LIVE FIRE PREPARATIONSTASK

REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH

CONDITIONS

GIVEN A MISSION TO CONVOY AS A SERIAL WITH HIGH ENEMY THREAT.

STANDARDS

COMPLETE MISSION!!!!!!

BREACH OBSTACLE WHILE DESTROYING OR FORCING ENEMIES TO WITHDRAW.

React To Blocked Ambush

TASK STEPS:1. Convoy Commander brief the serial on convoy procedures2. The lead vehicle crosses the start point at the specified time. The commander verifies all vehicles have crossed the start point and reports higher.3. The convoy follows the specified route and maintains march speed, intervals and reacts correctly to commander’s signals.4. The convoy reacts to enemy contact. The commander signals the serial that they are in a blocked ambush.

a. All elements dismount and seek available cover.b. All elements receiving fire scan for the enemy and return fire at identified enemy positions.

React To Blocked Ambush

c. Vehicle drivers move vehicles to cover d. Commander directs support by fire positions to suppress the enemye. Commander calls for indirect fire as necessary/ available and gives SALUTE Report.f. Assemble the assault teamg. Commander directs the assault element to flank the enemyh. Assault element moves along a covered and concealed route to flank the enemy. Assault element engages the enemy.i. Assault element signals support by fire element to lift fire.j. Assault element fires and maneuvers through the enemy positions to limit of advance.k. Assault element secures the limit of advance and searches the enemy elementi. Commander reports the situation to higher

React To Blocked Ambush

5. The support by fire element reduces the obstaclea. SBF element clears route and obstacle of anti-handling devices with the use of grappling hook or suitable substituteb. Assault element continues securing the far side of the obstacle

SBF secures the near side of the obstaclec. SBF element moves to the obstacle and cut the wired. SBF element clears the wire from obstacles

6. The convoy consolidates and reorganizesa. Key leaders are replacedb. Key weapons are mannedc. Ammunition and equipment is redistributedd. Treat casualties and prepare them for movemente. Recover damaged equipment or destroy it in placef. Commander directs the vehicles through the obstacle

7. The convoy continues the missiona. Commander reports to higher headquarters b. Convoy arrives at specified time c. Commanders accounts for all personnel and equipment.

React To Blocked Ambush

CONVOY KITSEQUIPMENT CARRIED WITH SERIAL

GRAPPLING HOOS WITH TUBULAR NYLON (100’) WIRE CUTTERS SMOKE GRENADES ( 1 PER VEHICLE) SIGNAL DEVICE (star cluster, air horn, whistle etc.) Combat Life Saver Bag 1x 5 gal Water Can/Vehicle VS 17 panel 2x5 gal Fuel Cans/ Vehicle IR Chem Lights Pioneer Tools 30 Sand bags per vehicle 1x Case MRE’s Nylon Bag Concertina Wire Gloves NBC Marking Kit M8/9 paper M256 Kits DAP 13 ( 1 per Vehicle)

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2

3

A2

A3

grappler

Cutter

mine

M16

(1)C

rew

weapon

M16

(2)

M16(3)

A1

Lift /Shift

Rallypoint

Limit advance

CM

DR

SUMMARY

- CONVOY REACT TO BLOCKED AMBUSH- SUPPRESS THE ENEMY- ASSULT ELEMENT FLANKS, KILL/ FORCE OFF ENENMY- SBF REDUCES OBSTACLE-RECONSOLIDATE/ CONTINUE MISSION

REFERENCES: FM 7-8 STP 21-24