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CS1102
ENEMY CONTACT
A patrol may make contact with the enemy at any time
Contact may be through observation, meeting engagement, or ambush Contact may be visual PL decides whether to make or avoid physical contact, based on mission and ability to succeed
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ENEMY CONTACT
Two types of physical contact Meeting engagement
Accidental meeting where neither the enemy nor patrol expect contact or are not specifically prepared to deal with it
Ambush
Surprise attack from a concealed position
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ENEMY CONTACT
Offensive and Defensive Actions Patrols assigned mission prohibits physical contact Physical contact is avoided whenever possible If physical contact unavoidable, break contact as quickly as possible
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ENEMY CONTACT
Offensive and Defensive Actions
Patrols assigned mission permits or requires it to seek or exploit opportunities for contact
Typically combat patrols
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
Contacts are often: Unexpected At very close ranges Short in duration Little time to evaluate situation and issue orders
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
Provide swift and positive small unit reaction to enemy contact Simple courses of action
Initiated and controlled by minimal signals or commands
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IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
No drill for every possible situation.
One drill can be used in different situations. Hand and arm signals
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IMMEDIATE HALT
Patrol detects enemy, but is not detected itself First member visually detecting enemy gives signal for Freeze Every member halts in place, weapon at ready and remains motionless
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Minefields
Wire Obstacles
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Individual Responsibilities for Crossing Danger Areas. Watch for the hand and arm signals
Pass the hand and arm signal for danger area. Orient the weapon outboard Cross with a partner Move quickly. Move to the position assigned by the element leader. Orient the weapon outboard. Provide security
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Actions designed to reduce the danger of detection from aircraft Air observation - The first member hearing or sighting an aircraft that may be a threat signals FREEZE. - Every member halts in place until the patrol leader identifies the aircraft and gives further signals or orders. - Members of the patrol must not look up at the aircraft as sunlight can reflect off their faces even when camouflaged. 21
MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Hasty Ambush
Avoid contact and prepare to initiate an
MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Initiating the Ambush PL may decide not to initiate Enemy allowed to advance until in most vulnerable position before initiating PL initiates by firing and shouting If detected early, first member aware of detection initiates ambush
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MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Immediate Assault Used to: Make and break unavoidable contact (defensive)
Decisively engage the enemy (offensive)
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MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Immediate Assault Members nearest enemy open fire and shout CONTACT and direction of incoming attack
Patrol moves swiftly into line formation and assaults
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MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Defensive Measures Assault is stopped if enemy withdraws and contact is broken quickly
If enemy stands fast, assault is carried through enemy positions and movement is continued until contact is broken
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MEETING ENGAGEMENT
Offensive Measures Escapees are pursued and destroyed until PL orders patrol to break contact If patrol is fired upon from beyond 50m, patrol must break contact If patrol engages enemy too long, it may put mission in jeopardy
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BREAKING CONTACT
Fire and Maneuver Means of breaking contact One portion of patrol returns enemy fire while another portion moves by bounds away from enemy
Each portion of the patrol covers the other by fire until they all break contact
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BREAKING CONTACT
Clock System 12 oclock is direction of movement PL shouts direction and distance Members keep same relative positions Subordinate leaders ensure proper movement
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COUNTER AMBUSH
When a patrol is ambushed, the immediate action drill used depends on whether the ambush is a near ambush or a far ambush If the enemy is within fifty meters of the patrol it is a near ambush. If the enemy is beyond fifty meters of the patrol it is a far ambush.
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COUNTER AMBUSH
Near Ambush
Members not in kill zone maneuver against enemy Continues until everyone is out of kill zone
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COUNTER AMBUSH
Far Ambush Members in kill zone return fire and take cover
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SUMMARY
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