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General Knowledge:
Mission of the marine corps rifle squad- To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and
maneuver, or repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
The six troop leading steps (BAMCIS)
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Begin planning
Arrange reconnaissance
Make reconnaissance
Complete the plan
Issue the order
Supervise (most important step)
An ADDRAC is a fire command that gives an accurate description of the enemy as well as giving
commands to the rest of the unit.
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Alert
Direction
Description
Range
Assignment
Control
Priorities in the Defense. (SAFESOC)
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Security
Automatic weapons along Avenues of Approach
Fields of Fire
Entrenchment
Supplementary/ Alternate Positions
Obstacles
Camouflage/Cover/Concealment
SALUTE Report
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Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
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Tactical Thought Process: METT-TC → EMLCOA → SOM → FSP → Tasks
Estimate of enemy Situation (METT-TC)
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Mission analysis
Enemy analysis
Troops/ Fire support available
Terrain analysis
Time/Space/Logistics analysis
Civilian Considerations
RISS SOSR
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Recon: The first phase is imperative whether doing a map study, using satellite imagery, or
getting eyes on the objective. Any recon that can be done prior to crossing the line of departure
is beneficial, priorities of recon include
o Locating the enemy in the objective building
o Locating enemy in the adjacent building
o Building composition and layout
o Breach/ entry points
o Avenues of approach
o Support by fire positions
o Assault positions
o Any pertinent tactical control measures
Isolation: Isolating the objective prevents the enemy from withdrawing or reinforcing as well as
suppresses enemy forces in adjacent buildings. Isolation I essential to the success of an attack.
Secure a foothold: the foothold is the point from which you will flow your forces into the
objective. We use the acronym SOSR to dramatically improve the chances of seizing the
objective.
o Suppress
o Obscure
o Secure a local breach site
o Reduce whatever obstacle exists
Seize the Objective: Flow forces through the foothold to systematically seize the objective. A key
ingredient to mission accomplishment is the ability to maintain momentum while in the attack.
Do not stop or slow the attack until you’ve seized your objective. Maintaining momentum should
not be confused with attempting to generate momentum by reinforcing failure.
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TCCC: PMARCHPAWS
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Call For Fire:
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Orders:
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