Transcript Defensive Operations

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BATTLE DRILLS
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REFERENCES
• FM 7-8 (Infantry Rifle Platoon
& Squad)
• FM 7-8-DRILL (Inf. Rifle
Platoon & Squad)
• 2-325 AIR How We Fight
Manual
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AGENDA
• Purpose
• Fire and Movement
•Battle Drill 2: React to
Contact
• Battle Drill 3: Break Contact
• Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
•Summary
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PURPOSE
To provide a review and to train
personnel on Infantry Battle
Drills and their training at the
platoon and squad level.
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Fire and
Movement
Situation
TL Command
Effective OPFOR Fire
Individual
Response/Decision
MAX Fire
MIN Movement
Individual Movement
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1 UP, 1
DOWN
2 UP, 2
DOWN
3 UP, 3
DOWN
4 UP, 4
DOWN
Slowest Movement and Best Firing
Effectiveness
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Fire and
Movement
Situation
TL Command
Response/Decision
Moderate OPFOR Fire
Buddy Team
Balanced Fire and Movement
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Buddy Team
Movement
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DOWN
2 UP, 2
DOWN
Moderate Movement and Moderate Firing
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Fire and
Movement
Situation
Response/Decision
TL Command
Minimum OPFOR Fire
Fire Team
Minimum Fire &
Maximum Movement
Fire Team Movement
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“A” UP, “A” DOWN
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“B” UP, “B” DOWN
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Fast Movement and Minimal Firing
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Battle Drill 1: Platoon
Attack
TASK: Conduct Platoon Attack (7-3-D101)
CONDITIONS: An enemy squad has occupied
defensive positions or is moving to the platoon front.
The enemy has indirect fires. The platoon is attacking
separately or as part of a larger unit. Plans, preparation,
and movement to the objective have been
accomplished. The platoon is directed to attack the
enemy. The platoon is tasked organized with FO TM
and Medic. Company has ENG. SQD available and
Battalion has the capability to deploy AT assets into
zone within 1 hour.
STANDARDS:
• The platoon main body is not
surprised or fixed by the enemy.
• The platoon accomplishes its
assigned task within the commander’s
intent. The platoon kills, captures, or
forces the withdrawal of the enemy.
• The platoon maintains a sufficient
fighting force that can defeat the
enemy’s counterattack and continue
operations.
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Battle Drill 1: Platoon
Attack
Figure 1-1 (Initial Contact)
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PSG
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Battle Drill 1: Platoon
Attack
Figure 1-2 (Determine COA)
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Battle Drill 1: Platoon
Attack
Figure 1-3 (Platoon Assault)
Assault
Element
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Support
Element
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Battle Drill 1A: Squad
Attack
TASK: Conduct Squad Attack (7-4-D102)
CONDITIONS: The squad is moving as a part of a
platoon conducting a movement to contact or hasty or
deliberate attack. The enemy has indirect fires.
STANDARDS:
• The squad is not surprised or fixed by the
enemy.
• Squad members locate and engage known
or suspected enemy positions with wellaimed fire.
• The squad kills, captures, or forces the
withdrawal of the enemy and is capable of
continuing operations.
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Battle Drill 1A: Squad
Attack
Figure 1A-1 (Initial Contact)
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Battle Drill 1A: Squad
Attack
Figure 1A-2 (Determine COA)
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Battle Drill 1A: Squad
Attack
Figure 1A-3 (Squad Assault)
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Shift Fires O/O or
when
Base of Fire Ldr.
ID danger to
assault element
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Battle Drill 2: React to
Contact
TASK: React to Contact (Platoon/squad), (7-3/4D103)
CONDITIONS: The platoon/squad is halted or
moving. The enemy initiates fires on the
platoon/squad with an individual or crew-served
weapon.
STANDARDS:
• The unit returns fire immediately.
• The unit locates and suppresses the enemy
with well-aimed fire.
• The leader can point out at least one-half
of the enemy positions and identify the
types of weapons (such as small-arms, light
machine gun).
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Battle Drill 2: React to
Contact
Figure 2-1 (Actions on Contact)
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Battle Drill 3: Break
Contact
TASK: Break Contact (Platoon/Squad) (7-3/4D104)
CONDITIONS: The platoon/squad is moving
or stationary. The enemy fires on the
platoon/squad. The platoon/squad leader orders
the platoon/squad to break contact.
STANDARDS: The unit moves to where the
enemy cannot observe or place direct fire on it.
The squad continues follow-on operations with
sufficient fighting force to continue its mission.
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Battle Drill 3: Break
Contact
Figure 3-1 (Initial Contact)
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Figure 3-2 (Determine COA)
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Battle Drill 3: Break
Contact
Figure 3-3 (Break Contact)
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Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
TASK: React to Ambush (Platoon/squad), (7-3/4D103)
CONDITIONS: The platoon/squad enters a kill zone.
The enemy initiates fires on the platoon/squad with a
casualty-producing device and a high volume of fire.
STANDARDS:
• The unit returns fire immediately.
• The unit in the kill zone (near ambush)
throws grenades and assaults through the
enemy position. The unit not in the kill
zone locates and suppresses the enemy with
well-aimed fire.
• The unit in the kill zone (far ambush) take
up covered positions and suppress the
enemy position with well aimed fire. The
unit not in the kill zone moves by a covered
ad concealed route and assaults using fire
and maneuver.
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Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
Figure 4-1 Near
Ambush
(Initial Contact)
Figure 4-2 Near
Ambush
(Fight Thru Ambush)
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Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
Figure 4-3 Far Ambush
(Initial Contact)
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Figure 4-4 Far
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(Determine COA)
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Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
Figure 4-5 Far
Ambush
(Squad Assault)
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Shift Fires O/O or
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Base of Fire Ldr.
ID danger to
assault element
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Battle Drill 4: React to
Ambush
Figure 4-6 Far
Ambush
(Break Contact)
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Battle Drill: React to
Indirect Fire
TASK: React to Indirect Fire (Platoon/squad)
CONDITIONS: The platoon/squad is halted or
moving. The enemy initiates fires on the
platoon/squad with mortars or artillery.
STANDARDS:
• The unit immediately gets in the prone
and calls out “incoming.”
• The squad/platoon leader calls out a
direction (clock method) and distance
(meters) for the unit to move. Individual
soldiers echo the command.
• The unit waits until a pause in the firing to
move. Unit moves at a double time;
consolidates and reorganizes at the rally
point.
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Battle Drill: React to
Indirect Fire
Figure 5-1 (Initial
Contact)
Figure 5-2 (Determine
COA)
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Battle Drill: React to
Indirect Fire
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SUMMARY
Infantry Battle Drills describe how
platoons and squads apply fire and
maneuver to commonly encountered
situations. They require leaders to make
decisions rapidly and to issue brief oral
orders quickly.
FM 7-8, page 4-1
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