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APPENDIX A
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES
Section I. TROOP LEADING STEPS
1. BEGIN PLANNING
a. Plan use of available time for:
ning.
Personal reconnaissance and plan
Subordinates' reconnaissance and planning. (3) Movement of unit when movement and planning cannot be conducted concurrently.
b. Begin estimate of the situation (METT) based on:
(1) Content of order received from next senior echelon. (2) Terrain orientation as seen from vantage point, m a p , or aerial photograph.
c. Formulate tentative plan of action based on preliminary estimate of the situation.
- ARRANGE FOR
a. Movement of unit.
b. Reconnaissance.
(1) Route. (2) Persons to accompany commander/ leader.
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(3) Schedule of prearranged meetings with adjacent and supporting unit leaders.
c. Issuance of the order. Subordinate leaders are notified of time and place at which order will be issued.
d. Time and place for prearranged meetings with adjacent and supporting unit leaders for coordination.
- MAKE RECONNAISSANCE
a. Revise estimate of the situation and preliminary plan, as necessary.
b. Select vantage point from which to orient subordinates.
c. Effect coordination with adjacent and supporting unit leaders as planned.
- COMPLETE PLAN
a. Receive recommendations.
b. Complete estimate and arrive at decision.
c. Prepare order.
- ISSUE THE ORDER
a. Orient subordinate leaders.
b. Ensure thorough understanding of the orientation.
c. Utilize standard operation order.
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Section II. ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION (METT)
The estimate of the situation on the small unit level is made by an analysis of:
a. Mission (M).
b. Enemy (E).
c. Terrain and weather (T).
d. Troops and fire support available (T).
From the estimate, the commander/leader deter mines the best way to accomplish his mission.
- MISSION
(Make a careful analysis and have a thorough understanding of the assigned tasks. Exam ine the mission to determine if additional tasks may be deduced in addition to those prescribed.)
2. ENEMY
(Obtain as much of the following information as possible concerning the enemy's:)
a. Strength.
b. Composition.
c. Location.
d. Types of weapons.
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e. Tactical disposition (defense positions)
f. Combat efficiency.
g. Capabilities.
h. Recent significant activities.
TERRAIN AND WEATHER
a. (Consider the following military aspects of terrain from both friendly and enemy viewpoints:)
(1) Observation and fields of fire. (2) Cover and concealment, including observation from the air. (3) Natural and artificial obstacles. (4) Key terrain, including features in adjacent zone or area which may affect unit's operation. (5) Avenues of approach.
b. (Consider weather, present and p r e dicted, and its effect on:)
(1) Visibility. (2) Movement. (3) Fire support.
TROOPS AND FIRE SUPPORT AVAILABLE
a. (Unit strength and location with respect to the enemy.)
b. (Fire support from higher and adjacent units.)
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3. EXECUTION
(The first subparagraph is a brief con cept of the unit's overall plan. The succeeding subparagraphs assign mis sions to each organic unit in numerical or alphabetical sequence followed by the attached unit(s). The next to last subparagraph assigns the mission to the reserve element. (Not appropriate below platoon level.) The last sub paragraph lists the coordinating instructions common to two or more subordinate units.)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS
(This paragraph contains information or instructions pertaining to rations, am munition, aid station, resupply, and other administrative matters. Only necessary information is included.)
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL
a. (Signal instructions and informa tion. )
b. (Command posts, location of unit commander/leader and next higher unit commander/leader.)
B. WARNING ORDER
The warning order is issued to alert subor dinates to coming operations. The content fol lows the same sequence as the operation orders.
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It contains sufficient information and neces sary instructions to permit timely preparation and planning for the operation.
C. COMBAT ORDER (FRAGMENTARY FORM)
The combat order in fragmentary form is issued when time or the situation preclude the issuance of a complete operation order. The content follows the same sequence as the com plete order. It contains the mission and es sential information to permit the subordinate unit(s) to accomplish the assigned task(s). It must, however, contain paragraphs 2 and 3.
(a) Slung over right shoulder. (b) Riding on right hip. (c) Body strap unfastened and wrapped around cartridge belt. (2) Canteens suspended from cartridge belt well back on each hip. (3) Cartridge belt unfastened hanging from belt suspender straps on pack. (4) Helmet chin strap loose and fastened. (5) Body armor unzipped, snaps fastened. (6) Gloves removed. (7) Life jacket: (a) Cork or kapok life jacket: 1 ^ Over individual equipment. 2 _ Straps under individual equipment, over body armor, fastened, and drawn tight. 3 _ Tie-tie straps tied. (b) Pneumatic life jacket: 1 _ Over body armor. 2 _ Under individual equipment. 3 _ Straps fastened loose enough to allow for inflation. (8) Pistol in the holster; lanyard fastened securely to pistol.
f. Supervise lashing of crew-served weapons and equipment to be lowered into landing craft.
g. On order, lead boat team from assembly area to debarkation station/vehicle.
h. Supervise slinging of shoulder weapons at debarkation station (not applicable to am phibious vehicles).
(1) Muzzle u p , left side of pack, b e hind left shoulder. (2) Sling adjusted, passing across top of pack over right shoulder and under right arm.
i. Form boat team for debarkation at d e barkation station (not applicable to amphibious v e h i c l e s ).
(1) Net handlers in first rank. (2) Boat loaders in second rank. (3) Assistant boat team commander in third rank. (4) Ensure deck loaders are in position and that equipment to be lowered is equally d i s tributed.
j. Report boat team readiness to debarka tion station officer (not applicable to amphib ious vehicle.)
k. On order, commence and supervise debar kation. Ensure net is used to full capacity.
- Inform coxswain (crew chief) when all men and equipment are aboard.
m. Ensure:
(1) Men are in assigned positions. (2) Muzzles all pointed outboard.
n. Instruct coxswain (crew chief) to report when:
(1) Crossing line of departure. (2) Approximately 100 meters from beach.
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APPENDIX C
DUTIES OF HELITEAM AND ASSISTANT HELITEAM COMMANDERS
- HELITEAM COMMANDER
a. Inspect heliteam members for proper u n i form, equipment, and adjustment of equipment in the assembly area.
b. Muster heliteam in the assembly area and supervise preparation of manifest tags.
c. Ensure that equipment and supplies a s signed the heliteam are properly located prior to being called to loading site.
d. Collect manifest tags from heliteam members immediately prior to being called to loading site.
e. Lead heliteam from the assembly area to the control point and ready circle in the loading site.
f. Turn over manifest tags to control p e r sonnel at the appropriate time and place.
(1) When enplaning aboard ship, m a n i fest tags are turned over to control personnel at loading site control point. (2) When enplaning ashore, manifest tags are turned over to troop loading assist ant at the ready circle.
g. Supervise enplaning the heliteam.
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h. Assign personnel and equipment to seats or positions in the helicopter.
i. Maintain heliteam discipline,
j. Lead heliteam in deplaning.
- ASSISTANT HELITEAM COMMANDER
a. Assist heliteam commander as directed.
b. Be familiar with all duties of heli team commander and assume command in his ab sence.
c. Check helicopter to ensure all person nel and equipment have been deplaned.
gun is three times 330 meters per second, or 990 meters.
- FORMAT FOR SHELL REPORT (SHELREP)
The following format is used in either oral or written reports:
A Unit or origin (use current call-sign, address group, or code name).
B Observer's location (a map reference is preferred; however, such a reference must be encoded.
C Azimuth to enemy gun, grid or magnetic (state which).
D Time shelling started.
E Time shelling stopped.
F Coordinates or description of area shelled.
G Number, caliber, and type of weapons fired.
H Nature of fire; i.e., destruction, haras sing, registration, etc.
I Number and type of shells.
J Flash-bang time in seconds.
K Damage (usually in code).
NOTES:
(1) The report must be preceded by the appropri ate code word; i.e., SHELREP, M O R T R E P , or BOMBREP.
(2) Paragraph headings are NOT transmitted. Only the letter corresponding to the p a r a graph heading is used.
(3) Paragraphs w h i c h cannot b e completed or are not applicable will be omitted in the t r a n s mission of the report.
(4) Higher classification m a y be used when the originator considers prevailing conditions warrant such action.
- HANDLING OF PRISONERS (FIVE S's)
SEARCH Search prisoners immediately upon capture for weapons and documents or material.
SEGREGATE Segregate prisoners into groups: officers, N C O ' s , p r i v a t e s , deserters, civilians, and fe males.
SILENCE Enforce silence among prisoners at all times.
SPEED Evacuation of prisoners to the rear should be effected quickly and humanely.
SAFEGUARD Provide escort to safeguard prisoners from abuse and escape.
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APPENDIX E
DUTIES OF PATROL LEADER
1. PATROL ORGANIZATION
Upon receipt of patrol order, organize patrol into elements (general organization). Further organize elements into teams (special organization) based on planned actions at the objective, anticipated contact, and known enemy situation. If at all possible, unit integrity should be maintained in organizing elements and teams.
a. Reconnaissance Patrol
(1) For a reconnaissance patrol, organ ize into: (a) Reconnaissance Element.—The reconnaissance element reconnoiters or main tains surveillance over the objective. (b) Security Element.—The secur ity element performs the following tasks: 1 ^ Secures the objective rallying point. 2_ Covers likely avenue(s) of approach and provides early warning. 3 ^ Protects the reconnaissance element. (c) Patrol Headquarters.—The patrol headquarters is composed of the patrol leader and personnel providing support for the entire patrol. In a small patrol, the patrol leader will also lead reconnaissance element at the objective.
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(2) When assigned an area reconnais
sance mission, organize patrol into the required
number of reconnaissance teams, each responsible
for their own security.
b. Combat Patrol
(1) For a combat patrol, organize into:
(a) Assault Elements.—Organize to
include:
1 ^ Assault team(s) to overcome
and physically secure the objective.
2 _ Support team(s) to deliver
neutralizing and supporting fires.
3 ^ Other teams as required
(demolitions, prisoner, or search).
(b) Security Element.—Performs
the following tasks:
1 ^ Secures the objective
rallying point.
2 _ Isolates the objective to
include:
a Early warning.
b Blocking avenues of ap
proach to prevent enemy entry of or escaping
from objective area.
c Covering patrol's move
ment to objective rallying point.
(2) In a combat patrol, the patrol
headquarters is composed of the patrol leader
and any personnel not assigned specific tasks
within either the assault or security elements.
2. PATROL STEPS
a. Study the mission.
