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What are the first two steps of 'Step 1: Actions on Enemy Contact'?
What are the first two steps of 'Step 1: Actions on Enemy Contact'?
What are the steps after returning fire in contact?
What are the steps after returning fire in contact?
- Move to positions, 2) Team leader directs fires, 3) Fire team takes covered positions, 4) Squad leader reports contact
What are the five parts of 'Step 2: Locate the Enemy'?
What are the five parts of 'Step 2: Locate the Enemy'?
- Acquire enemy positions, 2) Place well-aimed fire, 3) Squad leader observes enemy, 4) Request indirect fires, 5) Report enemy size and location
What question does the Squad Leader ask himself after locating the enemy?
What question does the Squad Leader ask himself after locating the enemy?
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If the enemy can be suppressed, what are the squad's next steps?
If the enemy can be suppressed, what are the squad's next steps?
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If the enemy cannot be suppressed, what are the squad's next steps?
If the enemy cannot be suppressed, what are the squad's next steps?
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If the enemy can be suppressed, what does the squad leader do next?
If the enemy can be suppressed, what does the squad leader do next?
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What considerations does the squad leader use to determine if a fire team not in contact can maneuver?
What considerations does the squad leader use to determine if a fire team not in contact can maneuver?
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If the fire team in contact can maneuver, what are the squad's next actions?
If the fire team in contact can maneuver, what are the squad's next actions?
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What are two considerations for the assaulting team leader during the movement to the enemy's flank?
What are two considerations for the assaulting team leader during the movement to the enemy's flank?
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Study Notes
Actions on Enemy Contact
- First Steps: Find cover and concealment, immediately return heavy suppressive fire towards the enemy.
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After Returning Fire:
- Fire team moves to positions for better observation and fields of fire.
- Team leader directs fire commands.
- Non-contact team covers flanks and reports to the squad leader.
- Squad leader communicates contact to the platoon leader.
Locate the Enemy
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Five Parts of Step 2:
- Fire team uses sight and sound to identify enemy positions.
- Fire team engages suspected enemy areas with accurate fire.
- Squad leader observes enemy to gauge situation and assess threats.
- Requests for indirect fire support (60-mm mortars) if needed.
- Reports enemy size, location, and other intel to the platoon leader.
Enemy Suppression Decision
- Squad Leader's Critical Question: "Can the enemy be suppressed?"
Actions if Enemy Can Be Suppressed
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Next Steps:
- Focus on destroying or suppressing enemy crew-served weapons.
- Deploy smoke to obscure enemy positions.
- Maintain continuous, well-aimed fire using tracers or standard commands.
- Coordinate buddy teams to alternate firing and reloading.
Actions if Enemy Cannot Be Suppressed
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Alternative Steps:
- Deploy non-contact fire team to establish support-by-fire position.
- Squad becomes the base-of-fire element for overall platoon activity.
- Ongoing suppression of the enemy while awaiting platoon leader commands.
Next Steps if Enemy is Suppressed
- Squad Leader's Role: Evaluates if the fire team not in contact can maneuver effectively.
Considerations for Maneuvering
- Analyze enemy position location and obstacles.
- Assess size and firepower of the engaging enemy force.
- Identify vulnerable flanks and assess routes for maneuvering.
Actions if Fire Team Can Maneuver
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Squad Movement:
- Directs fire team in contact to support the maneuver of the other team.
- Ensures assaulting team maintains fire superiority during movement.
- Signals supporting team to adjust fire as needed during the assault.
- Assaulting team employs fire and movement tactics to overcome enemy positions.
Considerations for Assaulting Team Leader
- Selects optimal route providing best cover and concealment for movement to the objective.
- Leads team from the front in a shallow wedge formation for tactical effectiveness.
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