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.
