Transcript Squad Attack Show - McDaniel College

SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
OBJECTIVE
This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that
develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the
squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines
(METT-TC)
that his/her squad can suppress the enemy
with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also
determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not
in contact can maneuver and flank to the right
in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the
assault team into position to assault.
RALLY POINT
NOTE: This is a technique and is
METT-TC dependent. TLGuidance
and direction fromARhigher MUST
G
LD
also be considered during execution.
REQUIRED ACTIONS
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
R
SL
SECURITY
Step 1 – Action on Enemy Contact
LD
LD
Step 2 – Locate the Enemy
Step 3 – Suppress the Enemy
SECURITY
Step 4 – Attack (if possible)
Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize
AA
TL
G
AR
R
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
OBJECTIVE
RALLY POINT
TL
LD
LD
AR
LD
G
R
AA
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
G
AR
R
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
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
SQUAD ATTACK
Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8
OBJECTIVE
This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that
develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the
squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines
(METT-TC)
that his/her squad can suppress the enemy
with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also
determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not
in contact can maneuver and flank to the right
in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the
assault team into position to assault.
RALLY POINT
NOTE: This is a technique and is
METT-TC dependent. TLGuidance
and direction fromARhigher MUST
G
LD
also be considered during execution.
REQUIRED ACTIONS
SECURITY
SECURITY
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
R
SL
SECURITY
Step 1 – Action on Enemy Contact
LD
LD
Step 2 – Locate the Enemy
Step 3 – Suppress the Enemy
SECURITY
Step 4 – Attack (if possible)
Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize
AA
TL
G
AR
R