LIVE FIRE PREPARATIONS

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LIVE FIRE PREPARATIONS

• TASK
• REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH
• CONDITIONS
• GIVEN A MISSION TO CONVOY AS A SERIAL WITH HIGH
  ENEMY THREAT.
• STANDARDS
• COMPLETE MISSION!!!!!!
• BREACH OBSTACLE WHILE DESTROYING OR FORCING
  ENEMIES TO WITHDRAW.

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React To Blocked Ambush
TASK STEPS 1. Convoy Commander brief the serial
on convoy procedures 2. The lead vehicle crosses
the start point at the specified time. The
commander verifies all vehicles have crossed the
start point and reports higher. 3. The
convoy follows the specified route and maintains
march speed, intervals and reacts correctly
to commanders signals. 4. The convoy reacts to
enemy contact. The commander signals the
serial that they are in a blocked ambush. a.
All elements dismount and seek available
cover. b. All elements receiving fire scan for
the enemy and return fire at identified
enemy positions.
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React To Blocked Ambush
c. Vehicle drivers move vehicles to cover d.
Commander directs support by fire positions to
suppress the enemy e. Commander calls for
indirect fire as necessary/ available and gives
SALUTE Report. f. Assemble the assault
team g. Commander directs the assault element
to flank the enemy h. Assault element moves
along a covered and concealed route to
flank the enemy. Assault element engages the
enemy. i. Assault element signals support by
fire element to lift fire. j. Assault element
fires and maneuvers through the enemy positions
to limit of advance. k. Assault element
secures the limit of advance and searches the
enemy element i. Commander reports the
situation to higher
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React To Blocked Ambush
5. The support by fire element reduces the
obstacle a. SBF element clears route and
obstacle of anti-handling devices with the
use of grappling hook or suitable substitute b.
Assault element continues securing the far side
of the obstacle SBF secures the
near side of the obstacle c. SBF element moves
to the obstacle and cut the wire d. SBF element
clears the wire from obstacles
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React To Blocked Ambush
6. The convoy consolidates and reorganizes a.
Key leaders are replaced b. Key weapons are
manned c. Ammunition and equipment is
redistributed d. Treat casualties and prepare
them for movement e. Recover damaged equipment
or destroy it in place f. Commander directs the
vehicles through the obstacle 7. The convoy
continues the mission a. Commander reports to
higher headquarters b. Convoy arrives at
specified time c. Commanders accounts for all
personnel and equipment.
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CONVOY KITS
EQUIPMENT CARRIED WITH SERIAL GRAPPLING HOOS
WITH TUBULAR NYLON (100) WIRE CUTTERS
SMOKE GRENADES ( 1 PER VEHICLE) SIGNAL DEVICE
(star cluster, air horn, whistle etc.) Combat
Life Saver Bag 1x 5 gal Water Can/Vehicle VS
17 panel 2x5 gal Fuel Cans/ Vehicle IR
Chem Lights Pioneer Tools 30 Sand bags per
vehicle 1x Case MREs Nylon Bag
Concertina Wire Gloves NBC Marking Kit M8/9
paper M256 Kits DAP 13 ( 1 per Vehicle)
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Limit advance
Rally point
Enemy
M16(1)
Lift / Shift
grappler
1
Cutter mine
Crew weapon
A2
2
CMDR
M16 (2)
A1
3
Assault
A3
M16(3)
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SUMMARY
- CONVOY REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH - SUPPRESS THE
ENEMY - ASSULT ELEMENT FLANKS, KILL/ FORCE OFF
ENENMY - SBF REDUCES OBSTACLE -RECONSOLIDATE/
CONTINUE MISSION REFERENCES FM 7-8 STP
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