surv & Obs (2) Left Side (2)
Right Side (2)
ORP (2)
SL w/ Primary Security Side
Support
Gun 1
Gun 2
Attached Fire Team? SL
Assault
ME Sqd
SE Sqd (detached fire team?)
Headquarters
PL – Assault
PSG – RP
FO – Support

34. LEADER’S RECON Leaving ORP Point Man PL, RTO, FO 1,2,3 SLs
Security Squad
Returning to ORP
Point Man
PL, RTO, FO
SLs

35. AMBUSH SEQUENCE Leader’s Recon: Pinpoint OBJ Emplace S&O
PL designates Asslt/Spt Posns
ORP
Emplace Security

36. AMBUSH SEQUENCE Emplace Ambush: PSG Estab RP SL Estab SBF
PL Estab Assault
ORP

37. AMBUSH SEQUENCE LOA Execute Ambush: Security reports to PL
PL initiates ambush
PL reinitiates as needed
PL initiates assault
ORP

38. AMBUSH SEQUENCE LOA Actions On OBJ: PL calls EPW PL calls A&L
PL calls Demo
PL initiates withdrawal
ORP

39. AMBUSH SEQUENCE Withdrawal: Assault Support Security
Disseminate PIR in ORP
ORP

40. SUMMARY
Review of movement to contact
Raid
Ambush