Crossing a Small Open Area

Question 1

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 1

Answer 1

Route planning considerations

Question 2

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 2

Answer 2

Floating rally points

Question 3

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 3

Answer 3

Near side rally point (NSRP); 300 back azimuth

Question 4

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 4

Answer 4

Far side rally point (NSRP); 300 on azimuth

Question 5

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 5

Answer 5

Avoid danger areas

Question 6

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 6

Answer 6

Conduct a detailed map study

Question 7

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 7

Answer 7

Time factors

Question 8

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 8

Answer 8

Actions at the potential danger area

Question 9

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 9

Answer 9

Lead TL gives hand and arm signal to halt

Question 10

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 10

Answer 10

Squad assumes 360 degree security and short halt posture

Question 11

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 11

Answer 11

SL spot checks perimeter and moves to lead TL

Question 12

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 12

Answer 12

SLLS

Question 13

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 13

Answer 13

Pinpoint

Question 14

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 14

Answer 14

Recon the potential open danger area

Question 15

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 15

Answer 15

SL assesses the situation and considers contour or bypass

Question 16

Crossing a Small Open Area: Step 16

Answer 16

Conduct bypass or contour movement around the obstacle