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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

Step Id 1. a. ( 1) 1. a. ( 1) 2. a. 2. b. 1. a. ( 1) 1. a. ( 1) 1. a. ( 1) 2. a. 1. a. ( 2) 1. b. 1. a. ( 1) 1. a. ( 2) 2. e. 1. c. 2. a. 1. e.

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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