OAKOC Defensive Priorities of Work

• Observation and fields of fire • 1. Establish Local Security

• Avenues of approach • 2. Position Key Weapons
• Key terrain • 3. Position other assets
• Obstacles • 4. Establish Communications
• Cover and concealment • 5. Designate FPL’s and FPF’s
• 6. Clear fields of fire and sector sketches
• 7. Coordinate with adjacent units
METT-TC • 8. Prepare primary fighting positions
• Mission • 9. Emplace obstacles and mines
• Enemy • 10. Mark or improve marking for TRPS and other fire
• Time control measures
• Terrain • 11. Improve primary fighting positions with overhead
• Troops Available cover
• Civilian Consolidation • 12. Prepare alternate positions, the supplementary
positions
• 13. Establish a sleep/rest plan
SLLS Halt
• 14. Recon routes
• Stop, Look, Listen, Smell
• 15. Rehearse Actions - Engagements, Disengagements,
• Conduct after LDA crossing, Leaders Recon,
Counterattacks
Entering Patrol Base, Near ORP
• 16. Adjust positions as necessary
• 17. Stockpile supplies
LDA Crossing
• 18. Dig Trenches to connect positions
• Always have near and far security
• 19. Continue to improve fighting positions
• Hasty: Bump Method
• Deliberate:
o Hand signal is passed back, PL comes
Principles Of Patrolling
up to front of element to assess LDA,
continue to pass back hand signal and • Planning
have Bravo Team ASLT 2 come up to • Reconnaissance
LDA and pull near and far side security • Security
as element crosses • Control
o Once ASLT 2 element makes it up to • Common Sense
LDA they will tap rear side security and
say “last man” so that they are not
forgotten, and they can join back into
ASLT 2
• PICK UP REAR SECURITY!!
• Do a SLLS Halt based on enemy presence

How To Set Up A Radio

• Instructions
o 1.) Insert and connect charged battery to side of radio. Charge is indicated on battery. Make sure to twist lock into place
o 2.) Connect handset (phone part) and antenna
o 3.) Set dial selector to LD for load to begin loading frequency
• Loading Frequency:
o 1.) Begin by hitting the MENU CLR button on the bottom left of button face. Hit this button to cycle through operations of
choice (volume, channel, COMSEC, battery power, mode). The operation will cycle and be shown on the display screen
o 2.) Once on a selected operation hit the 7 button or CHG key just above MENU CLR. This will allow you to change the
different options for an operation
o *LOADING FREQUENCY STEPS*
§ 1.) First hit MENU CLR to cycle into the operation mode. Using the CHG key, switch the mode to SC or single
channel
§ 2.) Then using MENU CLR, select the operation for COMSEC. Use the CHG key to select PT for plain text
§ 3.) Finally hit the FREQ or frequency button in the top right of the button face. This will enter you into inputting a
desired frequency
§ 4.) Hit MENU CLR to clear out any frequency and begin entering your own
§ 5.) Once cleared, enter in your desired 5-digit frequency
§ 6.) Hit the STO button row of button face. This will make sure the entered frequency is saved
§ 7.) Change dial selection to SQ on for squelch on. Allowing you to test your handset and begin using the radio
Platoon Sergeant
• The most senior noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the patrol and second in succession of command
• Responsibilities:
o The PSG helps and advises the PL, organizes, and controls the patrol command post (CP) according to the unit
standard operating procedure (SOP); PLs guidance; and mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support
available-time available, and civil considerations (METT-TC) factors
o Security
§ In and out of Patrol Base
§ Use degrees on compass to determine sectors of fire (right and left most limits)
o Accountability
o Sustainment Paragraph of OPORD (4th paragraph)
o Sector Sketches
o Disseminates GOTWA after PL leaves for leader’s reconnaissance
o Stay near an SL to access radio
o Calling Special Teams
§ EPW
§ Aid & Litter
§ Identifies Casualty Collection Point, HLZ, AXP
§ If you take contact during movement to ORP, CCP will be back at AA
§ 9-line Medevac (use laminated form & proper radio etiquette)
§ Supervises and directs the patrol medic and patrol aid-litter teams in moving casualties to the
rear.
§ Maintains patrol status of personnel, weapons, and equipment; consolidates and forwards the
patrol’s casualty reports
§ Demolition

Actions on Objective
• During movement and halts, the PSG takes the actions necessary to facilitate movement; supervises rear security during
movement; establishes, supervises, and maintains security during halts; performs additional tasks as required by the PL
and assists in every way possible
o Focuses on security and control of the patrol
• At danger areas, the PSG directs positioning of nearside security (usually conducted by the trail squad or team) and
maintains accountability of personnel. During actions on the objective, the PSG:
o Assists with objective rally point (ORP) occupation
o Supervises, establishes, and maintains security at the ORP
o Supervises the final preparation of Soldiers, weapons, and equipment in the ORP according to the PLs guidance
o Supervises the consolidation and reorganization of ammunition and equipment
§ LACE Report
o Establishes marks, supervises the planned casualty collection point (CCP), and ensures that the personnel
status including wounded in action (WIA) or killed in action (KIA) is accurately reported to higher HQ
• Responsibilities:
o Crew-served weapons have interlocking sectors of fire. x
o Claymore mines are emplaced to cover dead space. x
o Range cards and sector sketches are complete.
o The security plan also includes:
§ Alert plan
§ Evacuation plan
§ Withdrawal plan
§ Alternate PB
§ Maintenance plan
§ Hygiene plan
§ Messing plan
§ Water plan
§ Rest plan
Platoon Leader
• Responsible for what the patrol does or fails to do, including tactical employment, training, administration, personnel
management, and logistics.
• Responsibilities:
o Making timely decisions
§ Timeline
o Issuing orders
o Assigning tasks
o Supervising patrol activities.
o Positions and employs all assigned or attached crew-served weapons and employment of supporting weapons
o Establishes the time schedule using backwards planning, considers time for execution, movement to the objective, and the
planning and preparation phase of the operation
o Warning Order (get out to SL within 5 minutes of being briefed)
§ Who
§ What
§ When
§ Where
§ Why
o Route Plan
o OPORD
o Goes on Leaders Recon
o GOTWA (*THIS IS GIVEN ANYTIME THE PLATOON LEADER LEAVES AN ELEMENT*)
§ Going: Where is the leader going?
§ Others: Are others going with the leader and who?
§ Time (duration): How long will the element be gone?
§ What procedures do we take if the leader fails to return?
§ Ex: Give 15 minutes from time PL was supposed to arrive back and then radio up every five minutes,
§ Actions: What actions does the departing element and main body plan to do upon taking contact?
§ Ex: Departing Element bounds back to main element at ORP if they take contact
§ Ex: Main body takes contact they will stay and defend ORP
§ ALWAYS REMEMBER MISSION FIRST so do whatever it takes to complete mission
o Identify Black and Gold (for IDF)
o Identify Running Password, Challenge Password, Number
o DIRECTS SL’S TO CONDUCT REHEARSALS

Squad Leader
• Oversees what the squad does or fails to do
o Responsibilities:
§ Directs the maintenance of the squad's weapons and equipment.
§ Inspects the condition of soldier’s weapons, clothing, and equipment.
§ Keeps the PL and PSG informed on status of the squad.
§ Submits liquids, ammunition, casualties, and equipment (LACE) report to PSG
§ Security
§ Maintains Spacing of soldiers(10 meters)
§ Noise Control
§ Always trying to Better a Defensive Position
• Kneel → Laying in the Prone → Spacing
Actions On Objective
• Responsibilities during actions on:
o Obtains status reports from team leaders and submits them to the PL and PSG
o Makes recommendations to the PL or PSG when problems are observed
o Delegate’s priority tasks to team leaders and supervises their accomplishment according to the SLs guidance
o Follows the PLs plan and makes recommendations.
o During movement and halts the SL:
§ Ensures heavy equipment is rotated among members and difficult duties are shared.
§ Notifies the PL of the status of the squad
§ Maintains proper movement techniques while monitoring route, pace, and azimuth
§ Ensures the squad maintains security throughout the movement and at halts
§ Prevents breaks in contact
§ Ensures subordinate leaders are disseminating information, assigning sectors of fire, and checking personnel
Weapons Squad Leader
• Responsible for everything the weapons squad does or fails to do
o Responsibilities:
§ Very similar to that of a squad leader
§ controls the machine guns in support of the patrol's mission, and advises the PL on employment of the
squad
§ Supervises machine gun teams to ensure they follow priorities of work. x
§ Inspects machine gun teams for correct range cards, fighting positions, and understanding of fire plan
§ Supervises maintenance of machine guns, ensuring that maintenance is performed correctly, deficiencies
are corrected and reported, and that the performance of maintenance does not violate the security plan
§ Assists the PL in planning
§ Positions at halts and danger areas any machine guns not attached to squads, according to the patrol SOP
§ Rotates loads. Machine gunners normally get tired first
§ Submits LACE report to PSG
§ Designates sectors of fire, principal direction of fire, and secondary sectors of fire for all guns
§ Gives fire commands to achieve maximum effectiveness of firepower. The WSL:
§ Shifts fires
§ Corrects windage or elevation to increase accuracy
§ Alternates firing guns
§ Controls rates of fire and fire distribution
§ Knows locations of assault and security elements and prevents fratricide
§ Reports to the PL

Team Leader Medic

• Responsibilities: • Stays with the PSG
o Controls the movement of the fire team, • CCP
and the rate and placement of fire. • The medic assists the PSG in directing the aid and litter
o The TL maintains accountability of teams and monitors the health and hygiene of the platoon.
Rangers, weapons, and equipment, and • Treats casualties, conducts triage, and assists in
ensures the Rangers maintain unit CASEVACs under the control of the PSG,
standards in all areas and are • Aids the PL or PSG in field hygiene matters; personally,
knowledgeable of their tasks and the checking the health and physical condition of platoon
operation members.
o Disseminates information from higher
o Aids SL in rehearsals

RTO
• Stays with the PL
• Establishing and maintain communication with higher and within the patrol
• When on OBJ counts down how much time is left to get off OBJ (no more than 7 minutes on OBJ to conduct
special teams)
Parts Of A Mission
(KISS your plan: KEEP IT STUPID SIMPLE)

• 1.) Utilize patrol base

o 3 Apex:
§ Enter at the 6’oclock
§ 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock
§ At each apex is a machine gun from Weapons Squad
• 2.) Movement to ORP
o Movement Techniques
§ Travelling Overwatch: Not expecting contact
§ Bounding: Contact is Likely
§ Bounding Overwatch: Contact is Expected
§ KEEP 10 METERS IN BETWEEN SOLDIERS AT ALL TIMES DURING MOVEMENT TO
AVOID A WHOLE SQUAD BEING TAKEN OUT BY A GRENADE OR IDF!!
o Order of Movement
§ Security (3rd Squad)
§ Weapons Squad: Gun Team 1
§ PL, RTO
§ Assault 1 (1st Squad)
§ Weapons Squad: Gun Team 2
§ PSG, Medic
§ Assault 2 (2nd Squad)
o ORP (Objective Rally Point)
§ Shaped like a football and has a 10 and 2 o’clock
§ 200 – 300M from OBJ
§ 360-degree security
§ Everyone is counted in and out by PSG and Medic
• 3.) Set Up Security
o While PL is on LR, PSG needs to identify ruck plan, and adjust security
§ Use degrees as on compass as your left and right limits
§ Sector Sketches (TL can get these if their SL left on LR)
o Ruck Plan
§ Extremely important to have especially when IDF hits or when conducting a mission
§ Have 2 people from security squad watch rucks during mission at ORP or RP
§ If it is decided that rucks come on the mission, then have a plan on how they will be dress right dress at
RP
§ Line up rucks by squad in the middle of ORP or RP with enough space in between squads to grab
rucks
• 4.) Leader’s Recon
o PL takes all squad leaders, RTO, and all of security squad (DEPENDS ON MISSION WHO PL TAKES)
§ There is no Leaders Recon for Movement to Contact or Defense, and with a Recon there is no LR prior to
the recon of the OBJ
• 5.) Actions On Objective
o Depends what mission
o LOA is 35 meters past OBJ
• 6.) Special Teams are called
o EPW
o Aid & Litter
o Demolition
o During Special teams get LACE Reports (SL’s are in charge of getting this to PSG as mission is ending)
• 7.) Withdrawal
o “Red: Assault, White: Support, Blue: Security” (NOT FOR A DEFENSE)
• 8.) Reconsolidate
o Reconsolidate at designated location whether that is ORP or RP
o Continue to pass up SITUATION REPORTS to higher
§ SALUTE Report: Size: Activity: Location: Uniform/Unit Time Equipment
§ Suspected enemy locations, current/recent activities, what type of unit friendly force is facing
§ Reports: LACE (after reconsolidation), Enemy Contact, Captured EPW, Casualties
Squads
• 1st Squad: Assault 1
• 2nd Squad: Assault 2
• 3rd Squad: Security
• 4th Squad: Support By Fire - Weapons Squad
o Consists of:
§ Weapons Squad Leader
§ Gun Team 1 (Gunner: 240, Ammunition Bearer: holds belt for 240, Assistant Gunner: holds tripod,
RFLM)
§ Gun Team 2 (Gunner: 240, AB, AG, RFLM)
• Each squad has 9 members
o Squad Leader
o 2 Team Leaders
o 2 Grenadiers
o 2 Automatic Rifleman
o 2 Riflemen
o Each Team Consists of: (except for weapons squad)
§ Team Leader
§ Grenadier
§ Automatic Rifleman
§ Rifleman

Special Teams
• Assign Squads: Primary EPW and A&L, Secondary EPW and A&L, as well as DEMO
• Weapons Squad most likely will not be any of these because they have the big guns, and they will not be running around or
carrying casualties with those large weapons
• EPW:
o Clear In, Search Out
o During assault the assault element will move enemy weapon out of arms reach
o How to Clear an Enemy:
§ Call Primary EPW (2–4 man team)
§ One individual will pull security behind cover pointing weapon at EPW while the other individual log rolls EPW, if
EPW is clear the individual pulling security will yell “CLEAR”
§ If the enemy has a grenade underneath, they will yell “GRENADE” and the individual clearing the enemy will jump
far away and get down and cover their head
§ *IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO CLEAR ALL ENEMIES BEFORE A&L IS CALLED BECASE
ENEMIES THAT ARE NOT CLEARED COULD CREATE A MASS CASUALTY IF THEY HAVE A
GRENADE UNDER THEM*
§ Once Enemy is cleared cross legs
§ A&L can then be called if they are needed, and EPW can now continue searching enemy
o How to Search an Enemy:
§ To search enemy all pockets will be searched, and PIR/SI will be recorded and passed up to PL so PL can send
SITREP to higher
§ Once Enemy is searched cross arms across chest (arms and legs should both be crossed so it is known that the EKIA
has been cleared and searched), weapons will be consolidated in a designated area for DEMO to come in
o Live EPW
§ Separate from other EPW’s, and put them in a separate location than friendly casualties
§ 5S’s: Search, Silence, Segregate, Speed to the Rear, Safeguard
§ Send SITREP to higher that there are live EPW
• Aid & Litter
o Conduct TC3
o Apply tourniquets or stuff wound with gauze
o Bring casualties to designated and marked CCP (CCP can be rolling until element gets to OBJ)
o Separate live casualties from dead after bringing all casualties to CCP (COVER DEAD CASUALTIES BECAUSE
FRIENDLY’S DO NOT WANT TO SEE THEIR DEAD BATTLE BUDDIES)
o PSG will be at CCP to call up nine line
o Enemy and Friendly casualties will both receive aid but at different locations
• Demolition
o This team will come in to destroy any enemy weapons that are already consolidated in a pile
React to Contact:
• Cannot designate roles of squads because you do not know where the enemy will attack from
o Steps:
§ 1.) The team in contact immediately returns well aimed fire and becomes SBF on known enemy
positions and assumes the nearest covered positions. Soldiers receiving fire take up nearest positions
that afford protection from enemy fire (cover) and observation (concealment)
§ 2.) Soldiers in contact assume the nearest position that provides cover and concealment
§ 3.) Lead team locates the enemy
§ 4.) The unit leader maneuvers the assault elements into the assault
§ 5.) The assaulting elements fight through enemy position using fire and movement
§ 6.) The squad consolidates and reorganizes
§ 7.) SL’s report situation to PL
§ 8.) Whenever the element receives contact, they get behind cover and returns fire
• Yells out 3 D’s: Distance, Description, Direction
§ 9.) As the SBF team suppresses the enemy, the SL links up with TL’s and identifies the enemy
§ 10.) Squad determines his COA: Suppressive fire, Assault through, Flank right, Flank left
§ 11.) SL determines the best COA of route based on terrain and flanks left or right
§ 12.) As the assault team pushes through, the SBF shifts fire, lifts fire
§ 13.) Once the assault team finishes the assault, the elements must form 360º security
§ 14.) After the security have been maintained, the SL receives his LACE report from the TL
§ 15.) While the SL sends up the information to higher, EPW, Aid and Litter, and Demo is performed
• Once conducted, locate the sensitive items and casualties back to CCP or ORP

React to IDF
• If IDF hits ORP yell “incoming”, get down and cover neck and head with arms
• Stay and defend THEN finish planning and move OR grab rucks and follow black and gold plan
o Establish new ORP w/360 security
Area Defense
• Developing an engagement area IDDPEPR
o 1.) Identify the most likely avenue of approach
o 2.) Determine enemy scheme of maneuver
§ How is the enemy planning on attacking us?
§ MLCOA, MDCOA
o 3.) Determine where to kill the enemy
§ Gives us the most tactical advantage
o 4.) Plan and integrate obstacles
o 5.) Emplace direct fire weapons
o 6.) Plan and integrate IDF
o 7.) Rehearsals
• Have primary and secondary battle positions to bound back to when taking contact
• Leaders Recon is not necessary
• Yell 3 D’s when taking contact

Reconnaissance
• 3 Types: Get Priority Information Requests (PIR) on Enemy
o 1.) Area
§ Phase 1: Planning at PB and Ends with initiating MVMNT to ORP
§ Phase 2: Element Movement to ORP and Ends at ORP
§ Phase 3: Recon element initiates movement from ORP to OBJ and Ends with Recon of OBJ
• Recon Element (10 Total): PL, RTO, Point Man and a JOE to be left at RP, S&O Team (2
from Security Squad), Left side (2 from security Squad) and Right side (2 from security Squad)
recon element
• Left and Right side recon elements clover leaf each side and collect PIR of OBJ and create a
sketch
§ Phase 4: Recon element reconsolidates at ORP and ends with SITREP of PIR
o 2.) Zone
o 3.) Route
• Fundamentals
o Ensure continuous reconnaissance
o Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve
o Orient on the reconnaissance objective
o Report information rapidly and accurately
o Retain freedom of maneuver
o Gain and maintain enemy contact if recon element takes contact
Platoon Patrol Base Instructions (SOP at Camp, not exactly as Ranger Handbook shows: 7-23)
• Considerations:
o METT-TC
o Security and defensive capabilities
o Out of the way f enemy’s sight, natural lines of drift, and major causeways
o Terrain (should be an undesirable location to minimize risk of detection)
o Never occupied for more than 24 hours
o Establish withdrawal plan

• Moving to Patrol Base:

o 1.) Platoon should conduct a security halt (200-300M from PB) while the PL conducts a leader’s recon of the
potential patrol base.
§ LR Group (12 TOTAL): PL, RTO, 2 AG’s (put at 10 & 2), LP/OP (2-man team at 90º dog leg, 1 man
facing 12, 1 man facing 6… GIVE THEM A RADIO AND GOTWA), 1 249 and a JOE at 6 apex, Bravo
Team from Security SQD
o 2.) Platoon leader leaves a two-man Observation Post (OP) at a 90 degree turn from the entrance to patrol base
o 3.) The clear the Patrol Base 35 meters out, set down apexes and security SQD at far limit from 10-2, complete
recon and go back to get the rest of the platoon at security halt and then lead the element to the designated area
for the patrol base

Patrol Base 10 o’clock 3rd Squad 2 o’clock

• Size detected by METT-TC
• Occupied same as ORP
• OP initially positioned along route
HQs
from security halt
• R&S Teams clear to occupation
• Machine Guns positioned at the 2, 1st Squad 2nd Squad
6, and 10 o’clock to cover the front
of the squad to their left
• Hasty fighting positions dug
• PL establishes priorities of work
IAW METT-TC
6 o’clock

• Setting Up:
o Emplace Gun Team 1 and Gun Team 2 from weapons squad at 10 and 2 o’clock
o Emplace 1 249 and a JOE at 6 o’clock apex
o Create a triangle from the three squads of a platoon
§ 1st squad occupies the 6 o’clock to 10 o’clock
§ 2nd squad occupies 2 o’clock to 6 o’clock
§ 3rd squad occupies 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock
o Assure SL’s work to emplace squad members within cover/concealment along limits of PB as they establish
hasty fighting positions
o Headquarters’ elements are in the center of patrol base as shown above…. HQ includes Medic, PL, PSG, and
RTO (sometimes SL’s)
o R&S (recon and surveillance) teams are sent out to ensure safety of patrol base
o Establish priorities of work:
§ 1.) Security
§ 2.) Withdrawal Plan
§ 3.) Communications
§ 4.) Mission Preparation/Plan
§ 5.) Weapons Maintenance
§ 6.) Water
§ 7.) Personal Hygiene
§ 8.) Mess (food)
§ 9.) Rest
Ambush: Taking advantage of concealment and the element of surprise to attack unsuspecting enemy combatants from concealed positions
• Concept of Operation:
o P1: Planning is ongoing and ends when the platoon begins movement towards the OBJ
o P2: Movement begins at SP and ends at the ORP.
o P3: Leader’s Recon begins when platoon reaches ORP and ends when Leader’s Recon returns to ORP.
o P4: Execution beings when leaders recon returns to ORP and ends when enemy is destroyed on OBJ
o P5: Reorganization/Consolidation/Withdrawal begins when actions on OBJ complete and ends when platoon has withdrawn from OBJ.

• Scheme of Maneuver (direct to TMK)

o P1: This phase begins with the receipt of this order and ends when the PLT begins moving from the SP
§ Critical: TLPs, rehearsals, PCCs/PCIs
o P2: Movement
§ The platoon will conduct a hasty ORP occupation. 1st Squad will halt. The PL will move to the front of the formation with the
PSG to confirm the ORP site and set the MGs to the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. PSG will reposition 1st Squad, covering the left
side of the ORP from the 12 to 6 o’clock position. PSG will then position 2nd Squad to cover the right side of the ORP from the
12 to 6 o’clock position. 3rd Squad will consolidate in the middle of the ORP to prepare for the Leader’s Recon with the PL.
o P3: The Leader’s Recon will consist of the PL, RTO, all Squad Leaders, and the entirety of 3rd Squad
§ 1.) During the Leader’s Recon, the PSG should reinforce the ORP and compile sector sketches, establish a ruck plan, designate
at least 2 Soldiers from 2nd Squad to secure the ORP during the mission.
§ 2.) Radios should be redistributed from 1SL and 2SL to ATL and BTL of 3rd Squad.
§ 3.) PSG counts out LR from the 12 o’clock of the ORP. PL gives GOTWA.
§ 4.) The LR will move to the RP (rally point) and conduct a SLLS halt. PL marks the RP. PL, RTO, 3SL, and 249 SAW +
GRNDR from 3rd Squad move to pinpoint the OBJ. PL leaves GOTWA at RP.
§ 5.) PL establishes S/O team of SAW + GRNDR + 3SL to maintain eyes on OBJ. PL leaves GOTWA.
§ 6.) If time permits, PL (or delegate to 3SL) will establish left and right security teams (remaining Soldiers from 3SQD Alpha and
Bravo) to isolate the OBJ and provide early warning of enemy approaching the OBJ. (each should have a radio). If not, PL will
give directions (ideally location on map) for security teams to set up and what to observe. Security teams should radio PL once
in position.
§ 7.) PL, RTO and 1SL and 2SL and WSL cloverleaf recon the OBJ to establish SBF and Assault positions, LOAs, sectors of fire,
TRPs, etc.
§ 8.) Recon element returns to RP and then S/O team to leave GOTWA for 3SL.
§ 9.) Leaders Recon moves back to the ORP and is counted in by the PSG.
o P4:
§ 1.) LR returns to the ORP and takes the rest of 1st Platoon to the RP.
§ 2.) PL radios 3SL to get SITREP on the OBJ.
§ 3.) WSL takes his squad to the SBF position with PSG.
§ 4.) PL will be with 1st Squad and 2nd Squad which will act as the assaulting element and will bound through.
§ 5.) Security teams from 3SQD will notify PL via radio when they see the enemy moving towards the OBJ. Security teams should
indicate size, direction of travel, additional secondary elements, and try to identify the main body.
§ 6.) If available, claymores will be used to initiate the ambush.
§ 7.) Use radio if possible to shift/lift (Alternate: whistle blasts 1 to attack, 2 to shift, 3 to lift)
§ 8.) The enemy should be essentially destroyed before the assaulting element actually moves through.
§ 9.) Once assaulting element moves to the last covered and concealed position before the OBJ, LIFT FIRE should be called. As
the kill zone is in an LDA, the assaulting element should bound/rush past the kill zone while also taking enemy weapons. LOA
35m past OBJ. 1SQD and 2SQD establish security on OBJ. WSL adjusts gun directions to point down either side of the LDA.
§ 10.) EPW teams are called (should move enemy off the road before searching). TLs will collect LACE reports.
§ 11.) Aid and Litter (move off kill zone and move to designated CCP)
§ 12.) RTO is calling time on OBJ.
o P5: Reorganize/Reconsolidation/Withdrawal
§ 1.) PSG moves back to S/O position near RP to count everyone through.
§ 2.) Red: Assaulting element (1st and 2nd Squads) move back through PSG to ORP and establish security halt.
§ 3.) White: SBF (Weapons Squad) moves through PSG back to ORP.
§ 4.) Blue: Security teams (3rd Squad) move through PSG back to ORP.
§ 5.) If applicable, Demolition team places charges and PL and Demo move through PSG back to ORP.

• Tasks to Subordinate Units:

o1st Squad: Assault element
o2nd Squad: Assault element
o3rd Squad: Security element. S/O team + secures ORP
oWeapons Squad: SBF element
oEPW: Primary: 2SQD Alpha; Secondary: 1SQD Bravo
oAid and Litter: Primary: 1SQD Alpha; Secondary: 2SQD Bravo
oDemo: 3SQD

• Coordinating Instructions:
o Timeline:
o Establish ORP: ________________
o Depart ORP: __________________
o LR returns to ORP: _____________
o PLT conducts Attack: _____________
o Actions on OBJ and security on OBJ: _______________
Raid: Surprise attack against a position or installation for a specific purpose other than seizing and holding terrain with a planned
withdrawal
o Conducted to:
§ Destroy a position or installation
§ Destroy or capture enemy soldiers or equipment
§ Free prisoners

• Concept of Operation:
o P1: Planning is ongoing and ends when the platoon begins movement towards the OBJ
o P2: Movement begins at SP and ends at the ORP.
o P3: Leader’s Recon begins when platoon reaches ORP and ends when Leader’s Recon returns to ORP.
o P4: Execution beings when leaders recon returns to ORP and ends when enemy is destroyed on OBJ
o P5: Reorganization/Consolidation/Withdrawal begins when actions on OBJ complete and ends when platoon has
withdrawn from OBJ.

• Scheme of Maneuver (direct to TMK):

o P1: This phase begins with the receipt of this order and ends when the PLT begins moving from the SP. Critical: TLPs,
rehearsals, PCCs/PCIs
o P2: Movement
§ The platoon will conduct a hasty ORP occupation. 1st Squad will halt. The PL will move to the front of the
formation with the PSG to confirm the ORP site and set the MGs to the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. PSG will
reposition 1st Squad, covering the left side of the ORP from the 12 to 6 o’clock position. PSG will then position
2nd Squad to cover the right side of the ORP from the 12 to 6 o’clock position. 3rd Squad will consolidate in the
middle of the ORP to prepare for the Leader’s Recon with the PL.
o P3: The Leader’s Recon will consist of the PL, RTO, all Squad Leaders, and the entirety of 3rd Squad + 2ABs.
§ PL, RTO and 1SL and 2SL and WSL and ABs cloverleaf recon the OBJ to establish SBF and Assault positions,
LOAs, sectors of fire, TRPs, etc. Set ABs a SBF position.
§ Recon element returns to RP and then S/O team to leave GOTWA for 3SL.
§ Leaders Recon moves back to the ORP and is counted in by the PSG.
o P4:
§ 1.) LR returns to the ORP and takes the rest of 1st Platoon to the RP.
§ 2.) PL radios 3SL to get SITREP on the OBJ.
§ 3.) WSL takes his squad to the SBF position with PSG.
§ 4.) PL will be with 1st Squad and 2nd Squad which will act as the assaulting element and will bound through.
§ 5.) SBF opens fire once given command over radio by PL.
§ 6.) Assaulting element moves to the last covered and concealed position before beginning assault. (Shift then lift
fire) LOA 35m past OBJ. 1SQD and 2SQD establish security on OBJ. WSL adjusts gun directions.
§ 7.) EPW teams are called. TLs will collect LACE reports.
§ Aid and Litter (move to designated CCP)
§ 8.) RTO is calling time on OBJ.
o P5:
§ PSG moves back to S/O position near RP to count everyone through.
§ Withdrawal
• Red: Assaulting element (1st and 2nd Squads) move back through PSG to ORP and establish security
halt.
• White: Support By Fire (Weapons Squad) moves through PSG back to ORP.
• Blue: Security teams (3rd Squad) move through PSG back to ORP.

• Tasks to Subordinate Units:

o 1st Squad: Assault 1
o 2nd Squad: Assault 2
o 3rd Squad: Security element. Accompanies Leader’s Recon and establishes security to isolate and monitor OBJ.
o Weapons Squad: SBF
o EPW: 2nd Alpha primary, 1 Bravo secondary
o Aid and Litter: Primary: 1SQD Alpha; Secondary: 2SQD Bravo
o Demo: 3rd SQD

• Coordinating Instructions
o CCIR:_____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
o Timeline:
o 1.) Establish ORP: ________________
o 2.) Depart ORP: __________________
o 3.) LR returns to ORP: _____________
o 4.) PLT conducts mission: _____________
o 5.) Reconsolidation: _______________
Attack: defined as an offensive operation that destroys enemy forces, seizes, or secures terrain
• Two types of attack:
o Deliberate: highly synchronized operations characterized by detailed planning and preparation
o Hasty: occurs during movement to contact with the intent to seize opportunities to destroy the enemy or take initiative

• Concept of Operation:
o P1: Planning is ongoing and ends when the platoon begins movement towards the OBJ
o P2: Movement begins at SP and ends at the ORP.
o P3: Leader’s Recon begins when platoon reaches ORP and ends when Leader’s Recon returns to ORP.
o P4: Execution begins when leaders recon returns to ORP and ends when enemy is destroyed on OBJ
o P5: Reorganization/Consolidation/Withdrawal begins when actions on OBJ complete and ends when platoon has withdrawn
from OBJ.

• Scheme of Maneuver (direct to TMK):

o P1: This phase begins with the receipt of this order and ends when the PLT begins moving from the SP. Critical: TLPs,
rehearsals, PCCs/PCIs
o P2: Movement
§ The platoon will conduct a hasty ORP occupation. 1st Squad will halt. The PL will move to the front of the formation
with the PSG to confirm the ORP site and set the MGs to the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. PSG will reposition 1st
Squad, covering the left side of the ORP from the 12 to 6 o’clock position. PSG will then position 2nd Squad to cover
the right side of the ORP from the 12 to 6 o’clock position. 3rd Squad will consolidate in the middle of the ORP to
prepare for the Leader’s Recon with the PL.
o P3: Leader’s Recon: The Leader’s Recon will consist of the PL, RTO, all Squad Leaders, all of Security SQD
§ 1.) During the Leader’s Recon, the PSG should reinforce the ORP and compile sector sketches, establish a ruck plan,
the remaining Soldiers from 3SQD will guard the ORP/rucks during the mission.
§ 2.) Radios should be redistributed from 1SL and 2SL to the S/O position, Left and Right Security.
§ 3.) PSG counts out LR from the 12 o’clock of the ORP. PL gives GOTWA.
§ 4.) The LR will move to the RP and conduct a SLLS halt. PL marks the RP with sticks, rocks, etc (NEVER A PT
BELT). PL leaves GOTWA at RP.
§ 5.) PL establishes S/O team to maintain eyes on OBJ. PL leaves GOTWA.
§ 6.) PL, RTO and SLs cloverleaf recon the OBJ to establish SBF and Assault positions, LOAs, sectors of fire, TRPs,
etc. Set ABs at SBF position.
§ 7.) Recon element returns to RP and then S/O team to leave GOTWA for S/O.
§ 8.) Leaders Recon moves back to the ORP and is counted in by the PSG.
§ 9.) PL briefs any changes to the plan.
o P4: Attack
§ 1.) LR returns to the ORP and takes the rest of 1st Platoon to the RP.
§ 2.) PL radios S/O to get SITREP on the OBJ.
§ 3.) WSL takes his squad to the SBF position with PSG.
§ 4.) PL will be with 1st Squad and 2nd Squad which will act as the assaulting element and will bound through.
§ 5.) SBF opens fire once given command over radio by PL.
§ 6.) Use radio if possible to initiate/shift/lift (Alternate: whistle blasts 1 to attack, 2 to shift, 3 to lift)
§ 7.) Assaulting element moves to the last covered and concealed position before beginning assault. (Shift then lift fire)
LOA 35m past OBJ. 1SQD and 2SQD reposition to establish 360 degree security on OBJ. WSL repositions guns for
hasty defense.
o P5:
§ 1.) S/O position moves back to the rest of 3SQD and helps to bring up rucks to the OBJ with the rest of 3SQD. 3SQD
can then be used for extra security or to set up OPs.
§ 2.) EPW teams are called. TLs will collect LACE reports (redistribute ammo, water, etc)
§ 3.) Aid and Litter (move to designated CCP, likely in center of OBJ)

• Tasks to Subordinate Units:

o 1st Squad: Assault 1
o 2nd Squad: Assault 2 (2 Soldiers used for ORP security during mission)
o 3rd Squad: Security element. Accompanies Leader’s Recon and establishes security to isolate and monitor OBJ.
o Weapons Squad: SBF element
o EPW: Primary: 2SQD Alpha; Secondary: 1SQD Bravo
o Aid and Litter: Primary: 1SQD Alpha; Secondary: 2SQD Bravo
o Demo: 3SQD

• CCIR:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

• Timeline:
Movement to Contact: An offensive task used by commanders to develop the situation and to establish or regain contact with the
enemy
• One of four offensive tasks: Movement to Contact, Attack, Exploitation and Pursuit
• Friendly moves into contact with enemy (usually you have a general idea of where enemy is)

• Concept of Operations:
o P1: Planning is ongoing and ends when the platoon begins movement towards possible enemy location.
o P2: Movement to Contact begins at SP and ends when the platoon makes contact.
o P3: Contact begins when platoon makes contact and ends when platoon has destroyed enemy forces.
o P4: Reorganization/Consolidation ends when actions on OBJ are complete, and platoon is in 360 security.

• Scheme of Maneuver:
o P1: Planning: This phase begins with the receipt of this order and ends when the PLT begins moving from the SP.
Critical: TLPs, rehearsals, PCCs/PCIs
o P2: Movement to Contact
§ 1.) Route (azimuth/distance and include at least one SLLS halt near beginning):
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
§ 2.) PLT movement technique should be traveling overwatch with lead squad at least 50 meters ahead of the
rest of the platoon.
§ 3.) When crossing a phase line within 300 meters of suspected enemy location, transition to bounding
overwatch.
§ 4.) When in bounding overwatch, the platoon will be in a formation similar to a platoon-vee: 1st and 2nd SQD
will be on line with each other with 3SQD in the rear. Gun team 1 and the PSG will be trailing 1SQD and
Gun team 2 and the PL will be trailing 2SQD.
§ 5.) 1st and 2nd Squad will use successive bounding. 1SQD will bound forward 50-100m. Then 2SQD will
move on line. 3SQD will slowly trail in the rear. PL and PSG will coordinate bounding their respective
squads over the radio.
o P3: Contact
§ Once a squad makes contact, they will become the SBF element. Both MGs will move up to the SBF. PSG
will take charge of the SBF. PL will assess the situation and direct a squad not in contact to take up
rear/flank security and take another squad to become the assaulting element.
§ If 1SQD is first in contact, 2SQD will become assaulting element. 3SQD is security.
§ If 2SQD is first in contact, 1SQD will become assaulting element. 3SQD is security.
§ If 3SQD is first in contact, 2SQD will become assaulting element. 1SQD is security.
§ Use radio if possible to initiate/shift/lift (Alternate: whistle blasts 1 to attack, 2 to shift, 3 to lift)
§ Assaulting element moves to the last covered and concealed position before beginning assault. (Shift then lift
fire) LOA 35m past OBJ.
§ SBF element moves through OBJ. LOA.
§ Establish 360 security on OBJ. Adjust/reposition gun teams.
§ If the PL determines that the platoon should break contact, squad will bound away from the enemy, using the
radio to coordinate bounding.
o P4: Reorganization/Reconsolidation:
§ EPW teams are called. TLs will collect LACE reports.
§ Aid and Litter (move to designated CCP)

• Tasks to Subordinate Units:

o 1st Squad: Left flank during bounding overwatch
o 2nd Squad: Right flank during bounding overwatch
o 3rd Squad: Rear guard during bounding overwatch
o Weapons Squad: GT1 behind 1SQD and GT2 behind 2SQD during bounding overwatch
o EPW: Primary: 2SQD Alpha; Secondary: 1SQD Bravo
o Aid and Litter: Primary: 1SQD Alpha; Secondary: 2SQD Bravo
o Demo: 3SQD (probably not used)

• Coordinating Instructions:
o Timeline:
o Depart Patrol Base: _________________________
o Make contact and destroy enemy: _________________
 PLATOON LEVEL OPORD EXAMPLE

Task Organization: _______________ CO, 1st Platoon

• 1. SITUATION
o A. Area of Interest
o B. Area of Operations
§ Terrain
§ Obstacles and Fields of Fire
§ Avenues of Approach
§ Key Terrain
§ Cover (stops bullets and conceals location)/ Concealment (conceals ONLY location)
§ Weather
o C. Enemy forces
§ The (enemy) _______________ is (doing) _____________ in grid ________________ their estimated size is
_______________ with ___________ weapon capability. Their Morale is ____________________ and their intent
is to ____________
o D. Friendly Forces
§ The (unit) ___________________ is (doing)_______________ in grid ___________________. Commander’s
intent is to _______________. Our adjacent units will be _________________
o E. Civilian Considerations
o F. Attachments/Detachments
§ The following personnel will be attached/detached:
o G. Terrain and Weather
§ Terrain/Weather/Light conditions

• 2. MISSION
o It is the mission of (unit) _____________ to conduct a (operation type) _________________ on (date group)
____________________ in vicinity of_____________ NLT (time) _________ in order to ___________________ for the
purpose of ____________________ . I SAY AGAIN....
o 5 W’s
§ Who (unit)
§ What (task)
§ When (time)
§ Where (grid)
§ Why (purpose)
• 3. EXECUTION
o A. Commander’s Intent: Purpose of this operation is to _____________.... Fill in as appropriate
o B. Key Tasks
o C. End State - Example: “The task force will control AO Brandt by dominating major avenues of approach and
destroying SPF communications and cache sites in AO Brandt”

All enemy forces on OBJ Iron Man killed or captured.

All enemy C3 nodes and cache sites secured.
1st PLT consolidates on OBJ Iron Man with no casualties and prepares for follow on missions.
1st PLT establishes a hasty company perimeter defense and is prepared to execute stability operations.

o D. Concept of the operation - Order SL’s and others to watch you as you use the sand table to walk through the operation
in six sentences or less.
§ Raid: Attack with a planned withdrawal
§ Recon: get Priority Information Requests (PIR)
§ Ambush: destroy a unit and withdraw
§ Movement To Contact: moving into expected enemy contact
§ Deliberate Attack: take ground
§ Defense: hold ground
o E. Scheme of Maneuver
§ Example:
• This will be a 4-phase attack.
• Phase 1: Planning is ongoing and ends when the platoon begins movement towards the OBJ
• Phase 2: Movement begins at SP and ends at the ORP.
• Phase 3: Leaders Recon begins when platoon reaches ORP and ends when Leader’s Recon returns to ORP
• Phase 4: Execution begins when leaders recon returns to ORP and ends when enemy is destroyed on
OBJ
• Phase 5: Withdrawal/Reconsolidation begins when actions on OBJ is complete and ends when platoon
has withdrawn from OBJ and consolidates at RP or ORP

o F. Tasks to subordinate units - Designate teams

§ 1st Squad: Assault
§ 2nd Squad: Support by Fire
§ 3rd Squad: Security
§ 4th Squad: Weapons Squad
o G. Coordinating instructions - key hit times/timeline
§ This OPORD become effective time now
§ Timeline:
• Phase 1…. Occurs NLT _____________
• Phase 2…. Occurs NLT _____________
• Phase 3…. Occurs NLT _____________
• Phase 4…. Occurs NLT _____________
 • 4. SUSTAINMENT (only the items you might use are included)
o A. Logistics
§ CCP is at __________.
§ HLZ is at __________. AXP (ambulance exchange point) is at __________. (Choose a grid near an open field
and a grid along the nearest road)
§ (1) Classes of Supply:
§ (a) Class 1 (Food). None
§ (b) Class 2 (Clothing, Load Bearing Equipment). None
§ (c) Class 3 (POL). None
§ (d) Class 4 (Construction Material). None
§ (e) Class 5 (Ammo). How many rounds/magazines Each Soldier will carry his/her full basic load...
§ (f) Class 6 (Personal Demand Items/ Hygiene). None
§ (g) Class 7 (Major End Items). None
§ (h) Class 8 (Medical - Evac Plan). All squads will maintain a CLS bag during all operations and will
ensure it is replenished prior to each movement.
§ (i) Class 9 (Repair Parts). None
o B. Personnel.
§ (1) Health Systems Support.
§ MEDEVAC/ CASEVAC

• 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

o A. Command -Where key leaders will be through the operation
§ Example of Command and Signal: “We will use hand and arm signals until contact. Upon contact with the
enemy, we will switch to voice command. The platoon sergeant will be located with us. I will be with 2nd fire
team (main effort).”
§ Succession of command: PL, PSG, 1st SL, 2nd SL, 3rd SL
§ Succession of Command (i.e., if the squad leader becomes a casualty, then who will assume command of the
squad; normally, 1st fire team leader, then 2nd fire team leader, 3rd fire team leader)
o B. Signal - Passwords and Frequencies
§ 1.) Call Sign Ex.: PL: T16, PSG: T17, FO: T15, 1SL: C31, 2SL: C31, 3SL: C33
§ 2.) Number Combination Ex.: 9
§ 3.) Challenge and Password Ex.: Super/ Heroes
§ 4.) Running Password Ex.: Moonlight

It is (time) what are your questions? BACKBRIEFS - INSPECTIONS - REHEARSALS CALL TO HIGHER BEFORE MOVING OUT!
TIPs FOR A MISSION
• THE MISSION IS ALWAYS PUT FIRST
o If IDF hits, casualties are taken, or there is a minefield during a mission assess the situation and make a plan to
continue the mission because the mission needs to be completed. DO NOT RISK A MASS CAL FOR DEAD
CASUALTIES, OR BECAUSE YOU GET FLUSTERED
o Always have a plan for taking contact in the middle of a mission, IT WILL HAPPEN!
• Give WARNO within 5 minutes of receiving brief from higher
o When issuing WARNO brief tasks to subordinate units, timeline, and what each squad’s responsibility will be –
ASLT 1, ASLT 2, Security, Weapons
o PL needs to tell each SL what rehearsals they need to be doing
§ Ex of rehearsals: A&L, How to clear an enemy, How to cross an LDA, Practice actions on as a squad,
How to react to IDF
• Follow TLP’s
• Delegate tasks and OPORD paragraphs
o Situation: SL can do it
o Mission: PL briefs
o Execution: PL briefs this
§ Orient everyone to TMK when briefing this paragraph
§ Always have primary and alternate plans especially for shift and lift fire
• Shift Fire Primary: 1 whistle
• Shift Fire Alternate: Everyone yells shift fire
• Lift Fire Primary: 2 Whistles
• Lift Fire Alternate: Everyone Yells Lift Fire
o Sustainment: PSG briefs
o Command and Signal: RTO can brief
§ Have a PACE PLAN
• Ex: Radio, Runner, Voice
• Pull Squad Leader’s or Team Leader’s to do TMK
o Make sure the TMK is oriented to the correct direction
o Have TL’s look at TMK before it is destroyed so they also understand the terrain and mission
• Designate a Pace Man and Compass Man (2 people)
o Pace Man can make the route plan on the map
o Have someone in the back of the formation checking azimuth as mission goes on because you will get lost
• SL’s need to do rehearsals during the time that PL is working on OPORD
o *IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE PLATOON LEADER MAKES SURE THE SQUAD LEADERS KNOW
THE MISSION AND EXECUTION BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONES EXECUTING THE PLATOON
LEADERS PLAN*
• Make sure all questions are left for the end of the brief!!!

• AS A PLATOON LEADER YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE MISSION TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
TC3 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
• 3 Phases:
o 1.) Care Under Fire
§ Suppress fire
§ Ask patient 4 questions
• 1.) Can you hear me?
• 2.) Can you get to cover?
• 3.) Can you perform self-aid?
• 4.) Can you return fire?
§ Move patient to a somewhat secure location when situation permits
§ Apply a HASTY tourniquet and check pulse
• High and tight
• Write a “T” on patients’ forehead so during evacuation it is known that a tourniquet has been applied
with the time it was applied
o 2.) Tactical Field Care
§ Reassess tourniquet
§ Massive Bleeding:
• Sweep the body for additional bleeding starting at the neck moving down the torso to legs and finishing
with the arms (wipe hands consistently so you can identify what part of the body the bleeding is coming
from as sweeping is being completed)
§ Airway:
• Open the mouth (using the jaw thrust OR head tilt chin lift method)
• Look in mouth, listen, feel
• Nasal Pharyngeal Airway (NPA) Insertion on unconscious or patient struggling to breathe
o Measure from nose to ear
o Lube with lubrication in IFAC or patients’ blood or spit
o Insert with cut part towards septum
§ Respirations:
• Check rise and fall of chest
• Place arms, one palm up and one palm down on chest while placing ear to chest to feel/listen for
sucking chest wound
• Sucking Chest Wound
o Tape sticker/gauze to entrance wound on all 4 sides
o Log roll patient
o Check for exit wound on back and if there is one tape sticker/gauze on all 4 sides
§ Circulation:
• Bandage wounds
• Move hasty tourniquet to deliberate but keep hasty one on until deliberate is finished being applied
• Check pulse on limb of tourniquet
§ Hypothermia/Head Injury
• Apply a blanket, replace wet clothing
• Sweep head for bleeding or brain tissue

§ PAWS: Pain, Antibiotics, Wounds, Splinting

• Administer pain medication/antibiotics to wounded soldiers if appropriate
• Monitor for other wounds
• Breaks/Burns
o Check arms and legs for breaks by twisting limb in opposite direction then apply splint
o For burns check for charred clothing, reddened skin, or blisters
• Transport patient to evacuation site
• Document all injuries and pain medication administered on TC3
o 3.) Tactical Evacuation – 9 Line
§ Put patient on litter or in recovery position – roll on right side, right arm up, legs out and separated
§ Initiation of air evacuation or establishing ground ambulance exchange points
§ Continue to monitor patient’s airway, breathing, and bleeding
9 – Line MEDEVAC Request
• Is the process of moving any person who is wounded, injured, or ill to and/or between medical treatment facilities while providing
en route medical care.
• *ONLY NEED THE FIRST 5 LINES TO GET THE BIRD OFF OF THE GROUND*
o “COBRA DUSTOFF this is CHARLIE 17, prepare to copy 9-line” - BREAK-
o Line 1: Location of pickup site (grid coordinate of HLZ or AXP) – BREAK-
o Line 2: Radio Frequency, Call sign (CHARLIE 17) – BREAK –
o Line 3: Number of patients by precedence – BREAK -
§ A (URGENT) – loss of life or limb within 1 hour
§ B (URGENT SURGICAL) – loss of life or limb within 1 hour (forward surgical team requested)
§ C (PRIORITY) – evacuate within 4 hours
§ D (ROUTINE) – evacuate within 24 hours
§ E (CONVENIENCE) – evacuate when convenient
o Line 4: Special equipment required as applicable – BREAK -
§ A: None
§ B: Hoist
§ C: Extraction Equipment
§ D: Ventilator
o Line 5: Number of patients by type
§ L – Litter
§ A – Ambulatory
o – HOW COPY FIRST 5 LINES? –
o LINE 6 (WARTIME): Security of pickup site – BREAK -
§ N: No enemy troops
§ P: Possible enemy troops in area
§ E: Enemy troops in area (approach with caution)
§ X: Enemy troops in area (armed escort required)
o LINE 6 (PEACETIME): Number and type of wound, injury, or illness – BREAK -
o LINE 7: Method of marking pickup site – BREAK -
§ A: Panels
§ B: Pyro
§ C: Smoke
§ D: None
§ E: Other
o LINE 8: Patient nationality and status – BREAK -
§ A: US Military
§ B: US Civilian
§ C: Non – US Military
§ D: Non – US Civilian
§ E: EPW
o LINE 9 (WARTIME): NBC Contamination – BREAK -
§ C: Chemical
§ B: Biological
§ R: Radiological
§ N: Nuclear
o LINE 9 (PEACETIME): Terrain Description
• CASEVAC
o Nonmedical units will use this to refer to the movement of casualties aboard nonmedical vehicles or aircraft without en
route medical care.
Call For Fire
• *Forward Observer (FO) calls this in:
• 1.) Locate the target within 250 meters of the actual target location
• 2.) Formulate a CFF
o Conduct three transmissions (elements of the CFF)
§ 1.) Observer Identification and WARNO.
• “Cobra Fires, this is Charlie 16, fire for effect, over.”
§ 2.) Target Location
• “Grid FG01719785, distance 100 meters, over.”
§ 3.) Target Description, Method of Engagement, Method of Fire and Control
• “3 Enemy Mortars in the open, fire when ready, over.”
• 3.) Message to Observer (MTO)
o Unit, number of rounds, target # - will be given
§ “Cobra, 2 rounds, AB1000, out”
• 4.) Determine Corrections
o Make all corrections during the adjust phase within 45 seconds of the round impacting
o Use no more than 6 rounds during the adjusting phase
o The fire for effect must be within 50 meters of the target
o Determine the correct observer to target (OT) factor to be used
§ OT Factor: distance between FO and the enemy
o Bracketing (Up and Down)
§ Add/Drop 400
§ Add/Drop 200
§ Add/Drop 100
§ Add/Drop 50 (Fire For Effect)
o Spotting
§ What you see when the burst hit relative to the target
§ Are recorded but not announced
o Corrections (Left and Right)
§ What you want the round to do and say over the radio
• 5.) Give an End of Mission Brief
o Determine the effects on the target
o Give a brief description of what happened to the target
§ EOM, target #, what it was, effects (destroyed, suppressed, neutralized)
§ “EOM, AB1000, 3 Enemy Mortars destroyed, two casualties, over.”

TTLODAC
• Target: # or type
• Trigger: when to fire
• Location: minimum 6-digit grid
• Observer: primary and alternate
• Delivery System: mortar, artillery, air
• Attack Guidance: ammunition
• Communication network
• *Can be used to initiate attack with IDF, but must be passed up prior to Step off of mission*
o Designate an FO for the mission you want to use TTLODAC for and they will call it up to higher to initiate when PL gives
the go ahead
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