106 Expeditionary Tactics Fundamentals Flashcards
Discuss Survivability Operations
Personnel and physical assets have inherent survivability qualities or capabilities which can be
enhanced through various means and methods. One way to enhance survivability—when existing
terrain features offer insufficient cover and concealment is to alter the physical environment to
provide or improve cover and concealment. Similarly, natural or artificial materials may be used as
camouflage to confuse, mislead, or evade the enemy
. Discuss individual fighting positions
Such positions typically consist of a
hole in the ground, supplemented with frontal, overhead, and flank or rear cover as the time and
situation permit.
Discuss crew served fighting positions
Like individual positions, crew-served weapons positions are also classified as hasty and
deliberate. The same principles apply to the crew-served weapon, although minor changes include
dimensions of the position and characteristics to facilitate effective use of the weapon system.
Discuss vehicle fighting positions
- Vehicle fighting positions include fighting and protective positions for major weapons systems
vehicles and their support equipment. Initially, vehicles use the natural cover and concealment in
hide positions to increase survivability.
Explain the general rules of camouflage and how they apply:
- Selected camouflage and concealment techniques should capitalize on terrain features that are
favorable to the defender
BAMCIS
Begin Planning
Arrange for Reconnaissance
Make Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the order
Supervise
SALUTE
S - Size
A - Activity
L - Location
U - Unit
T - Time
E - Equipment
State the twelve patrol planning and preparation steps
STUDY THE MISSION
PLAN USE OF TIME
STUDY TERRAIN AND SITUATION
ORGANIZE THE PATROL
SELECT MEN, WEAPONS, AND EQUIPMENT
ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER
COORDINATION
MAKE RECONNAISSANCE
COMPLETE DETAILED PLAN
ISSUE OF PATROL ORDERS
SUPERVISE, INSPECT, REHEARSE, AND REINSPECT
EXECUTE THE MISSION
Discuss the following basic fire team formations
Column
Wedge
Skirmishers (right or left):
Echelon (right or left)
Discuss the immediate actions required for the following types of enemy contact
. Immediate Halt
Air Observation/Attack
. Hasty Ambush
Assault:
Near Ambush
. Far Ambush
Discuss the priorities of establishing a defense
Protection
Dispersion
Concealment
Covered Routes
Fire Hazards
Fields of Fire
Time
Observation
Describe the three classes of wire entanglement
Protective, Tactical, Supplementary
Describe the procedures to establish a LZ.
The ground chosen must support the safe landing of helicopters.
The selected site should be identifiable from the air.
The enemy situation must be such that the site can be secured without undue interference
from enemy fires.
Daylight zones should be 100 feet larger than the diameter of aircraft rotor blades.
Night zones should be 150 feet larger than the diameter of aircraft rotor blades.
Article I
- I am an American, fighting in the forces, which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Article II
- I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the
members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article III
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every
effort to escape and aid other to escape.
Article IV
If I become a Prisoner of War, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give
no information or take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am
senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and
will back them up in every way.
Article V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give my
name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the
utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its
Allies or harmful to their cause.
Article VI
- I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my
actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and
in the United States of America.
Use the 6-S’s in handling EPW’s
- Search: For weapons and documents
- Secure: Ensure escape is impossible
- Silence: Do not allow EPW’s to talk to each other
- Segregate: Into groups by rank, gender, and status (deserter, civilian, EPW, etc)
- Speed: Timely delivery of information obtained from EPW’s is essential
- Safeguard: Protect EPW’s from harm
FIREING TECHNIQUES
Pieing
Aim Quick Fire
Pointed Quick Fire
. Instinctive Shooting
Discuss the methods of engaging the following types of targets:
a. Point targets: Fixed fire
b. Wide targets: Traverse
c. Deep targets: Search
d. Oblique targets: Traverse and search
e. Area targets: Traverse and swing
f. Moving targets: Aim in the direction of the target, shot in front of target
SMEAC
. Situation
MISSION
EXCUTION
ADMIN AND LOGISTICS
COMAND AND LOGISTICS
METT-TC
MISSION
ENEMY
TERRAIN
TIME
TROOPS AVAILABLE
CIVILIANS
KOCOA
KEY THE TERRAIN
OBSERVATION AND FIELDS OF FIRE
CONCEALMENT AND CAMO
OBSTACLES TO MOVEMENT
AVENUES OF APPROACH
SAFE
SECURITY
AUTOMATIC AND CREW-SERVED WEAPONS
EIELDS F FIRE
EMPLACEMENT
DRAW-D
DEFEND
REINFORCE
ATTACK
WITHDRAW
DELAY
METOC
- Meteorological and Oceanographic
List tactics used by terrorists
Assassination
Arson
Bombing
Kidnapping and Hostage Taking
Hijacking
Seizure
Raids or Ambushes
Sabotage
Threats or Hoaxes
Environmental Destruction
