Infantry Platoon Tactical Standing Operating Procedure

This publication is an extract from FM 7-8 Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad It pro!ides the tactical standin" operatin" procedures for infantry platoons and squads and is tailored for R#T$ cadet use The procedures apply unless a leader ma%es a decision to de!iate from them based on the factors of M&TT-T In such a case' the exception applies only to the particular situation for (hich the leader made the decision )**&+ ) TASK ORGANIZATION (page 2) )**&+ , CO )ppendix )ppendix . )ppendix / )ppendix 0 AN! AN! CONTRO" (page #)

!utie$ and Re$pon$i%ilitie$ (page &) Co''unication (page () )$ti'ate of t*e Situation (page +,) Troop "eading Procedure$ (page +2) Order$ (page +#) Report$ (page +() )ppendix 1 o-e'ent (page +.) )**&+ $ OP)RATIONS (page 2+) )ppendix )ppendix . )ppendix / )ppendix 0 )ppendix 1 A$$e'%ly Area Procedure$ (page 2.) Patrolling Planning (page #+) Patrolling/ Patrol 0a$e Acti-itie$1 2riendly 3nit Coordination (page #2) Conduct an A'%u$* and 4a$ty A'%u$* (page ##) Area Recon5 Action$ on Capturing PO67$ and "and Na-igation (page #8) Range Card$ and 0reac*ing (SOSR) (page #&)

)**&+ 2 N0C (page #9) )**&+ & AIR !)2)NS) ARTI"")R: (page #;) )**&+ F 2IR) S3PPORT (page #() )**&+ 3 2IR) CONTRO" AN! !ISTRI03TION (page 8,) )**&+ 4 OP)RATIONA" S)C3RIT: (page 8#) )**&+ I CO 0AT S)R<IC) S3PPORT (page 8&)

)**&+ 5 SA2)T: (page 8() )ppendix - Report$ (page 8.) )ppendix . Ri$= anage'ent (page &+) Tab - Ri$= A$$e$$'ent atri> (page &2) Tab . Training Safety "i$t (page &#) )ppendix / )!)<AC Procedure$ (page &8) Tab - )-aluate a Ca$ualty (page &8) )**&+ 6 "!P (page &&) )**&+ 7 IN2ANTR: P"ATOON 6)APONS CAPA0I"IT: R)2)R)NC) G3I!) ANN)? A (TASK ORGANIZATION)

to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP Tas% or"ani8ations may !ary accordin" to M&TT-T The follo(in" items are considered before tas% or"ani8in" for a particular mission AIN )22ORT The platoon leader desi"nates the main effort 4e sufficiently (ei"hs the main effort for each mission 9for example' machine "uns and antiarmor (eapons: to ensure success . S3PPORTING )22ORT The platoon leader also desi"nates supportin" efforts that (ill aid in the accomplishment of the mission / P"ATOON 4)A!@3ART)RS The platoon headquarters normally consists of the platoon leader' platoon ser"eant' platoon R)T&7#' for(ard obser!er and his R)T&7#' platoon aidman' t(o machine "un teams' and any other elements that may be attached' under operational control' or in a supportin" role 0 ATTAC4 )NTS a )ngineer$ &n"ineers normally ha!e already been assi"ned a priority of (or% by the company commander The platoon leader (ill not dictate the employment or further suballocate or tas% or"ani8e any supportin" en"ineer elements 4e is responsible for coordinatin" (ith all en"ineers operatin" in his area to ensure the commander;s priorities are bein" adhered to 4e must also ensure that en"ineer assets are not (asted and he must also pro!ide "uides to and from his platoon area The platoon leader may be required to pro!ide labor support and or security to assist the en"ineers b Stinger Tea'$ Stin"er teams are usually in direct support of the company durin" the defense and under #P$#* durin" the offense The platoon leader does not chan"e the priority of air defense protection established by the commander The Stin"er leader positions the Stin"ers (here they can best pro!ide support The infantry platoon (ill frequently need to pro!ide security for the Stin"er team c Antiar'or Section$ The antiarmor section;s primary mission is to destroy armor !ehicles The platoon leader does not chan"e the priority of antiarmor en"a"ements established by the commander 4e locates the section (here it can best support the mission The infantry platoon (ill frequently be required to pro!ide security for the antiarmor section d GSR5 IP65 and CI Tea'$ #ften collocated (ith the infantry platoon These elements are usually in direct support to the battalion The platoon leader coordinates (ith these teams to ensure a mutual understandin" of the mission exists

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AN! AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP

- CO AN! Platoon leaders are responsible for effecti!ely usin" the platoon;s resources and for employin"' or"ani8in"' and directin" the platoon durin" combat operations &ffecti!e command allo(s subordinate leaders to exercise their initiati!e' ta%e ris%s' and sei8e opportunities durin" the mission a Succe$$ion of Co''and 2urin" combat' any member of the platoon may be required to assume command Frequently' the platoon F# or R)T&7# may need to continue operations and direct the operation until the chain of command can be reestablished <nder normal conditions' the platoon succession of command (ill be- Platoon leader Platoon ser"eant Main effort squad leader Supportin" effort squad leaders by ran%

b A$$u'ption of Co''and =hen it is necessary for a ne( leader to assume command of the platoon' if and (hen the situations allo(s it' he (ill accomplish the follo(in" tas%s> 9-: Inform hi"her headquarters of the chan"e 9.: Reestablish the platoon chain of command and ensure all subordinates are made a(are of chan"es 9/: $hec% the platoon;s security and the emplacement of %ey (eapons 90: $hec% the platoon;s equipment and personnel status 91: Pinpoint the platoon;s location 9?: )ssess the platoon;s ability to continue the mission 97: Inform hi"her command of assessment 98: $ontinue the mission . CONTRO" The challen"e to the leader is to use the minimal amount of control required to synchroni8e the operation' (hile still allo(in" decentrali8ed decision ma%in"

/ COOR!INATION )d@acent unit coordination is accomplished from left to ri"ht and from front to rear )d@acent unit coordination is done face to face (hen possible The follo(in" information is exchan"ed by ad@acent units>

<nit identification Mission <nit locations Frequencies and call si"ns Security plans Fire support plans #bstacle plans $P and #P locations $hallen"e and pass(ords Sector s%etches and or scheme of maneu!er Routes Pyrotechnic si"nals Fire control measures

)PP&*2I+&S> - 2<TI&S )*2 R&SP#*SI,I7ITI&S . $#MM<*I$)TI#* / &STIM)T& #F T4& SIT<)TI#* 0 #R2&RS )*2 R&P#RTS 1 M#A&M&*T

APP)N!I? + (!3TI)S AN! R)SPONSI0I"ITI)S) to ANN)? 0 (CO AN! AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP - P"ATOON ")A!)R The platoon leader is responsible for accomplishin" the platoon;s mission 4e is responsible for positionin" and employin" all assi"ned and attached cre(-ser!ed (eapons 4e must also %no( ho( to employ supportin" (eapons a 4e leads the platoon in support of company and battalion missions b 4e informs his commander of his actions at all times c 4e plans missions (ith the help of the platoon ser"eant' squad leaders' and other %ey personnel d 4e stays abreast of the situation and "oes (here he is needed to super!ise' issue FR)3#s' and accomplish the mission e 4e requests support for the platoon from the company commander to perform its mission f 4e directs the platoon ser"eant in plannin" and coordinatin" the platoon;s $SS effort " 2urin" plannin"' he recei!es on-hand status reports from the platoon ser"eant and squad leaders h 4e re!ie(s platoon requirements based on the tactical plan i 4e de!elops the casualty e!acuation plan @ 2urin" execution' he chec%s the (or% of the platoon ser"eant and the squad leaders % 4e ensures the soldier;s load is reasonable . P"ATOON S)RG)ANT The platoon ser"eant is the senior *$# in the platoon and second in command

a 4e super!ises the lo"istics' administration' and maintenance acti!ities of the platoon b 4e or"ani8es and controls the platoon alternate $P c 4e trains the cre(s and employs the platoon;s machine "uns I)= the platoon leader;s orders d 4e recei!es the squad leaders; requests for rations' (ater' and ammunition 4e (or%s (ith the company +# and first ser"eant to request resupply 4e also directs the routin" of supplies and mail e 4e maintains platoon stren"th information' consolidates and for(ards the platoon;s casualty reports 9 2) Forms --11 and --1?: and recei!es replacements f 4e monitors the morale' discipline' and health of platoon members " 4e commands tas%-or"ani8ed elements in the platoon durin" tactical operations This can include' but is not limited to' quarterin" parties' security forces in (ithdra(als' support elements in raids or attac%s' and security patrols h 4e coordinates and super!ises company directed platoon resupply operations i 4e ensures that ammunition and equipment are e!enly distributed 9This is a critical tas% durin" consolidation and reor"ani8ation :

@ 4e ensures that the casualty e!acuation plan is complete and executed properly by directin" the platoon;s aidman' and aid and litter teams / S@3A! ")A!)R The squad leader is responsible for the squad

a 4e controls the maneu!er of his squad and its rate and distribution of fire b 4e exercises his command throu"h the fire team leaders c 4e mana"es the lo"istical and administrati!e needs of his squad 4e requests and issues ammunition' (ater' rations' and special equipment d 4e maintains accountability of his soldiers and equipment e 4e completes casualty feeder reports and re!ie(s the casualty reports completed by squad members f 4e super!ises the maintenance of the squad;s (eapons and equipment " 4e conducts inspections of his soldiers' their (eapons and their equipment h 4e %eeps the platoon ser"eant and platoon leader informed on his squad;s supply status and equipment readiness i 4e ensures that supplies and equipment are internally cross-le!eled @ 4e desi"nates and super!ises special teams to include> &nemy P#= and )id B 7itter teams % 4e ensures compass and pace count duties are assi"ned 0 T)A required ")A!)RA The team leader is a fi"htin" soldier (ho leads by personal example and helps the squad leader as

a 4e controls the mo!ement of his fire team b 4e controls the rate and placement of fire by leadin" from the front and usin" the proper commands and si"nals c 4e maintains accountability of his soldiers and equipment d 4e ensures his soldiers maintain the unit standards in all areas e 4e is responsible for one )utomatic Rifleman' one Rifleman' and one 3renadier f 4e ensures that his Specialty Teams are trained to standard

1 SP)CIA"T: T)A S a &nemy Prisoner of =ar Team> 9-: 9.: 9/: 90: 91: Search Silence Se"re"ate Safe"uard Speed &P=s to collection points

b )id B 7itter Team> 9-: 9.: 9/: 90: 91: 9?: 97: 98: 9C: &!aluate ) $asualty )dminister First )id to a *er!e )"ent $asualty Perform Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Put on a Field or Pressure 2ressin" Pre!ent Shoc% 3i!e First )id for ,urns' 4eat In@uries' Frostbite Transport a $asualty usin" a 7itter to $ollection Points Transport a $asualty usin" a T(o-Man $arry to $ollection Points Perform Search' Reco!ery' &!acuation' andDor ,urial of Remains

APP)N!I? 2 (CO 3NICATION) to ANN)? 0 (CO AN! AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP - G)N)RA"A The three primary means of communication a!ailable to the infantry platoon are radio' (ire' and messen"er *ormally' the platoon uses one or all of these durin" an operation )dditionally' the platoon leader plans an alternate means of communication in case the primary means fails a Radio Radio is the least secure means of communication Radio is susceptible to interception and @ammin" Proper radio procedures must be used to reduce the enemy;s opportunity to hamper radio communications 9-: Radio procedure$> 9a: $han"e frequencies and call si"ns I)= unit S#I 9b: <se !aried transmission schedules and len"ths 9c: <se established formats to expedite transmissions such as S)7<T& 9d: &ncode messa"es or use secure !oice 9e: <se bre!ity codes (hen possible 9.: Action$ if Ba''ing i$ $u$pected/ 9a: $ontinue to operate 92o not let the enemy %no( that he is ha!in" any affect on communications : 9b: 2isconnect the antenna 9c: S(itch to hi"hest po(er 9d: Relocate the radio Terrain may mas% the enemy;s @ammin" si"nal 9e: <se a directional antenna 9f: Turn the squelch off 9/: Radio net$> The platoon must monitor and operate on se!eral radio nets These include-9a: $ompany command net The platoon leader (ill continuously monitor the company command net 9b: Platoon net The platoon headquarters controls the platoon net The platoon net is be continuously monitored by all elements of the platoon 9c: Fire support net The fire support net is controlled by the battalion FS# and is monitored by the platoon;s F# b 6ire =ire is more secure than radio and is effected less by (eather and terrain =hen possible' the platoon uses (ire in lieu of radio =hen the tactical situation permits' the platoon establishes a (ire net or hot loop E This is accomplished as follo(s> 9-: &ach element is responsible for runnin" (ire to the platoon headquarters 9.: &ach element of the platoon is responsible for runnin" (ire to the element on its left If interference stops' communications are probably bein" @ammed

9/: &ach element is responsible for runnin" (ire to their #P 90: #nce established' each element is responsible for the maintenance of the (ire it laid )dditionally' each element continuously monitors the (ire net 91: =hen brea%in" do(n the (ire net' each element is responsible for reco!erin" its (ire 9?: The platoon headquarters maintains o!erall control of the (ire net c e$$enger Messen"er is the most secure means of communications Messen"ers should !ary their routes and schedules Platoon leaders (ei"h the ris% associated (ith usin" messen"ers )lthou"h secure' messen"ers are the slo(est form of communication . CO!) 6OR!S AN! SIGNA"S a Code 6ord$ $ode (ords are used for a multitude of reasons $ode (ords are established to speed up communications' add a de"ree of security' and help (ith command and control $ode (ords are usually established durin" tactical operations for 9but not limited to: ob@ecti!es' phase lines' chec% points' lin% ups' and so forth b Signal$ Si"nals can be used in many forms on any operation Si"nals are usually either audio or !isual The %ey to the use of si"nals is ensurin" e-eryone is a(are of the si"nal and its meanin"' 9See FM .--?F :

APP)N!I? # ()STI AT) O2 T4) SIT3ATION) to ANN)? 0 (CO AN! AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP ISSION ANA":SIS a Mission and intent of commander t(o le!els up b Mission and intent of immediate commander c )ssi"ned tas%s 9specified and implied: d $onstraints and limitations e Mission-essential tas%s f Restated mission " Tentati!e time schedule . )STI AT) O2 T4) SIT3ATION AN! !)T)R IN) CO3RS)S O2 ACTION a Terrain and Ceat*er 9-: Terrain - #$#6) Obser!ation and Fields of Fire Co!er and $oncealment Obstacles Key Terrain A!enues of )pproach 9.: =eather - !isibility' mobility' sur!i!ability b )ne'y $ituation and 'o$t pro%a%le cour$e$ of action 9-: $omposition 9.: 2isposition 9/: Recent acti!ities 90: $apabilities 91: =ea%nesses 9?: Most probable course of action 9enemy use of M&TT-T:

c 2riendly Situation - M&TT-T ission

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)nemy Terrain Troops Time d 2riendly Cour$e$ of Action 92e!elop at a minimum t(o courses of action :

/ ANA":SIS O2 CO3RS)S O2 ACTION a Significant factor$ b 6arga'e 0 CO PARISON O2 CO3RS)S O2 ACTION 1 !)CISION

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APP)N!I? 8 (TROOP ")A!ING PROC)!3R)S5 OR!)RS AN! R)PORTS) to ANN)? 0 (CO AN! AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP - TROOP ")A!ING PROC)!3R)S - Recei!e the Mission . Issue a =arnin" #rder / Ma%e a Tentati!e Plan 0 Start *ecessary Mo!ement 1 Reconnoiter 91 point contin"ency plan> =here leader is "oin"' =ho heGs ta%in" (ith him' )mount of time he plans to be "one' )ctions ta%en if he does not return' <nitGs and leaders actions on chance contact (hile the leader is "one : ? $omplete the Plan 7 Issue the $omplete #rder 8 Super!ise - The best plan may fail if it is not mana"ed ri"ht ,riefbac%s' re*ear$al$5 inspections' and continuous coordination of plans must be used to super!ise and refine troop-leadin" procedures Rehearsals focus on mission execution They are essential to ensure complete coordination and subordinate understandin" The (arnin" order should pro!ide subordinate leaders (ith sufficient le!el of detail for them to schedule and conduct rehearsals of drillsDS#Ps before recei!in" the #P#R2 Rehearsals conducted after the #P#R2 can then focus on mission specific tas%s Rehearsals should be conducted in a trainin" area as much li%e the ob@ecti!e as possible Moc%-ups of the ob@ecti!e should be used for these practices Rehearsals include holdin" soldier and leader briefbac%s of indi!idual tas%s and usin" sand tables or s%etches to tal% throu"h the execution of the plan These are follo(ed by (al% throu"h exercises and then full speed blan%fire or li!e-fire rehearsals The leader should establish a priority for rehearsals based on a!ailable time The priority of rehearsals flo(s from the decisi!e point of the operation Thus the order of precedence is> actions on the ob@ecti!e' battle drills for maneu!er' actions on enemy contact' special teams' mo!ement techniques' and others as required Security must be maintained durin" the rehearsal TAK) C4ARG) IN3T)

- Stand <p and Introduce Hourself . 2esi"nate Team 7eaders / &stablish Security a 2esi"nate -. #Gcloc% b )ssi"n Sectors 0 Initiate Troop 7eadin" Procedures

. OR!)RS a Order$ Group

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9-: Co'pany order$ )s a minimum' the platoon leader' platoon F#' and attachments leaders (ill attend company orders 9.: Platoon order$ )s a minimum' the follo(in" indi!iduals (ill attend platoon orders> Platoon leader Platoon ser"eant Squad leaders Platoon F# )idman )ttachment leaders

b Order$ 2or'at$ 9-: 6arning order - Situation . Mission / &xecution - $oncept - Time Schedule - Rehearsal - Tas%s to Subordinates 0 Ser!ice Support 1 $ommand and Si"nal 9.: 2rag'entary order The format for a FR)3# is that portion of the current #P#R2 that has chan"ed If si"nificant chan"es ha!e occurred since the last #P#R2' a ne( #P#R2 should be prepared 9/: Operation Order T*e for'at for a Platoon OPOR! folloC$/ - Situation a &nemy Forces 9-: 2isposition' composition' and stren"th 9.: $apabilities 9/: Most probable course of action b Friendly Forces 9-: 4i"her <nit 9.: 7eft <nitGs Mission 9/: Ri"ht <nitGs Mission 90: For(ard <nitGs Mission 91: Mission of <nit in Reser!e or Follo(in" 9?: <nits in Support or Reinforcin" 4i"her <nit c )ttachments and 2etachments . Mission 9=ho' =hat' =hen' =here' =hy: / &xecution - Intent a $oncept of the #peration 4o( unit (ill accomplish the mission Identify tas%s 9-: Maneu!er 2esi"nate main effort I2 tas%s 9.: Fires $oncept of fire support )ddress priority of fires' priority tar"ets' restricti!e control measures 9/: )dditional combat support elements $oncept of employment and priority of effort

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b Tas%s to Maneu!er <nits Specify tas%s and purpose for each c Tas%s to combat support units 7ist specific tas%s that must be accomplished d $oordinatin" Instructions 9-: Priority intelli"ence requirements and report tas%s 9.: M#PP le!el 9/: Troop safety and operational exposure "uide 90: &n"a"ement and disen"a"ement criteria and instructions 91: Fire distribution and control measures 9?: $onsolidation and reor"ani8ation instructions 97: Reportin" requirements 98: Specified tas%s that pertain to more than one 9C: Rules of en"a"ement 9-F: #rder of march and other MM*T procedures e Safety 0 Ser!ice Support a 3eneral Pro!ide trains location' $asualty and dama"ed equipment collection points' and routes to and from them b Material and ser!ices 9-: Supply --$lass I - Subsistence --$lass II - $lothin"' ind equip ' tools and tenta"e --$lass III - Petroleum' oil' and lubricants --$lass IA - $onstruction Materials --$lass A - )mmunition --$lass AI - Personal demand items --$lass AII - Ma@or end items --$lass AIII - Medical Supplies --$lass I+ - Repair parts 9.: Transportation Schedule and distribution 9/: Ser!ices Type' desi"nation' location 90: Maintenance 91: Medical e!acuation 9See appendix / )nnex 5: c Personnel &P= collection point and handlin" instructions d Miscellaneous

1 $ommand and Si"nal a $ommand 9-: 7ocation of hi"her unit commander and $P 9.: 7ocation of unit leader or $P 9/: 7ocation of second in command or alternate $P 90: Succession of command b Si"nal 9-: S#I index in effect 9.: 7istenin" silence if applicable 9/: Methods of communication in priority

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90: &mer"ency si"nals 91: $ode (ords T*e for'at for a SDuad Operation$ order folloC$/ - Situation ) &nemy , Friendly $ )ttachments and 2etachments . Mission =ho' =hat' =hen' =here' =hy / &xecution ) $oncept of the #peration 9-: Scheme of Maneu!er 9.: Fire Support , Fire Team Tas%s $ $oordinatin" Instructions 2 Safety 0 Ser!ice Support 1 $ommand and Si"nal

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P"ATOON OPOR! - SIT<)TI#*> a &nemy Forces> b Friendly Forces>

c )ttachmentsD2etachments> . MISSI#*> =ho> =hat> =hen> =here> =hy> / &+&$<TI#*> a $oncept of the #peration

b Tas%s to Maneu!er <nits

c Tas%s to $ombat Support <nits

d $oordinatin" Instructions

e Safety 0 S&RAI$& S<PP#RT> a 3eneral b Material and Ser!ices c Personnel d Miscellaneous 1 $#MM)*2 and SI3*)7> a $ommand b Si"nal

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S@3A! OPOR! - SIT<)TI#*> a &nemy b Friendly c )ttachments and 2etachments . MISSI#*> =ho> =hat> =hen> =here> =hy> / &+&$<TI#*> a $oncept of the #peration b Fire Team Tas%s c $oordinatin" Instructions d Safety 0 S&RAI$& S<PP#RT

1 $#MM)*2 and SI3*)7

6ARNING OR!)R - SIT<)TI#*> . MISSI#*> / &+&$<TI#*>

0 S&RAI$& S<PP#RT> 1 $#MM)*2 and SI3*)7>

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/ R)PORTS The follo(in" reports are used 9-: SALUTE--Si8e' )cti!ity' 7ocation' <nitDuniform' Time' &quipment 9.: SITREP--9situation report: "i!en I)= #P#R2 9/: ACE--9ammunition' casualty' equipment: normally' squad leaders "i!e )$& reports to the platoon ser"eant after contact (ith the enemy 90: Logistics--team leaders and squad leaders report t(ice daily up the chain of command 91: Sensitive item--status reported by team leaders and squad leaders up the chain of command t(ice daily 9?: Personnel status--team leaders and squad leaders report t(ice daily *ormally' reports are "i!en at stand-to and before ni"htfall 97: NBC 1 and NBC 4--(hoe!er reco"ni8es an *,$ attac% (ill report on the platoon net and preface the messa"e (ith F7)S4-F7)S4-F7)S4 *,$ - and 0 reports are sent to the company $P and then for(arded to battalion 98: )fter )ction Report + P"AN &stablish #b@ecti!es for the ))R Select Iualified #bser!ers Re!ie( the Trainin" and &!aluation Plan Identify the Participants Plan Stop Points 2urin" &xercises for ))Rs Ma%e Potential Site Selections Select Trainin" )ids 2raft an ))R Plan Re!ie( the <nitGs Trainin" #b@ecti!es' Plans' and Prep #bser!e the Trainin" #r"ani8e the Selected ))R Site $ollect Information From #ther #bser!ers 2e!elop a 2iscussion #utline #r"ani8e and Rehearse

2 ConductA Restate the <nitGs Mission and &!entGs Trainin" #b@ecti!es 3enerate 2iscussions #rient on Trainin" #b@ecti!es See% Maximum Participation Summari8e and &mphasi8e 6ey 7earnin" Points

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APP)N!I? & ( O<) )NT) to ANN)? 0 (CO AN! CONTRO") to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP O<) )NTA a 2or'ationA 7eaders choose the formation based on their analysis of M&TT-T and li%elihood of enemy contact 9-: Fire team formations )ll soldiers in the team must be able to see their leader 9a: edge This is the basic fire team formationE it (ill be used unless modified because of terrain' dense !e"etation' terrain or mission 9b: !ile <sed in close terrain' dense !e"etation' limited !isibility 9.: Squad formations. Squad formations describe the relationships bet(een fire teams in the squad 9a: Column Primary squad formation and (ill be used unless M&TT-T dictates other(ise 9b: Line <sed (hen maximum fire po(er is needed 9to the front: 9c: !ile <sed in close terrain' dense !e"etation' or limited !isibility 9/: Platoon formations. M&TT-T (ill determine (here cre(-ser!ed (eapons mo!e in the formation They normally mo!e (ith the platoon leader so he can quic%ly establish a base of fire 9a: Column" Primary platoon formation--used unless M&TT-T dictates other(ise 9b: Platoon line# s$uads on line <sed (hen the platoon leader (ants all soldiers on line for maximum firepo(er for(ard <sed (hen the enemy situation is %no(n 9c: Platoon line# s$uads in column <sed (hen the platoon leader dots not (ant e!eryone for(ard' but (ants to be prepared for contact such as near the ob@ecti!e 9d: Platoon %ee <sed (hen enemy situation is !a"ue' but contact is expected to the front 9e: Platoon &edge <sed (hen enemy situation is !a"ue and contact is not expected 9f: Platoon 'ile <sed (hen !isibility is poor due to terrain or li"ht

b o-e'ent Tec*niDue$A 7eaders choose a mo!ement technique based on their mission analysis of M&TT-T and li%elihood of enemy contact 9-: Traveling <sed (hen contact is not li%ely and speed is important

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9.: Traveling overwatchA <sed (hen contact is possible but speed is important 9/: Bounding overwatch. <sed (hen contact is li%ely or imminent and speed is not important c 2oot arc*e$A =hen mo!in" alon" a road in a relati!ely secure area' the platoon (ill mo!e (ith one tile on each side of the road Fire teams are not split up There (ill be / to 1 meters bet(een soldiers and .1 to 1F meters bet(een platoons 9-: The normal rate of march for an 8-hour march is 0 %mph The inter!al and rate of march depend on the len"th of the march' time allo(ed' li%elihood of enemy contact 9"round' air' artillery:' terrain and (eather' condition of the soldiers' and the (ei"ht of the soldiers; load 9.: ) -1-minute rest (ill be conducted at the end of the first 01 minutes of a road march 2urin" this halt' the aidman and squad leaders (ill chec% the soldiers; feet and report the physical condition of the soldiers to the platoon leader and platoon ser"eant Thereafter' a -F-minute rest is conducted e!ery 1F minutes . ACTIONS AT 4A"TS 2urin" halts' security is posted and all approaches into the platoon;s area are co!ered by %ey (eapons The platoon ser"eant mo!es for(ard throu"h the platoon' chec%in" security as he "oes' and meets the platoon leader to determine the reason for the halt a 2urin" halts of /F seconds or less' the soldiers drop to one %nee and co!er their assi"ned sector b 2urin" halts lon"er than /F seconds' a ci"ar-shaped perimeter is formed' and the soldiers assume the prone position / ACTIONS ON CONTACT #n contact' the platoon executes the appropriate battle drill a React to ContactA b 0rea= Contact c React to A'%u$*

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ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP - O22)NS) The platoon leader recei!es the mission from the company commander a Preparation 9-: The platoon leader conducts a mission analysis 9see operations section: 9.: The platoon leader issues a (arnin" order 9/: The platoon members concurrently perform readiness' maintenance' and functional chec%s under the super!ision of their leaders The chain of command chec%s (eapons' ni"ht obser!ation de!ices' communications equipment' *,$ equipment' and any special equipment 90: =eapons (ill be test fired if the situation permits 91: The platoon leader ma%es his tentati!e plan 9?: The platoon initiates mo!ement as required--quarterin" party' selected elements' or the entire platoon 97: The platoon conducts required reconnaissance--determines location' stren"th' disposition' and acti!ity of the enemy' and accurate in formation on the terrain 9#$#6): 98: ,ased on M&TT-T considerations' intelli"ence from the reconnaissance' and other sources' the platoon leader completes the plan If time is a!ailable' he al(ays "i!es a briefbac% to the commander before issuin" the order 9C: The platoon leader issues his order to his subordinates pro!idin" them (ith adequate time to de!elop their plans' brief the soldiers' and conduct rehearsals 9-F: The PS3 requests $SS assets 9--: The platoon leader or responsible representati!e coordinates (ith hi"her' supportin"' and ad@acent units> Fire plans Scheme of maneu!er $urrent intelli"ence $ontrol measures $ommunications and si"nals Time schedules Support requirements

9-.: The platoon leader super!ises mission preparation Subordinate leaders conduct briefbac%s of the plan to ensure his intent is understood 6ey platoon actions are rehearsed as time permits $ertain rehearsals should ta%e place before the #P#R2 9(ise use of time: First priority for rehearsals is actions on the ob@ecti!e

9-/: The platoon leader plans for sustainment of combat operations 9a: Platoon leader' platoon ser"eant' squad leaders determine ammunition requirements and other supply needs

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9b: Platoon leader issues "uidance on soldier;s load and ensures loads are distributed equally The combat load includes the fi"htin" load and approach march load The sustainment load includes the equipment required for sustained operations and are stored by the battalion at the ,S) and brou"ht for(ard as needed 9c: Platoon leaderDplatoon ser"eant determine the transportation needed to support the operation and request it 9d: Platoon ser"eant coordinates (ith the lS3' supply ser"eant' and +# for support 4e distributes supplies accordin" to the plan 9e: Platoon leader establishes and enforces a rest plan for all platoon members' particularly for %ey personnel 9-0: Platoon continues to conduct reconnaissance durin" operation 9-1: The platoon leader monitors the actions of hi"her' ad@acent' and supportin" units 9-?: The platoon leader issues orders or modifies ori"inal plan as needed 9-7: The platoon headquarters reports combat critical information to hi"her' ad@acent' and supportin" units> S)7<T& on enemy contact Terrain information $han"es in platoon actions from the plan $han"es in the friendly situation 9includin" attachments: Initiation of action by the platoon $S or $SS requests required to execute tas%s Friendly information from other units that hi"her headquarters cannot monitor

b )>ecution The t(o types of attac%s are hasty and deliberate 9-: Hasty attack =hen the platoon or squad ma%es unexpected contact (ith the enemy' the platoon or squad executes the contact drill 2eploy &stablish a base of fire Find the enemy flan%' "ap' or (ea% point Suppress the enemy )ttac% throu"h the flan%' "ap' or (ea% point Report to the commander ) planned attac% a"ainst the enemy

9.: Deliberate attack

9a: The platoon leader or"ani8es the platoon for the attac%--assault element and support element

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9b: The platoon positions for the assault The platoon leader' PS3' or squad leader reconnoiter the tentati!e support position' establish local security' ensure the position pro!ides obser!ation of the ob@ecti!e and o!er(atch for the assault element The support element mo!es by a co!ered and concealed route into the support position The support element occupies the support position The platoon ser"eant and squad leaders assi"n co!ered and concealed positions' sectors of fire' and necessary fire control measures The enemy positions are located )ll (eapons are oriented alon" sectors of fire to(ard the enemy positions The support element o!er(atches the assault element;s mo!ement The support element maintains continuous communications (ith the assault element If possible' the support element maintains obser!ation of the assault element and its route The support element ensures the assault element;s route does not cross into the support positions; sectors of fire The support element alerts the platoon leader of any mo!ement on the ob@ecti!e or chan"e in the enemy situation The support element suppresses the ob@ecti!e (ith direct or indirect fires The platoon leader leads the assault element into the last co!ered and concealed position before the ob@ecti!e The assault element uses smo%e' if a!ailable' to co!er its mo!ement The assault element ensures it does not mo!e into the support element;s sector of fire The platoon leader or F# calls for preparatory indirect fire on the ob@ecti!e The platoon leader ensures all elements are in position before be"innin" the assault 9c: The platoon performs the assault The platoon leader si"nals to lift or shift the suppressi!e fires of the support element 9Primary si"nal is FM radioE alternate si"nal is !isual : The support element lift or shifts fires and continues to obser!e the ob@ecti!e The assault element be"ins to deli!er suppressi!e fire on the ob@ecti!e once the support element shifts fire The assault element assaults the ob@ecti!e from the flan%' a "ap' or a %no(n (ea%ness The assault element ti"hts throu"h the ob@ecti!e usin" a!ailable co!er and concealment' appropriate mo!ement techniques' and appropriate battle drills #n order' the support element mo!es onto the ob@ecti!e and clears the ob@ecti!e of any remainin" enemy 9d: The platoon consolidates' then reor"ani8es 9Many e!ents that occur durin" consolidation and reor"ani8ation (ill be concurrent :

c Con$olidation 9-: The platoon occupies a hasty fi"htin" position and prepares for counterattac% 9a: The platoon leader assi"ns the squad sectors of fire 9b: The squad leaders assi"n positions and sectors of fire 9c: The platoon leader positions %ey (eapons systems

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9.: The platoon leader positions #Ps to pro!ide security and early (arnin" d ReorganiEation 9-: The platoon leader reestablishes the chain of command and fills %ey positions> FS# 9/: 7eaders redistribute ammunition and equipment 9a: The squad leaders "i!e the )$& report to the platoon leader 9b: The platoon leader reports the status to hi"her headquarters and requests any required resupply 9c: The PS3 redistributes ammunition and equipment bet(een the squads as necessary 90: The platoon e!acuates casualties The platoon handles all &P=s I)= the fi!e S;s The platoon e!acuates all 6I) . !)2)NS) The platoon leader recei!es the operations order from the company commander a Preparation of t*e !efen$e 9-: The platoon leader performs a mission analysis and issues a (arnin" order to the platoon 9.: Platoon members be"in performin" readiness' maintenance' and functions chec%s on all assi"ned (eapons and equipment 9/: The platoon leader ma%es an estimate of the situation and a tentati!e plan 90: The platoon leader and squad leaders conduct a leader;s reconnaissance They chec% for past or present enemy acti!ity They determine the enemy;s most probable course of action They confirm or ad@ust the tentati!e plan Squad positions 6ey (eapons positions $P and #P locations PS3' squad leaders' and team leaders Machine "unners 2ra"on "unners R)T&7#s M.F/ "unners

9.: The platoon leader establishes communications (ith the company commander' ad@acent units' and battalion

91: The platoon ser"eant does an initial inspection of all the platoon;s (eapons and assi"ned equipment 9?: The platoon leader completes the plan and issues the platoon operations order 97: The platoon ser"eant ensures the platoon has a basic load of $lass I' IA' A' and AIII

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98: The platoon ser"eant requests additional $lass I' IA' A' and AIII to be brou"ht for(ard to the platoon battle position 9C: )ll platoon members camoufla"e themsel!es and their equipment 9-F: The platoon leader conducts ad@acent unit coordination 9--: The platoon test fires all assi"ned (eapons 9-.: The platoon leader conducts the final inspection 9-/: The platoon conducts rehearsals The most critical tas%s are rehearsed first Mo!ement to alternate and subsequent positions is rehearsed =hen possible' a full-force rehearsal is conducted If the platoon is desi"nated as a reser!e' it rehearses those actions as stated in the #P#R2 )s a minimum' briefbac% rehearsals are conducted (ith %ey leaders 9-0: The platoon be"ins mo!ement to the platoon battle position b )>ecutionA 9-: The platoon stops at the last co!ered and concealed position before the platoon battle position 9.: The platoon leader and squad leaders mo!e for(ard to the battle position They ensure there has been no chan"e to the enemy situation They clear the area and establish local security 9/: The platoon leader assi"ns squad battle positions and sectors of fire' locations of the P&=S and the M8 chemical alarm' and positionin" of %ey (eapons systems 90: The platoon leader returns to the platoon and leads them to the platoon battle position The squad leaders "uide their squads into their squad battle positions The squad leaders assi"n temporary positions and sectors of fire 91: The platoon leader coordinates for indirect fire 9?: The platoon be"ins executin" priorities of (or% 9a: Esta(lis) securit* defense 9b: Position +e* &ea,ons The platoon leader positions the platoon;s %ey (eapons and assi"ns them sectors of fire 9c: Position s$uads The platoon leader !erities each squad;s position and assi"ns the squad a sector of fire The squad leader assi"ns indi!idual fi"htin" positions and sectors of fire 9d: Esta(lis) communications )s a minimum' the platoon establishes a Jhot loopK (ire net )s a minimum' each squad has one #P for(ard of its position durin" preparation of the

9e: Coordinate &it) ad-acent units &ach squad coordinates (ith the squad on its left ensurin" all sectors of fire are interloc%in" and all dead space is co!ered by indirect fire 9f: Clear 'ields o' 'ire &ach position clears its sectors of fire 9": Pre,are range cards" &ach "unner prepares an ori"inal and one copy of the ran"e card The ori"inal copy remains (ith the (eapon' and the copy is turned in to the squad leader

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9h: Pre,are s$uad sector s+etc)es The squad leaders prepare an ori"inal and one copy of the sector s%etch The ori"inal remains in the squad $P' and the copy is turned in to the platoon leader )s a minimum' the squad sector s%etch includes- 6ey terrain (ithin the squad sector &ach indi!idual fi"htin" position and its primary and secondary sectors of fire 6ey (eapons positions and their primary sector of fire' secondary sector of fire' and any fire control measures )ll $P and #P locations )ll dead space (ithin the squad sector )ny obstacles and mines (ithin the squad sector

9i: Prepare platoon sector s%etch The platoon leader prepares an ori"inal and one copy of the sector s%etch The ori"inal remains in the platoon $P' and the copy is turned in to the company commander )s a minimum' the platoon sector s%etch includes- Squad positions and sectors of fire 6ey (eapons positions and their sectors of fire and fire control measures $Ps' #Ps' and patrol routes Platoon maximum en"a"ement lines )ll dead space (ithin the platoon sector )ll mines and obstacles (ithin the platoon sector )ny TRPs or FPFs (ithin the platoon sector

9@: Pre,are 'ig)ting ,ositions 9%: Em,lace mine'ields and o(stacles Prepare I)= the company or battalion obstacle plan 9l: Esta(lis) 'ire control measures &stablish and mar% all required fire control measures 9m: Assign alternate and su,,lementar* (attle ,ositions The platoon leader assi"ns each squad and %ey (eapons system an alternate and a supplementary battle position 9n: Im,rove 'ig)ting ,ositions 9o: Pre,are alternate and su,,lementar* ,ositions 9p: Esta(lis) a rest ,lan 97: The platoon conducts a rehearsal 9a: Mo!ement from primary positions to alternate and supplementary position 9b: Initial en"a"ements at tri""er lines and TRPs 9c: $asualty e!acuation

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9d: )ny planned counterattac%s 98: The platoon ser"eant stoc%piles additional $lass I' A' and AIII 9C: If time allo(s' communications trenches are du" bet(een positions and $Ps 9-F: )s time allo(s' the platoon;s positions are continually impro!ed c React to Indirect 2ireA 9-: =hen in defensi!e positions' soldiers see% the protection of their fi"htin" positions 9Fi"htin" positions require a minimum of -8 inches of o!erhead co!er to pro!ide protection from artillery rounds impactin" nearby : 9.: =hile mo!in" or halted in unprotected positions' soldiers immediately assume prone positions )fter the initial incomin" rounds impact' the platoon leader determines the extent of the impact area 9its len"th and (idth: and the nearest ed"e out of it 9still headin" rou"hly in the direction of tra!el' if possible: Then' he "i!es the direction and distance to mo!e out of the impact area 9for example' JT(o o;cloc%' t(o hundred meters' follo( meK: 9/: 7eaders report and continue the mission *#T&> In some cases' the platoon may immediately don protecti!e mas%s If shells (ith other than an 4& burst 9for example' smo%e: or if there is an indication of a chemical attac%' the platoon should mas% d Con$olidationA 9-: The platoon leader ad@usts squad positions' if required' and reassi"ns sectors of fire The squad leaders and team leaders ad@ust positions to co!er assi"ned sectors of fire The platoon leader ad@usts cre(-ser!ed (eapons to co!er most dan"erous a!enues of approach 9.: The platoon leader positions #Ps to pro!ide security and early (arnin"

e ReorganiEation 9-: The platoon reestablishes the chain of command and fills %ey positions> 9a: Platoon leader' platoon ser"eant' squad leaders' and team leaders 9b: 6ey (eapons> machine "uns' M.F/s' antiarmor 9.: The platoon establishes communications (ith the company commander' the ad@acent units' the battalion FS#' and the squads 9/: 7eaders redistribute ammunition and equipment The platoon leader recei!es )$& report from squad leaders The platoon leader reports the status to the company commander and requests any supplies that are required The platoon ser"eant redistributes ammunition and equipment amon" the squads 90: The platoon e!acuates casualties' handles all &P=s I)= the fi!e S;s' and e!acuates 6I) 91: The platoon repairs fi"htin" positions as required

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APP)N!I? + (ASS) 0": AR)A PROC)!3R)S) to ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP =hen directed to occupy an assembly area' the platoon leader desi"nates a quarterin" party &ach squad (ill pro!ide t(o men for the quarterin" party The platoon ser"eant or selected *$# (ill be in char"e of the quarterin" party - The quarterin" party reconnoiters the assembly area to ensure no enemy are present and to establish initial security . The quarterin" party determines initial positions for all platoon elements / The quarterin" party pro!ides security by forcin" enemy reconnaissance probes to (ithdra( and pro!idin" early (arnin" of an enemy attac% 0 )s the platoon clears the release point' quarterin" party members' (aitin" in co!ered and concealed positions' mo!e out and "uide the platoon to its initial position (ithout haltin" 1 The platoon establishes and maintains local security The platoon leader assi"ns each squad a sector of the perimeter to ensure mutual support and to co!er all "aps by obser!ation and fire The platoon leader desi"nates #Ps and squad leaders select #P personnel #Ps ha!e communications (ith the platoon $P #Ps (arn the platoon of enemy approach before the platoon is attac%ed ? The platoon leader establishes a priority of (or%' to include-a Positionin" of cre(-ser!ed (eapons' chemical a"ent alarms' and desi"natin" P2F' FP7' and FPFs b $onstructin" indi!idual and cre( ser!ed fi"htin" positions c Settin" up (ire communications bet(een the squads and the platoon $P 9Radio silence is obser!ed by the platoon: d Preparin" ran"e cards e $amoufla"in" positions f $learin" fields of fire " 2istributin" ammo ' rations' (ater' supplies' and special equipment h $onductin" pre!entati!e chec%s and ser!ices on (eapons and equipment I Preparin" dra"on ni"ht si"ht 5 Inspectin" platoon members and equipment % Rehearsin" critical aspects of the upcomin" mission l Test firin" small - arms (eapons 9)s tactical situation permits: m $onductin" personal hy"iene and field sanitation n Institutin" a rest plan o $ompletin" the (or% priorities as time permits

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7 The platoon leader conducts ad@acent unit coordination The platoon leader assi"ns security patrols' if applicable The platoon leader establishes responsibility for the o!erlappin" enemy a!enues of approach bet(een ad@acent squads and platoons The leaders ensure there are no "aps bet(een elements The platoon leader exchan"es information on #P locations and si"nals The platoon leader coordinates counterattac%s 8 The platoon leader for(ards a copy of the sector s%etch to the company commander and %eeps one for platoon use

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APP)N!I? 2 (PATRO""ING P"ANNING) to ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP - ORGANIZATION/ a 4eadquarters &lement b )id and 7itter Team c &nemy Prisoner of =ar Team d Sur!eillance Team e &nroute Recorder f $ompass Man " Pace Man . INITIA" P"ANNING and COOR!INATION/ a =ith 4i"her 4I b =ith FF< c )d@acent Patrol 7eaders / CO P")TION O2 T4) P"AN/ a &ssential and Supportin" Tas%s b 6ey Tra!el and &xecution Times c Primary and )lternate Routes d Si"nals e $hallen"e and Pass(ord For(ard of Friendly 7ine f 7ocation of 7eaders " )ctions on &nemy $ontact h $ontin"ency Plans 0 !)PART3R) 2RO a $oordination b Plannin" 2RI)N!": "IN)S

1 RA"": POINTS a Selection of Rally Points b Types of Rally Points 9-: Initial Rally Point 9.: &n Route Rally Point 9/: #b@ecti!e Rally Point 90: Reentry Rally Point 91: *ear and Far - Side Rally Points ? ")A!)R7S R)CONNAISSANC) O2 T4) O0F)CTI<) 7 R))NTR: O2 2RI)N!": "IN)S 8 !)0RI)2ING

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APP)N!I? # (PATRO""ING/ PATRO" 0AS) ACTI<ITI)S1 2RI)N!": 3NIT COOR!INATION) to ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP +A PATRO" 0AS) ACTI<ITI)S/ a b c d e f " &stablish Security )lert Plan =ithdra(al Plan Maintenance Plan Sanitation and Personal 4y"iene Plan Mess Plan =ater Resupply

2A 2RI)N!": 3NIT COOR!INATION/ - Patrol 7eader a Identifies Self and <nit b Si8e of Patrol c Time of 2eparture and Return d )rea of PatrolGs #peration . For(ard <nit Representati!e a Information on Terrain b 6no(n or Suspected &nemy Positions c 7i%ely &nemy )mbush Sites d 7atest &nemy )cti!ity e 2etailed Information on Friendly Position and #bstacles f 7ocation of #perations " Friendly <nit Fire Plan h Support the FF< $an Pro!ide / 7eader )ction Sequence a $ontact Friendly 3uides at $ontact Point b Mo!e to $oordinated Initial Rally Point c $omplete Final $oordination d Mo!e to and Thru Passa"e Point e &stablish Security - 7istenin" 4alt ,eyond For(ard Friendly <nitGs FPF

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APP)N!I? 8 (CON!3CT AN A 03S4 AN! 4AST: A 03S4) to ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP CON!3CT AN A 03S4/ - Plannin" $onsiderations a $o!erin" the &ntire 6ill Lone by Fire b <se &xistin" #bstacles to 6eep &nemy in the 6ill Lone c Protectin" the )ssault and Support &lements =ith Mines' $laymores' or &xplosi!es d <sin" Security Teams to Isolate the 6ill Lone e )ssaultin" Into the 6ill Lone to Search 2ead and =ounded' )ssemble Prisoners' and $ollect &quipment f Timin" the )ctions of all &lements of the Platoon to Preclude 7oss of Surprise " <sin" only one Squad to $onduct the &ntire )mbush and Rotatin" Squads #!er Time From the #RP . Formations a 7inear b 7 - Shaped CON!3CT A 4AST: A 03S4 - Patrol Member )lerts Patrol That &nemy is in Si"ht and 3i!es 2irection from the Platoon . Patrol 4alts and Remains Motionless / 7eader 2ecides to $onduct 4asty )mbush 0 7eader 3i!es 4and and )rm Si"nals to Mo!e Personnel to $o!ered and $oncealed Positions and 2esi"nate 6ill Lone 1 Security &lements &mplaced to Front and Rear ? Patrol 7eader Initiates )mbush 7 )ssault &lement Mo!es Into 6ill Lone and $onducts 4asty Search of &nemy Soldiers 8 Security &lements Re@oin Patrol C =ithdra( From the )mbush Site and Return to the #RP -F $ollect and 2isseminate Information -- Reor"ani8es )s *eeded and $ontinues the Mission

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APP)N!I? & (AR)A R)CONNAISSANC)5 ACTIONS ON CAPT3RING PO67S5 "AN! NA<IGATION5 RANG) CAR! PR)PARATION5 AN! 0R)AC4ING (SOSR)) to ANN)? C (OP)RATIONS) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP AA AR)A R)CONNAISSANC) . / 0 1 ? 7 8 #ccupy #b@ecti!e Rally Point &mplace Security Team at #RP )s *eeded $onduct ) 7eaderGs Recon Issue FR)3# at #RP $onduct Recon Return to #R, 3atherDReport Information 2isseminate Information to all Patrol Members

0A ACTIONS ON CAPT3RING PO67S . / 0 1 Search Se"re"ate Silence Speed Safe"uard

CA "AN! NA<IGATION - ,ac% )8imuth a 3reater than -8F de"rees subtract -8F b 7ess than -8F de"rees add -8F . 3-M )n"le $on!ersion a =esterly 3-M )n"le 9-: 3rid to Ma"netic - )dd 3-M )n"le 9.: Ma"netic to 3rid - Subtract 3-M )n"le b &asterly 3-M )n"le 9-: 3rid to Ma"netic - Subtract 3-M )n"le 9.: Ma"netic to 3rid - )dd 3-M )n"le / I*T&RS&$TI#*> To 7ocate an <n%no(n Point a b c d e f " #rient Map <sin" $ompass 7ocate and Mar% Hour Position on the Map 2etermine Ma"netic )8imuth From Hour Position to <n%no(n Point <sin" $ompass $on!ert the Ma"netic )8imuth to a 3rid )8imuth Plot the 3rid )8imuth From Hour Position in the 2irection of the <n%no(n Point Mo!e to a Second 6no(n Position and Repeat Steps c' d' e The <n%no(n Point is =here the 7ines Intersect on the Map

0 R&S&$TI#*> To 7ocate Hour #(n Position a #rient Map <sin" $ompass b 7ocate t(o 6no(n Points on the 3round and Mar% Them on Hour Map

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Measure the Ma"netic )8imuth to one of the 6no(n 7ocations $on!ert the Ma"netic )8imuth to a 3rid )8imuth $on!ert the 3rid )8imuth to a ,ac% )8imuth <se a Protractor to Plot the )8imuth and 2ra( a 7ine From the 6no(n Point to Hour 7ocation Repeat Steps c' d' e' f For the Second 6no(n Point Hour 7ocation is =here the 7ines $ross

!A RANG) CAR! PR)PARATION> 9Refer to pa"e .-7? of FM 7-8' Infantry Platoon #perations: - Fill in the Mar"inal Information at the Top of the $ard . 2ra( =eapon Symbol in the $enter of the Small $ircle / 2ra( 7eft and Ri"ht 7imits 0 2etermine Aalue for &ach $ircle 1 2ra( all TRPs and Reference Points $onsecuti!ely ? 2ra( Read Space 7 2ra( Maximum &n"a"ement 7ine for )nti - )rmor =eapons 8 *umber =eapon Reference Point 7ast or 2etermine 8 2i"it 3rid $oordinate C Fill in 2ata Section at the ,ottom of the $ard )A 0R)AC4ING (SOSR) . / 0 Suppress the &nemy to )llo( the ,reach &lement to $reate a ,reach Obscure the ,reach Site From &nemy #bser!ation Secure the ,reach Site' &xecute the ,reach' and Secure the Far Side Reduce the #bstacle to Facilitate Mo!ement of Follo( on Forces

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ANN)? ! (N0C) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - R)ACT TO N3C")AR ATTACK )ll soldiers assi"ned to the platoon react to an un(arned nuclear attac% by doin" the follo(in"> a Immediately drop to a prone position and close their eyes Turn their bodies so their heads face to(ard the blast Place their thumbs into their ears $o!er their faces (ith their hands Place their arms under their bodies Tuc% their heads do(n into their shoulders and %eep their faces do(n(ard b Remain in the prone position until the second blast (a!e passes' and the debris has stopped fallin" c $hec% themsel!es and their buddies for in@uries and dama"e to assi"ned equipment d 3i!e first aid to any casualties and prepare them for e!acuation e Report the situation to hi"her headquarters usin" the *,$ - report . R)ACT TO C4) ICA" ATTACK )ll soldiers assi"ned to the platoon reacts to a chemical attac% by doin" the follo(in"> a b c d Stop breathin" =ithin C seconds' put on their protecti!e mas%s =ithin an additional ? seconds' pull their hoods o!er their heads Shout 3asE and "i!e the appropriate arm-and-hand si"nal

/ 3N ASKING PROC)!3R)S Selected soldiers use the M.1? %it to determine if the area is clear If the area is clear' the platoon leader selects t(o soldiers and be"ins unmas%in" procedures 4e mo!es the soldiers to a shady area and has the soldiers unmas% for 1 minutes 4e obser!es soldiers for -F minutes If no symptoms occur' he reports to hi"her headquartersE based on the response' he issues all clear 4e continues to obser!e soldiers for delayed reactions 0 4AST: !)CONTA INATION PROC)!3R)S The platoon leader ensures each soldier has one M.18 personal decontamination %it &ach soldier decontaminates himself and his equipment I)= instruction on the M.18 %it 1 OPP G)AR )?C4ANG) M#PP "ear exchan"e is al(ays conducted in buddy teams in the follo(in" sequence> 2econtaminate protecti!e mas% and hood Remo!e o!er"arment' o!erboots and "lo!es' and under"arment Put on under"arment' o!er"arment' and o!erboots and "lo!es Secure protecti!e mas% hood

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ANN)? ) (AIR !)2)NS) ARTI"")R:) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - PASSI<) AIR !)2)NS) Passi!e air defense is al(ays used ,y usin" a!ailable co!er and concealment' camoufla"e' and dispersion' the platoon a!oids bein" detected from the air . ACTI<) AIR !)2)NS) #nce detected' the platoon leader decides' based on the (eapons control status' if he uses acti!e air defense )cti!e air defense is conducted in one of the follo(in" (ays> a For a hi"h-performance aircraft' soldiers aim at a point t(o football field len"ths in front of the aircraft and fire on automatic This ma%es the aircraft fly throu"h a J(allK of bullets b For a lo(-performance aircraft or a rotary aircraft' soldiers aim at a point half of a football field len"th in front of the aircraft and fire on automatic c For any aircraft headin" directly at the platoon' soldiers aim at a point directly abo!e the nose of the aircraft and fire on automatic

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ANN)? 2 (2IR) S3PPORT) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - TARG)TING 2urin" mission plannin"' the platoon leader ma%es ad@ustments to the company;s indirect fire support plan Possible tar"ets include-a 6no(n or suspected enemy locations not tar"eted by hi"her b 2ead space not co!ered by or"anic (eapons c 3aps bet(een ad@acent units not tar"eted by hi"her d 7i%ely mounted and dismounted a!enues of approach and (ithdra(al e 6ey terrain or obstacles not tar"eted by hi"her . 2OR6AR! O0S)R<)R a !utie$ and Re$pon$i%ilitie$ 9-: The F# is the platoon;s lin% to the battalion fire support system 9.: 4e assists the platoon leader in de!elopin" a platoon fire support plan that supports the platoon scheme of maneu!er 9/: 4e ad!ises the platoon leader on the capabilities' limitations' and effects of the !arious types of a!ailable munitions 90: 4e continually updates the battalion FS# on his position and situation ensurin" the platoon is able to recei!e responsi!e fire support 91: 4e submits tar"ets into the battalion fire support system and updates them as necessary throu"hout the mission b Po$itioningA The position of the F# al(ays depends on M&TT-T 3enerally' he mo!es as a member of the platoon headquarters #n rare occasions' the F# mi"ht be separated from the platoon leader The F# must be readily a!ailable to the platoon leader' maintain communication (ith the battalion FS#' and be able to obser!e the battlefield / 2IR) S3PPORT IN T4) O22)NS) a Tar"ets are planned in front of and on the ob@ecti!e to support the platoon;s approach' deployment' and assault durin" the attac% b Tar"ets are planned beyond the ob@ecti!e to support the platoons consolidation and reor"ani8ation after the attac% c Tar"ets are planned on all %no(n or suspected enemy positions d Tar"ets are planned on li%ely enemy (ithdra(al and counterattac% routes e Tar"ets are planned on %ey terrain features throu"hout the platoon area of operations f Smo%e is planned to obscure the platoon;s mo!ement throu"h or across dan"er areas 0 2IR) S3PPORT IN T4) !)2)NS) a Tar"ets are planned on all %no(n or suspected enemy positions b Tar"ets are planned alon" li%ely enemy a!enues of approach

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c Tar"ets are planned in front of' on top of' and behind the platoon battle position d )n FPF is planned alon" the enemy;s most dan"erous a!enue of approach e Smo%e is planned to screen the platoons (ithdra(al to alternate or supplementary positions f Illumination is planned ,&4I*2 T4& &*&MH This exposes the enemy (ithout exposin" the platoon 1 IN!IR)CT 2IR) CONTRO" a ,efore the start of any operation' the platoon leader ensures the F# %no(s the follo(in"> 9-: Tar"et locations and descriptions 9.: The effects required or purpose of the tar"et 9/: The priority of tar"ets 90: Tar"et en"a"ement criteria 91: The method of en"a"ement and control for the tar"et 9?: The location of all TRPs' tri""er lines' and any other fire control measure used by the platoon leader ? CA"" 2OR 2IR)A ) call for fire is a messa"e prepared by an obser!er It has all the information needed to deli!er indirect fires on the tar"et )ny soldier in the platoon can request indirect fire support by use of the call for fire $alls for fire must include-a #bser!er identification and (arnin" order> ad@ust fire' fire for effect' suppress' immediate suppression 9tar"et identification: b Tar"et location methods> "rid' polar' shift from a %no(n point c Tar"et description ) brief description of the tar"et usin" the acronym S*)P is "i!en> Si8eDshape' *atureDnomenclature' )cti!ity' Protecti!eDposture

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ANN)? G (2IR) CONTRO" AN! !ISTRI03TION) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - 2IR) CONTRO" a 2ire control 'ea$ure$A 9-: ra!hic measures

9a: Boundaries or sectors 2i!ide areas of tactical responsibility bet(een units 9b: ,attle positions 2efensi!e position oriented alon" li%ely enemy a!enues of approach 9c: &n"a"ement areas The area in (hich the leader intends to destroy the enemy 9d: TRPs TRPs are used to reference enemy locations They can be man made or natural TRPs must be easily identifiable 9e: Maximum en"a"ement lines en"a"in" at its maximum effecti!e ran"e Ima"inary line (hich identifies the point (here a particular (eapon system is

9f: Tri""er lines )n ima"inary line (here' once the enemy crosses' friendly units can en"a"e Tri""er 7ines can be oriented to terrain' obstacles' TRPs' or maximum en"a"ement lines 9": Phase lines Ima"inary line placed alon" identifiable terrain (hich is used to control mo!ement or coordinate fires 9h: Final protecti!e fire enemy assault ) preplanned barrier of both direct and indirect fire desi"ned to pre!ent or disrupt the

9.: Rules of en"a"ement Rules of en"a"ement are directi!es issued by military or political authorities that specify circumstances under (hich the platoon (ill initiate or continue combat operations Rules of en"a"ement (ill "enerally be issued (ith the company operations order &nsure e!eryone understands R#& 9/: &n"a"ement priorities Tar"ets appear in random order at different times and locations throu"hout the battlefield &n"a"ement priorities allo( the leader to desi"nate (hich tar"et he (ants destroyed first &n"a"ement priorities are usually done by (eapons systems 9a: )ntiarmor (eapons systems The platoon antiarmor (eapons en"a"e tar"ets in the follo(in" priority> Most threatenin" armor )rmor in primary sector )rmor in secondary sector <narmored command and control !ehicles

9b: Platoon machine "uns Machine "unners should al(ays attempt to en"a"e at their maximum effecti!e ran"e and should stri!e for "ra8in" fire Machine "uns ha!e the follo(in" tar"et priority> The FPF' if directed

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The most dan"erous or threatenin" tar"et 3roups of dismounted infantry in primary sector &nemy cre(-ser!ed (eapons 3roups of dismounted infantry in secondary sector <narmored command and control !ehicles

9c: M.F/s The "renadiers are used to co!er the platoon;s dead space The tar"et priority for M.F/s is- The most dan"erous or threatenin" tar"et 7i"ht-armored !ehicles 3roups of three or more in primary sector 3roups of three or more in secondary sector

b Fire $ommands 7eaders use fire commands to direct the fires of the unit ) subsequent fire command ad@usts or chan"es information "i!en in the initial fire command #nly the elements that chan"e are "i!en Fire is terminated by the command or si"nal for $&)S& FIR&' &*2 #F MISSI#* ) fire command has the follo(in" six parts 9-: "lert. The leader can alert the soldiers by name or unit desi"nation' by some type of !isual or sound si"nal' by personal contact' or by any other practical (ay 9.: Direction The leader tells the soldiers the "eneral direction or pinpoint location of the tar"et 9/: Descri!tion The leader describes the tar"et briefly but accurately The formation of enemy soldiers is al(ays "i!en 90: #ange. The leader tells the soldiers the ran"e to the tar"et in meters 91: $ethod of fire The leader tells the soldiers (hich (eapons to fire 4e can also tell the type and amount of ammunition to fire' and the rate of fire 9?: %ommand to fire The leader tells soldiers (hen to fire 4e can use an oral command' a sound or a !isual si"nal =hen he (ants to control the exact moment of fire' he says )T MH $#MM)*2 9then pauses until ready to commence firin": =hen he (ants to start firin" upon completion of the fire command' he @ust says FIR& c 2ire Control !uring "i'ited <i$i%ility 2urin" limited !isibility' leaders ensure that the platoon;s fires are controlled To do this' they can use aimin" sta%es' TB&s for all machine "uns' illumination' TRPs' and ni"ht !ision de!ices

. 2IR) !ISTRI03TION The t(o methods of fire distribution are point fire and area fire a Point 2ire The platoon;s fires are directed at one tar"et The platoon leader accomplishes this by mar%in" the desired tar"et (ith tracer fire or by M.F/ file b Area 2ire The platoon;s fires co!er an area from left to ri"ht and in depth The platoon leader accomplishes this four (ays

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9-: Frontal fire Frontal fire is used (hen the enemy is mo!in" perpendicular to the platoons direction of fire &ach squad en"a"es the tar"ets to their immediate front )s tar"ets are destroyed' fires are shifted to(ard the center of the enemy 9.: %ross fire $ross fire is used (hen the enemy is mo!in" perpendicular to the platoon;s direction of fire and terrain does not allo( frontal fire It is also used (hen the enemy is mo!in" oblique to the platoons direction of fire =hen usin" cross fire' squads en"a"e tar"ets from left to ri"ht or from ri"ht to left dependin" on their location 9/: De!th fire 2epth fire is used (hen the enemy is mo!in" parallel to the platoon;s direction of fire Squads en"a"e tar"ets from front to rear or from rear to front )s tar"ets are destroyed' fires are shifted to(ard the center of the enemy 90: %ombination. 2ependin" on the M&TT-T' the platoon may use any combination of the abo!e techniques

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ANN)? 4 (OP)RATIONA" S)C3RIT:) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - CO<)R AN! CONC)A" )NT a Ca'ouflage )ll soldiers use camoufla"e paint to co!er exposed s%in The outline of an indi!idual is bro%en usin" !e"etation' burlap' or any other a!ailable means Fi"htin" positions arc camoufla"ed usin" all exposed dirt to brea%up the outline of a position The position is chec%ed from the enemy;s !ie( &quipment is camoufla"ed usin" !e"etation to brea% up the outline of the equipment and to co!er all reflecti!e surfaces b Protection Fi"htin" positions ha!e -8 inches of o!erhead 4elmets are (orn durin" tactical operations c Conceal'ent In order to a!oid detection' soldiers operate usin" terrain and !e"etation .A O0S)R<ATION POSTS a Po$itioning #Ps al(ays contain a minimum of t(o soldiers and ha!e communication (ith the platoon headquarters 9land line' FM' or si"nalin" de!ice: #Ps are positioned I)= M&TT-T Routes to and from the #P are recorded and rehearsed &ach member of the #P is thorou"hly briefed on the rules of en"a"ement before departin" for their post Si"nals for the return of #Ps 9runnin" pass(ord' challen"eDpass(ord' li"ht si"nals: (ill be established and briefed to all platoon personnel b Relief of OP$ =hen an #P is relie!ed' the relie!in" personnel meet (ith the current #Ps and recei!e a briefin" that contains' as a minimum> $all si"ns and frequencies Routes to and from perimeter )ll si"nals and pass(ords )rea of responsibility for obser!ation

/ STAN!GTO ) stand-to (ill be conducted /F minutes before da(n and /F minutes after sunset a Team leaders and squad leaders chec% e!ery indi!idual soldier to ensure he is a(a%e and alert' to ensure his equipment is pac%ed in his ruc%sac%' and to ensure he is obser!in" his sector in his assi"ned fi"htin" position b Team leaders and squad leaders "ather sensiti!e items report and (eapons operational status' and passes the report to the platoon ser"eant c The platoon ser"eant "athers the reports' spot chec%s squad position' and passes the reports to platoon leader d The platoon leader reports to hi"her headquarters' spot chec%s squad and cre(-ser!ed (eapon positions

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a 2urin" preparation for combat' each platoon conducts final inspections Shortcomin"s in noise discipline are identified $lan%in"' rattlin"' and so forth' is subdued by the use of tape or cloth as required b =hen li"hts are necessary for plannin" or map readin"' a poncho is used to conceal them c $i"arettes and coo%in" fires are not lit durin" dayli"ht or dar%ness (ithout permission of the company commander' or the leader of an independent element d *on!erbal means of communication are used to the maximum extent possible e 2urin" stationary operations' trash is collected and bac%hauled durin" lo"istics runs If this is not practical 9and in all other operations:' soldiers carry trash until it can be disposed of securely 9it is not buried or hidden unless specifically authori8ed:

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ANN)? I (CO 0AT S)R<IC) S3PPORT) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP - SO"!I)R7S "OA!A 2eterminin" the soldierGs load is a critical leader tas% The soldierGs load is al(ays M&TT-T dependent and must be closely monitored Soldiers cannot afford to carry unnecessary equipment into the battle &!ery contin"ency cannot be co!ered The primary consideration is not ho( much a soldier can carry' but ho( much he can carry (ithout impaired combat effecti!eness a Co'%at "oad The mission essential equipment' as determined by the commander responsible for carryin" out the mission' required for soldiers to fi"ht and sur!i!e immediate combat operations =hen possible' a soldierGs combat load should not exceed ?F pounds 9-: Fi"htin" 7oad ,2< 9$#MP7&T&: 4&7M&T' 6&A7)R I2 T)3S 7,&' T# I*$7<2&>

$)*T&&* $<P FIRST-)I2 $)S& F7)S47I34T =IT4 R&2 7&*S 9#nly for 7and *a!' SI2' P7T ST+: 7&*S)TI$ $#MP)SS =IT4 $)S& T=# )MM# P#<$4&S =IT4 ? M)3)LI*&S T=# $)*T&&*S =IT4 $#A&RS M--? RIF7& =IT4 ,7)*6 )2)PT&R 9not required for 7and *a!i"ation: M)P )*2 PR#TR)$T#R *#T&,##6 =IT4 P&*$I7 RIF7& $7&)*I*3 6IT 9not required for 7and *a!i"ation: 9.: )pproach March 7oad ,)3' =)T&RPR##F T)$S#P $)M# STI$6 MR&GS 9.: $)P' ,2< P&RS#*)7 4H3I&*& 6IT $4)PSTI$6 P#*$4# $#)T' $#72 =&)T4&R ,2< 9See *ote -: P#*$4# 7I*&R 9See*ote 0: S#$6S 9-F PR: &-T##7 =IT4 $)RRI&R T&RR)I* M#2&7 6IT FM 7-8 TR#<S&RS' ,2< F##T P#=2&R TR#<S&RS' R)I* 37#A&' 7&)T4&R' ,7)$6 <*2&RS4IRTS' ,R#=* 91: 37#A&' =##7 I*S&RT <*2&R=&)R 91: I*S&$TR&P&77&*T LIP-7#$6 ,)3S 91: 5)$6&T' ,2< 11F $#R2 91F FT: 5)$6&T' R)I* 9/: )-,a" 9. $adets Per ,a": "and Na-igation (See Note 2)/ ,)3' S7&&PI*3 9- &) $2T: ,##TS' $#M,)T' ,7)$6 9- &) $2T: 5)$6&T' ,2< 9. &) $2T: M)T' S7&&PI*3 9-D$2T: 9See *ote /: TR#<S&RS' ,2< 9. &) $2T: S4&7T&R 4)7F 9- &) $2T: P#7&S 9/ &) $2T: R#P&S 9. &) $2T: ST)6&S 91 &) $2T: S@!HP"T ST?/ ,)3' S7&&PI*3 9- &) $2T: ,##TS' $#M,)T' ,7)$6 9- &) $2T: 5)$6&T' ,2< 9. &) $2T: M)T' S7&&PI*3 9-D$2T: 9See *ote /: TR#<S&RS' ,2< 9. &) $2T:

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*ote -> It is at the discretion of the RT# to substitute the $old =eather ,2< coat (ith the (ool blan%et If the RT# decides to do so the $old =eather ,2< $oat (ill be carried in the )-ba" and the entire re"iment (ill do li%e(ise *ote .> In instances (here t(o cadets ha!e the extreme cold (eather sleepin" ba"s' all of the equipment may not fit in the same )-ba" <nder these circumstances' each cadet may use a separate )-ba" *ote /> It is at the discretion of the RT# to allo( the sleepin" mat to be carried on the ruc% in lieu of the )-ba" If the RT# decides to do so' the sleepin" mat is carried on the top of the ruc% and secured (ith the ruc% ti"htenin" straps and the entire re"iment (ill do li%e(ise *ote 0> Poncho and Poncho 7iner are tied to"ether (ith sleep mat 9bed roll: b Su$tain'ent "oad The remainin" equipment and materials needed for sustained combat operations must be carried by company and battalion assets . S3PP": Policies and procedures are applied for supply requests and resupply operations $SS operations are dri!en by the tactical settin" for the infantry platoon Resupply operations arc planned in ad!ance so as to not interfere (ith combat operations The team leader and squad leader implement $SS by inspectin" their soldiers for shorta"es and shortcomin"s in equipment and supplies once the squads ha!e compiled their lists' they report their status to the platoon ser"eant (ho in turn reports his status to the company +# To standardi8e resupply operations' requests are submitted to the company +# for resupply a ReDue$t$ for Re$upply 2urin" the reor"ani8ation phase of combat operations' the squad leader' (ithin -F minutes' must access his squad;s status of ammunition' equipment' food and (ater' and submit his report to the platoon ser"eant )ny time a (eapon is fired by a soldier' the resupply system be"ins to (or% to pre!ent soldiers from bein" (ithout ammunition and equipment The system (ill not (ait for minimum allocations' but it (ill be a""ressi!e to anticipate future demands b Priority of Re$upply $lass A' ammunitionE $lass AII' (eapons systemsE $lass I+' repair partsE $lass AIII' medical suppliesE and $lass I' food and (ater . AINT)NANC) )ll (eapons systems and equipment are cleaned by the user and inspected by squad leaders

a Priority for Cleaning and aintenance The priority is mission and situational dependent but (ill normally be antiarmor' cre(-ser!ed (eapons' and indi!idual (eapons b StandG!oCn for aintenance Stand-do(n occurs by ha!in" no more than 1F percent of the antiarmor and cre(ser!ed (eapons at any time out of actions for maintenance The rest of the squads; small-arms (eapons (ill stand-do(n at no more than // percent at one time c P CS ReDuire'ent$ )ll (eapons systems and equipment recei!e an operator;s cleanin" inspection d )-acuation Re$pon$i%ilitie$ and Procedure$ #nce the soldier completes the inspection of his (eapons system' the squad leader !erifies the (or%' and if a problem occurs' the squad leader fixes it or informs the platoon ser"eant of the problem The platoon ser"eant then consolidates all of the maintenance requests' and informs the company +# durin" scheduled resupply The +# e!acuates the (eapons and equipment to the battalion trains The +# ma%es arran"ement for a float from hi"her support / P)RSONN)" a Strengt* Report$ The platoon;s stren"th is reported at least t(ice daily on a secure net or land line from the platoon battle roster b Replace'ent$ $are should be ta%en (hen inte"ratin" ne( soldiers into the platoon They are briefed by their entire chain of command Their equipment is inspected by their squad leader' and any problems that ha!e surfaced durin" in-

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processin" are immediately remedied Squad leaders explain the current situation and inform ne( soldiers of their duties and S#Ps c )P6$ and Ci-ilian Internee$ and !etainee$ )ll &P=s and ci!ilians are handled I)= (ith international la( The platoon ser"eant monitors all acti!ities dealin" (ith &P=s and ci!ilian internees and detainees 4e ensures that they are searched' se"re"ated' silenced' safe"uarded and sped to the rear 4e is in char"e of pro!idin" their medical treatment and their physical security In addition' he assi"ns a team or squad to help (ith this mission' and to help maintain control throu"hout this process 0 4&)7T4 S&RAI$&S a edical )-acuation &ach platoon contains at least one M#S qualified aidman &!ery effort is made to train as many personnel as possible as combat lifesa!ers 4o(e!er' their primary s%ills areas infantrymen not aidmen &ach squad appoints one man as an assistant aidman to help the platoon aid man (ith treatment of the casualties The platoon ser"eant coordinates (ith the platoon aidman and squad leaders for the location of the casualty collection point The squad;s chain of command is responsible for e!acuatin" their troops to the location #nce the mode of e!acuation has been established' the platoon ser"eant secures the casualties; (eapons' equipment' and ammunition and cross le!els them' if need be Requests for medical e!acuation is handled by the platoon ser"eant and routine sic% is handled by the platoon aidman Priority cate"ories for medical e!acuation are ur"ent' ur"ent sur"ical' priority' routine' and con!enience b 2ield Sanitation Field latrines are du" at least -FF meters from platoon positions' if the tactical situation permits If not' the trench is constructed (ithin the platoon perimeter The trench is constructed under the super!ision of the platoon aidman The only (ater to be consumed by soldiers should be potable or treated (ater If located near a stream' the latrine is constructed do(nstream from the platoon;s positions

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General Safety i$ e'%edded in e-eryt*ing Ce doAAA

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APP)N!I? + (R)PORTS) to ANN)? F (SA2)T:) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP +A Accident H InBury Report P3RPOS)> To pro!ide a record of information concernin" accidents or in@uries in!ol!in" )d!anced $amp personnel PROC)!3R)> Record all pertinent information usin" the prompts pro!ided belo( ) copy of this form (ill be retained (ith the daily lo" 92) -1C0: - 2ateDTimeD7ocation of In@ury or )ccident> . Ran%DFull *ame of person9s: in!ol!ed> / Type of in@ury or dama"e 9brief description:> 0 $ircumstances 9brief description of cause:> 1 Status of Indi!idual> Treated on site and returned to trainin" Ta%en to $$$ Ta%en to Madi"an 4ospital ? Report submitted by> 7 &mer"ency phone numbers> Ran"e $ontrol> MP 2es% Madi"an 4osp Mede!ac $hief of Staff distr > S3S' Safety $mdt of cadets' T#$ files $adet Personnel' $$$ C?7-?/7-D7C70 C?7-/-F7 C?8--/CF C?7-.0.7D10F1 C?7--87/ Time>

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2A 4aEard Reporting H Control Proce$$ - P3RPOS) To outline policies and procedures for ha8ard reportin" <nless specified' the pro!isions of this appendix apply to "arrison and trainin" operations only . APP"ICA0I"IT: )pplies to all / 4AZAR! R)PORTING a )ll soldiers and cadets (ill correct identified ha8ards if they are capable of doin" so (ithout endan"erin" themsel!es or others b =here soldiers and cadets cannot correct a ha8ard' they (ill report informally to their super!isors or to the re"imentDcommittee Safety $oordinator Such reports may also be submitted directly to the $amp Safety #ffice or other appropriate points (ith in the command c ) formal method of reportin" of unsafe or unhealthy (or%in" conditions is the completion of 2) Form 0711 9&mployee Report of )lle"ed <nsafe or <nhealthy =or%in" $onditions: *ormally reports (ill be si"ned 4o(e!er' anonymous reports (ill be in!esti"ated in the same manner as those si"ned Submission may be made directly to the $amp Safety #ffice or throu"h super!isory and command channels d )ll ha8ard reports (ill be in!esti"ated' and the ori"inator 9if %no(n: (ill be notified in (ritin" (ithin -F (or%in" days of receipt of the report *otification (ill include the results of the in!esti"ation or an interim response of actions ta%en or anticipated e If in!esti"ation determines that a ha8ardous condition does not exist' the reply to the soldier (ill include the basis for that determination and a point of contact for further explanation f 4a8ard Reportin" )ppeal Process )ppeals may be submitted throu"h the $amp Safety #ffice

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APP)N!I? 2 (RISK ANAG) )NT) to ANN)? F (SA2)T:) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP RISK ASS)SS )NT - P3RPOS) To identify the tactical ris% mana"ement pro"ram for accident pre!ention in both the )d!ance $amp "arrison and trainin" operations . APP"ICA0I"IT: )pplies to all sections of )d!ance $amp / G)N)RA" The $amp Safety #ffice pro!ides ris% mana"ement instruction materials for trainin" all )d!ance $amp personnel in principles and techniques of ris% mana"ement The Ris% )ssessment Mana"ement Pro"ram 9$2T $M2 Re" -01-/: pro!ides leaders (ith a systematic approach to controllin" and reducin" ris% It is a process (hich requires leaders to identify ha8ards or ris%s associated (ith trainin" e!ents' minimi8e or control these ris%s and (ei"h them a"ainst o!erall trainin" !alue 7eaders (ill conduct ris% assessments (hether formally' durin" the plannin" process of a trainin" e!ent' or informally' (hile ma%in" a hasty plan )ll trainin" and acti!ities required ris% assessment 0 G3I!ANC) a Inte"rate ris% mana"ement into all trainin" and acti!ities from concept throu"h termination b )ccept no unnecessary ris% c Ma%e ris% decisions at the proper le!el d 2ocument ris% decisions 1 4AZAR! CONTRO" PROC)SS a Identify the 4a8ards 4a8ards are a potential source of dan"er (hich may cause in@ury' dama"e or mission de"radation They may be encountered durin" trainin" or other acti!ities and include such ob!ious thin"s as (eather' terrain' (eapons and equipment 4a8ards can be also be less ob!ious' such as a stream that appears shallo(' but is actually deep in some places Record identified ha8ards on a Ris% )ssessment Mana"ement Pro"ram $ountermeasure =or%sheet b 4a8ard In!entory The $ommitteesDRe"imentsDSections and the $amp Safety #ffice (ill assess identified ha8ards and file them on site utili8in" the R)MP $ountermeasure =or%sheet

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TA0 + G RISK ASS)SS )NT ATRI? to APP)N!I? 2 G RISK ASS)SS )NT to ANN)? F G SA2)T:G to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP PRO0A0I"IT: &FF&$T FR&I<&*T 7I6&7H #$$)SI#*)7 R&M#T& $)T)STR#P4I$ &+TR&M& &+TR&M& 4I34 $RITI$)7 &+TR&M& 4I34 4I34 M)R3I*)7 4I34 M#2&R)T& M#2&R)T& *&37I3I,7& M#2&R)T& 7#= 7#= 4aEard Pro%a%ility FR&I<&*T Indi!idual Item #ccurs often in life of system In!entory of Items $ontinuously experienced Indi!idual Person #ccurs often in career )ll Persons &xposed $ontinuously experienced PR#,),7& Indi!idual Item In!entory of Items Indi!idual Person )ll Persons &xposed Indi!idual Item In!entory of Items Indi!idual Person )ll Persons &xposed Indi!idual Item In!entory of Items Indi!idual Person )ll Persons &xposed Indi!idual Item In!entory of Items Indi!idual Person )ll Persons &xposed 4I34 M#2&R)T& 7#= 7#=

<*7I6&7H M#2&R)T& 7#= 7#= 7#=

#ccurs se!eral times in life of system #ccurs frequently #ccurs se!eral times in career #ccurs frequently #ccurs sometime in life of system #ccurs se!eral times in life of system #ccurs sometime in career #ccurs sporadically <nli%ely' but possible in life of system <nli%ely' but expected sometime <nli%ely' but possible in career #ccurs seldom Too unli%ely to occur in life of system <nli%ely' but possible in life of system Too unli%ely to occur in career #ccurs !ery rarely

#$$)SI#*)7

R&M#T&

IMPR#,),7&

4aEard Se-erity $)T)STR#P4I$ 2eath or permanent total disabilityE system lossE ma@or property dama"e $RITI$)7 M)R3I*)7 *&37I3I,7& Permanent partial disabilityE temporary total disability 9more than / months:E ma@or system dama"eE si"nificant property dama"e Minor in@uryE lost (or%dayE compensable in@ury or illnessE minor system dama"eE minor property dama"e First aid or minor medical treatmentE minor system impairment

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TA0 2 G TRAINING SA2)T: "IST to APP)N!I? 2 G RISK ASS)SS )NT to ANN)? F G SA2)T:G to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP AA TRAINING SA2)T: "IST - Incorporate the buddy system into all trainin" and other e!ents &nsure buddy teams understand the importance of indi!idual safety o!er(atch 9e " reco"nition and first aid for heatDcold in@uries: . 2esi"nate safety officers to assist in the plannin" and execution of trainin" / <se trainin" S#Ps that include the use of the Ris% )ssessment Mana"ement Pro"ram 9R)MP: $ontinuously update them 0 $hec% appropriate qualifications for instructors' trainers' dri!ers' life"uards' etc 1 Require special or preliminary trainin" prior to en"a"in" in medium or hi"h ris% trainin" 9e " PMI: ? &stablishDenforce appropriate uniform and equipment requirements and prohibitions

7 Ma%e %no(n the dan"ers inherent in a trainin" e!ent 9ris%s associated (ith terrain' off - limits areas' (eather' animals' !e"etation' (ater' !ehicles' equipment' (eapons' ammunition and pyro : 8 Ma%e %no(n the location and responsibilities of safety personnel C Ma%e %no(n the locationDuse of safety equipmentDmaterials -F Ma%e %no(n the type of medical support' e!acuation plans and medical facility to be used if e!acuation is needed Ma%e %no(n emer"ency radio frequenciesDcall-si"ns and telephone numbers -- $onduct safety briefin"s for all participants prior to and' as appropriate' durin" trainin" -. &stablish reportin" procedures for unsafe actsDconditions and accidents -/ $onduct a(areness campai"ns shortly before holidays periods and at other times (hen "reater numbers of accidents commonly occur )t a minimum' such campai"ns should include reminder briefin"s "i!en by cadre or senior cadets and !isual reminders in classrooms and on unit bulletin boards -0 Inte"rate sensiti!e items 9(eapons' ni"ht !ision equipment' $#MS&$' etc : in R)MP and incorporate appropriate operational and security safe"uards

APP)N!I? # ( )!)<AC PROC)!3R)S) to ANN)? F (SA2)T:) to

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IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP +A edical )-acuation ( )!)<AC)

Precedence 3RG)NT PRIORIT: RO3TIN) &!acuation is required as soon as possible but not later than t(o hours to sa!e life' limb' or eyesi"ht &!acuation is required (ithin four hours or the patientGs medical condition could deteriorate to an <R3&*T precedence &!acuation is required (ithin .0 hours

TACTICA" I )!IAT) The patientGs medical condition is not <R3&*T or PRI#RITH but e!acuation is required as soon as possible so as not to endan"er the unitGs tactical mission "ine +A "ocation of pic= up $ite 2A Radio freDA5 call $ign and $uffi> at pic= up $ite #A Nu'%er of patient$ %y precedence 8A Special eDuip'ent reDuired &A Nu'%er of patient$ 9A Security of pic= up $ite (Car ti'e) 9A I and type of Counded5 inBury5 or illne$$ (peace ti'e) ;A et*od of 'ar=ing pic= up $ite (A Patient nationality and $tatu$ .A N0C conta'ination (Carti'e) .A Terrain de$cription (peaceti'e) TA0 + G )<A"3AT) A CAS3A"T: to APP)N!I? # G IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP C*ec= for/ +A Re$pon$i-ene$$ 2A 0reat*ing #A 0leeding 8A S*oc= &A 2racture$ 9A 0urn$ ;A 4ead InBurie$ )!)<AC PROC)!3R)S to ANN)? F G SA2)T: to

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ANN)? K ("!P) to IN2ANTR: TACTICA" SOP <A"3)S/ The )rmyGs !alues are loyalty' duty' respect' selfless ser!ice' honor' inte"rity' and personal coura"e "O:A"T: ("O)/ bears true faith and alle"iance to the $onstitution' )rmy' units and soldiers !3T: (!3)/ fulfills professional' le"al and moral obli"ations R)SP)CT (R))/ promotes di"nity' consideration' fairness and &# S)"2")SS S)R<IC) (SS)/ places )rmy priorities before self 4ONOR (4O)/ adheres to )RMHGS $#2& #F A)7<&S INT)GRIT: (IT)/ exhibits hi"h personal moral standards P)RSONA" CO3RAG) (PC)/ manifests physical and moral coura"e ATTRI03T)S/ are parameters that are more-or-less permanent 9or lon"-standin":' yet can de!elop o!er time throu"h correct and habitual practices )NTA" ( ))/ possess desire' (ill' initiati!e' and discipline P4:SICA" (P4)/ maintains appropriate le!el of physical fitness and military bearin" ) OTIONA" () )/ displays self controlE calm under pressure SKI""S/ 9or competencies: 7eaders de!elop competence by de!elopin" four types of s%ills> interpersonal' conceptual' technical' and tactical CONC)PT3A" (CN)/ demonstrates sound @ud"ment' criticalDcreati!e thin%in"' moral reasonin" INT)RP)RSONA" (IP)/ sho(s s%ill (ith people> coachin"' teachin"' counselin"' moti!atin"' and empo(erin" T)C4NICA" (T))/ possess the necessary expertise to accomplish all tas%s and functions TACTICA" (TA)/ demonstrates proficiency in required professional %no(led"e' @ud"ment' and (arfi"htin" IN2"3)NCING/ method of reachin" "oals (hile operatin"Dimpro!in" CO 3NICAT) (CO)/ displays "ood oral' (ritin"' and listenin" s%ills for indi!idualsD"roups AKING (! )/ employs sound @ud"ment' lo"ical reasonin"' and uses resources (isely

!)CISION

OTI<ATING ( O)/ inspires' moti!ates' and "uides others to(ard mission accomplish

OP)RATING/ short-term mission accomplishment P"ANNING (P")/ de!elops detailed executable plans that are feasible' acceptable' and executable )?)C3TING ()?)/ sho(s tactical proficiency' meets mission standards' and ta%es care of people resources

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ASS)SSING (AS)/ uses after action and e!aluation tools to facilitate consistent impro!ement I PRO<ING/ lon"-term impro!ement in the )rmy its people and or"ani8ations !)<)"OPING (!))/ in!ests adequate time and effort to de!elop indi!idual subordinates 03I"!ING (0!)/ spends time and resources impro!in" indi!iduals' teams' "roups' and units> fosters ethical climate ")ARNING ("R)/ see%s self-impro!ement and or"ani8ational "ro(th> en!isionin"' adaptin"' and leadin" chan"e

ANN)? " (IN2ANTR: P"ATOON 6)APONS CAPA0I"IT: R)2)R)NC) G3I!)) to IN2ANTR: P"ATOON TACTICA" SOP ORGANIC 6)APONS/

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#r"anic (eapons are (eapons that are assi"ned to the platoon o!er (hich the platoon leader has direct control )ll leader must %no( ho( to employ these (eapons effecti!ely in all tactical situations 9Table -: The infantry platoon routinely uses anti-armor (eapons 9Table .:

6eapon 6eig*t (l%$) "engt* (in) a> Rng (') Ar'ing Rng (') in S afe Rng (') )ffecti-e Rng (') Area Point o-ing Rate of 2ire (rp') Cyclic Rapid S u$tained A''unition

. PIS TO" .? 81 -8FF nDa nDa

+9A2 87 /C /?FF nDa nDa

28. S A6 -1 1 0- /?FF nDa nDa

2,# -/C 0FF -0 /-

9, ./ 0/ /71F nDa nDa

nDa 1F nDa

8FF 18F .FF

8FF ?FF nDa

/1F -?F nDa

--FF ?FF nDa

nDa nDa ?F ,all

7FF-8FF nDa -? ,all' Tracer' ,lan%

8FF .FFM 81 ,all' Tracer' ,lan%

nDa /1 /1 4&'=P' $S' I77<M ' ,<$6 S4#T .0

11F .FFM -FF ,all' Tracer' ,lan%

0a$ic "oad (rd$) J Cit* %arrel c*ange

/F

.-F

?FF

CFF

Ta%le +A Organic 6eapon$

6eapon 6eig*t (l%$) "engt* (in) a>A Rng (') Ar'ing Rng (') in S afe Rng (') )ffecti-e Rng (') S tationary o-ing 0ac=%la$t ;2 "A6 8A; 22H#& +,,, +, #, +#9HAT 8 +8A( 8, 2+,, #, #, 8; !ragon 9(A& 88 +,,, 9& 9&

2,, +2& &,

#,, #,, 9,

+,,, +,, &,

Ta%le 2A AntiGar'or 6eapon$ S3PPORT 6)APONS/ Supportin" (eapons pro!ide the platoon and squad leaders additional firepo(er They must %no( ho( to effecti!ely inte"rate the fires of these (eapons (ith the fires of their or"anic (eapons See Supportin" =eapons 9Table /: and Fire Support 9Table 0:

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6eapon 6eig*t (l%$) "engt* (in) a> Rng (') in Safe Rnge (')

2 (A&, cal) 80 ?? ?7?1 nDa

K +. 7? 0/ ..-. .8

# RAA6S .. 0. ? -FFF 1F - 4&)T 1FF - I77<M .1F - 4& 1F - SM6 1F - T*3

)ffecti-e Rng (') Area Point Stationary o-ing 0ac= 0la$t Rate$ of 2ire (rp') Cyclic Rapid Su$tained A''unition Type

-8/F -.FF nDa nDa

..-. -1FF nDa nDa

7FF .1F ?F

1FF 0FM 0FM

/71 ?F 0F

,)77')P' 4&2P'4& TR)$&R' TP' )PI' )PI-T' ,<$6 S4#T I*$&*' ,7)*6

4&)T' I77<M' 4&' SM6' TP' T*3

Ta%le #A Supporting 6eapon$

Cali%er odel a> Rng (4))(') Planning Rng (') ProBectile

9,G'' M..0 /'0CF

(+G'' M.C)0'1C1

(+G'' +,;G'' +2,G'' +,&G'' +,&G'' +&&G'' (i'proed) M.1. M/F M.81 M-F. M--C M-C8 1'?F8 ?'80F 7'.FF --'1FF -0'FFF -8'-FF --'1FF --'1FF 4& -0'?FF 4&'=P'

4&'=P'

4&'=P'

4&'=P'

4&'=P'

4&'SM

4&'=P'

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I77<M'

I77<M'

I77<M' RP

I77<M'

6' I77<M'

I77<M' 4&P-T' )PI$M' $4&M' )P&RS' R)P

M7?F I77<M' 4&P-T' )PI$M' $4&M' R)P

a> Rate of 2ire

/F RPM F#R - MI*

/F RPM F#R - MI*

/F RPM F#R . MI*

-8 RPM F#R - MI*

-1 RPM F#R / MI*

-F RPM F#R - MI*

-F RPM F#R - MI*

I77<M' SM6' $4&M' *<$' R)P' F)S$) M' $P42' )PD2PI $M 0 RPM F#R - MI*

Su$tained Rate of 2ire (rdH'in) in Rng (') 2uEe$

.F 7F M#

8 7F P2' AT' TIM&' 27H

-1 8/ P2' AT' TIM&' 27H

/ 77F P2' AT' TIM&' 27H

1 -8F M#

2IR&$T FIR& P2' P2' AT' AT' MT' MTSI' MTSI' $P' MT' $P' 27H 27H

P2' AT' $P' MT' MTSI' 27H

7&3&*2> )P - )rmor Piercin" )P&RS N )ntipersonnel )PI$M - )itipersonnel Impro!ed $on!entional Munitions $4&M N $hemical $P - $oncrete Piercin" $P42 N $opperhead 27H N 2elay 2PI$M - 2ual Purpose Inpro!ed $on!entional Munitions F)S$)M - Family of Scatterable Mines 4& - 4i"h &xplosi!e 4&P-T - 4i"h &xplosi!e Plastic Tracer I77<M N Illumination MI* N Minute

M# - Multioption - AT' P2' 27H MT - Mechanical Time MTSI - Mechanical Time Super Iuic% *<$ - *uclear P2 - Point 2etonatin" R)P - Roc%et )ssisted Pro@ectile RP - Red Phosphorous RPM - Rounds per minute SM6 - Smo%e TIM& - )d@ustable Time 2elay AT - Aariable Time =P - =hite Phosphorous

Ta%le 8A 2ire Support

NOT)S

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