Fire Team in the O

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Fire Team in the O

• Inst 1stLt Mays

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The Mission of a Rifle Squad

• Is to close with and destroy the enemy by fire
  and maneuver or to repel the enemys assault by
  fire and close combat.

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The Mission of Fire Team O

• To evaluate your leadership potential in a
  tactical situation.

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Offensive Tactics

• The purpose of offensive combat is to destroy the
  enemy or his will to Fight

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Forms of Maneuver

• Frontal Attack Direct assault on the enemy,
  what will be used at OCS.
• Single Envelopment Directed towards one of the
  enemy Flanks or rear. BOF holds the enemy in
  place and a maneuver element assaults the
  enemys flank.

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Forms of Maneuver
OBJ
OBJ
BOF
Man. Element
Man. Element
Single Envelopment
Frontal Attack
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Tactical Control Measures
LOD
AA
ATK
AP
OBJ
3 Phases of the Offense
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3 Phases of the Offense

• Preparatory Phase
• Movement to AA, Recon/Rehearsals, Movement to LOD
• Conduct Phase
• Movement from LOD to AP, Advance by fire and
  maneuver, Arrival at AP, Assault through OBJ,
  Consolidation/Reorganization
• Exploitation Phase
• Pursuit by fire, Continuation of the Attack

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Preparatory Phase

• Preparatory phase begins at the assembly area.
  As the title implies, the actions of this phase
  ready the team for the assault. The preparatory
  phase begins at the assembly area (AA) and
  continues to the line of departure (LOD) or upon
  contact with the enemy.
• 1.      AA AA should be out of range of enemy
  fire and provide sufficient cover and
  concealment. The fire team leader or squad
  leader should do a gear check and brief their
  team. The assembly area may also be used for
  eating, ammo supply and rest.
• 2.      ATK (attack position) last covered and
  concealed position before the LOD. Here final
  preparations are made before committing to the
  attack. This may include a short security halt to
  orient the map, check radio, and change
  formations.

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Conduct Phase

• Conduct Phase Encompasses the assault portion
  of the attack. You will get into assault
  formation and rush the objective during this
  phase. LOD- Assault Position (ASLT)- Objective
  (OBJ)
• 1. LOD Usually runs perpendicular to the line of
  attack and is a recognizable terrain feature.
  At the LOD the team is leaving the area supported
  by friendly fire and crossing into enemy
  territory. The team should NEVER reach the LOD
  late since this compromises the chances of
  successful mission accomplishment. If the LOD is
  reached early, radio contact should be made.
  
• 2. ASLT Last covered and concealed position
  before the objective. Will make final
  preparation for the actual assault, i.e.. Insert
  magazine, fix bayonet, make grenades readily
  available.

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Conduct Phase

• 3. OBJ assault the objective. Buddy team
  rushes and consolidation
• A. Actions upon the objective get
  down, take cover,gain and maintain fire
  superiority, ADDRAC (alert, direction,
  description, range, assignment, control) i.E.
  Enemy contact, direct front, fortified
  position, buddy rushes
• 4. Consolidation
• A. 180
• B. 360
• C. ACE report ammo, casualties,
  equipment

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Exploitation Phase

• Pursuit by fire Stay at the Objective and fire
  on the retreating enemy.
• Continuation of the Attack Pursue the enemy
  from the objective.

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Fire Team Formations
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Fire Team Formations
WEDGE All around security
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Fire Team Formations
ECHELON (LEFT) Protection against left flank.
Maximum power to the left
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Fire Team Formations
ECHELON (RIGHT) Protection against right
flank. Maximum power to the right
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Fire Team Formations
SKIRMISHERS (LEFT) Position and strength of
enemy are known. Maximum power to the front.
Used from the Assault Position to the OBJ.
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Fire Team Formations
SKIRMISHERS (RIGHT) Position and strength of
enemy are known. Maximum power to the front.
Used from the Assault Position to the OBJ.
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Questions