Squad Tactics I

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Operation Dragon Tra

Squad Tactics I

Classification: Unclassified


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References

ARTEP 7-8 Battle Drills for the Infantry RiflePlatoon and Squad FM 3-21.8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and S STP 21-1 SMCT, Warrior Skills, May 2011

FM 3-21.75 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Skills, Jan 08


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Agenda

Task Organization

Situation Mission

Execution

Commanders Intent

Concept of the Operation Scheme of Maneuver

Tasks to Subordinate Units

Coordinating Instructions


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Task Organization

Evaluator:

CDT Rant

MSIII OIC

CDT

Lapczynski

MSIV

Instructors

CDT Mitchell

CDT Hetman

Lab Assistant

Quigely

TACs MSIII

CDT Scholl

CDT Pope

TACs MSI+MSII

CDT Mitchell

CDT Hetman

CDT Berryhill


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Mission

Task Force Dragon conducts Lab 11, SquTactics 1 at Drexel University Armory NL

090815JAN14 IOT train and develop tact

proficiency in Squad Operations.


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Commanders Intent

Purposeo Use doctrine to prepare MSI to act as team mem

while preparing MSII to be team leaders for eac

mission. MSIII practice in preparation for Warrio

Key Taskso Instruction of MSI and MSII cadets on the purp

conduct of Attack and Movement to Contact mis

o Allow weak MSIII to execute as SL

o Provide MSII opportunity to lead as TL


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Commanders Intent Cont

End StateMSI become proficient Team Members during pr

exercises

MSII become proficient Team Leaders during pra

exercises

MSIII are evaluated as Squad Leaders during pra

exercises


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Concept of Operation

The main effort for this operation is to gain MSIII lea

in squad dismounted operations in Squad Attack and M

to Contact. MSII will learn to be motivated squad leade

MSIs will learn squad attack and movement to contact

Training will be conducted in two separate grou

and MSII will be together at the armory, while MSIII wiltraining in fairmount park. Training will be conducted in

accordance with standards outlined in ARTEP 7-8. An

be conducted NLT 091045JAN14 and the comments w

posted to Blackboard.


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Scheme of Maneuver

Execution MSIIIs split into squads (Attachment 7)

MSIIIs will depart in 15 Pack Vans to Fairmount Park

Lab OIC Lapczynski and a 3 man detail secure and emplace neces

equipment from c/S4 shop before start of lab.

MSI and MSII be split into 2 Platoons for Instruction Block 1

Upon Instruction Block 1 conclusion MSI and MSII will be split into 3

(Attachment 8)The 3 Squads will conduct mini-stx operations for 40mins and then

After Completion of lanes an AAR will be conducted


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Scheme of Maneuver MSIII

Lane 1

Attack

Lane 2

Movement

to Contact


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Scheme of Maneuver MSI and MS

M

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STX Lane 1(Attack): MSIII

Task: MSIII SL must conduct a Squad Attack on the Objectiv

be evaluating their performance and will offer guidance on ho

improve upon the conclusion of the lane.

Part 1: TAC will brief all MSIIIs the OPORD regarding their la

MSIIIs will be expected to write in their Opord Shell.

Part 2: SL with help of a recorder will set up a proper terrain

upon which the SL will then brief his team.Part 3: SL will then lead the squad in an Attack on the Objec

correctly perform all tasks.

Part 4: SL will lead the Squad in an AAR and prepare for the


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STX Lane 2 (Movement to Contact):

Task: MSIII SL must conduct a Movement to Contact. TAC w

evaluating their performance and will offer guidance on how

upon the conclusion of the lane.

Part 1: TAC will brief all MSIIIs the OPORD regarding their la

MSIIIs will be expected to write in their Opord Shell.

Part 2: SL with help of a recorder will set up a proper terrain

upon which the SL will then brief his team.Part 3: SL will then lead the squad in an Attack on the Objec

correctly perform all tasks.

Part 4: SL will lead the Squad in an AAR and prepare for the


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Instruction Block 1: MSI and M

Task- Learn how to perform a Squad Attack and a Mov

ContactPart 1- MSI and MSII will be taught by MSIV instructors

to successfully do a squad attack and a movement to c

while in a squad sized element.

Part 2- Cadets will form back and be broken down into

to do practical exercises on Movement to Contact and Attack

Movement- Squad 1 moves to Training Area 1, Squad

to Training Area 2, Squad 3 moves to Training Area 3


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Mini-STX Lanes: MSI and MS

Tasks- MSII to become effective TL and MSI to becom

T.M

Part 1- MSIV instructor will brief the MSII and the MSII

instruct the MSIs in their duties

Part 2- MSIV will then lead the MSI and MSII through th

and perform the proper actions on. Upon conclusion thwill then move to the next lane.

Movement- Squad 1 Moves to Training Area 2, Squad

to Training Area 3, and Squad 3 moves to Training Are


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Tasks to Subordinate Units

MSI and MSII

Instruction Block I

Instructors

CDT Mitchell

CDT Hetman

Instruction Block II Instructors/ TAC/ SL

CDT Mitchell

CDT Hetman

CDT Berryhill

MSIII Lanes

Lane I (Assualt)

OPFOR

CDT Allen

CDT Porter

Lane II (MTC) OPFOR

CDT ONeill

CDT Kim

CDT Paige

MSIII

Squad I TAC

CDT

Squad I TAC

CDT

C di ti I t ti MSII


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Coordinating Instructions MSII0630 First Formation and Accountabili

0635 MSIII Split into 2 Squads

0640-0700 Movement to Fairmount Park

0700 Movement to STX Lane I

0700-0820 +80 STX Lane I Begins

0820-0830 STX Lane AAR

0830-0845 Movement to STX Lane II

0845-1005 +80 STX Lane II Begins

1005-1010 STX Lane AAR1010 Movement Back to 15-Pax Vans

1015-1030 Movement to Armory

1030 Company AAR

1045 Final Formation

1050 Dismissal


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Coordinating Instructions MSI-M

0800 Lab OIC/ Detail Setup

0815 First Formation

0820-0900 Instruction Block I

0900 Movement to Instruction Block II

0905-0945 H+40 Instruction Block II

0945 Movement to Instruction Block III

0950-1025 H+35 Instruction Block III

1025 Movement to Armory

1030 Company AAR

1045 Final Formation

1050 Dismissal


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Coordinating Instructions

Uniform and Equipment

ACUs

Poly Pro (Top and Bottom)

Gortex (Top and Bottom)

Gloves w/Inserts

LBV Complete

Kevlar Knee and Elbows

Eye Pro

TMK

OPORD Shells

Notebook with Pencil


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Questions/ Guidanc

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