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Squad in the Offensive

Squad in the Offensive . By SSgt Scarfe. Order of Events. Class room instruction Walk through / Rehearsals. Squad In the “O”. Use H&A signals Phases of offensive combat Control Moving and Halted Noise discipline, dispersion, security, and rate of movement . 3 Phases of Offensive Combat.

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Squad in the Offensive

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  1. Squad in the Offensive By SSgt Scarfe

  2. Order of Events • Class room instruction • Walk through / Rehearsals

  3. Squad In the “O” • Use H&A signals • Phases of offensive combat • Control • Moving and Halted • Noise discipline, dispersion, security, and rate of movement

  4. 3 Phases of Offensive Combat • Preparatory • Conduct • Exploitation

  5. Preparatory • Begins in the assembly area • Starts upon receiving the warning order -situation -mission -tasks • Ends when crossing the line of departure

  6. Conduct Phase • Begins with the crossing of the line of departure or when fired upon. • Ends when the unit has assaulted through the objective and has consolidated its position. • Crossing the line of departure signifies a unit leaving and area of supporting friendly small arms fire.

  7. Exploitation Phase • Begins upon consolidation past the objective. • Pursue by fire • Continuation of the attack -This is mission dependant.

  8. Tactical Control Measures • Assembly area: • Located out of range from enemy small arms fire. • Draw ammo, prep weapons and equipment, issue order, rest, eat.

  9. Tactical Control Measures Attack Position: • Last covered and concealed position prior to LOD. • Last pos. to make final prep. before committing to the attack. (if needed) • Move into attack formation.

  10. Tactical Control Measures • Line of Departure: • Signifies the units commitment to the attack. • Should be an identifiable object. • Leaving area of friendly small arm support.

  11. Tactical Control Measures • Assault Position: • Last covered and concealed position prior to launching the assault. • Insert fresh magazine if needed, fix bayonets.

  12. Tactical Control Measures • Limit of Advance: • Pre-determined point the assault unit will not cross. • Push past objective, set up squad 180, conduct ammmo casualty report. • Prepare for enemy counter attack!

  13. Contact! • Initiated by instructors • Establish fire superiority • Switch to verbal automatically • Call out ADDRAC

  14. ADDRAC • Alert: Alert all members of the unit to be ready to receive further instructions. • Direction: Orient the unit to the location of the enemy. • Description: Give the unit a brief and accurate description of the target. • Range: Give the unit information needed to adjust point of aim. • (Target) Assignment: Tell the unit who is to fire on which target. • (Fire) Control: Give the unit the command to commence firing. Return fire and gain fire superiority.

  15. Contact! • OCS Minimum of • Alert • Direction • Description • “CONTACT! DIRECT FRONT, ENEMY TROOPS IN THE OPEN, BUDDY RUSHES!”

  16. Contact! • Assault past objective (10-20 meters) • Hasty 180 • Placement of SAW • Give ammo/casualty report

  17. Ammo/Casualty Report “GOOD MORNING, SGT INSTRUCTOR! CANDIDATE SMITH REPORTS OBJECTIVE ALL SECURE. THERE ARE NO CASUALTIES, NO POW’S, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 ROUNDS PER CANDIDATE.”

  18. Questions?

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