N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

TL

AR

R

G

TL

G

R

AR

SL

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines

(METT-TC)that his/her squad can suppress the enemy

with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the

assault team into position to assault.

REQUIRED ACTIONS

Step 1 – Action on Enemy ContactStep 2 – Locate the EnemyStep 3 – Suppress the EnemyStep 4 – Attack (if possible)Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize

NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

TL

G

R

AR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITYS

EC

UR

ITYS

EC

UR

ITY

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL

G

R

AR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

- Squad Column Formation- Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITYS

EC

UR

ITYS

EC

UR

ITY

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

Suppress w/ one

Fire team?

YES

Can wemaneuverand flank?

YES

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITYS

EC

UR

ITYS

EC

UR

ITY

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R G

SL

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITYS

EC

UR

ITYS

EC

UR

ITY

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R G

SL

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITYS

EC

UR

ITYS

EC

UR

ITY

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

NOTE: Battle handoveris key. The signal(s) forSHIFT FIRE and LIFT/CEASE fire are criticalin order to maintain the initiative and elementof surprise.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

NOTE: Battle handoveris key. The signal(s) forSHIFT FIRE and LIFT/CEASE fire are criticalin order to maintain the initiative and elementof surprise.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

LO

A

RALLY POINT

SL

TL

AR

R

G

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

TL

G

R

ARTL

AR

R

G

SL

1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

ORPSECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R

G

SL

TL

G

R

AR

Execute withdrawal plan

-Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves)-Fire in the hole 2 (Spt Team and others leave)-Fire in the hole 3 (Demo Team leaves)

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

ORP

SECURITY SE

CU

RIT

Y

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

RALLY POINT

1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

If the squad has to quickly move off of the enemy position (METT-TC) and/or

as directed, then consolidation and reorganization will occur at the

established ORP/PB.

N

SQUAD ATTACKBattle Drill 1A, p. 4-8

AASECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

LD LD LD

TL

AR

R

G

TL

G

R

AR

SL

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT that develops into a SQUAD ATTACK. During the squad attack the SQUAD LEADER determines

(METT-TC)that his/her squad can suppress the enemy

with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack. The SL directs or leads the

assault team into position to assault.

REQUIRED ACTIONS

Step 1 – Action on Enemy ContactStep 2 – Locate the EnemyStep 3 – Suppress the EnemyStep 4 – Attack (if possible)Step 5 – Consolidate and Reorganize

NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.