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THE OFFENSETHE OFFENSE

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OFFENSE:• Surprise• Concentration• Tempo• Audacity

FORMS OF THE OFFENSE:• Movement to Contact• Attack• Exploitation• Pursuit

FM 100-5, p 7-1 thru 7-12

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FORMS OF MANEUVERFORMS OF MANEUVER

• ENVELOPMENT• TURNING MOVEMENT• INFILTRATION• PENETRATION• FRONTAL ATTACK

FM 100-5, p 7-11 and 7-12

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SEQUENCE OF AN ATTACKSEQUENCE OF AN ATTACK

• Reconnaissance • Movement to a Line of Departure• Maneuver• Deployment• Attack • Consolidation and Reorganization or

Continuation

FM 71-2, p 3-4 and 3-5

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RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

• Location of obstacles• Enemy positions and orientations• Enemy intent based on his dispositions• Avenues of approach to exploit enemy

weakness• Employment of enemy reserves,

counterattacking forces and combat support assets

FM 71-2, p 3-19

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RECONNAISSANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEILLANCESURVEILLANCE

• Planned by S2 and coordinated with the S3 and Commander

• Derived from the Event Template• Collects info for the Commander• Intel Requirements (IR) prioritized• Eliminate duplication of effort• Systematic and continuous observation• Reporting and dissemination of the plan

FM 71-2 p 3-19 thru 3-22

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WHO CONDUCTSWHO CONDUCTS R&S PLAN? R&S PLAN?

• Scouts• GSR• REMS• Infantry patrols• Tanks• COLT / FIST• Aviation• Assets from BDE and above

FM 71-2, p 3-20

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CONCEPT OF OPERATION CONCEPT OF OPERATION MANEUVER PLANMANEUVER PLAN

Describes a plan for massing firepower by the synchronization of fires and maneuver.

• Main and supporting attacks• Movement from LD to final objective• Dictates formations and where changes occur• Control measures to orient force• Actions on the objective and the synch of the

assaultFM 71-2, p 3-22 thru 3-25

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MOVEMENTMOVEMENT

FORMATIONS• Column• Wedge• Vee• Echelon• Line• Box• Diamond

TECHNIQUES• Traveling• Traveling

Overwatch• Bounding

Overwatch

FM 71-2, p 3-11 thru 3-16

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MOVEMENT TECHNIQUESMOVEMENT TECHNIQUESTRANSITION FROM TACTICAL MOVEMENT TO MANEUVER

FM 17-15, p 3-20 thru 3-44

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LDLD PLPL PLDPLD PLPL LOALOA

CONTACT CONTACT NOT LIKELYNOT LIKELY

CONTACT CONTACT POSSIBLEPOSSIBLE

CONTACT CONTACT LIKELYLIKELY

CONTACTCONTACT OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE

TRAVELINGTRAVELING TRAVELINGTRAVELING

OVERWATCHOVERWATCH

BOUNDINGBOUNDING

OVERWATCHOVERWATCH

ACTIONS ON ACTIONS ON CONTACTCONTACT

7 FORMS7 FORMS

FIRE ANDFIRE AND

MOVEMENTMOVEMENT

MANEUVERMANEUVER

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7 FORMS OF CONTACT7 FORMS OF CONTACT• DIRECT FIRE• INDIRECT FIRE• OBSTACLES• AIR: FIXED, ROTARY• CHEMICAL• EW; JAMMING• VISUAL; OBSCURATION

• WHAT ARE MY ACTIONS FOR EACH?

• WHAT CAN I DO TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS?

• WHEN AND WHERE CAN I EXPECT CONTACT?

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WHO LEADS?WHO LEADS?

• TANKS

• BFVs

• INFANTRY

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TANKSTANKS

FM 71-2, p 3-28

FM 71-1, p 3-16

• Primary Mounted Assault• Assaults With Infantry• Rapid Fire Tank Killer• Breach• Reduce Fortifications• Long Range Support by Fire for Assaulting

Element• Weight in the Main Attack• Reserve

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BRADLEY FIGHTING BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLESVEHICLES

• Overwatch movement of tanks• Provide long range/short range support by fire

for assault• Transports infantry under protection of armor

(as far as AT threat allows)• Assaults mounted (low AT threat)

FM 71-2, p 3-29

FM 71-1, p 3-16

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DISMOUNTED INFANTRYDISMOUNTED INFANTRY•Lead in high risk restrictive terrain•Suppress anti-tank weapons and infantry• Infiltrate•Breach•Assault, clear trench lines•Reconnaissance / counter-reconnaissance•Security in SBF/ ABF and limited visibility•Secure key terrain

FM 71-1, p 3-16, 3-40, 3-49, 3-58 thru 3-60

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THE ASSAULTTHE ASSAULT

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS • Command and control (control measures)• The last 300 meters • Breaching operations• Actions on the Objective• Mounted vs. dismounted; when & where does the

infantry dismount?

FM 71-2, p 3-37, 3-39 thru 3-42

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WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE INFANTRY DISMOUNT?INFANTRY DISMOUNT?

• Prior to the OBJ• On the OBJ• Beyond the OBJ

FM 71-1, p 3-30 and 3-31

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• INFANTRY SOLDIERS ARE PROTECTED FROM SMALL ARMS

• TROOPS CAN BE ORIENTED AS THEY APPROACH THE OBJECTIVE

• CONTROL CAN BE ESTABLISHED AT THE DISMOUNT POINT

• SUPPORTING ARTILLERY CAN SUPPRESS THE ENEMY WHILE THE INFANTRY IS ORGANIZING

SHORT OF THE OBJECTIVESHORT OF THE OBJECTIVE

FM 71-1, p 3-58

• DISMOUNTED INFANTRY ARE EXPOSED LONGER TO ENEMY SMALL ARMS AND INDIRECT FIRE AS THEY MOVE TO THE OBJECTIVE

• SUITABLE DISMOUNT POINTS MAY BE TARGETED BY ENEMY INDIRECT FIRES

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ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

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FM 71-1, p 3-59 and 3-60

ON THE OBJECTIVEON THE OBJECTIVE

• GREATER SPEED AND SHOCK EFFECT

• INFANTRY REMAINS PROTECTED LONGER

• SUPPORTING FIRES CAN CONTINUE LONGER

ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES

• DIFFICULTY ORIENTING DIFFICULTY ORIENTING TROOPSTROOPS

• DIFFICULTY ESTABLISHING DIFFICULTY ESTABLISHING CONTROL AT THE CONTROL AT THE DISMOUNT POINTDISMOUNT POINT

• VULNERABILITY OF BFVS VULNERABILITY OF BFVS TO AT WEAPONSTO AT WEAPONS

DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES

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• INFANTRY FIGHTS FROM INFANTRY FIGHTS FROM AN AREA AND DIRECTION AN AREA AND DIRECTION UNEXPECTED BY THE UNEXPECTED BY THE ENEMYENEMY

• TROOPS ARE ORIENTED TROOPS ARE ORIENTED ON THE OBJECTIVEON THE OBJECTIVE

• CONTROL IS MORE EASILY CONTROL IS MORE EASILY ESTABLISHEDESTABLISHED

• SHOCK EFFECT ON THE SHOCK EFFECT ON THE ENEMY IS LIKELY TO BE ENEMY IS LIKELY TO BE HIGHHIGH

ADVANTAGESADVANTAGES

FM 71-1, p 3-59FM 71-1, p 3-59

• ENEMY POSITIONS MAY ENEMY POSITIONS MAY BE IN DEPTHBE IN DEPTH

• SUITABLE DISMOUNT SUITABLE DISMOUNT POINTS MAY BE POINTS MAY BE TARGETEDTARGETED

• FRATRICIDE RISK MAY BE FRATRICIDE RISK MAY BE HIGHERHIGHER

• ASSAULTING BFVS ARE ASSAULTING BFVS ARE VULNERABLEVULNERABLE

DISADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES

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• COVERED AND CONCEALED ROUTES TO THE COVERED AND CONCEALED ROUTES TO THE DISMOUNT POINTDISMOUNT POINT

• COVERED AND CONCEALED DISMOUNT POINTCOVERED AND CONCEALED DISMOUNT POINT

• REDUNDANT SIGNALS TO SHIFT AND LIFT FIRES REDUNDANT SIGNALS TO SHIFT AND LIFT FIRES FROM THE OBJECTIVEFROM THE OBJECTIVE

• RECOGNIZABLE LIMIT OF ADVANCE FOR THE RECOGNIZABLE LIMIT OF ADVANCE FOR THE DISMOUNTED ELEMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID DISMOUNTED ELEMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID FRATRICIDEFRATRICIDE

• SIGNALS TO CALL THE MOUNTED SECTION SIGNALS TO CALL THE MOUNTED SECTION FORWARDFORWARD

• REMOUNT POINTS REMOUNT POINTS

• MEANS FOR DISMOUNTED ELEMENT TO MARK OR MEANS FOR DISMOUNTED ELEMENT TO MARK OR GUIDE THE MOUNTED FORCE INTO POSITIONGUIDE THE MOUNTED FORCE INTO POSITION

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PLANNING CONSIDERATIONSPLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

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FRATRICIDE AVOIDANCEFRATRICIDE AVOIDANCE•Confirm adjacent unit locations and activities (not just maneuver forces)

•Alter sectors as required to limit fires away from friendly positions

•Establish friendly markings and signals

•Adjust weapons control status based on friendly force and non-combatant disposition and the Rules of Engagement

FM 71-2, CH 7

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Breaching OperationsBreaching Operations

Suppression

Obscuration

Security

Reduction

Assault

FM 71-1, p 3-42 thru 3-47

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C2 CONSIDERATIONSC2 CONSIDERATIONS

• Positioning of Command Group• Positioning / Displacement of Main CP

Whole By Echelon

• Communications Plan

FM 71-123, p 1-43 and 1-48

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CSS CONSIDERATIONSCSS CONSIDERATIONS

• Trains Positioning & Employment• Resupply

Ammunition Fuel

• Maintenance Operations • Activation of LRP’s • CSS Rehearsals

FM 71-2, p 3-31 thru 3-32

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CASUALTY EVACUATION CASUALTY EVACUATION CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS

• Aid Station Positioning Echeloning/Split Section During Movement Actions on the OBJ

• Chemically Contaminated Casualties• AXPs

FM 71-2, CH 7

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Leaders fail to conduct adequate terrain Observation: Leaders fail to conduct adequate terrain

analysis.analysis.(1 of 2)(1 of 2)

Discussion: • Observation & fields of fire do not extend to the max effective ranges of weapons systems; buildings & rubble mask fires and limit engagement ranges to less than 200m.

• Dismounted AOAs are not limited to roadways.

• Key terrain in MOUT is any location which might afford the defender adequate observation and fields of fire onto likely avenues of approach used by the attacking force.

• Buildings should not be seen as obstacles to dismounted movement.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Leaders fail to conduct adequate terrain Observation: Leaders fail to conduct adequate terrain

analysis.analysis.(2 of 2)(2 of 2)

TTP:• Conduct 3D terrain analysis; up, down, and all around.

• ID all known and likely enemy locations from which fires can be placed onto the attacking force.

• ID inter-visibility (IV) lines and dead space; analyze their effects on observation & fields of fire to minimize max effective range of direct fire weapons systems.

• ID likely AOAs above ground along IV lines and through dead space, through buildings, and below ground that can be used by both defender and attacker alike as internal LOCs within the OBJ.

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Observation: Commanders do not task-organize Observation: Commanders do not task-organize Light/Heavy forces to provide continuous mutual Light/Heavy forces to provide continuous mutual

support during movement to the OBJ.support during movement to the OBJ.Discussion:

• Ensure the unit is moving in a way that supports rapid transition to maneuver. • Consider the movement formations necessary to move light infantry with tanks. • Consider how the tank platoon’s battle drills will impact the light infantry.

TTP:• Mount infantry on tanks; move as fast as the tactical situation will permit.• Use the tanks thermal sights to provide early warning to the light force.• Integrate the tanks with the infantry.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKIntegration of LT/HVY forces.Integration of LT/HVY forces.

(OK)

TANK PLTTASK ORGANIZED

AS A MANEUVER ELEMENT

TANK PLTTASK ORGANIZED

UNDER PLTs AS SECTIONS

(BETTER)

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Discussion: • Determine desired weapons effects and position assets accordingly. • Consider use of control measures to assist in the transition to other movement formations and synchronize the movement of adjacent units.

TTP:• Use visual recognition signals to help the armor unit identify friendly infantry as they bound forward.• Use graphic control measures to transition formation and movement techniques during movement.

DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Light/heavy elements are not Observation: Light/heavy elements are not

integrated into the scheme of maneuver.integrated into the scheme of maneuver.(1 of 2)(1 of 2)

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Observation: Light/heavy elements are not Observation: Light/heavy elements are not integrated into the scheme of maneuver.integrated into the scheme of maneuver.

(2 of 2)(2 of 2)

TTP:• Armor units must understand the direct fire support an infantry unit can provide without overextending his distance to the light infantry.

• The light infantry must be aware of the tanks main gun and .50 caliber machine gun ranges so they do not mask tank fire.

• Use the armor to eliminate the most serious direct fire threats.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKTask organized & integrated into scheme of Task organized & integrated into scheme of

maneuver.maneuver.

FO

OBJASLTPSN

ABF1

ABF2

(-) FO

LD PLRED

PLBLUE

PLYELLOW

(PLD)

(TRAVELING) (TRAVELING O/W)

(BOUNDING O/W)

(ASLT)

(-) FO

(BREACH)

FO

(SUPPORT)

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Detailed direct fire control plans are Observation: Detailed direct fire control plans are

not developed.not developed.Discussion:

• Task organizing into separate support, breach, and assault elements introduces an element of decentralization.• Control measures must be established to synchronize elements to produce the desired effect--kill the enemy as quickly and with as few resources as possible.

TTP:• Use attack guidance matrix to control rate and distribution of fires on the OBJ.• Rate of fire, duration (in minutes), method of control, engagement criteria, and engagement priorities must be specified for all weapon systems.• Specify the desired endstate for each weapon system; link changes in the direct fire engagement plan to key events.• Rehearse the direct fire plan.

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WHO ENGAGE TGT CTRL START STOP ENDSTATE CRITERIA PRIORITIES METHOD

Direct fire control execution matrix.Direct fire control execution matrix.

TOW

JAVELIN

M2

M240

M249

LEAD T72 @ TRP 2;CRP ONLY

T72, BMP2,BRDM; FRONT-REAR

DECENTRALIZEDIMMEDIATE 2X VEHs

ENGAGEDCRP DESTROYED@ PL RED

LEAD BMP2 @ TRP 2;CRP ONLY

BMP2, T72BRDM; REAR-FRONT

DECENTRALIZED IMMEDIATE2X VEHsENGAGED

CRP DESTROYED@ PL RED

LEAD BMP2 @ TRP 1;CRP ONLY

BMP2, BRDM2;INSIDE-OUT CENTRALIZED O/O=G/S/C O/O=R/S/C

NO PAX DISMOUNT SOUTHPL RED

BMP2 OR BRDMPEN OF PL RED

BRDM2,DISMOUNTS CENTRALIZED

CENTRALIZED

O/O=W/S/C O/O=R/S/C

DISMOUNTSONLY

O/O=R/S/C

PAX DISMOUNTSOUTH PLBLUE

SL TRACER

DISMOUNTSDESTROYED BETWEEN PL RED & BLUE

DISMOUNTSDESTROYED BETWEEN PL BLUE & NO PEN LINE

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Rehearsals are not conducted for the 7 Observation: Rehearsals are not conducted for the 7

forms of contact.forms of contact.

Discussion:• Contact can be categorized as one of seven types: DF, IDF, obstacles, air, chemical, EW, and visual.

• Units have a good understanding of the DF threat awaiting them on the OBJ; they habitually fail to incorporate the other six forms of contact into rehearsals, particularly during movement to the OBJ.

TTP:• Conduct rehearsals on all seven forms of contact for each phase of the operation: recon, movement, maneuver, deployment, attack, and C&R

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DELIBERATE ATTACKRehearsal format.Rehearsal format.

(1 of 4)(1 of 4)

ORDERS: Task & Purpose 2 levels up & 1 level down; what is my battalion doing,what am I doing, and what are my PLTs doing.

The BN task is to clear enemy forces in zone; purpose isto allow ME, Tm HVY, to pass through the security zoneduring the attack without becoming decisively engaged. I am the BN NE; my task is to clear enemy forces in zoneOf attack Bravo; my purpose is to prevent the enemy from interfering with Tm HVY’s eastern flank during the attack. I have task organized into 3 PLTs for this phase: 1 PLT,the Co. ME, will clear enemy forces in zone of attack BravoIOT protect Tm HVY’s eastern flank during the attack. 2 PLT(+),w/ an AT sec attached, will screen along the eastern flank of 1 PLT IOT provide early warning of enemy activitythat would interfere with their attack to clear zone Bravo.3 PLT will follow & support the ME PLT.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKRehearsal format.Rehearsal format.

(2 of 4)(2 of 4)ACTIONS: What are the actions of each of my BOS elements. Include actions for each of the seven forms of contact.

INTEL: Co. AT will be moving forward of the ME along axis steel.

MANEUVER: During movement from PL RED to PL WHITE thecompany will move in column formation using the travelingoverwatch technique. My PLTs will travel in sedges, withSquads in column and fire TMs in sedges. The lead PLT inthe OOM will be the ME, 1st PLT; they will travel usingbounding overwatch. 2nd & 3rd PLTs will use the travelingoverwatch technique. Visual contact is direct fire contact.We will immediately fight through, attempting to fix the enemy with our 60mm MTRs and direct fires. If we cannotdestroy the enemy with maneuver, then we will bypass; wecannot become decisively engaged. Targets that are bypassed will be targeted w/ 105mm IDF. Where we find obstacles wewill conduct in-stride breaches using our attached EN SQD. Obstacles that can’t be breached will be marked and thelocation reported to BN via BN CMD net immediately. Contactw/ AIR is unlikely; we will take passive measures to avoiddetection, then continue movement. If our radio net isjammed we will immediately go to strike 2 IAW the BN TACSOP.The enemy has no NBC capability.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKRehearsal format.Rehearsal format.

(3 of 4)(3 of 4)

ACTIONS: (Cont’d).

FIRE SUPPORT: MTRs IPRTF at FP1, PB254685; AOF 6200.

AIR DEFENSE: Passive measures only.

M/C/S: PRI of effort is mobility. My attached EN SQD will travel w/ the main effort to breach obstacles wherepossible, or ID and mark bypass routes.

CSS: Casualties enroute will be evacuated to AXP @FP1 by 3 PLT. HLZ will be marked and secured at thatlocation by the MTR sec element.

C2: I will travel with the ME PLT.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKRehearsal format.Rehearsal format.

(4 of 4)(4 of 4)

OUTCOMES: How do I want to look at the end of this phase with respect to enemy forces, friendly forces, and terrain.

At the end of this phase I will have cleared allenemy forces in my zone of attack between the LD and PL RED,have my PLTs arrayed two up, one back along PL RED w/ 2 PLT(+) screening the right flank of the Co. ME, MTRs IPRTFat FP2, retained at least 95% CBT PWR and am prepared to continue movement north.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Objectives are not isolated from the Observation: Objectives are not isolated from the

effects of the enemy’s direct fire weapons.effects of the enemy’s direct fire weapons.

Discussion: • Effects of enemy weapon systems do not respect friendly unit boundaries. • 70% of casualties in MOUT are sustained during movement between buildings from locations adjacent to the unit’s immediate OBJ.• Conduct 3D terrain analysis to ID likely enemy weapons locations that can affect movement to the OBJ.

TTP:• Establish overwatch positions from which both known and likely enemy locations can be suppressed prior to movement between buildings.

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SBF1

SBF2

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35

37

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36

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3 B

1 B

1st & 3rd platoons isolate building 35.1st & 3rd platoons isolate building 35.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: The majority of casualties occurs Observation: The majority of casualties occurs outsideoutside during movement during movement betweenbetween buildings. buildings.

Discussion: • 75% of casualties in MOUT are sustained during movement between buildings.• Don’t cross the fine line between ‘stacking’ and bunching up.• Consider the pros and cons of movement through vs. around buildings.

TTP:• Use weapons to isolate the OBJ from the effects of the enemy’s direct fires by positioning to engage known and suspected enemy locations to the flanks and rear of the PLT’s immediate OBJ.• Minimize IDF losses by moving through buildings whenever possible. • Use smoke to obscure movement between buildings.• Remember the golden rule: “If you’re not doing anything, don’t do it outside.”

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33

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DELIBERATE ATTACKUse of buildings as Obstacles vs. Avenues of Approach.Use of buildings as Obstacles vs. Avenues of Approach.

OBJ GOLD

OBJ TIN

ASLTPSN

LOALOA

• MOVEMENT AROUND BLDGs• BUNCHING UP OUTSIDE

3 A

2 A

• RAPID MOVEMENT BETWEEN BLDGs• DELIBERATE MOVEMENT THROUGH BLDGS

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DELIBERATE ATTACK1st PLT protects AOA for movement between 1st PLT protects AOA for movement between

buildings 31 & 32.buildings 31 & 32.

22

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1713

31

23

41

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SBF2SBF3

SBF1

1 C

AOA

OBJ LEAD

2 C

22

SMOKE

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: 70% of platoons end up fighting in a Observation: 70% of platoons end up fighting in a building other than the one which they had planned building other than the one which they had planned

to assault.to assault.Discussion:

• The casualty intensive nature of MOUT necessitates tactical flexibility on the part of junior leaders; platoons and squads often assault buildings which they had not prepared to enter and execute tasks which they have not rehearsed.

TTP:• Clearly communicate leader’s intent down to the lowest level.• Initiate generic, MOUT specific rehearsals at squad and platoon level immediately upon receipt of the warning order; rehearsals should include the support, breach and assault functions.• Conduct combined arms rehearsal down to the lowest level.

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Breach fundamentals are not followed Observation: Breach fundamentals are not followed

when entering a building.when entering a building.

Discussion:• Forcibly entering a building requires a successful breach of the enemy’s defenses.

TTP:• Follow the steps outlined in the acronym SOSR.

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12 151713

31

23

41

42

SBF2SBF3

SBF13 C

AOA

OBJ LEAD

2 C

22

SMOKE

Setting conditions; a step-by-step method to Setting conditions; a step-by-step method to movement between buildings.movement between buildings.

• ID ENTRY POINT• SELECT AOA FROM ASLT PSN TO ENTRY POINT• LOCATE PSNs ALONG AOA THAT CROSS OPEN AREAS & STREETS• ID BLDGs THAT OFFER GOOD FIELDS OF FIRE ONTO OPEN AREAS• ASSIGN SECTORS OF FIRE AGAINST ALL LIKELY ENEMY LOCATIONS• BREACH w/ STAND-OFF MUNITIONS• EMPLACE SMOKE & SUPPRESS ALL LIKELY ENEMY LOCATIONS• ASLT SQD LDR CONDUCTS ASLT BREACH IF REQUIRED; SECURES FOOTHOLD• KEY LDR CONTRLS MOVEMENT OF FOLLOW-0N FORCES

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DELIBERATE ATTACKObservation: Snipers are not task organized and Observation: Snipers are not task organized and

employed effectively at the company level.employed effectively at the company level.Discussion:

• Control is degraded by restrictive terrain in MOUT.• Position in buildings of stone, masonry, or concrete construction.• Avoid positioning in top floors of buildings likely to be penetrated by fragmentation effects of IDF, and obvious locations such as steeples and rooftops.

TTP:• Consider giving sniper teams the discretion to operate freely throughout the AO, consistent with the ROE and the commander’s attack guidance matrix.• Employ along the flanks and forward of the attacking force to deny the enemy use of internal LOCs with long range, precision fires.• Use to provide terminal guidance for IDF during isolation of the company’s OBJ.

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?