Ambush patrols

Question 1

ambush

Answer 1

a surprise attack by fire from a concealed position upon a moving or temporarily halted enemy target

Question 2

purpose of an ambush

Answer 2

destroy enemy troops and equipment. The loss of personnel, equipment, and supplies reduces the overall combat effectiveness of the enemy

Question 3

classificaitons of ambush patrols

Answer 3

deliberate
ambush of opportunity
hasty

Question 4

point ambush

Answer 4

an ambush where forces are deployed to attack a single kill zone

Question 5

area ambush

Answer 5

an ambush where forces are deployed to attack multiple, mutually supported kill zones

Question 6

ambush TCMs

Answer 6

ambush site
kill zone
objective rally point
release point

Question 7

Equipment considerations

Answer 7

Gear and Equipment:
common to all
required for movement
required on the objective
enhances observation
enhances command and control
enhances weapons employment