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Ambush Orders
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Ambush Orders
Ambush orders follow the same format given for
patrol orders up to phase 2
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Ambush Orders
• Prelims: Time of first light
Time of last light
The moon state
The expected weather
• Ground
• Situation Enemy Forces:
Strengths, Weapons, Defences, Routines, Habits,
Patrol Activity, Minefields, Wire, Trip flares and Fixed
lines.
• Situation Friendly Forces:
Company / platoon plan, Own position, Other
positions, Minefields, wires, trip flares and fixed lines.
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Ambush Orders
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Mission
Execution
Phase 1 preparatory move
Phase 2 route out
Phase 3 action on firm base
Phase 4 occupation of ambush
Phase 5 action on approach of enemy
Phase 6 withdrawal
Phase 7 route back
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Ambush Orders: Phase 1 preparatory move
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Time of leaving base area
Method of movement
Loading plan for personnel and equipment
Route to location of DOP (drop of point)
Arcs of observation /fire
Order of march
Action if ambushed
Action at DOP
Time out
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Ambush Orders: Phase 2 Route out
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Action at halts
Action at R.Vs
Action at final RV / firm base
Action on encountering enemy if seen/ambushed
&Signal to open fire
Action with prisoners
Drill for obstacles. Action on mines and trip wires
Action on lights
Action with casualties
Action if separated from patrol or lost
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Ambush Orders: Phase 3 Action on firm base
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Method of entry
Individual positions and arcs of fire
Sentries
Routine
Admin
Action if surprised
Action if recce fails to return
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Ambush Orders: Phase 4 Occupation of Ambush
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Order of march
Method of entry
Individual positions
Laying of:
a) Mines
b) Booby traps, etc
c) Warning devices
Laying of comms cables, cords etc.
Setting arcs of fire
Signal of ambush site
Time ambush set
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Ambush Orders: Phase 5 Action on a approach of Enemy
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Warning signals from cut-off groups
Signal to fire
Action of cut-offs
Action if located by enemy before ambush
sprung
Action if attacked
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Ambush Orders: Phase 6 Withdrawal
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Signal to move off
Order of march
Action if enemy follow
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Ambush Orders: Phase 7 Route back
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Route
Action taken on halts
Action taken at RVs
Action taken on encountering enemy if seen or
ambushed &Signal to open fire
Actions with POW
Actions taken on taking casualties
Actions taken if separated from patrol or lost
Action taken on arrival at PUP (pick up point)
Record Time in
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Ambush Orders: Co-Ordinate instructions
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Timings
Meals
Rest
Rehearsals
Inspections
Times in and out
Debrief
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Ambush Orders: Service support
Service support is easy to remember as long as you
keep D.E.W.A.R.M.P.T. in mind
D = Dress
E = Equipment and tools
W = Weapons
A = Ammunition
R = Rations and water
M = Medical
P = Prisoners of war (POW)
T = Transport
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Ambush Orders: Command and signal
• Chain of command. Everyone must have a role e.g
if you have 8 cadets each cadet must be an ‘IC’
1IC to 8IC
• Hand signals
• Signal to open fire
• Use of radios
• Passwords
• Debrief / Patrol report
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Ambush Orders
• Questions after giving orders to check & ensure
understanding
• Lastly synchronise all watches
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