Assault An enemy position CONDITION The tank platoon

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Assault An enemy position

Assault An enemy position

 • CONDITION: The tank platoon is operating as part of a company team

• CONDITION: The tank platoon is operating as part of a company team or cavalry troop during tactical operations and receives a OPORD/FRAGO to conduct an assault. The commander has positioned the remainder of the unit support by fire positions. The platoon may or may not be in its assault position.

 • TASK STANDARD: The platoon successfully executes the assault, destroying all enemy forces

• TASK STANDARD: The platoon successfully executes the assault, destroying all enemy forces or forcing them to displace off the objective

 • 1. Platoon leader receives and analyzes the OPORD/FRAGO. • a. Determines location

• 1. Platoon leader receives and analyzes the OPORD/FRAGO. • a. Determines location of the objective. • b. If METT-T allows, determines location of the assault position (the last covered and concealed position en route to the objective) if the position is not specified in the FRAGO. • c. Identifies covered and concealed routes to the assault position (If not specified in the FRAGO) and, if applicable, uses waypoints or POSNAV to assist in navigation.

 • d. Confirms commander's direct and indirect fire scheme of maneuver (who has

• d. Confirms commander's direct and indirect fire scheme of maneuver (who has indirect fire control; when to lift and shift fires). • e. Coordinates with supporting elements (as necessary). • f. Issues FRAGO to the platoon.

 • 2. Platoon conducts tactical movement to the assault position (see task #17

• 2. Platoon conducts tactical movement to the assault position (see task #17 -3 -1016). • a. Employs appropriate formation and movement technique. • NOTE: In many situations, bounding overwatch will be the most advantageous technique. • b. Orients weapon systems to provide 360 degree security during movement. • c. If necessary, engages enemy forces

 • 3. If the platoon is unable to occupy an assault position, platoon

• 3. If the platoon is unable to occupy an assault position, platoon leader determines/designates tactical information and relays it to the platoon and/or commander while on the move toward the objective. • a. Collects and disseminates updated enemy information from and to TCs, overwatch force(s), support force(s), and the commander. • b. As the situation permits, designates TRPs, targets, and routes through the objective. OR

 • 4. Platoon occupies the assault position. • a. Comes on line within

• 4. Platoon occupies the assault position. • a. Comes on line within the assault position (turret-down or hull-down positions, if METT-T allows). • b. Scans objective to determine enemy type, size, and locations and types and locations of any obstacles. • c. Conducts final checks of vehicles, weapons, and equipment and reports to the platoon leader when prepared to assault.

 • 5. Platoon leader analyzes the situation and makes final preparations. • NOTE:

• 5. Platoon leader analyzes the situation and makes final preparations. • NOTE: This task step takes place as the platoon prepares for the assault, either while on the move as in task step 3 above or after it has occupied the assault position as in task step 4. • a. IAW METT-T, develops an estimate of the situation to determine additional courses of action that may be required by the platoon and/or company team prior to and after the assault but that were not in the commander's original OPORD/FRAGO.

 • b. Determines composition and disposition of the enemy force occupying the objective

• b. Determines composition and disposition of the enemy force occupying the objective and identifies route(s) into enemy flanks and/or bypass routes around any known obstacles. • c. Sends SPOTREP/SITREP (voice or digital) to the commander recommending course of action. • d. Relays pertinent information from the commander to the TCs as it is received. • e. As necessary, designates TRPs, targets, and routes through the objective.

 • 6. Platoon leader orders the platoon to assault. • a. Specifies weapons

• 6. Platoon leader orders the platoon to assault. • a. Specifies weapons orientation and limit of advance. • b. Requests direct and/or indirect fires to suppress known or suspected enemy forces on or within range of the objective

 • 7. Platoon executes the assault. • a. Moves out on line. •

• 7. Platoon executes the assault. • a. Moves out on line. • b. Maintains forward momentum along designated route(s) or IAW OPORD/FRAGO. • c. Ensures that supporting fires are lifted and shifted beyond objective as necessary (platoon leader/PSG).

 • d. Employs all weapon systems to destroy or suppress enemy elements on

• d. Employs all weapon systems to destroy or suppress enemy elements on the objective. • e. If the objective is defensible, moves to its designated position on the objective. OR • f. If objective is not defensible, assaults through the objective to occupy defensible terrain beyond it IAW the commander's intent.

 • 8. Platoon occupies defensible positions. • a. Executes steps for hasty occupation

• 8. Platoon occupies defensible positions. • a. Executes steps for hasty occupation of a BP. • b. Continues to use direct/indirect fires as appropriate to destroy identified enemy elements

 • 9. Platoon leader reports the situation (voice or digital). • a. Compiles

• 9. Platoon leader reports the situation (voice or digital). • a. Compiles SITREPS (voice or digital) from TCs. • b. Submits SITREPS (voice or digital) to the commander as necessary.

 • 10. Platoon conducts consolidation and reorganization (see task # 12 -3 -C

• 10. Platoon conducts consolidation and reorganization (see task # 12 -3 -C 021). • a. Eliminates any remaining enemy resistance, establishes security, and prepares to respond to any possible enemy counterattacks (consolidation). • b. Takes necessary steps to prepare for continued fighting (reorganization).

Assault an enemy position • Are there any questions?

Assault an enemy position • Are there any questions?