TASK: React to Ambush (Near) (07-3-D9502)
CONDITIONS (CUE): (Dismounted/Mounted) - The unit is moving tactically, conducting operations. The
enemy initiates contact with direct fire within hand grenade range. All or part of the unit is receiving
accurate enemy direct fire.
This drill begins when the enemy initiates ambush within hand grenade range.
STANDARDS: (Dismounted) - Soldiers in the kill zone immediately return fire on known or suspected
enemy positions and assault through the kill zone. Soldiers not in the kill zone locate and place "wellaimed" suppressive fire on the enemy. The unit assaults through the kill zone and destroys the enemy.
(Mounted) - Vehicle gunners immediately return fire on known or suspected enemy positions as the unit
continues to move out of the kill zone. Soldiers on disabled vehicles in the kill zone dismount, occupy
covered positions, and engage the enemy with accurate fire. Vehicle gunners and Soldiers outside the kill
zone suppress the enemy. The unit assaults through the kill zone and destroys the enemy. The unit
leader reports the contact to higher headquarters.
TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
1. Dismounted - (See Figure D9502-1)
Figure D9502-1. React to ambush (near) (dismounted)
a. Soldiers in the kill zone execute one of the following two actions:
(1) Return fire immediately. If cover is not available, immediately, without order or signal,
assault through the kill zone.
(2) Return fire immediately. If cover is available, without order or signal, occupy the nearest
covered position, and throw smoke grenades. (See Figure D9502-2)
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TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Figure D9502-2. React to ambush (near) (dismounted) (continued)
b. Soldiers in the kill zone assault through the ambush using fire and movement.
c. Soldiers not in the kill zone identify the enemy location, place "well-aimed" suppressive fire
on the enemy's position and shift fire as Soldiers assault the objective.
d. Soldiers assault through and destroy the enemy position. (See Figure D9502-3)
Figure D9502-3. React to ambush (near) (dismounted) (continued)
e. The unit leader reports the contact to higher headquarters.
2. Mounted
a. Vehicle gunners in the kill zone immediately return fire and deploy vehicle smoke, while
moving out of the kill zone.
b. Soldiers in disabled vehicles in the kill zone immediately obscure themselves from the enemy
with smoke, dismount if possible, seek covered positions, and return fire.
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TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
c. Vehicle gunners and Soldiers outside of the kill zone identify the enemy positions, place
"well-aimed" suppressive fire on the enemy, and shift fire as Soldiers assault the objective.
d. The unit leader calls for and adjusts indirect fire and request Close Air Support IAW METTTC.
e. Soldiers in the kill zone assault through the ambush and destroy the enemy.
f. The unit leader reports the contact to higher headquarters.
Individual Tasks
Task Id
071-010-0006
071-025-0007
071-030-0004
071-054-0004
071-100-0003
071-311-2007
071-311-2130
071-313-3454
071-325-4407
071-326-0501
071-326-0502
071-326-0513
071-326-0608
071-326-5606
071-410-0002
113-571-1022
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Task Title
Engage Targets with an M249 Machine Gun
Engage Targets with an M240B Machine Gun
Engage Targets with an MK 19 Machine Gun
Engage Targets with an M136 Launcher
Engage Targets with an M4 or M4A1 Carbine
Engage Targets with an M16-Series Rifle
Engage Targets with an M203 Grenade Launcher
Engage Targets with a Caliber .50 M2 Machine Gun
Employ Hand Grenades
Move as a Member of a Fire Team
Move Under Direct Fire
Select Temporary Fighting Positions
Use Visual Signaling Techniques
Select an Overwatch Position
React to Direct Fire While Mounted
Perform Voice Communications
Supporting Products
The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21.8)
The SBCT Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21.9)
Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills (FM 3-21.75)
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