PLCOMD

Question 1

Give an example of SNAP orders for frontal assualt quick attack.

Answer 1

Situation: 2 EN 50 m
Mission: Destroy
Execution: Frontal assault,
G/T: B form base line with A
C you’ll be the depth section
A/L: No change
C/S: No change

Question 2

Give an example of flanking assault orders.

Answer 2

Situation: 2 EN 50 m
Mission: Destroy
Execution: Left Flanker:
G/T: A you’ll be SBF
B you will be the lead section in the assualt:
C you’ll be the depth section in the assault.
Move to FUP at xxxx
H hour will be at xxxx
MVMT to FUP will be hasty, single file B scout at front.
LOE will be on my command
A/L: No change
C/S: No change

Question 3

Considerations for Reorg

Answer 3

Secco brief security, gun pits priority
Reports and returns (PLSGT send up Contact report, COMD Eval to follow) Where to next?

Question 4

What are the stages of the attack

Answer 4

• Preparatory
• Assault
• Exploitation
• Reorganisation

Question 5

Prepatory duties

Answer 5

• Fights for information
• Consider the employment of direct or indirect fire support if available
• Pass information to higher
• Issue WNGO and orders
• Move to AA
• Conduct recon of AA, FUP and respective Routes
• IMAP/wargame plan with PL SGT
• Prepare and give orders
• Possible rehearsals
• Move to the FUP & SBF
• Actions at the FUP

Question 6

Assault PLCOMD Duties

Answer 6

• Ensure cross LD on time
• Maintain rate of advance
• Maintain axis of assault
• Maintain momentum of the PL
• Control indirect/direct fire support
• Ensure break in occurs
• Control PL in the assault & sequence of clearance
• Manage friction (convergence, rates of advance)

Question 7

PLCOMD Exploiataion duties

Answer 7

• Pursue enemy to LOE
• Ensure PL reaches their LOE
• Coordinate move to the re-organisation position, including detached elements if required / tactically sound.
• Ensure PL is consolidated for re-organisation

Question 8

PLCOMD Duties Reorg

Answer 8

• Reorg position
• Clear any dead ground around position if required by clearing patrol
• Secure the position
• Informs higher of situation
• Inform HQ of Location
• Directs PL SGT to commence Reorg*
• Prepares reports and returns

Question 9

Planning considerations

Answer 9

• Surprise
• Concentration
• Fire Support
• Penetration
• Security
• Tempo
• Rapid Reorg
• Enemy Reserve
• Objectives & Phases