IBOLC Standards Book
IBOLC Standards Book
2d Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment
Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course
(IBOLC)
Standards Book
20 April 2020
INDEX
1. Garrison Standards
a. Responsibilities………………………………………………………………...………...........…7
b. Military Courtesy…………………………….………………….…………..……....................7
c. On and Off Duty Conduct……….……………………….…………………….....................7
1) Drugs…………………………..………………………………..………...................7
2) Off Limit Locations………..……………………………………........................7
3) Prohibited Relationships…………………..……….....................................8
4) Wear of the Uniform……………………………..….....................................9
5) Army Combat Uniform (ACU)………………………………….....................11
6) Army Service Uniform (ASU)……………………………………………..........14
7) Carrying or Wearing of Bag……………………………………………………….14
8) Off‐Duty Appearance……………………………………..............................14
9) Firearms…………………………………………….….....................................15
10) Alcohol Use……………………………………………....................................15
11) POV Safety…………………………………………………………….………….....16
12) Motorcycle Safety………………………….……........................................16
13) Non‐Tactical/Government Vehicles………………………........................17
d. Physical Readiness Training (PRT)……………..……..……......................................17
e. Foot Marches………………………..……………………………......................................18
f. MCoE Library……………..…………………………………..….......................................18
g. Open Door Policy………………………………………………….....................................19
h. Leave and Pass……………………………………………………......................................19
2. Field Standards
a. Responsibilities……………………………………….……………...................................20
b. Uniform for Training………………………………………………………………................20
c. Field Discipline…………………………………………..……….....................................21
d. Accountability………………………….………………………………..............................22
e. Markings, Set Ups, and Tie Downs…………………………………….........................23
f. Radio Procedures ………………………………………………………………....................32
g. Field Recovery Standards…………………………………………………………...............34
3. Leaders References
a. Risk Management…………………………………………………….................................37
b. After Action Report………………………………………………………............................39
c. Field Hygiene………………………………………………………………….........................39
d. Work, Rest, Water Consumption Guidelines…………………………………...............41
e. Treating Common Injuries………………………………………………………..................43
f. WARNO Format……………………………………………………….................................46
g. OPORD Format……………………………………………………………………...................48
h. FRAGO Format……………………………………………………………………….................61
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i. Air Movement Annex………………………………………………………………................62
j. Army Aviation Coordination Checklist…………………………….............................64
k. Capabilities of Mortars……………..………………………………………….....................67
l. Capabilities of Field Artillery…………………………………………………………………..68
m. Risk Estimate Distances………………………………………………………………............69
n. Fire Support Overlay…………………………………………………….............................70
o. Call for Fire…………………………………………………………………………....................71
4. Annexes
a. Annex A: Quick Reference Cards
1) 9‐Line………………………………….…………………...................................75
2) UXO Report……………………………………………………………………………76
3) Range Card…………………………………………….....................................77
4) Specs of Machine Guns……………………………………............................79
b. Annex B: Tactical Resources
1) Hasty/Deliberate Fighting Positions…………………………………............80
2) Steps to EADEV…………………………………….…...................................82
3) LDA………………………………………………………....................................83
4) ORP………………………………………………………....................................84
5) PLT Sector Sketch……………………………………...................................85
6) Patrol Base……………………………………………………............................86
7) Ambush……………………………………….…………...................................87
8) Deliberate Attack/Raid……………………………………............................89
9) Enter & Clear Room……………………………………………........................90
c. Mounted and Helicopter Operations
1) PZ Operations…………………………………………...................................92
2) UH‐60 Load & Unload Plans / Sequences………………………................93
3) CH‐47 / CV‐22 Unload Plan / Sequence………………………………………..97
4) BFV and ICV Order of Mount………………..…………………………………...98
5) BFV and ICV Order of Dismount……………………………........................99
6) Mounted Movement Formations………………………...........................100
d. Creeds and Songs
1) Soldier’s Creed……………………………………………..............................102
2) The Infantryman’s Creed……………………………………........................103
3) Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer…………………………..…........104
4) Commissioned Officer Creed…………………………………….……..........105
5) The Ranger Creed ……………………………………………........................106
6) Army Song…………………………..…………………..................................107
5. IBOLC Professional Reading
a. Reading List…………………………………………………............................................108
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IBOLC History
The Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC) traces its history to the School of
Musketry, formed on 1 April 1907 at the Presidio of Monterey, California. This school was
moved to Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1915, where it was re‐designated the Infantry School of Arms.
On 18 September 1918, the War Department issued orders moving the Infantry School of Arms
to an obscure post named Camp Benning and the school’s first class of newly commissioned
officers arrived on 2 December 1918 to “master those weapons which a soldier himself carries
on foot.”
The Infantry School of Arms recognized the need for a unit of trained cadre and instructors to
demonstrate the tactics and doctrine taught at the school. In 1919, the 29th Infantry Regiment
was established to serve in this capacity for the next twenty‐four years.
War Department General Order 7 officially established the Infantry School at Camp Benning,
Georgia on 30 January 1920 with the mission “to prepare selected officers to perform Infantry
duties required in peace and war with emphasis on the art of command and leadership.”
During that first year, 702 officers attended the course at Camp Benning, the largest body of
student officers assembled in a time of peace for training in the art of war during America’s
first 144 years. In 1940, the Infantry School became a separate part of the post and on 13
November 1941 the Student Training Units were reorganized into two student regiments and
trained both officers and enlisted men.
By 1942, America had entered World War II and in May of that year, the Infantry School was
expanded to three regiments under a Student Brigade. At the war’s end in 1945, the Brigade
was deactivated, and the Infantry reverted to two training regiments. As the Korean War
began in 1951, the Student Brigade headquarters was reactivated. Until 1953, however, there
was no Basic Course for Infantry Officers. The Student Brigade ran the Infantry School’s
Officer Candidate School, while officers from other commissioning sources were sent directly
to their units.
In 1953, the Basic Infantry Officer Course was established and all newly commissioned Infantry
officers, with the exception of OCS officers, attended this course supervised by cadre of the 1st
and 2nd Student Regiments. This organization remained in effect until 1964, when the Infantry
School was re‐designated the United States Army Infantry School and the School Brigade was
formed with the 2nd Student Battalion to instruct Infantry Officers.
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The Battalion was re‐designated in 1974 as the Basic Officer Training Battalion (BOTB), a
provisional command subordinate to The School Brigade, with the mission of training infantry
combat platoon leaders. During this time the program underwent major revisions. MG Willard
Latham, the Commandant of USAIS, directed the basic course be improved so that lieutenants
would become experts in weapons, tactics, and maintenance. GEN William Deputy, the
TRADOC Commander, directed the Infantry School to test an Infantry Officer Basic Course
(IOBC) structured with trainer‐ cadre assigned to each platoon. This organization was to be
based on the Israeli Officer Basic Training system. Through 1977 and 1978, a Provisional
Battalion was formed with a permanent home in Building 74 as the 2nd Student Battalion of
the School Brigade.
In June 1982, permanent order 106‐1 re‐designated the battalion as the 2nd Training Battalion
(IOBC). In late 1982 a major revision to the course took place; adding two additional weeks to
the course making it 16 weeks long. In 1987 the IOBC line companies where recognized as
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, and Echo companies. On August 14, 1987, in accordance with
Permanent Order 94‐37, the 2nd Training Battalion was re‐designated as the 2nd Battalion,
11th Infantry. On 8 February 1991 the School Brigade was inactivated and was re‐ designated
as the 11th Infantry Regiment. In 2010 the Infantry Officer Basic Course was redesignated the
Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course (IBOLC).
Over the years, the program of instruction for IBOLC continued to change, making it a more
physically and mentally demanding course. But since 1907 the IBOLC mission has remained
essentially unchanged:
To prepare and train Infantry Lieutenants to lead platoons in combat.
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2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment History
The present 11th Infantry Regiment of the Regular Army can trace its
entity back to a Presidential decree signed by President Lincoln at the beginning
of the Civil War in 1861. However, as far back as 1798, again in 1812, and in 1847,
certain regiments of the Army bore the designation of 11th Infantry. These
organizations, however, were militia or temporary organizations.
Of its Civil War record it is known to have been first a part of the Army of
Ohio and later a part of the Army of Cumberland, taking part in such battles as
Shiloh, the Kentucky Campaign, Chickamauga, Murfreesboro, the March
through Georgia, and the Battle of Atlanta.
Following the Civil War, the 11th became known as the Wandering 11th.
Between 1898 and 1920, the first battalion made 29 changes of station,
including seven years of foreign service. The third battalion changed station 55
times, spending six years on foreign soil. The regimental colors have been flung
to the breezes under the sun of nine different nations – Cuba, Philippine Islands,
Mexico, France, Belgium, Iceland, The British Isles, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Just after the Civil War, the regiment was occupied with Indian
campaigns and with short interims of garrison life until the war with Spain 1898.
The Puerto Rican campaign light, with only one major battle at Las Marias being
necessary to reduce the Spanish Garrison.
From 1904 to 1913 the Regiment was stationed in the West. In 1906, it
supported efforts following the Great San Francisco Earthquake. In 1911, the
11th was moved to Texas City, Texas, to be in the proximity of threatened
border trouble the General Pancho Villa and his outlaw army. After two years
the regiment was moved to Arizona and New Mexico and performed guard duty
along the border.
The 11th’s joined the Allied Expeditionary Force of World War I on April
24, 1918, when the regiment sailed for France, and by May 1st had completed
the long hike to Camp Pontanazon near Chaumont, France, where it joined the
5th Division.
The 11th then took part in the Vosges Mountains, St. Mihiel, and Meuse‐
Argonne offensives. In the second phase of the Meuse‐Argonne offensive, the
regiment forced a brilliant crossing of the Meuse river near Dun, under intensive
artillery and machine gun fire, gained a bridge –head across the river and started
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the Germans on retreat. For this action, the 11th has chosen November 5 as
Organization Day and adopted the stirring French “Sombre et Meuse” as its
Regimental March. After the armistice, the 11th was assigned to occupation
duty in Germany and Luxembourg, returning to the United States in 1919.
Three years later the 11th moved to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, for
permanent station. There followed 17 years of garrison life.
In 1939, the 11th joined the 5th Division at Ft. McClellan, Alabama, and
by 1942 the Wandering 11th was on its way to Iceland.
Out posting and defense of the Keflavik area in Iceland kept the troops
busy for 15 months until the regiment moved to England in August 1942. Late in
October the 11th moved into the bleak wet hills of Northern Ireland, where for
eight months they trained for combat.
On the eve of the departure for the Normandy Beach head, the regiment
was inspected by Generals Eisenhower and Patton. General Patton remarked
“This is the fittest, roughest, readiest outfit that I’ve ever inspected.” At
midnight on July 4, 1944, the 11th boarded the Transport Excelsion for the
voyage to France, and on the afternoon of July 9 dropped anchor off the Coast
of Normandy.
From Normandy, the 11th swept through Northern France, The
Ardennes‐Alsace, Central Europe and the Rhineland to aid in the defeat of the
Axis Powers. For their action, all companies of the 2d Battalion were entitled to
a streamer in the colors of the French Croixe de Guerre with palm embroidered
“Fountainebleau.” By the latter part of July 1946, the 11th had returned to the
United States after four continuous years of war and occupation.
The regiment operated in Cam Lo, Dong Ha, Quang Tri, and Khe Sanh
during the Vietnam War. The 11th Infantry took part in defeating the North
Vietnamese Army’s Tet 1969 offensive and was involved in numerous
counterattacks during the same year. During the Sanctuary Counteroffensive in
Cambodia the 11th Infantry disrupted North Vietnamese operations in the
country. The regiment was inactivated in 1972 at Fort Carson, Colorado.
The 11th Infantry was reactivated and transferred in 1987 to the Infantry
School at Fort Benning, Georgia. 2nd Battalion currently serves as the Infantry
Basic Officer Leader Course which trains and develops every Infantry Lieutenant
for the U.S. Army.
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1. Garrison Standards.
a. Responsibilities. Our Cadre, Lieutenants, and Soldiers are all leaders and personally
responsible for their own actions. Additionally, all members of 2‐11 IN are bound to make
corrections on personnel not adhering to unit, MCoE, or Army standards.
b. Respect and Military Courtesy.
1) All Lieutenants assigned to 2‐11 IN, regardless of position within Initial Military
Training (IMT) strategy progression, are commissioned Officers in the U.S. Army and will be
treated as such.
2) Cadre are charged with training and developing Lieutenants; corrective training will
be limited to the deficiency observed (e.g. retraining a specific performance measure from a T
& EO) and not just used to humiliate, abuse, or punish.
3) All areas within the battalion footprint require full customs and courtesies IAW AR
600‐25; there are NO “no salute” areas at 2‐11 IN.
4) Soldiers will salute officers of higher rank when wearing the Army Physical Fitness
Uniform except when in formation or actively participating in Physical Readiness Training
(PRT). Cadre and Battalion, Brigade, and USAIS leadership all wear shirts/sweatshirts with
name and rank or rank insignia while wearing the APFU to assist in identification.
5) Salutes are not required to be rendered or returned when the senior or subordinate
or both are in civilian attire.
c. On and Off Duty Conduct. How our Cadre, Lieutenants, and Soldiers conduct
themselves both on and off duty speaks to the unit’s overall discipline and readiness. Members
of 2‐11 IN will always behave in a manner that will bring credit upon themselves, the unit, and
the Army.
1) Drugs. It is a violation of both the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Georgia state
law to knowingly possess, use, or distribute a controlled substance. The unit runs an active
drug and alcohol program and Soldiers can expect random, unannounced urinalysis testing.
2) Off Limit Locations. The following addresses and/or establishments in Columbus,
Georgia, have been placed off‐limits to all military personnel within the Fort Benning area:
a) Capital Consortium Group, Inc. (Registered in South Carolina)
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b) 3 Hebrew Boys, L.L.C. (Registered in South Carolina)
c) Majestic Club, (Previously known as the VS Lounge), 2102 Cusseta Road
d) American Fidelity National Life Insurance Company, PO Box 25523, Oklahoma
City, OK 73215
e) Waters and banks of the Chattahoochee River for a distance of 1‐ mile above and
below the 13th Street Bridge between Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City,
Alabama, are designated off‐limits for recreational activities, including fishing,
wading, and swimming. This does not prevent the use of the River Walk or adjoining
streets and sidewalks but expressly prohibits fishing, wading, and swimming in the
river, or walking on rocks in the river or along the river’s banks. Commercial White‐
Water activities surrounding the 13th Street Bridge may be utilized provided it's a
guided trip conducted by an approved and licensed outfitter/guide. Viewing of the
white‐water course is also permissible from "Wave Island" and the bridge. Military
personnel may continue to fish in this area from powerboats, provided the
individuals wear approved life preservers or floatation devices.
f) T & T Cigar and Food, 2905 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA
g) Concierge, non‐vetted transportation and lodging services associated with John
Melton.
h) Carousel Lounge, 3003 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
i) Foxy Lady, 3023 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA
j) Combat Footgear INC, 2039 Torch Hill Rd, Suite 104, Columbus, GA
31905. On Post activities by Combat Footgear at Ft. Benning, GA including delivery,
sales, and product presentation are prohibited. Off post there are no restrictions
regarding Combat Footgear Inc. business locations at 2039 Torch Hill Road, Suite
104 and 6783 Veterans Pkwy, Suite 400, Columbus, GA. Service members may
utilize online and off post Combat Footgear Inc. business operations.
k) The Shack, 3200 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL.
3) Prohibited Relationships. Lieutenants and Cadre will not engage in inappropriate
relationships with one another. This includes, but is not limited to:
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a) Dating, handholding, kissing, embracing, caressing, and engaging in sexual
activities. Prohibited personal, intimate, or sexual relationships include those
relationships conducted in person or via cards, letters, e‐mails, telephone calls,
instant messaging, video, photographs, social networking, or any other means of
communication.
b) Establishing a common household, that is, share the same living area in an
apartment, house, or other dwelling.
c) Consuming alcohol together on a personal social basis or attending social
gatherings, clubs, bars, theaters or similar establishments on a personal social basis.
d) Entering one another’s dwelling or privately‐owned vehicle except to conduct
official business. Exceptions are permitted when the safety or welfare of the
Lieutenant/Cadre is at risk.
e) Gambling, wagering, lending money, or any other activity that results in one
being indebted to the other.
f) Making sexual advances to one another or seeking/accepting sexual
advances/favors from one another.
4) Wear of the Uniform.
a) The Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU). The Army Physical Fitness Uniform
(APFU) is the Army PT Uniform. The APFU will be worn IAW AR 670‐1.
i. Soldiers may wear all or parts of a serviceable and clean APFU while off‐duty
or off‐post. Attire will be appropriate for the activity. Key chains are not to
hang off of the uniform.
ii. The APFU will not be worn in the PX, Commissary, or other
shops/establishments on post.
iii. The APFU is NOT the daily duty uniform. Civilian gym clothes are not
authorized at any point during the duty day.
iv. Cadre are authorized to wear the battalion PT shirt (long or short sleeve) and
sweatshirt with the APFU.
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v. Barefoot style running shoes with separate compartments for individual toes
are not authorized.
vi. Crew cut socks must be white or black, with no logos, and must cover the
ankle bone.
vii. The wear of compression shorts is authorized with the APFU. Compression
shorts must be black with no logos.
viii. The black microfleece watch cap is the only authorized headgear with the
APFU.
ix. Lieutenants and Cadre must wear a yellow reflective belt around the waist
when wearing long or short sleeve shirt or sweatshirt with the APFU, or from
right shoulder to left waist when wearing the APFU outer garment (i.e.
jacket).
x. Outer‐garment pants are not to be worn without the outer‐garment shirt (i.e.
APFU jacket or Battalion Sweatshirt). When downgrading, Soldiers will
remove the outer‐garment pants prior to the outer‐garment shirt, IAW FM 7‐
22, Appendix D.
xi. Use of headphones while wearing the APFU is only authorized while inside a
fitness center. Soldiers are not authorized to wear headphones with the
APFU while running outdoors, even if on a closed track.
xii. International Military Lieutenants may wear the physical fitness uniform of
their home Army or the APFU; they will not wear civilian athletic attire in lieu
of a physical fitness uniform.
xiii. All personnel, regardless of duty status (e.g. on duty, leave, etc.), will wear
the APFU while conducting group or individual PRT, Monday ‐ Friday, 0530 ‐
0800 (excluding federal holidays) while on Fort Benning (i.e. outdoors or
within fitness centers).
xiv. Wear of the APFU will be determined at the company level and will be in
compliance with the chart below (FM 7‐22, Appendix D).
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5) Army Combat Uniform (ACU). The Army combat uniform (ACU) in the Operational
Camouflage Pattern (OCP) is the daily work, utility, and field uniform. Lieutenants and Cadre
may wear the Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) at any time when the ACU is
the prescribed uniform. The Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) ‐ Camouflage Pattern (CP)
ACU is no longer authorized for wear, as of 01 OCT 19. The ACU will be worn in accordance
with AR 670‐1 at all times. The ACU consists of a coat, trousers, boots, and headgear.
a) Coat.
i. The combat uniform coat is worn hooked/looped and/or buttoned and zipped
at all times.
ii. Soldiers will wear the tan 499 undershirt underneath the coat.
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iii. Cadre will wear the 199th IN BDE unit patch; Lieutenants will wear the US
Army Infantry School "Follow Me" patch.
iv. Members of 2‐11 IN are not authorized wear of the Army Combat Shirt (ACS).
b) Trousers.
i. The combat uniform trousers are worn buttoned and with a tan 499 rigger
belt.
ii. Soldiers will wear the trousers tucked into the top of the boots or bloused
using the draw strings at the bottom of the trousers, or commercial blousing
devices if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. When bloused, the trousers
will not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.
c) Boots.
i. Boots, combat, coyote brown are to be worn with the Army Combat Uniform.
The Army combat boots (how weather and temperate weather) are clothing bag
issue items. Soldiers may wear commercial boots of a design similar to that of
the Army combat boot, but they must be AR 670‐1 compliant.
ii. Socks are tan, green, or black, stretch type, calf‐length with a cushion sole.
d) Headgear.
i. The Patrol Cap (PC) is the standard headgear for Soldiers while in the Army
Combat Uniform.
ii. The name tape will be worn centered on the hook‐and‐loop pads or sewn on
the back of the patrol cap. Subdued pin‐on or sew‐on grade insignia is worn
centered on the front of the headgear left to right, and top to bottom.
iii. Soldiers wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates
a straight line around the head, parallel to the ground.
iv. Cadre and Lieutenants will sew two luminescent cat eyes, one inch apart, on
the back of the field patrol cap. Patrol caps with cat eyes are not authorized for
wear in the cantonment area, except while in the battalion footprint departing
for or returning from field training.
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v. During cold weather training and at the discretion of the company
commander, personnel may wear the black or coyote brown microfleece watch
cap snuggly over their head with no rolls. Watch caps of other materials (e.g.
wool) are not authorized.
e) Personnel returning from field operations/training will ensure their uniform is
complete, clean, neat and presentable and that their personal appearance complies
with AR 670‐1 (i.e. clean shaven and without camouflage paint) before entering any
establishments, regardless of time.
f) Hot Weather Uniform. Modifications will be based on current WBGT readings.
Hydration is executed continuously throughout training event. Cadre will add 5
degrees to the WBGT reading when body armor and helmets are being used.
Lieutenants and Cadre will adhere to and enforce the controls for all heat categories
as outlined below.
i. Heat Category 1‐2 (78° ‐ 84.9°) ‐ No Restrictions
ii. Heat Category 3 (85° ‐ 87.9°) ‐ Un‐blouse and cuff trouser legs (2 Rolls),
unzip FLC.
iii. Heat Category 4‐5 (>88°) ‐ All Heat Cat. 3 controls as well as the following:
cuff sleeves with one roll interior and units may remove headgear during rest
periods at Company Commander discretion.
iv. When leaving the field to a garrison environment, the uniform will be in
accordance with AR 670‐1.
g) Cold Weather Uniform. Clothing and equipment are worn loose to avoid
interference with circulation. Necessary clothing for protection against cold and
wind is worn in layers. Cadre members may adjust the uniform to prevent cold
weather injuries. Camouflage face paint is not applied when temperatures drop
below 40° F. Lieutenants and Cadre will adhere to and enforce the controls for all
cold categories as outlined below.
i. Cold Category 5 (30° ‐ 35°) ‐ Static: ACU optional Gortex jacket, poly pro‐
medium weight LVL II, Temperate weather boots or insulated boots, patrol
cap or watch cap and cold weather gloves.
Moving: LW or MW polyp optional, FJ liner optional, temperate weather
boots, patrol cap or watch cap and cold weather gloves.
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ii. Cold Category 6 (20° ‐ 34°) ‐ Static: ACU Gortex Jacket, poly pro‐medium
weight LVL II, temperate weather boots or insulated boots, watch cap, neck
gator, ear area covered and cold weather gloves.
Moving: LW or MW poly pro optional, FJ liner, Lieutenants moving in ECWSE
optional, temperate weather boots or insulated boots, watch cap, ears are
covered, and cold weather gloves.
iii. Cold Category 7 (05° ‐ 19°) ‐ Static: ECWCS or ACU Gortex, poly pro medium
weight, medium LVL II, insulated boots 200g thinsulate, neck gator optional,
watch cap, facemask, balaclavas mandatory, trigger finger mittens
Moving: ECWCS or ACU Gortex, poly pro medium weight, medium level II,
insulated boots 200g, ThinsulateNeck gator optional, watch cap, facemask,
balaclavas mandatory and trigger finger mittens.
iv. Cold Category 8 (‐4° ‐ ‐10°) ‐ Static: ECWCS mandatory, VB Boots, neck
gator optional, watch cap, facemask, balaclavas mandatory, trigger finger
mittens.
Moving: ECWCS mandatory, 200g Thinsulate with overshoes if wet, neck
gator optional, watch cap, facemask, balaclavas mandatory, trigger finger
mittens.
v. Cold Category 9 (below‐10°) ‐ Static: ECWCS Mandatory, VB Boots, neck
gator optional, watch cap, facemask, balaclavas mandatory, trigger finger
mittens.
Moving: ECWCS Mandatory, insulated boots 200g Thinsulate with
overshoes if wet, neck gator optional, watch cap, facemask, balaclavas
mandatory, trigger finger mittens.
6) Army Service Uniform (ASU).
a) The Army Service Uniform is the uniform to be worn in a semi‐formal and formal
setting.
b) The 2‐11 IN crest will be worn as the distinguishing unit insignia on the ASU,
unless officially affiliated with another unit.
c) Jump boots and berets other than black are not authorized while assigned to 2‐11
IN.
7) Carrying or Wear of Bags.
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a) Wear of Bags
i. Carried by hand.
ii. Carried over one shoulder (not across the body).
iii. Carried with both shoulders.
b) Must be black, OCP or other army color/pattern with no logos.
c) Contents must not be visible (mesh and clear bags are prohibited).
d) No restrictions to bag color when carried by hand.
8) Off‐Duty Appearance.
a) The high professional standards of appearance maintained by uniformed military
personnel in 2‐11 IN will carry over into the selection of civilian attire. Accordingly,
civilian clothing will not contain profanity, obscene images, depict drugs or
advocate drug use, or any other markings or characteristics that would bring
discredit upon the service member or service.
b) Soldiers will not wear clothing as an outer garment which is obviously intended
to be worn as an undergarment. This does not include T‐shirts.
c) Soldiers will refrain from appearing in bare feet except in facilities or areas in
which footwear is not appropriate, such as swimming pools.
d) Civilian trousers will not be loosely worn so that the undergarment is exposed or
that they hang below the hips.
9) Firearms.
a) Soldiers will adhere to MCoE Regulation 190‐11.
b) Firearms must be registered with the MP station in order to bring on post.
c) Personally, owned firearms are not allowed in any government facility and must
be stored in a locked box inside a locked vehicle while at work.
10) Alcohol Use.
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a) If Soldiers choose to consume alcohol, they are expected to do so responsibly.
They will not drink to excess nor will they drink and drive.
b) Soldiers will not be drunk on duty, which is defined by UCMJ Article 112 as the
state of intoxication by alcohol that is sufficient to impair the rational and full
exercise of mental or physical faculties. The chain of command, in conjunction with
the provost marshal, will conduct breath analysis of any personnel suspected of
being drunk on duty.
11) Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Safety.
a) Members of 2‐11 IN are expected to comply with AR 385‐10‐5, MCoE Policy 210‐
5, and state laws.
b) Personnel will not play music so loud that it can be heard outside a POV at a
distance of 15 feet or more.
c) Operation Slow Down (OSD). Speeds are reduced to 15 mph in the areas listed
below at the times indicated for units and individuals to conduct physical training.
Reduced speeds for OSD do not apply on weekends or holidays.
i. Sand Hill 0530 ‐ 0700 MON ‐ FRI
ii. Main Post 0600 ‐ 0730 MON – FRI
iii. Harmony Church 0530 ‐ 0730 MON ‐ FRI
iv. Kelley Hill 0625 ‐ 0730 MON – FRI
v. Kelley Hill is closed to all vehicular traffic except for emergency vehicles from
0625‐0730, MON TUES WED – FRI. (Open Thursday)
12) Motorcycle Safety.
a) AR 385‐10‐5 and MCoE Policy 210‐5 require that all motorcyclists must
successfully complete the Motorcycle Safety Basic Riders Course prior to operating
a motorcycle on or off the installation. This class is scheduled through the chain of
command. For further information Lieutenants should contact their Company
motorcycle mentor or the Battalion motorcycle mentor.
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b) Soldiers must take the motorcycle safety basic riders’ course to ride a motorcycle
on or off post. Soldiers must then abide by the PPE standards outlined in AR 385‐10‐
5 and MCoE Policy 210‐5.
13) Non‐Tactical/Government Vehicles.
a) Lieutenants are not authorized to operate government vehicles.
b) Cadre will operate government vehicles IAW the Battalion NTV SOP.
d. Physical Readiness Training (PRT).
1) PRT may not be the most important training that day, but it is the most important
training we do every day.
2) Lieutenants will maintain physical readiness in compliance with FM 7‐22 with the end
state of being physically prepared for the requirements of Ranger School and follow on
assignments.
3) Members of 2‐11 IN will not schedule appointments during PRT with the exception of
sick‐call or physical therapy at either MTAC, TAP‐C, or the CTMC.
4) Cadre will lead by example during PRT and participate in the same PRT drills &
exercise as the lieutenants.
5) Formation runs will have two road guards with lights at the front and rear;
formations are limited to three columns in width.
6) The following roads are off limits to running/foot march formations and individual
runners at all times:
a) 10th Mountain Division Road.
b) Dixie Road, except the portion from Sightseeing Road (Sandy Patch) to the
airfield.
c) Sightseeing Road from Dixie Road to Sunshine Road.
d) Sunshine Road from the Access Control Point to Sightseeing Road.
e) Lumpkin Road from Dixie Road to Custer Road.
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f) Custer Road from Benning Road to Eisenhower Exchange.
g) Lawson Army Airfield in its entirety to include runways and taxiways.
h) Marne Road (Except Kelly Hill).
i) Benning Road.
j) Sigerfoos Road.
e. Foot Marches.
1) Tactical foot marches are used to move a unit from one location to another for a
follow‐on mission; it is not simply a timed event on a loop or out‐and‐back course.
2) Tactical foot march formations will have two road guards with lights and reflective
vests/belts at the front and rear while in the cantonment area of Ft Benning; tactical foot
marches in the cantonment area are the only time that Lieutenants and cadre will use lights or
reflective devices and march in close formation.
3) Tactical foot marches in the training area will use support vehicles at the front and
back of the march column one terrain feature or intersection away to warn oncoming traffic of
a tactical foot march ahead; Lieutenants and cadre will, as best as possible, ensure tactical foot
marches in the training area comply with standards outlined in ATP 3‐21.18.
4) Forced foot marches (i.e. the graded eight‐ or 12‐mile foot marches) will be
conducted on a closed route of known distance. Individual participants will march out to a
turn‐around point and return to the same start/finish line or complete the necessary number of
laps as fast as possible. Forced foot marches on roadways will have support vehicles blocking
oncoming traffic and providing first aid/CASEVAC support.
5) Foot marches will abide by the same restrictions regarding off limit roadways for
PRT.
f. MCoE Library.
1) Lieutenants and Cadre will register at the MCoE Library at Bldg 70 during in‐
processing.
2) Lieutenants and Cadre are encouraged to download RB Digital on their personal
smart device and connect to their registration with the MCoE Library so as take advantage of
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free downloads of all books on the Chief of Staff of the Army, Infantry Commandant, and
IBOLC Professional Reading Lists.
g. Open Door Policy.
1) Every level of command has an open‐door policy that allows Cadre, Lieutenants, and
Soldiers access to their chain of command to resolve grievances.
2) Commanders are available to their Soldiers at all times.
h. Leave and Pass.
1) Leave and pass will be used IAW AR 600‐28‐10.
2) Leave. Lieutenants will not take leave while enrolled in IBOLC except during holiday
block leave or unless deemed an emergency or necessary by the Battalion Commander. Cadre
may take leave on a case‐by‐case during the execution of a class but encouraged to take leave
during Holiday Block Leave and cycle breaks.
3) Passes. A pass is an authorized absence from the unit not to exceed 96 hours and
may not be taken in conjunction with leave or another pass. Lieutenants and Cadre may take
pass as long as it does not interfere with scheduled training.
4) Lieutenants are advised that advanced leave is not guaranteed and to communicate
their situation with the chain of command prior to making travel arrangements if they do not
have enough accrued leave to cover the entire leave period.
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2. Field Standards.
a. Responsibilities. Commanders, First Sergeants, and all Cadre members are responsible
for ensuring Soldiers under their supervision adhere to all standards regarding uniformity and
field standards. To do so, Cadre are expected to maximize direct engagement and constantly
reinforce field standards.
b. Uniform for Training.
1) Company Commanders will determine the uniform for field training based upon
training objectives, the tactical situation being trained, and environmental factors.
2) Generally, the field uniform will always include patrol cap (PC), gloves, eye
protection, and ear protection, and FLC/TAPS.
3) Cadre and Lieutenants will wear the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)/Soldier
Plate Carrier System (SPCS) and Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) during all live fire exercises.
4) Cadre will determine when wearing IOTV/SPCS and/or ACH is necessary during field
or situational training exercises based upon the tactical scenario trained (e.g. wear of
IOTV/SPCS and/or ACH during actions on objective).
5) Cadre will wear the same uniform as Lieutenants.
6) The tactical scenario will determine the appropriate Mission Oriented Protective
Posture (MOPP) Gear Level. Cadre may adjust the MOPP gear level and/or specific items when
weather or medical conditions are a concern. See below for MOPP gear levels and associated
equipment.
a) MOPP Ready ‐ Mask carried, JSLIST, helmet cover, undergarments, boots and
gloves must be available within 2 hours, 2nd set available in 6 hours.
b) MOPP Zero ‐ Mask carried, JSLIST, under garment, helmet cover, boots and
gloves must be within arm's reach.
c) MOPP 1 ‐ Mask carried, JSLIST and under garment worn, helmet cover, boots and
gloves must be within arm's reach.
d) MOPP 2 ‐ Mask carried, JSLIST, under garment and boots worn, helmet cover,
and gloves must be within arm's reach.
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e) MOPP 3 ‐ Mask, JSLIST, under garment, boots and helmet cover worn, gloves
must be within arm's reach.
f) MOPP3 ‐ Mask, JSLIST, under garment, boots, helmet cover and gloves worn
g) Mask Only – Mask is worn.
c. Field Discipline.
1) When conducting field training, Companies will adhere to basic field standards and
discipline required in a deployed environment.
2) Lieutenants will occupy tactical patrol bases with the first priority of establishing
security.
3) Lieutenants will keep their assigned weapons on their person at all times, except
when not practical. If not on their person, weapons will be in the possession of a battle buddy.
4) Lieutenants will use the minimum amount of equipment to protect against
environmental effects (e.g. Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System, patrol bag and bivy sack,
etc.). When not in use, all equipment and personal effects will be packed away in the ruck sack.
5) While in the defense or patrol base, Lieutenants will maintain security and uniform
posture that will allow for immediate reaction to threats IAW the tactical scenario.
6) Lieutenants will maintain noise and light discipline at all times. Red lens flashlights
should only be used while under a poncho. Activities (e.g. loading weapons, digging fighting
positions, moving through foliage, etc.) and conversations should be restrained to a volume
that limits the noise signature of the unit.
7) Logistical resupply and field feeding will occur tactically, as the situation allows.
Lieutenants must request logistical resupply; failure to do so will not prevent Cadre from
delivering required supplies (i.e. Class I) but may result in a negative spot report.
8) When changing clothes, to include undergarments, Lieutenants, regardless of
gender, will do so in a modest manner, utilizing a poncho when necessary, to maintain the
tactical nature of the training event when applicable.
9) No Lieutenant, regardless of gender, will utilize a hardstand latrine or have a
partitioned area to change in away from their fellow Lieutenants unless both genders are given
the same option in order to prevent special treatment for either gender.
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10) Field latrines will be contained in the confines of a patrol base and will be
surrounded by ponchos on at least three sides in order to provide privacy for all Lieutenants.
The height of the poncho wall will ensure semi‐privacy while maintaining tactical
considerations.
11) If any hygiene products are used in the field environment, Lieutenants will maintain
them for the duration of the patrol. Used products that are not biodegradable will not be
buried or thrown into the field latrines; they will be disposed of during refit, or as Cadre
logistical operations allow.
12) Lieutenants will at no time be allowed to possess cell phones, tablets, or other
communication devices while conducting training, unless approved on a case‐by‐case basis by
their Platoon Trainer, or when used as an emergency communication device during land
navigation training.
13) Night Vision Devices (NVDs) will be prepped and mounted prior to End Evening
Nautical Twilight (EENT); NVDs will be stowed after Begin Morning Nautical Twilight (BMNT),
when practical.
d. Accountability.
1) Sensitive Items.
a) Lieutenants will conduct hands on sensitive item checks NLT 0800 hrs. and 2000
hrs. daily; the 0800 hrs. sensitive item check will be by serial number and compared
to the platoon’s Master Accountability List (MAL).
b) Lieutenants will conduct hands on sensitive item checks after each action on
objective.
c) Any Lieutenant returning from the field prior to completion of training must turn
in all sensitive items to the company command post (CP)
d) Cadre will facilitate and supervise each sensitive item check and report
completion to the company CP.
2) Personnel.
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a) Lieutenants will conduct personnel accountability (i.e. hands on counting
through a choke point) prior to departing a patrol base, objective rally point (ORP),
objective, or any other long halt.
b) Lieutenants will attend daily first formation prior to attending any individual
appointments unless otherwise directed by Cadre.
e. Markings, Set Ups, and Tie Downs.
1) Rucksack.
a) Sleeping mat will be rolled and stowed between the top
flap and main compartment.
b) Hydration bladder will be secured within the rucksack.
c) E‐tool will be secured to the MOLLE webbing on the
front of the ruck.
d) Two‐quart canteens will be secured to the MOLLE
webbing on either side of the ruck under the sustainment
pouches.
e) Nametape will be sewn to the top flap of the ruck above the bottom seam.
f) Cat eyes will be sewn 1/2 inch above the name tape and 1 inch apart.
2) Tactical Assault Panel (TAPs).
a) Nametape will be sewn onto the back of
the left shoulder strap (as the Soldier wears it)
to be legible from the rear.
b) Two one‐quart canteens will be worn, one
on each side.
c) Two grenade pouches will be placed next
to the canteen pouch on the side opposite the
firing hand.
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d) The Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK) will be worn on the opposite side of the two
grenade pouches.
e) Lieutenants will not use civilian water bottles or personally procured
equipment/pouches.
f) Cadre may substitute personally or unit procured equipment and arrange to meet
specific requirements (e.g. number, type, and location of pouches to accommodate
artillery simulators, multiple radios, and additional first aid equipment).
3) Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).
a) The helmet band will have the name sewn on the
front right side of the band and secured by with
gutted 550 cord tied down with two half hitches to
anchors inside the helmet at the 5 and 7 o’clock
positions.
b) The NVD mount plate will be screwed to the
front of the ACH with helmet band under the NVD
mount.
c) NVD rhino mounts will not be worn while NVDs are not worn/in use.
d) Lieutenants will wear ACH helmet covers.
e) Cadre will wear helmet covers with VS‐17 high visibility panels. In order to
distinguish themselves from Lieutenants.
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4) Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV).
a) All body armor will be worn with the front and back
plates. At no point will the plates be taken out.
b) All body armor must have rank and last name
attached to the hook/look tabs on the front.
c) Lieutenants will only use IOTV.
d) Cadre are authorized to use the Soldier Plate Carrier
System (SPCS); Cadre are not authorized to use
commercial off the shelf plate carriers, whether
personally or previous unit procured.
5) Camelbak.
a) A nametape will be sewn to the top carrying
handle.
b) Cadre and Lieutenants may attach the
Camelbak or similar hydration bladder to the
outside of the IOTV/SPCS, when worn.
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6) M68 Close Combat Optic (CCO) and M145 Machine Gun Optic (MGO).
a) The CCO and MGO will be tied down using a
square knot and half hitch of gutted 550 cord
fastened tightly around the optic forming an X.
b) The free running end will be attached to the slip
ring of the M4 or the M240/M249 receiver using an
end‐of‐ the‐line bowline secured with a half‐hitch.
7) M320 Grenade Launcher.
a) The M320 will be secured with gutted 550
cord in a bowline with half hitch at the front
ring.
b) The free running end will attach to the M4
front sight post with a bowline and half hitch.
8) AN/PVS‐14 Night Vision Device (NVD).
a) The PVS‐14 will be tied down with a square knot
and half hitch of gutted 550 cord fastened tightly
around the main body of the NVG and battery
compartment forming an X.
b) The free running end will be tied off with a
bowline and a half‐hitch to the ACH band or NVD
mount.
c) When not in use, NVDs will be stored in a hard‐sided container on the Soldier (i.e.
in a canteen cup within the canteen pouch) and attached to the TAPs with a bowline
and half hitch; a D‐ring carabiner may be used to facilitate attaching to webbing.
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9) AN/PEQ‐15.
a) The PEQ‐15 will be secured using a square
knot and half hitch of gutted 550 cord fastened
tightly around the device in the form of a cross
and through the rear attaching post. Care must
be taken to ensure the tie‐down does not
interfere with either mounting or operation of
the device.
b) The free running end will be tied down to the
slip ring on an M4 or to the trigger guard or
mounting rails on the M240/M249.
10) AN/PSN‐13 DAGR.
a) The DAGR will be tied down utilizing gutted 550 cord
routed around the unit in a bowline with half hitch and then
taped over.
b) The free running end will be tied off with a bowline and a
half‐hitch to the MOLLE webbing on the rucksack or TAPs;
a D‐ring carabiner may be used to facilitate attaching to
webbing.
11) RT‐1523E ASIP Radio.
a) The ASIP radio and its components will be secured
using a single piece of gutted 550‐cord tied with an end‐
of‐line bowline and secured with a half hitch through the
hole on the top left of the RT unit. The cord will then be
secured around the antenna using a square knot and
taped over.
b) The short running end of the square knot will be tied
using an end‐ of‐line bowline with half hitch around the
handset cord and taped over.
c) The free running end will be tied to the rucksack using with a bowline and half
hitch; a D‐ring carabiner may be used to facilitate attaching to webbing.
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12) AN/PRC‐148 MBITR Radio.
a) The MBITR (AN/PRC‐148) radio will
be secured with a single piece of gutted
550‐cord around the main unit and
taped over.
b) One free running end of the cord will
also be tied with a square knot around
the antennae and taped over.
c) The other free running end will be tied to the MOLLE webbing on the TAPs with a
bowline and half hitch.
13) MACOM/Harris Radio (Cadre Only).
a) The MACOM radio will be secured with a piece of gutted 550
cord tied with a square knot and half hitch around the main
body and taped over.
b) One free running end will secure the antennae with a square
knot and half hitch and taped over.
c) The free running end will be tied to the webbing provided on
the TAPs with a bowline and half hitch.
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14) Pre‐Combat Checks/Inspections (PCCs/PCIs). Lieutenant leadership will conduct
PCIs of all other Lieutenants in their unit prior to any field exercise; Cadre will conduct PCCs of
select individuals to verify compliance.
a) Packing List.
IBOLC Summer Packing List
Rucksack Worn/On‐Person Optional Items
2 Quart Canteen w/cover ACUs Under Garments
E Tool with Carrier IR/Subdued U.S. Flag Bungee Cords
Wet Weather Top Boots Bug Spray
Wet Weather Bottom Patrol Cap Sunscreen
Poncho TAPs Headlamp/Flashlight
3 MREs Field Stripped Camo Paint stick D‐Rings/Carabiners
Weapons Cleaning Kit Gloves Ziploc Bags
Sleeping Mat Eye Protection Spare Batteries
Knee Pads Ear Protection Ranger Handbook
2 Pair of OCPs Complete Blank Firing Adapter Running Shoes
5 Pair of Socks Watch Knife/Multi‐Tool
5 T‐shirts Compass Pace Counting Beads
ECWS Level 1 Top/Bottom (i.e. silk weight) Map Map Markers
Patrol Bag with Bivy Cover Notebook Range Card
Poncho Liner Pen Lighter
Brown Towel Assigned Weapon w/ Sling
Brown Wash Cloth Dog Tags
Hygiene Kit ID Card
Camelbak 7 Magazines
IOTV
ACH
Reflective Belt
IBOLC Winter Packing List (In Addition to Summer Packing List)
Rucksack A BAG (one per team)
ECWCS Level 2 Top/Bottom (i.e. waffle) 1 Pair of ACUs (per Soldier)
Gortex Jacket w/ Rank 1 Pair of Boots (per Soldier)
Black Fleece Watch Cap
Medium Sleeping Bag (in‐lieu of Ptrl Bag)
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b) Individual and Team Equipment.
i. MBITR Radio
Antenna
Hand Mic
Ear Piece
ii. M4
CCO
PEQ‐15
Sling
M320 Grenade Launcher (as applicable)
iii. M249
spare barrel and bag
M145
PEQ‐15
Sling
iv. M240
spare barrel and bag
tripod/T&E
M145
PEQ‐15
v. ASIP Radio
Antenna
Hand Mic
vi. Aid and Litter Team
SKEDCO
CLS bag
vii. Breach Team
Breach Kit
2 pair of wire gloves
Engineer Tape
Chemlights
VS‐17 Panel
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viii. Additional Team Equipment
CLP
Terrain Model Kit
ATP 3‐21.8
Chemlights
VS‐17 Panels
Engineer Tape
550 Cord
100 MPH Tape
ix. Additional Class V
Smoke Grenades
Star Clusters
Parachute Flares
AT4s
Claymore AP Mines
Trip Flares
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f. Radio Procedures.
1) Procedure Words (PROWORDS). Below is a table of common PROWORDS; refer to
FM 24‐19 for the complete list.
PROWORD Meaning
Acknowledge A directive from the originator requiring the addressee (s) to
advise the originator that his communication has been
received and understood. This term is normally included in the
electronic transmission of orders to ensure the receiving
station or person confirms the receipt of the orders.
Correct You are correct, or what you have transmitted is correct
Correction An error has been made in this transmission. Transmission
continue with the last word correctly transmitted.
Disregard This This transmission is in error. Disregard it.
I Read Back The following is my response to your instructions to read back.
I Say Again I am repeating transmission or portion indicated.
I Spell I shall spell the next word phonetically.
I Verify That which follows has been verified at your request and is
repeated. (To be used as a reply to verify information.)
More to Follow Transmitting station has additional traffic for the receiving
station.
Out This is the end of my transmission to you and no answer is
required or expected. (Since OVER and OUT have opposite
meanings, they are never used together).
Over This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is
necessary. Go ahead; transmit.
Read Back Repeat this entire transmission back to me exactly as received
Roger I have received your last transmission satisfactorily.
Say Again Repeat all of your last transmission. (Followed by
identification data means to repeat after the portion
indicated.
WILCO I have received your signal, understand it and will comply. (To
be used only by the addressee. Since the meaning of ROGER is
included in that of WILCO, the two prowords are never used
together).
Wrong Your last transmission was incorrect. The correct version is…
*THERE IS NO PROWORD “COPY”; instead use “VERIFY”
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2) Radio Call Procedure Example.
a) A1D THIS IS B6T, OVER.
b) B6T THIS IS A1D, OVER.
c) A1D THIS IS B6T (sends message), OVER.
d) B6T THIS IS A1D, ROGER OVER.
e) A1D THIS IS B6T (sends message), VERIFY OVER.
f) B6T THIS IS A1D, I VERIFY* (repeat message back to sender as received), OVER.
g) A1D THIS IS B6T, ROGER (if received correctly OVER. ‐or‐
A1D THIS IS B6T, NEGATIVE. I SAY AGAIN (resend message), OVER.
h) B6T THIS IS A1D, I VERIFY* (repeat message back to sender as received), OVER.
i) A1D THIS IS B6T, CORRECT. OUT.
3) Call Signs.
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g. Field Recovery Standards.
1) Level 1‐4 Weapon Cleanliness
a) "Level One": All dirt, grime, and rust will be removed from the interior and
exterior of the weapon. The bore will be swabbed, and all metal parts will receive a
heavy coat of oil to prevent rust and to break up carbon deposits.
b) "Level two": All carbon will be removed from weapons, to include the bore and
the chamber. PMCS will be performed IAW the appropriate ‐10 manual. All deficient
weapons will have a DA Form 2404 with deficiencies noted and dated. Deficient
weapons will be identified on the arms room form 2406. Weapons will be stored
with a heavy coat of oil on all metal parts to further break up unseen carbon
deposits.
c) "Level three": All residual carbon will be removed from weapons. Weapons will be
stored with lubrication IAW the ‐10 manual. Prior to storage in Arms Rooms, the
unit chain‐ of‐command will inspect weapons. Upon returning from the field, all
equipment will be cleaned, lubricated, inspected and accounted for prior to the
company being released. Afire operations maintenance will be performed under the
supervision of the chain‐of‐command.
d) "Level four": TALLY turn‐in standard. This is the only time the weapon will be
cleaned to this standard and that standard is 100% no rust, dirt, or carbon. Do not
place oil on the weapon after cleaning until inspected or instructed to do so.
2) Actions to be completed in the field prior to returning to Garrison:
a) Account for all personnel and conduct a 100% inventory of all equipment by serial
number.
b) Conduct a shakedown of all personnel for ammunition and/or unauthorized
items.
c) Conduct a thorough police‐call of all areas used for training; collect and secure
dunnage for turn‐in.
d) Ammo turned in, range closed through range control, ammo consumption and
equipment accountability report sent to 2‐11 BN SDO.
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3) Actions taken upon return to Garrison. The following phases of maintenance will be
accomplished unless changes are approved by the Company Commander:
a) Phase I: The following will be performed at a minimum before release from the
company area.
i. Weapons "Level One" clean
ii. All sensitive items free of dirt and turned in to arms room
iii. Identification of dead‐lined weapons and equipment to the chain‐of‐
command
iv. Platoon TMP vehicles parked and critical items removed from bed of truck
v. Company area free of trash
vi. 100% accountability of sensitive items complete
b) Phase II:
i. Weapons "Level Two" Clean
ii. All equipment cleaned and free of dirt, dust, oil, etc.
iii. All equipment receives PMCS to ensure serviceability. Deficiencies recorded
on 2404, reported up chain of command, and marked for maintenance.
iv. All TMP vehicles cleaned
v. Ice Sheets dried and all platoon coolers cleaned and stored
vi. CLS bags inspected and restocked as needed
vii. All job orders, damage statements or statement of charges initiated
viii. Training AAR completed and needed training supplies identified and turned
in to unit supply personnel
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c) Phase III:
i. All sensitive items "Level Three" clean
ii. TA‐50 accountability, serviceability and cleanliness inspection
iii. Platoon equipment layout conducted and inventoried
iv. Items requiring DX are exchanged via Battalion S‐4 or at CIF (or appointment
made through unit supply sergeant.)
v. All property adjustment documents initiated
vi. All supply items expended are placed on order
vii. Communication checks completed
viii. All Class II expendable and Class IV items lost, damaged, or consumed are
identified and recorded
d) Phase IV:
i. All sensitive items "Level Four" clean
ii. All equipment stored IAW ‐10 manuals. Units will inspect/ correct any
deficiencies found with equipment.
iii. All supply documentation will be completed by this time.
iv. Reports of survey initiated, as required.
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3. Leader References.
a. Risk management (ATP 5‐19).
1) Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks
arising from operational factors and making decisions that balance risk cost with mission
benefits (JP 3‐0). Lieutenants and Cadre will utilize the risk management IAW ATP 5‐19.
2) Steps of Risk Management.
a) Step 1‐Identify the hazards. METT‐TC: The mission variables‐mission, enemy,
terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil
considerations (METT‐TC)‐serve as a standard format for identifying hazards, on‐ or
off‐duty. Hazards are commonly identified as Risk to Mission (i.e. hazards that
directly impact the successful completion of the mission or operation) and Risk to
Troops (i.e. hazards that put the health and welfare of personnel at risk).
b) Step 2‐Assess the hazards. Risk Levels: Planners assess hazards and apply a risk
level for each identified hazard, expressed as:
i. Extremely high (EH).
ii. High (H).
iii. Medium (M).
iv. Low (L).
c) Step 3‐Develop controls and make risk decisions. Create a plan that is
resourced/realistic that takes tangible steps to reduce risk. Controls can only reduce
risk by one level.
d) Step 4‐Implement controls. Execute plan to reduce risk.
e) Step 5‐Supervise and evaluate. Ensure compliance of subordinate units/leaders
with risk mitigation plan; reassess plan as appropriate.
3) CO Cdr approves Low Risk training, BN Cdr approves Medium Risk training, BDE Cdr
approves High Risk training, and MCoE CG approves Extremely High‐Risk training.
4) Each training event must have a Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW) for
the lesson/module and Daily Risk Assessment IAW MCoE Policy Memorandum 385‐10‐4.
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b. After Action Reviews: FM 6‐0
1) Lieutenants will lead and Cadre will facilitate AARs after every training
event/operation.
2) The AAR will comprise of:
a) What was supposed to happen?
b) What actually happened?
c) Sustains
d) Improves
3) Cadre and Lieutenants will execute the AAR on the objective or incorporate terrain
models, when appropriate (i.e. after each LFX).
4) Hotwashes (Cadre led discussion/corrections to Lieutenant actions) will only be used
when under time constraints.
c. Field Hygiene.
1) Cleanliness.
a) Skin. Wash your body frequently from head to foot with soap and water. If water
is available, wash with a cloth and soapy water, paying particular attention to
armpits, groin, face, ears, hands, and feet, at a minimum you must use hand wipes
or a damp wet cloth to wash the groin, armpits, ears, hands, and feet.
b) Hair. Keep your hair clean, neatly combed, and trimmed. At least once a week,
wash your hair and entire scalp with soap and water. Also, shave as often as the
water supply and tactical situation permit. Do not share combs or shaving
equipment with other soldiers.
c) Hands. Wash your hands with soap and water after any dirty work, after each visit
to the latrine, and before eating. Keep your fingernails closely trimmed and clean.
Do not bite your fingernails, pick your nose, or scratch your body.
d) Clothing and sleeping gear. Wash or exchange clothing when it becomes dirty.
Wash or exchange sleeping gear when it becomes dirty. If clothing and sleeping
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gear cannot be washed or exchanged, shake them and air them out regularly in the
sun. That greatly reduces the number of germs.
e) Care of feet. Wash and dry your feet daily. Use foot powder on your feet to help
kill germs, reduce friction on the skin, and absorb perspiration. Socks should be
changed daily. After crossing a wet area, dry your feet, put on foot powder, and
change socks, as soon as the situation permits.
2) Avoiding Sickness.
a) Don’t consume foods and beverages from unauthorized sources.
b) Don’t soil the ground with urine or feces (use a latrine or “cat‐hole”).
c) Keep your fingers and contaminated objects out of your mouth.
d) Wash your hands following any contamination, before eating or preparing food,
and before cleaning your mouth and teeth.
e) Wash all mess gear after each meal.
f) Clean your mouth and teeth at least once a day.
g) Avoid insect bites by wearing proper clothing and using insect repellents.
h) Avoid getting wet or chilled unnecessarily.
i) Don’t share personal items (canteens, toothbrushes, washcloths, towels, and
shaving gear) with other soldiers.
j) Don’t leave food scraps lying around.
k) Sleep when possible.
l) Exercise regularly.
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d. Work, Rest, And Water Consumption
1) It is very important for Rangers to adhere to a proper work, rest, and water
consumption schedule whenever possible. This guidance applies to an average‐sized, heat‐
acclimated Ranger wearing the Army combat uniform (ACU).
2) The work and rest times and fluid replacement volumes shown help the Ranger
sustain work performance and hydration for at least four hours in the specified heat category.
Fluid needs can vary based on individual differences (give or take one quart every hour).
3) "NL" means that there is no limit to work time every hour. "Rest" means minimal
physical activity such as sitting or standing, preferably in the shade. Consume no more than 1.5
quarts of fluid every hour, and no more than 12 quarts every day. If wearing body armor in a
humid climate, add five degrees Fahrenheit (F) to the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT). If
wearing mission‐oriented protective posture (MOPP) 4 clothing, add 10 degrees Fahrenheit to
the WBGT. Work categories include easy, moderate, and hard:
a) Easy work includes maintaining weapons, walking on hard surfaces at 2.5 mph
with a load of no more than 30 pounds, participating in marksmanship training, and
participating in drills or ceremonies.
b) Moderate work includes walking in loose sand at 2.5 mph (maximum) or with no
load, walking on a hard surface at 3.5 mph (maximum) with a load weighing no
more than 40 pounds, performing calisthenics, patrolling, or conducting individual
movement techniques such as the low or high crawl.
c) Hard work includes walking on a hard surface at 3.5 mph with a load weighing 40
or more pounds, walking in loose sand at 2.5 mph while carrying a load, and
conducting field assaults.
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Heat Index Chart
LEGEND
F‐ Fahrenheit, H‐ Hour, HEAT‐ high‐explosive antitank; NL – no limit; Qt – quart; WBGT – wet
buld temperature
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e. Treating Injuries
Heat injuries
INJURY SIGNS OR FIRST AID
SYMPTOMS
Casualty experiences 1. Move the casualty to a shaded area and loosen
muscle cramps in clothing.
Heat Cramp arms, legs, or
stomach. May also 2. Allow casualty to drink one quart of cool water
have wet skin and slowly every hour.
extreme thirst.
3. Monitor casualty and provide water as needed.
4. Seek medical attention if cramps persist.
Casualty experiences 1. Move the casualty to a cool, shaded area and loosen
loss of appetite,
clothing.
headache, excessive
Heat sweating, weakness 2. Pour water on casualty and fan to increase cooling
Exhaustion or faintness, effect of evaporation.
dizziness, nausea, or
muscle cramps. The 3. Provide at least one quart of water to replace lost
skin is moist, pale, fluids.
and clammy.
4. Elevate legs.
5. Seek medical aid.
Casualty stops
sweating (hot, dry 1. Move casualty to a cool, shaded area, loosen
skin), may experience clothing, and remove outer clothing if the
headache, dizziness,
situation permits.
nausea, vomiting,
rapid pulse and 2. Immerse in cool water. If cool bath is not available,
respiration, seizures, pour cool water on the head and body. Fan casualty
mental confusion. to increase the cooling effect of evaporation.
Heat Stroke Casualty may
(Sunstroke) suddenly collapse and 3. If conscious, slowly consume one quart of water.
lose consciousness.
DANGER
Sunstroke is a medical emergency! Seek medical aid and
evacuate as soon as possible. Perform any lifesaving
measures.
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Cold injuries
INJURY SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS FIRST AID
Red, swollen, hot, tender, itchy skin. 1. Area usually responds to locally
Chilblain Continued exposure may lead to applied warming (body heat).
infected (bleeding, ulcerated) skin 2. Do NOT rub or massage area.
lesions. 3. Seek medical treatment.
Affected parts are cold and numb. As 1. Gradual warming by exposure to
body parts warm, they may become warm air.
hot, with burning and shooting pains. 2. Do NOT massage or moisten skin.
Immersion Advanced stage: 3. Protect affected parts from trauma.
decreases; blistering, and swelling walking.
occur. Swelling, heat hemorrhages, 5. Seek medical treatment.
and gangrene may follow.
Superficial:
Superficial: Redness, blisters in 24‐to‐ 1. Keep casualty warm and gently warm
36 hours followed by peeling skin. affected parts.
Deep: Preceded by superficial 2. Decrease constricting clothing,
hours. injury.
2. Seek medical treatment as fast as
possible.
Red, scratchy, or watery eyes; 1. Cover the eyes with a dark cloth.
2. Attempt to prevent further heat loss.
3. Handle the casualty gently.
4. Evacuate to nearest medical treatment
facility as soon as possible.
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Environmental injuries
TYPE FIRST AID
1. Get the casualty away from the snake.
2. Remove all rings and bracelets from the affected extremity.
3. Reassure the casualty and keep them quiet.
4. Apply constricting band(s) two‐to‐three inches above the bite.
Snake bite 5. Immobilize the affected limb below the level of the heart.
6. Treat for shock and monitor.
7. Kill the snake (without damaging its head or endangering
yourself, if possible) and send it with the casualty.
8. Evacuate and seek medical treatment immediately.
1. Keep the casualty calm.
Brown Recluse or Black 2. Wash the area.
Widow spider bite 3. Apply ice or a freeze pack, if available.
4. Seek medical treatment.
1. Wash the area.
Tarantula bite, scorpion 2. If site of bite(s) or sting(s) is on the face, neck (possible airway
sting, or ant bite blockage), or genital area, or if the reaction is severe (or it was a
dangerous southwestern scorpion sting), keep the casualty as
quiet as possible, administer an antidote, if needed, and seek
immediate medical aid.
1. If the stinger is present, remove by scraping with a knife or
fingernail. Do NOT squeeze venom sack on stinger, more venom
Wasp or bee sting may be injected.
2. Wash the area.
3. Apply ice or freeze pack, if available.
4. If allergic signs or symptoms appear, be prepared to administer an
antidote and seek medical assistance.
1. Cleanse the wound thoroughly with soap or detergent solution.
2. Flush bite well with water.
3. Cover bite with a sterile dressing.
4. Immobilize injured extremity.
Human or animal bites 5. Transport casualty to a medical treatment facility.
6. For human bites, try to extract some of the attacker's saliva from
the wound and send that in a sealed, identified container with
the casualty.
7. For animal bites, kill the animal without endangering yourself or
damaging the animal's head, and send its head with the casualty.
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f. Warning Order
1) A WARNO gives subordinate’s advance notice of an upcoming operation. This gives
them time to prepare. A warning order is brief but complete.
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Warning Order Continued
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g. Operation Order
1) An OPORD is a directive issued by a leader to subordinates in order to affect the
coordinated execution of a specific operation. A five‐paragraph format is used to organize the
briefing, ensure completeness, and help subordinate leaders understand and follow the order.
Use a terrain model or sketch, along with a map to explain the order.
INTRODUCTION –Self –Operation: ____________, OPORD _____________
Currently located at
_________________________________________________________________________
ORIENT TO BOARD/Map: _________________ 1:____,000 Series
WARNO‐ POSTED on BOARD
TIMELINE‐BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS‐(CO OPORD TIME, RXHLS)‐NO CHANGE FROM WARNO
TASK ORGANIZATION. – SEE BOARD – General Support traveling with
Mortars: ________________________________________________________________________
ADA: __________________________________________________________________________
Engineers: _____________________________________________________________________
FIST: ___________________________________________________________________________
Snipers:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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AREA OF OPERATION BOUNDARY
ORIENT (big picture‐Units adjacent etc)
NORTH: _______________________________________________________________________
EAST: _________________________________________________________________________
SOUTH: _______________________________________________________________________
WEST: ________________________________________________________________________
BOX: AO BOUNDARIES ________ Co is outlined by: (Phase Lines)
NORTH:_____________________________________________________________
EAST: ______________________________________________________________
SOUTH: _____________________________________________________________
WEST: ______________________________________________________________
TRACE: DISCUSS PHASE LINES and ROUTES
North/South running PL’s: ______________________________________________________
Running (E/W or North/South)___________________________________________________
Running (E/W or North South)___________________________________________________
FAMILIARIZE:
Our Company OBJ & Adjacent Company OBJ ______________________________________
Check Points ________________________________________ _________________________
Attack Positions ________________________________________________________
Significant features include _______________________________________________
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FLIP OVERLAY TO ENEMY SITEMP
AREA oF INTEREST BOUNDARY:
Enemy CAS‐ ____________________________________________________________________
Trigger:_________________________________________________________________________
Response Time:__________________________Time on Station: _________________________
Enemy
Artillery/ADA/Mortars_____________________________________________________________
Trigger:_________________________________________________________________________
Response
Time:___________________________________________________________________________
Enemy Reserve‐ _________________________________________________________________
Commitment Criteria_____________________________________________________________
Response Time:__________________________________________________________________
Enemy Reinfocement_____________________________________________________________
Trigger:_________________________________________________________________________
Response Time:__________________________________________________________________
Para. 1 – SITUATION
TERRAIN – FLIP TO TERRAIN OVERLAY
OBSTACLES:
Existing –
Natural:
_______________________________________________________________________________
SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO US___________________________________________________
Man Made: _____________________________________________________________________
SO WHAT_______________________________________________________________________
Reinforcing –
Tactical: ________________________________________________________________________
SO WHAT ______________________________________________________________________
Protective: _____________________________________________________________________
SO WHAT_______________________________________________________________________
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AVENUES OF APPROACH: (SIZE, SPEED, FORMATIONS that are supported)
Friendly
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Enemy
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
KEY TERRAIN: (Point to Locations on Map and explain WHY these locations are Key)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
OBSERVATION/FOF (WEAPONS): (BRIEF THIS BY CORRIDOR)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
COVER & CONCEALMENT: (WHAT ROUND WILL EACH OF THESE STOP)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
WEATHER: (BRIEF THE SO WHAT)
Visibility: Sunrise _____ Sunset_____ Moonrise_____ Moonset_____ % Illum_____ Haze_____
Winds: From________ at _____ KNTS
Precipitation: __________________________________________________________________
Cloud cover: ___________________________________________________________________
Temperature High ________, Low _______ degrees; _______% humidity
CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS (ASCOPE)
Areas:
_______________________________________________________________________________
DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Structures:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Capabilities:
Sewer:
Water:
Electrical:
Academic:
Trash:
DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT?):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Organizations:
_______________________________________________________________________________
DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT?):
_______________________________________________________________________________
People:
_______________________________________________________________________________
DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT?):
_______________________________________________________________________________
Events:
_______________________________________________________________________________
DEDUCTIONS (SO WHAT?):
_______________________________________________________________________________
ENEMY
ENEMY GENERAL SITUATION: FLIP THREAT TEMP OVERLAY
1. Who is the Enemy? Where did the Enemy come from? Where is the Enemy now?
______NO CHANGE TO WARNO (if yes brief updates)
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ENEMY DISPOSITION: 2 Levels Up: BRIEF OFF EN SITEMPS OVERLAY
‐The enemy BN our BDE faces has companies arrayed
_______________________________________________________________________________
T: ____________________ P:
Enemy DO: _______________ (BDE / BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
Enemy SH1: ________________ (BDE / BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
Enemy SH2: ________________ (BDE / BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
ENEMY DISPOSITION: 1 Level Up: BRIEF OFF EN SITEMPS OVERLAY
‐The enemy company our BN faces has platoons arrayed
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Enemy DO: _________________ (BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
Enemy SH1: ________________ (BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
Enemy SH2: ________________ (BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
Enemy SH3: ________________ (BN / CO / PLT) positioned ________________
* OUR COMPANY FACES THE ENEMY PLT LOCATED ON .
They have been in operating in the AO for _____________
They have been in position for ______________
ENEMY COMPOSITION: Refer to Wire Diagrams 2 Levels Up
**COMP CHART IS POSTED
ENEMY TASK ORG (OFF LINE WIRE DIARGRAM)
_____% Strength = CO totals ______
High Value Target List (What the enemy needs to accomplish their mission)
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High Payoff Target List (What we need to destroy to accomplish our mission)
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Purpose of Fires is________________________________________________________________
Purpose of ADA is________________________________________________________________
Purpose of ENG is________________________________________________________________
Purpose of CCA / CAS is___________________________________________________________
Purpose of __________ is__________________________________________________________
ENEMY ENDSTATES: (To be read verbatim)
ENEMY FORCES:
_______________________________________________________________________________
TERRAIN:‐
_______________________________________________________________________________
FRIENDLY FORCES:______________________________________________________________
CIVIL
CONSIDERATIONS:______________________________________________________________
The ENEMY MPCOA is: (TALK THROUGH THE ENEMY’S PLAN UTILIZING THE ENEMY
SITTEMP YOU HAVE GENERATED).
BRIEF PHASES BY WFF
If wff is not applicable, skip.
This should be in story format.
Emphasize the enemy’s decisive point.
By this point you should be 20‐25 minutes into your brief.
FRIENDLY FORCES –
Brigade’s Mission: Covered in WARNO
_______________________________________________________________________________
Brigade Commander’s Intent: Covered in WARNO Brigade’s Mission: Covered in WARNO
_______________________________________________________________________________
Brigade Concept: Refer to Brigade Concept Sketch
DO: ________________ BN Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
SO 1: _____ BN Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
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SO 2: _____ BN Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
SO3: _____ BN Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
Battalion’s Mission: Covered in WARNO
Battalion Commander’s Intent: Covered in WARNO
Battalion Concept: Refer to Battalion Concept Sketch
DO: ________________ CO Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
SO 1: _____ CO Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
SO 2: _____ CO Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
SO3: _____ CO Located:_____________
T: _____________________________________________________________________________
P: _____________________________________________________________________________
Para. 2 – COMPANY MISSION (READ IT TWICE)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Para. 3 ‐ EXECUTION
MY INTENT THIS IS NOT COA SPECIFIC… THE CONDITIONS THAT MUST EXIST
REGARDLESS
Operations’s Expanded Purpose (THIS IS BDE’s PURPOSE):
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Key Tasks:
‐
‐
‐
‐
Conditions that Represent the End State: (Articulate the what, not the how)
TERRAIN:‐
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
ENEMY FORCES:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION – Brief off of COA sketch
The Purpose of this Operation is
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Decisive to this operation is
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
This is Decisive because
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
We will accomplish this by conducting a (FOM / DEF TECH)
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
We will accept tactical risk by
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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We will mitigate this risk by
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_____ PLT ‐The Decisive Operation (method and task)__________________________________
in order to (purpose)______________________________________________________________
_____ PLT –Shaping Operation 1 (method and task)____________________________________
in order to (purpose)______________________________________________________________
_____ PLT –Shaping Operation 2 (method and task)____________________________________
in order to (purpose)______________________________________________________________
_____ PLT –Shaping Operation 3 (method and task)____________________________________
in order to (purpose)______________________________________________________________
ENABLERS
What WFF do they fall under?______________________________________________________
Why do they fall under that WFF?___________________________________________________
What WFF do they fall under?______________________________________________________
Why do they fall under that WFF?___________________________________________________
What WFF do they fall under?______________________________________________________
Why do they fall under that WFF?___________________________________________________
What WFF do they fall under?______________________________________________________
Why do they fall under that WFF?___________________________________________________
END STATE (COA SPECIFIC)
TERRAIN:_______________________________________________________________________
ENEMY FORCES:_________________________________________________________________
CIVIL
CONSIDERATIONS:______________________________________________________________
FRIENDLY FORCES (how arrayed):__________________________________________________
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This operation will be conducted in ____ phases:
“Phase ONE_____________________________________________________________________
Begins with:_______________________________________________________________
Ends with: ________________________________________________________________
Critical to this phase is: _____________________________________________________
“Phase TWO_____________________________________________________________________
Begins with:_______________________________________________________________
Ends with: ________________________________________________________________
Critical to this phase is: _____________________________________________________
“Phase THREE___________________________________________________________________
Begins with:_______________________________________________________________
Ends with: ________________________________________________________________
Critical to this phase is: _____________________________________________________
“Phase FOUR____________________________________________________________________
Begins with:_______________________________________________________________
Ends with: ________________________________________________________________
Critical to this phase is: _____________________________________________________
“Phase FIVE_____________________________________________________________________
Begins with:_______________________________________________________________
Ends with: ________________________________________________________________
Critical to this phase is: _____________________________________________________
Now brief your scheme of maneuver by phase off sketch, map, or terrain model.
Para. 4 – SUSTAINMENT
CONCEPT OF SUPPORT::
_______________________________________________________________________________
RESUPPLY PLAN:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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CLASSES OF SUPPLY:
CL I (Food):_____________________________________________________________________
CL II (Equipment):________________________________________________________________
CL III (POL):_____________________________________________________________________
CL IV (Construction Material):______________________________________________________
CL V (Ammo):___________________________________________________________________
CL VI (Personal):_________________________________________________________________
CL VII (Vehicles):_________________________________________________________________
CL VIII (Medical):_________________________________________________________________
CL IX (Repair Parts):_______________________________________________________________
Transportation:__________________________________________________________________
Chalk Plan:
Health Support:
Para. 5 – COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Succession of Command: __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Call Signs: ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Radio Frequencies: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Number Combination:
Challenge and Password:
Running Password:
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h. Fragmentary Order
1) A FRAGORD is an abbreviated form of an operation order, usually issued daily, which
eliminates the need for restating portions of the OPORD. It is issued after an OPORD to
change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order.
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i. Air Movement Annex
1) SITUATION.
a) Enemy. Include the following information:
i) Enemy air capability.
ii) Enemy air defense artillery (ADA) capability.
iii) Include in weather: percent illumination, illumination angle, night vision device
window, ceiling, and visibility.
2) MISSION. Who, what (task), when, where, why (purpose)?
3) EXECUTION. Include the following information:
a) Concept of operations.
b) Tasks to subordinate units.
c) Coordinating instructions. Include the following information:
i) Pickup zone (PZ):
(1) Name and number.
(2) Coordinates.
(3) Load time.
(4) Takeoff time.
(5) Markings.
(6) Control.
(7) Landing formation.
(8) Approach and departure direction.
(9) Alternate PZ name and number.
(10 Penetration points.
(11 Extraction points.
ii) Landing zone (LZ):
(1) Name and number.
(2) Coordinates.
(3) H‐hour.
(4) Markings.
(5) Control.
(6) Landing formation and direction.
(7) Alternate LZ name and number.
(8) Deception plan.
(9) Extraction LZ.
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EXECUTION. (Continued.)
(10) Direction of landing.
(11)False insertion plans.
(12) Time of landing (LZ time).
(13) Locations of LZ and alternate LZ.
(14) Marking of LZ (panel, smoke, SM, lights).
(15) Formation of landing.
(16) Code words, LZ name, alternate LZ name.
(17)TAC air and artillery preparation, fire support coordination:
(a) Secure LZ?
(b) Do not secure LZ?
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j. Army Aviation Coordination Checklist
ARMY AVIATION COORDINATION CHECKLIST.
The patrol leader coordinates this with the company commander or S‐3 Air to facilitate the
time and detailed and effective use of aviation assets as they apply to the tactical mission:
1) SITUATION. Include the following information:
a) Enemy:
i) Air capability.
ii) Air defense artillery (ADA) capability.
iii) Include in weather the percent of illumination, illumination angle, night vision
device (NVD) window, ceiling, and visibility.
b) Friendly:
i) Unit(s) supporting operation, and axis of movement/corridor/routes.
ii) ADA status.
2) MISSION. Who, what (task), when, where, why (purpose)?
3) EXECUTION.
a) Concept of the operation. Overview of what requesting unit wants to accomplish with the
air assault/ air movement. Include the following information:
b) Tasks to combat units:
i) Infantry.
ii) Attack aviation.
c) Tasks to combat support units:
i) Artillery.
ii) Aviation (lift).
d) Coordinating instructions:
i) Pickup zone:
(1) Direction of landing.
(2) Time of landing and flight direction.
(3) Locations of PZ and alternate PZ.
(4) Loading procedures.
(5) Marking of PZ (panel, smoke, signal mirror [SM], lights).
(6) Flight route planned (start point [SP], air control point [ACP], release point [RP]).
(7) Formations (PZ, en‐route, LZ).
(8) Code words:
(a) PZ secure (before landing), PZ clear (lead bird and last bird).
(b) Alternate PZ (at PZ, en‐route, LZ), names of PZ and alternative PZ.
(9) Tactical (TAC) air and artillery.
(10)Number of PAXs for each helicopter and for entire lift.
(11)Equipment carried by individuals.
(12)Marking of key leaders.
(13)Abort criteria (PZ, en‐route, LZ).
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EXECUTION. (Continued.)
e) Landing zone:
i) Direction of landing.
ii) False insertion plans.
iii) Time of landing (LZ time).
iv) Locations of LZ and alternate LZ.
v) Marking of LZ (panel, smoke, SM, lights).
vi) Formation of landing.
vii) Code words, LZ name, alternate LZ name.
viii) TAC air and artillery preparation, fire support coordination:
(1) Secure LZ?
Do not secure LZ?
4) SUSTAINMENT. Only brief specifics not covered in base order to include number of aircraft for
each lift and number of lifts, whether the aircraft will refuel/rearm during mission, special
equipment carried by personnel, aircraft configuration, and bump plan. Include the following
information:
a) Logistics:
i) Sustainment overlay.
ii) Maintenance.
iii) Transportation.
iv) Supply:
(1) Class I—food, rations, and water.
(2) Class III—petroleum, oils, and lubricants.
(3) Class V—ammunition.
(4) Class VII—major end items.
(5) Class VIII—medical supplies, minimal amounts.
(6) Class IX—repair parts.
(7) Distribution methods.
v) Field services.
b) Personnel services support:
i) Method of marking and handling EPWs.
ii) Religious services.
c) Army Health System support:
i) Medical mission command.
ii) Medical treatment.
iii) Medical evacuation.
iv) Preventive medicine.
5) COMMAND AND SIGNAL.
a) Command. Include the following information:
i) Location of commander or patrol leader: state where the commander intends to be
during the operation, by phase if the operation is phased. Also, include locations of air
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mission commander, ground tactical commander, and air assault task force
commander.
ii) Succession of command: state the succession of command, if not covered in the unit’s
SOP.
b) Control: include the following information:
i) Command posts: describe the employment of CPs, including the location of each CP
and its time of opening and closing, as appropriate. Usually at platoon level, the only
reference to command posts is the company CP.
ii) Reports: list reports not covered in SOPs.
c) Signal: describe the concept of signal support, including current SOI edition or refer to
higher OPORD:
i) Identify the SOI index that is in effect.
ii) Identify methods of communication by priority.
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k. Capabilities of Mortars
MIN RATE SUSTAINED RATE
WEAPON MUNITION MAX (rounds per BURST RADIUS (rounds per minute)
AVAILABLE RANGE minute) (meters)
(meters)
60 mm HE,WP, Illum 3500 m (HE) 70 m (HE) 30 for four 30 m
minutes.
81 mm HE,WP, Illum 5600 m (HE) 70 m (HE) 25 for two 38 m
minutes.
120 mm HE, Smoke, 7200 m (HE) 180 m (HE) 15 for one 60 m
Illum minute.
LEGEND
HE – high explosive; Illum – illumination; m – meter; mm – millimeter; WP – white
phosphorous
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l. Capabilities of Field Artillery
AMMUNITION RANGE (METERS) RATES OF FIRE (ROUNDS PER
ARTILLERY MINUTE)
Projectile Fuze Maximum DPICM RAP Sustained Maximum
11,500 with
105‐mm M119‐ HE, HC, charge 12,000 19,5000 Three for 30 Every 3
series WP, Illum 7. minutes minutes
APICM 14,000 with
charge
8.
155‐mm M109A5 18,000 or 22,000 18,000 Every 3
with M795 HE, or 30,100 2 minutes
M825 smoke 28,200
with
PD, M864
VT, Zones 3‐7:
MT, 18,000 or 17,900 one round per
HE, HC, ET, 21,7000 or 28,100 minute
155‐mm M109 WP, Illum MTSQ, with M795 HE, with Zone 8: one round Every 3
A5/A6 APICM, delay M825 smoke, M864 per minute until minutes
DPICM, M982 Excalibur: base limited by tube
M825, Block Ia‐1 – 24 bleed temperature sensor
smoke, km Block Ia‐2 –
SCATMINE 37+km Block lb – 30,000
40+km
22,200 with
M201A1 modular
charge 8S or Two according to
155‐mm M777‐ 22,500 with thermal warming Every 2
series M232 N/A device minutes
modular charge
Zone 5: 24,500
with M982
Excalibur block
1‐1a
NOTE: Excalibur is not authorized for the M109A5.
See ATP 3‐09.32, Fire Multi‐Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower,
Appendix I for a detailed discussion of “danger close.”
LEGEND
APICM – antipersonnel improved conventional munitions; DPICM – dual purpose improved conventional
munitions; ET – electronic time; HC – hexachloroethane smoke; HE – high explosive; Illum – illumination; MT
mechanical time; MTSQ – mechanical time superquick; N/A – not available; PD – point detonating; RAP – rocket
assisted projectile; SCATMINE –
scatterable mine; VT – variable time; WP – white phosphorus
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m. Risk Estimate Distance
1) applies to combat only. Minimum safe distances (MSDs) apply to training. RED takes
into account the bursting radius of particular munitions and the characteristics of the delivery
system. It associates this combination with a percentage representing the likelihood of
becoming a casualty. It is the percentage of risk.
2) RED is defined as the minimum distance friendly troops can approach the effects of
friendly fires without suffering appreciable casualties of 0.1 percent point of impact or higher.
(Refer to ATP 3‐09.32, Fire Multi‐Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the Joint
Application of Firepower, for more information.)
UNGUIDED MORTAR RISK ESTIMATE DISTANCES
System Description Danger Range 0.1% Pi
Close Standing Prone
1/3 115m / 378 ft 125m / 410 ft 115m / 378 ft 120m / 394 ft
M224 60mm mortar 600m 2/3 max 145m / 476 ft 145m / 146 ft
M29 M29A1 1/3 170m / 558 ft 160m / 525 ft
81mm mortar 600m 2/3 max 195m / 640 ft 195m 640 ft 190m / 624 ft 185m / 607 ft
M120 M327 1/3 280m / 919 ft 395m / 1296 ft 260m / 853 ft 365m / 1198 ft
120mm mortar 600m 2/3 max 430m / 1411 ft 410m / 1345 ft
UNGUIDED CANON RISK ESTIMATE DISTANCES
System Description Danger Range 0.1% Pi
Close Standing Standing
105mm Howitzer HE 1/3 29m / 952 ft 270m / 886 ft
(M1 Comp B/M760) 600m 2/3 max 300m / 984 ft 455m / 1493 ft 285m / 935 ft 430m / 1411 ft
M119 M119A2 105mm Howitzer 1/3 250m / 820 ft 410m / 1345 ft 230m / 886 ft 285m / 935 ft 430m /
HERA (M913 HERA / 600m 2/3 max 650m / 2132 ft 1411 ft
M297 HERA)
155mm Howitzer HE 1/3 300m / 984 ft 460m / 1509 ft 285m / 935 ft 440m / 1444 ft
(M107 Comp B/M/795) 600m 2/3 max 695m / 2280 ft 665m / 2182 ft
155mm Howitzer 1/3 270m / 886 ft 325m / 1066 ft 260m / 853 ft 310m / 1017 ft
DPICM (M483A1) 600m 2/3 510m / 1673 ft 490m / 1608 ft
Max
M109A6 M777A2 155mm Howitzer 1/3 325m / 1066 ft 305m / 1001 ft
DPICM (M864) 600m 2/3 500m / 1640 ft 485m / 1591 ft
Max 825m / 2706 ft 775m / 2542 ft
155mm Howitzer RAP 1/3 360m / 2076 ft 360m / 1181 ft
(M945A1 RAP) 600m 2/3 max 530m / 1739 ft 520m / 1706 ft
1045m / 3428 ft 965m / 3166 ft
LEGEND % ‐ percent; DPICM – dual purpose improved conventional munitions; ft – feet; HE ‐ high explosive; m ‐ meter; max ‐
maximum; mm ‐ millimeter; RAP ‐ rocket assisted projectile
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n. Fire Support Overlay
ALT – alternative; COMMO ‐ communication; EP – extraction point; HE/OMC – high
explosive/on my command; IP – insertion point; MWE – men, weapons, and equipment;
OBJ – objective; OPSKED – operation schedule; ORP – objective rally point; PLT – platoon;
PZ – pickup zone; PRI – primary; RTN – return; RTO – radiotelephone operator; SC PT –
single channel plain text; SL – squad leader; SQD – squad; TF – terrain feature
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o. Call‐For‐Fire
1) Definite steps are taken when making a call‐for‐fire, starting with call signs and the
WARNORD. These steps are precise in order to preserve the safety of Rangers while accurately
hitting the target.
2) below indicate required elements for a basic call‐for‐fire mission. These steps are:
a) Observer’s identification. Call signs. *
b) Warning order: *
c) Type of mission:
i. Adjust fire.
ii. Fire for effect.
iii. Suppress.
iv. Immediate suppression/immediate smoke.
d) Size of element to fire for effect. When observer does not specify size element to
fire, battalion fire direction center (FDC) decides.
3) Method of target location: *
a) Polar plot.
b) Shift from a known point.
c) Grid.
4) Location of target: *
a) Grid coordinates. Six digits, or if greater accuracy is required, eight digits.
b) Shift from a known point. Send observer target direction:
i. Mils (nearest 10).
ii. Degrees.
iii. Cardinal direction.
iv. Send lateral shift, right/left, nearest 10 meters (m)
v. Send range shift, add/drop, nearest 100 m.
vi. Send vertical shift, up/down, nearest 5 m; use only if it exceeds 35 m.
c) Polar plot:
i. Send direction to nearest 10 mils.
ii. Send distance to nearest 100 m.
iii. Send vertical shift to nearest 5 m.
5) Description of target: *
a) Type.
b) Activity.
c) Number.
d) Degree of protection.
e) Size and shape (length, width, or radius).
6) Method of engagement:
a) Type of adjustment. When observer does not request a specific type of fire
control adjustment, issue area fire:
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i. Precision fire = point target.
ii. Area fire = moving target.
b) Danger close. This condition exists when friendly troops are within—
i. 600 m for mortars.
ii. 600 m for artillery.
iii. 750 m for naval guns, five inches or smaller.
c) Mark. Used to orient observer or to indicate targets.
d) Trajectory:
i. Low angle (standard).
ii. High angle (mortar fire, or if requested).
e) Ammunition. Use high explosive (HE) quick, unless specified by the observer:
i. Projectile (HE, illumination, improved conventional munitions [ICM], SMOKE).
ii. Fuze (quick, timed, and other options).
iii. Volume of fire (observer may request the number of rounds to be fired).
f) Distribution:
i. 100 m sheaf (standard).
ii. Converged sheaf (used for small, hard targets).
iii. Special sheaf (any length, width, and attitude).
iv. Open sheaf (separate bursts).
v. Parallel sheaf (linear target).
7) Method of fire and control:
a) Method of fire. Specific guns and a specific interval between rounds. Normally
adjust fire: one gun is used with a five‐ second interval between rounds.
b) Method of control:
i. AT MY COMMAND, FIRE. Remains in effect until observer orders, CANCEL AT
MY COMMAND.
ii. CANNOT OBSERVE. Observer cannot see the target.
iii. TIME ON TARGET. Observer tells FDC when he wants the rounds to impact.
iv. CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION. If this was not already calculated by the
FDC, the observer indicates interval between rounds in seconds.
v. COORDINATED ILLUMINATION. Observer tells FDC to set interval between
ILLUM and HE shells.
vi. CEASE LOADING.
vii. CHECK FIRING. Halt immediately.
viii. CONTINUOUS FIRE. Load and fire as fast as possible.
ix. REPEAT. Fire another round(s), with or without adjustments.
8) Correction of errors. When the FDC has made an error when reading backfire support
data, the observer announces, CORRECTION and transmits the correct data in its entirety.
9) Message to observer:
a) Battery(ies) to fire for effect.
b) Adjustment of battery.
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c) Changes to the initial call‐for‐fire.
d) Number of rounds (per tube) to be fired for effect.
e) Target numbers.
f) Additional information:
g) Time of flight. Moving target mission.
h) Probable error in range. 38 m or greater (normal mission).
i) Angle “T” 500 mils or greater.
10) Authentication. Challenge and reply.
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GRID MISSION
Observer Firing Unit
F24, THIS IS J42, ADJUST J42, THIS IS F24, ADJUST FIRE, OUT.
FIRE, OVER.
GRID WM180513, DIRECTION 0530, OUT.
INFANTRY PLATOON INFANTRY PLATOON DUG IN, OUT.
DUG IN, OVER.
SHOT OUT. SHOT OVER.
SPLASH OUT. SPLASH, OVER.
END OF MISSION, 15 END OF MISSION, 15 CASUALTIES, PLATOON
CASUALTIES, PLATOON DISPERSED, OUT.
DISPERSED, OVER.
SHIFT FROM KNOWN POINT
Observer Firing Unit
J42, THIS IS F24, ADJUST F24, THIS IS J42, ADJUST FIRE, SHIFT AB1001, OUT.
FIRE, SHIFT AB1001,
OVER.
DIRECTION 2420, RIGHT DIRECTION 2420, RIGHT 400, ADD 400, OUT.
400, ADD 400, OVER.
FIVE T‐72 TANKS AT POL FIVE T‐72 TANKS AT POL SITE AUTHENTICATE JULIET
SITE, OVER. NOVEMBER, OVER.
I AUTHENTICATE TANGO, OVER.
SHOT OUT. SHOT OVER.
END OF MISSION, TWO END OF MISSION, 15 CASUALTIES, PLATOON
TANKS DESTROYED, DISPERSED, OUT.
THREE IN WOODLINE,
OVER.
POLAR
Observer Firing Unit
J42, THIS IS F24, ADJUST F24, THIS IS J42, ADJUST FIRE, POLAR, OUT.
FIRE, POLAR, OVER.
DIRECTION 2300, DIRECTION 2300, DISANCE 4000, OUT.
DISTANCE 4000, OVER.
INFANTRY PLATOON INFANTRY PLATOON DUG IN, OUT.
DUG IN, OVER.
SHOT OUT. SHOT OVER.
SPLASH OUT. SPLASH OVER.
END OF MISSION, 15 END OF MISSION, 15 CASUALTIES, PLATOON
CASUALTIES, PLATOON DISPERSED, OUT.
DISPERSED, OVER.
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4. Annexes
a. Annex A: Reference Cards
1) 9‐Lines
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2) UXO Report
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3) Range Card
i. Range Card Example
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ii. Blank Range Card
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4) Machine Gun Specifications
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b. Annex B: Tactical Resources
1) Hasty/Deliberate Fighting Position
i. Hasty Fighting Positions (Ranger Graves, 1 Man and 2 Man Fighting Position)
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ii. Deliberate Fighting Positions
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2) Steps to Engagement Area Development (EA DEV)
i. Identify all likely enemy avenues of approach.
ii. Determine likely enemy schemes of maneuver.
iii. Determine where to kill the enemy.
iv. Plan and integrate obstacles.
v. Emplace weapon systems.
vi. Plan and integrate indirect fires.
vii. Rehearse the execution of operations in the engagement area.
i
ii
v iv
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3) Linear Danger Area (LDA)
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4) Objective Rally Point
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5) Platoon Sector Sketch
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6) Patrol Base Operations
i. Priorities of Work
(1). Establish Security
(2). Range Cards and Sector
Sketches
(3). Weapons and Equipment
Maintenance
(4). Water Resupply
(5). Pre‐Combat Checks
(PCC’s) and Pre‐Combat
Inspections (PCI’s)
(6). Sanitation
(7). Personal Hygiene (to
include foot checks)
(8). Mess (chow) Plan
(9). Rest Plan
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7) Ambush ‐ Hasty, Deliberate, Linear and L‐Shaped
i. Hasty Ambush
ii. Deliberate Ambush
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iii. Linear and L‐Shaped Ambushes
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8) Deliberate Attack / Raid
A deliberate attack includes consolidation and reorganization and a transition to defense.
Consolidation and Reorganization (usually done concurrently):
Consolidation ‐ Securing the OBJ and defend against counterattack (ex: security beyond OBJ area,
development of battle positions and obstacles, secure EPW)
Reorganization: Preparing the unit for follow‐on operations (ex: MED/MEDEVAC, Cross loading MWE)
Transition to Defense
Reorienting and preparing for long term defensive operations with measures including maintaining
contact and surveillance of enemy, redeploying IDF assets to support security, redeploying forces,
maintaining contact with adjacent units, etc.
A raid incorporates a planned withdrawal immediately following actions on the OBJ.
A hasty attack does not change in overall tactics but does change in the level of planning involved.
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9) Enter and Clear a Room
i. Control the situation within the room.
ii. Use clear, concise arm and hand signals. Voice commands should be kept to a
minimum to reduce the amount of confusion. It prevents the enemy who
might be in the next room from discerning what is going on. This enhances
the opportunity for surprise and allows the assault force to detect any
approaching force
iii. Physically and psychologically, dominate the room’s inhabitants.
iv. Assess the situation. In a less hostile situation, it may be better to slow clear
instead of dominating the room with brute force. This keeps noncombatants
calm and more manageable.
v. Establish security and report status.
vi. Do a cursory search of the room to include the ceiling (three‐dimensional
fight).
vii. Identify the dead using reflexive response techniques (eye thump method or
kick to the groin for males).
viii. Search the room for PIR while considering your time available on target.
ix. Evacuate personnel.
x. Mark the room as clear by using chemical lights, engineer tape, chalk, paint,
VS‐17 signal panels, and so on.
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c. Mounted and Rotary‐Wing Operations
1) Pickup Zone (PZ) Operations
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2) UH‐60 Load and Unload Plans
a) UH‐60 Loading Plans / Sequences
i. Regular Loading Plan / Sequence
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ii. Tactical Loading Plan / Sequence
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iii. Regular Unloading Plan / Sequence
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iv. Tactical Unloading Plan / Sequence
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3) CH‐47 / CV‐22 Rear Ramp Off‐Load
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4) Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) and Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) Order of Mount
a) The platoon/squad leader
gives an order to prepare to
mount, then gives the order or
signals to the squads to mount
their vehicles, and designates a
mount point.
b) Both elements (mounted and
dismounted) move to the mount
point using covered and
concealed routes.
c) The crew, using the
appropriate weapons,
overwatches primary enemy
avenues of approach and
provides supporting fire and
smoke, if necessary.
d) BFV or ICV, or both: the
Bradley/vehicle commander
orders the driver to lower the
ramp or the squad to enter
through the ramp access door.
e) The platoon/squad leader
orders, "MOUNT." (The order to
mount may come with clarifying
instructions such as, "FIRST
SQUAD, PROVIDE A BASE OF
FIRE UNTIL SECOND SQUAD IS
MOUNTED.").
f) Each squad mounts in the
order specified. The squad leader
designates which fire team mounts first‐‐for example, Team A mounts first; Team B
provides overwatching fires.
g) Soldiers remount the vehicle in reverse sequence of dismount.
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5) Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) and Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) Order of Dismount
a) The platoon leader selects the
dismount point. Then the platoon
leader orders personnel to dismount:
Gives the warning, “PREPARE TO
DISMOUNT.” Designates dismounted
platoon’s weapons composition; for
example, “NO JAVELINS,” “HEAVY ON
AT4s,” or “ALL M240B.”
b) Gives dismount instructions for each
BFV; for example, “RIGHT (or left),”
distance “FIFTY METERS,” and
identifying terrain feature “BACKSIDE
OF HILL.” The Bradley commander
may give dismount instructions to the
fire team aboard. The BC can identify
the location to the squad/team leader
through the squad leader’s display
(M2A3 only).
c) Squad/fire team leader(s) monitor
commands: he then alerts the Soldiers
in the troop compartment. The drivers
move the vehicles to the designated
dismount point and orient the front of
the vehicle toward the enemy.
d) The gunners orient the turret to
provide over watching support and
supporting fire, if necessary. The
platoon leader gives the command,
“DISMOUNT.” Fire team members
take the M231 firing port weapons out
of the ramp and secure them in the
vehicle, if employed.
e) The drivers stop the vehicle and lower the ramp, or the BC orders the ramp
access door opened. The fire team members dismount in the specified order and
then move to covered and concealed positions.
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6) Mounted Movement Formations
a) Action Right from Line b) Action Right from Wedge
c) Action Right from Column, Wingman on Left & Wingman on Right
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b) Action Left from Line b) Action Right from Wedge
d) Action Left from Column, Wingman on Left & Wingman on Right
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d. Creed’s and Song’s
1) Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat,
I will never quit,
I will never leave a fallen comrade,
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my
warrior tasks and drills.
I will always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself, I am an expert and I
am a professional,
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States
of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life; I am an American
Soldier.
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2) The Infantryman’s Creed
I am the Infantry.
I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace.
I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever.
I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies.
I am the Queen of Battle.
I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world.
In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a
fierce will to win.
Never will I fail my country’s trust.
Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall.
If necessary, I will fight to my death.
By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom.
I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds,
For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight.
I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty.
I am relentless.
I am always there, now and forever.
I AM THE INFANTRY!
FOLLOW ME!
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3) Creed of The Noncommissioned Officer
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of
Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time‐
honored corps, which is known as “The Backbone of the Army.” I am proud of
the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so
as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service, and my country;
regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or
position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be
uppermost in my mind: Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my
Soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of
my role as a Noncommissioned Officer, I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent
in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that
leadership. I know my Soldiers, and I will always place their needs above my
own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers, and never leave them
uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and
punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will
not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as
that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and
subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the
absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I
will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals,
Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
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4) Commissioned Officer Creed
I will give to the selfless performance of my duty and my mission the best that
effort, thought, and dedication can provide. To this end, I will not only seek
continually to improve my knowledge and practice of my profession, but also I
will exercise the authority entrusted to me by the President and the Congress
with fairness, justice, patience, and restraint, respecting the dignity and human
rights of others and devoting myself to the welfare of those place under my
command. In justifying and fulfilling the trust placed in me, I will conduct my
private life as well as my public service so as to be free both from impropriety
and the appearance of impropriety, acting with candor and integrity to earn the
unquestioning trust of my fellow soldiers ‐‐ juniors, senior, and associates ‐‐ and
employing my rank and position not to serve myself but to serve my country and
my unit. By practicing physical and moral courage I will endeavor to inspire
these qualities in other by my example. In all my actions I will put loyalty to the
highest moral principles and the United States of America above loyalty to
organizations, persons, and my personal interest.
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5) The Ranger Creed
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my
chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and
high "esprit de corps" of the Rangers.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the
cutting edge of a battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger, my
country expects me to move farther, faster, and fight harder than any other
soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert,
physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of
the task, whatever it may be. One hundred percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well‐trained
soldier. My courtesy to superiors, my neatness of dress, and my care of
equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the
field of battle, for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender
is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of
the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger
objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
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6) Army Song
Army Song
Intro: March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory
We’re the Army and proud of our name
We’re the Army and proudly proclaim
Verse: First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And The Army Goes Rolling Along
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along.
Refrain: Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)
For where e’er we go,
You will always know
That the Army Goes Rolling Along.
Verse: Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,
San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,
And the Army went rolling along
Minute men, from the start,
Always fighting from the heart,
And the Army keeps rolling along.
(refrain)
Verse: Men in rags, men who froze,
Still that Army met its foes,
And the Army went rolling along.
Faith in God, then we’re right,
And we’ll fight with all our might,
As the Army keeps rolling along.
(refrain)
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e. IBOLC Professional Reading List
Mandatory Reading
ATP 3‐21.8 Infantry Platoon and Squad
TC 3‐21.75 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills
FM 7‐22 Army Physical Readiness Training
ATP 3‐21.18 Foot Marches
ADP 7‐0 Training
FM 6‐22 Leader Development
The Crucible of Combat & Small Unit Tactics
Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes
Once an Eagle by Anton Myer
This Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach
War by Sebastian Junger
The Outpost by Jake Tapper
Platoon Leader by James McDonough
The Defense of Hill 781 by James McDonough
House to House: A Soldier’s Memoir by David Bellavia & John Burning
An Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson
The Day of Battle by Rick Atkinson
The Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson
1776 by David McCullough
America’s First Battles, 1776‐1965 by Charles Heller & William Stofft
Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Stephen Pressfield
A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo
Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden
We Were Soldiers Once…And Young by Hal Moore
Not a Good Day to Die by Sean Naylor
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
The Ethics of Warfare
Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death by Jim Frederick
What It’s Like to Go to War by Karl Marlantes
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Dave Grossman
Duty, Commitment, and Leadership
Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by Stanley McChrystal
William Tecumseh Sherman: In the Service of My Country by James Lee McDonough
Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW by James N. Rowe
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by Jim Mattis
The Strategic & Operational Environment of the Future
The Revenge of Geography by Robert Kaplan
Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War by P. W. Singer and August Cole
The Future of Land Warfare by Michael O’Hanlon
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