1) Purpose The convoy is a combat formation whose primary objective is to deliver personnel and materiel while maintaining freedom of movement, force protection, and mission tempo. Every movement is planned and executed to minimize exposure, deny the enemy opportunities to disrupt our lines, and retain the initiative; this requires disciplined spacing, layered security, and…
Patrolling is not just movement — it’s controlled, disciplined maneuver through terrain to achieve a purpose. Recon, combat, or security, every patrol succeeds or fails based on the control measures, discipline, and sequencing that frame it from step-off to exfiltration. Staging the Patrol Every patrol begins in the Patrol Base or Staging Area. This is…
Definition An On The X helicopter raid is a direct-action technique where assault elements are inserted onto or within immediate proximity of the objective. This method prioritizes speed, shock, and surprise over standoff, and is executed when the operational requirement demands that the objective be seized before the enemy can react. Purpose & Applicability The…
Purpose Standardizes squad-level point raid execution for rapid strikes on high-value targets, emphasizing disciplined sequencing from staging to exfiltration with Assault, Support-by-Fire (SBF), and Security elements. Training builds from weapons handling, movement, and communications to coordinated scenarios. Principles: Phases Staging Area Infiltration Assault Element Support-by-Fire (SBF) Element Security Element Exfiltration Actions Safety Safe handling of…
Purpose Standardizes squad-level actions on contact through three battle drills: BD 1-A (Squad Assault), BD-3 (Break Contact), and BD-4 (React to Ambush—Near). Emphasizes the F3F2 process (Find, Fix, Flank, Finish) for disciplined execution in urban or open terrain. Training progresses from weapons handling, movement, and communications to scenario-based practice for cohesion and speed. Principles: BD…
Purpose CQB framework for Special Operations Forces in urban operations, spanning Dynamic and Deliberate approaches, used independently or integrated per mission needs. Training progresses from safe weapons handling, movement, and comms to scenario-based practice for precision and speed in confined spaces. Principles: Dynamic CQB High-speed method leveraging momentum and surprise. When to Use Execution Communications…
Purpose Leaders often miss details mid-operation due to split focus—navigating, tracking timelines, coordinating with command, managing movement, and processing reports. Under pressure, critical gaps (e.g., security lapses, enemy shifts) can slip by, not from poor leadership, but from balancing the big picture with the moment. Team members’ unique vantage points enable real-time, tactful corrections to…