N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G TL G R AR SL NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines (METT-TC) that his/her squad can suppress the enemy with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the assault team into position to assault. REQUIRED ACTIONS Step 1 – Action on Enemy Contact Step 2 – Locate the Enemy Step 3 – Suppress the Enemy Step 4 – Attack (if possible) Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL G R AR TL AR R G SL NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TL G R AR TL AR R G SL RALLY POINT 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy - Squad Column Formation - Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR TL AR R G SL RALLY POINT 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy Suppress w/ one Fire team? YES Can we maneuver and flank? YES
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR RALLY POINT TL AR RG SL 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR RALLY POINT TL AR RG SL 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR TL AR RG SL RALLY POINT 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR TL AR R G SL RALLY POINT 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for SHIFT FIRE and LIFT/ CEASE fire are critical in order to maintain the initiative and element of surprise.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR TL AR R G SL RALLY POINT 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack NOTE: Battle handover is key. The signal(s) for SHIFT FIRE and LIFT/ CEASE fire are critical in order to maintain the initiative and element of surprise.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE TLG R AR LOA RALLY POINT SL TL AR R G 1. Seek Cover and Return Fire 2. Locate the Enemy 3. Suppress the Enemy 4. Attack Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the assault, the squad is most vulnerable. The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions. The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS (EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO) as required.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT TL G R AR TL AR R G SL 1. Consolidate and reorganize -ACE -SALUTE -SITREP 2. Report to higher Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the assault, the squad is most vulnerable. The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions. The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS (EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO) as required.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE ORP SECURITY RALLY POINT TL AR R G SL TL G R AR Execute withdrawal plan -Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves) -Fire in the hole 2 (Spt Team and others leave) -Fire in the hole 3 (Demo Team leaves)
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE ORP SECURITY RALLY POINT 1. Consolidate and reorganize -ACE -SALUTE -SITREP 2. Report to higher If the squad has to quickly move off of the enemy position (METT-TC) and/or as directed, then consolidation and reorganization will occur at the established ORP/PB.
N SQUAD ATTACK Battle Drill 1A, p. 4-8 AA SECURITY LD LD LD TL AR R G TL G R AR SL NOT DRAWN TO SCALE OBJECTIVE RALLY POINT This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines (METT-TC) that his/her squad can suppress the enemy with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the assault team into position to assault. REQUIRED ACTIONS Step 1 – Action on Enemy Contact Step 2 – Locate the Enemy Step 3 – Suppress the Enemy Step 4 – Attack (if possible) Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.