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Battle Drill #4 React to Ambush. Instructor: Brother Oehl References: FM 7-8. Objective. To instruct pledge class 2004 on the proper way to react to an ambush initiated by the enemy with a casualty-producing device and/or a high volume of fire. Near Ambush. Soldiers receiving fire:
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Battle Drill #4React to Ambush Instructor: Brother Oehl References: FM 7-8
Objective To instruct pledge class 2004 on the proper way to react to an ambush initiated by the enemy with a casualty-producing device and/or a high volume of fire
Near Ambush • Soldiers receiving fire: Take cover Throw grenade Assault through ambush • Soldiers not receiving fire: Take cover Identify enemy positions Initiate suppressive fire
Ambush is here!!!!
Far Ambush • Soldiers receiving fire: Destroy or suppress crew served weapons first Obscure enemy position with smoke Sustain suppressive fire • Soldiers not receiving fire: Flank enemy position and assault or: Call indirect fire
Ambush is here!!!!
Near or Far Ambushes • Squad Leader reports to higher • Reorganize as necessary • Continue mission
Conclusion • Don’t walk into an ambush in the first place • Take cover • Remember proper movement techniques • Disable most dangerous weapons first