Break Contact

Question 1

Break Contact: Step 1

Answer 1

Squad reacted to contact, assessed the situation and considered the options outlined in RTC drill.

Question 2

Break Contact: Step 2

Answer 2

Reasons why a squad may need to break contact include:

Question 3

Break Contact: Step 3

Answer 3

Based on SLs assessment, he orders the squad to break contact.

Question 4

Break Contact: Step 4

Answer 4

SL tells lead fire team (team in contact)

Question 5

Break Contact: Step 5

Answer 5

SL moves to trail fire team (team not in contact); he tells the TL

Question 6

Break Contact: Step 6

Answer 6

SBF Location is positioned for effective use against enemy

Question 7

Break Contact: Step 7

Answer 7

Use of smoke/hand grenade considerations

Question 8

Break Contact: Step 8

Answer 8

Team online, L/R Limits, lane with identifiable feature, avoid funneling

Question 9

Break Contact: Step 9

Answer 9

MG considerations

Question 10

Break Contact: Step 10

Answer 10

RTO considerations

Question 11

Break Contact: Step 11

Answer 11

Continue to maneuver until

Question 12

Break Contact: Step 12

Answer 12

Squad moves 300 meters or a major terrain feature away

Question 13

Break Contact: Step 13

Answer 13

Consolidate and Reorganize

Question 14

Break Contact: Step 14

Answer 14

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