4 Elements of a Combat Patrol
Security
Assault
Support
HQ
SALUTE Report
Size Activity Location Uniform Time/Date Equip.
6 Formations
File Line V Wedge Diamond Echelon
PETL/METL
Paratrooper’s/Mission
Essential
Task
List
Types of Ambushes
Hasty, Deliberate
Point, Area
Near, Far
Ambush Formations
Linear
L-shape
SPORTS
Slap up on the magazine Pull back the charging handle Observe the chamber Release charging handle Tap the forward assist Squeeze
Battle Drills
1) Platoon attack
a. Squad attack
2) React to contact
3) Break contact
4) React to ambush
5) Knock out a bunker
6) Enter and clear room
7) Enter and clear trench
8) Breach a mined/wired obstacle
Fundamentals of Shooting
Steady body position Clear sight picture Steady, controlled breaths Slow/steady trigger pull Follow through