Transcript React To Contact - McDaniel College

REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
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
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
R
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
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
leader.
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
TL
considered before, during, and after execution.
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
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REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
RALLY POINT
TL
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
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REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
TL
1. Seek Cover and Return Fire
2. Locate the Enemy
3. Suppress the Enemy
G
AR
R
SL
TL
AR
G
R
RALLY POINT
- Squad Column Formation
- Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
Suppress
w/ one
Fire team?
YES
Can we
maneuver
and flank?
AR
TL
YES
G
1. Seek Cover and Return Fire
2. Locate the Enemy
3. Suppress the Enemy
R
SL
TL
AR
R
G
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
G
1.
2.
3.
4.
R
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
TL
AR
SL
R
G
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
G
R
TL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
AR
SL
R
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
G
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
TL
AR
SL
AR
TL
G
R
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
G
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
G
SL
OBJECTIVE
TL
AR
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.
R
AR
TL
G
1.
2.
3.
4.
R
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
G
SL
OBJECTIVE
TL
AR
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.
R
AR
TL
G
1.
2.
3.
4.
R
RALLY POINT
LD
LD
LD
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
G
LOA
TL
SL
OBJECTIVE
AR
R
AR
TL
1.
2.
3.
4.
G
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
R
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 &LDLITER,
AND DEMO)
LD
LD
as required.
RALLY POINT
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
G
R
TL
AR
SL
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
R
G
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 &LDLITER,
AND DEMO)
LD
LD
as required.
RALLY POINT
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
R
AR
OBJECTIVE
TL
G
SL
-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)
G
TL
AR
R
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
ORP
SECURITY
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
Execute withdrawal plan
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
OBJECTIVE
1. Consolidate and reorganize
ORP
-ACE
-SALUTE
-SITREP
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
2. Report to higher
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
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
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
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
R
REACT TO CONTACT
Battle Drill 2, p. 4-12
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
leader.
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
TL
considered before, during, and after execution.
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
R