FIELDCRAFT Ambush Orders www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders Ambush orders follow the same format given for patrol orders up to phase 2 www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders Prelims: Time of first light Time of last light The moon state The expected weather Ground Situation Enemy Forces: Strengths, Weapons, Defences, Routines, Habits, Patrol Activity, Minefields, Wire, Trip flares and Fixed lines. Situation Friendly Forces: Company / platoon plan, Own position, Other positions, Minefields, wires, trip flares and fixed lines. www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders Mission Execution Phase 1 preparatory move Phase 2 route out Phase 3 action on firm base Phase 4 occupation of ambush Phase 5 action on approach of enemy Phase 6 withdrawal Phase 7 route back www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 1 preparatory move Time of leaving base area Method of movement Loading plan for personnel and equipment Route to location of DOP (drop of point) Arcs of observation /fire Order of march Action if ambushed Action at DOP Time out www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 2 Route out Action at halts Action at R.Vs Action at final RV / firm base Action on encountering enemy if seen/ambushed &Signal to open fire Action with prisoners Drill for obstacles. Action on mines and trip wires Action on lights Action with casualties Action if separated from patrol or lost www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 3 Action on firm base Method of entry Individual positions and arcs of fire Sentries Routine Admin Action if surprised Action if recce fails to return www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 4 Occupation of Ambush Order of march Method of entry Individual positions Laying of: a) Mines b) Booby traps, etc c) Warning devices Laying of comms cables, cords etc. Setting arcs of fire Signal of ambush site Time ambush set www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 5 Action on a approach of Enemy Warning signals from cut-off groups Signal to fire Action of cut-offs Action if located by enemy before ambush sprung Action if attacked www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 6 Withdrawal Signal to move off Order of march Action if enemy follow www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Phase 7 Route back Action taken on halts Action taken at RVs Action taken on encountering enemy if seen or ambushed &Signal to open fire Actions with POW Actions taken on taking casualties Actions taken if separated from patrol or lost Action taken on arrival at PUP (pick up point) Record Time in www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Co-Ordinate instructions Timings Meals Rest Rehearsals Inspections Times in and out Debrief www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Service support Service support is easy to remember as long as you keep D.E.W.A.R.M.P.T. in mind D = Dress E = Equipment and tools W = Weapons A = Ammunition R = Rations and water M = Medical P = Prisoners of war (POW) T = Transport www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders: Command and signal Chain of command. Everyone must have a role e.g if you have 8 cadets each cadet must be an ‘IC’ 1IC to 8IC Hand signals Signal to open fire Use of radios Passwords Debrief / Patrol report www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

Ambush Orders Questions after giving orders to check & ensure understanding Lastly synchronise all watches www.acftraining.co.uk © ACF Training 2015

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