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Marine Rifle Squad
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TERMINAL LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
Without the aid of reference, given 782-
gear, assigned weapon, and assignment as
a member of a squad, execute individualactions in squad formations, to assume
assigned positions in each formation, in
accordance with the references.
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ENABLING LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
a. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives,select the mission of the Marine Rifle Squad, in accordancewith references. (MCCS.14.02e)
b. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives,
select the composition of the Marine Rifle Squad, inaccordance with references. (MCCS.14.02f)
c. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives,select the composition of a fire team, in accordance withreferences. (MCCS.14.02g)
d. Without the aid of reference, given a list of alternatives,identify the responsibilities of the squad leader, inaccordance with references. (MCCS.14.02h)
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ENABLING LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
e. Without the aid of reference, given a list ofalternatives, identify the responsibilities of the fireteam leader, in accordance with references.(MCCS.14.02i)
f. Without the aid of reference, given a list ofalternatives, select the definition of fire control, inaccordance with references. (MCCS.14.02j)
g. Without the aid of reference, given a list of
alternatives, select the key elements of controllinga fire team formation, in accordance withreferences. (MCCS.14.02k)
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OUTLINE
MISSION
ORGANIZATION
GRADES AND DUTIES SQUAD AND FIRE TEAM FORMATIONS
MISSIONS AND TYPES OF PATROLS
PATROL ORGANIZATION
PATROL LEADERS PREPARATION
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MISSION
The mission of the Marine Rifle Squad is to
locate, close with, and destroy the enemy
by fire and maneuver, or to repel theenemy's assault by fire and close combat.
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ORGANIZATION
The squad consists of:
(1) Thirteen men.
(2) One squad leader.
(3) Three fire teams consisting of four meneach
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The Fire Team
The fire team is built around the firepower
provided by the squad automatic weapon.
The four members of the fire team are:(1) The fire team leader
(2) The automatic rifleman
(3) The assistant automatic rifleman(4) The rifleman
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GRADES AND DUTIES
The squad leaderis the senior man. He is
usually a Sergeant. The squad leader carries
out the platoon commander's orders. He is
responsible for:
(1) The discipline, appearance, training, control,
conduct, and welfare of his squad at all times.
(2) The condition, care, and economical use of itsweapons and equipment.
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Squad Leaders Duties
(3) He commands the squad, giving orders and
ensuring that they are carried out.
(4) He sets the example.
(5) He instructs his squad on everything from
general military subjects to small unit tactics.
(6) In combat, he is responsible for the tactical
employment, fire discipline, and fire control of hissquad.
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Fire Discipline
Fire discipline is achieved when the unit
has been trained and maintains strict
adherence to instructions regarding theproper use of its organic weapons.
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Fire Control
Fire control is the leader's ability to have
his men open, shift, or cease fire at the
instant he desires. It also refers to theleader's ability to regulate the unit's rate of
fire.
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Squad Leader
The squad leader's
weapons are the
M16A2 service rifle
and bayonet and hisability to properly
employ his squad/
teams. (an extension
of his body)
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Fire Team Leader
Usually a Corporal. He
carries out the orders of
the squad leader.
The fire team leaderpositions himself where he
can best observe and
control the fire team while
carrying out the squad
leader's orders.
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Fire Team Leader
He is also responsible for the fire team's
fire discipline, fire control, condition, care,
and economical use of its weapons andequipment.
Normally, he is close enough to the
automatic rifleman to exercise effective
control of his fires.
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Fire Team Leader
In addition to his duties as fire team leader,
he serves as the fire team's grenadier. In
the offense, he uses the M203 for markingtargets and directing the fire of his team. In
the defense, it is used to cover dead space
in the principle direction of fire (PDF) of his
fire team's automatic weapon.
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Fire Team Leader
The senior fire team leader serves as the
assistant squad leader. (APL)
His weapon is the M16A2 service rifle withattached M203 grenade launcher and K-
Bar knife. (His ability to effectively employ
his team)
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Automatic Rifleman
The automatic
rifleman is usually a
Lance Corporal. He
carries out the ordersof the fire team leader.
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Responsibilities Of AutomaticRifleman
The effective employment of the squad
automatic weapon (SAW) and the condition
and care of his weapon and equipment. The automatic rifleman must be ready to
assume the role of fire team leader, if
necessary.
COMPETANT
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Responsibilities Of AutomaticRifleman
His weapons are the M249 squad
automatic weapon (SAW) and the K-Bar
fighting knife.
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The Assistant Automatic Rifleman
Usually a LanceCorporal
He is primarily a
rifleman but alsoassists the automaticrifleman by carryingthe spare barrel bag
and additionalammunition for theSAW.
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The Assistant Automatic Rifleman
He is responsible for the effective employment of
his weapon and for the condition and care of his
weapon and equipment.
His weapons are the M16A2 service rifle and
bayonet.
The assistant automatic rifleman is trained to
assume the duties of the automatic rifleman.
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The Rifleman
His weapons are the
M16A2 service rifle
and bayonet.
Every rifleman should
be trained as a point
man.
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The Rifleman
Private or Private First Class. He carries out the
orders of the fire team leader.
He often receives training as a scout and is
responsible for the early detection of the enemy in
his squad's sector.
He is responsible for the effective employment of
his weapon and for the condition and care of hisweapon and equipment.
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Squad Symbols
Fire Team
Fire Team Leader
RiflemanAutomatic Rifleman
Assistant Automatic
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Column
(1) Facilitates control and rapid movement.
(2) Favors fire and maneuver to the flanks.
(3) Is vulnerable to fire from the front. (4) Fire to the front is limited.
(5) Used when speed and control are governing
factors, such as when moving through densely
wooded areas, fog, smoke, and along roads andtrails.
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Column
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Wedge
(1) Facilitates control.
(2) Provides all around security.
(3) Formation is flexible. (4) Fire is adequate in all directions.
(5) Used when enemy situation is uncertain
and terrain and visibility require dispersion
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Wedge
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Echelon Left (Right)
(1) Is difficult to control.
(2) Movement is slow, especially under
conditions of reduced visibility. (3) Provides heavy fire power to the
front and in the direction of the echelon.
(4) Used to protect an open or exposedflank.
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Echelon Left (Right)
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Skirmishers Right (Left)
(1) Is difficult to control.
(2) Provides maximum firepower
to the front. (3) Used when the location and strength
of the enemy is known, during the assault,
and crossing short open areas.
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Skirmishers Right (Left)
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MISSIONS AND TYPES OFPATROLS
Patrol Defined. A patrol is a detachmentof ground forces sent out by a larger unit
for the purpose of: Gathering information
Conducting security missions
Carrying out destructive or harassingmissions
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Reconnaissance Patrols
The commander needs information about
the enemy and the terrain he controls.
Information must be timely and accurate,to assist his decisions.
Reconnaissance patrols are one of the
most reliable sources for this information.
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Reconnaissance Patrols
A reconnaissance patrol is capable of
carrying the search for information into the
area occupied by enemy forces, usuallybeyond the range of vision or ground
observation, and is capable of examining
objects and events at close range.
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Missions
Reconnaissance patrols include gaininginformation about:
identification of enemy units and equipment
the location and characteristics of friendlyor hostile positions
unusual enemy activity
routes, stream/river crossings, obstacles, orterrain
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Area reconnaissance
A directed effort to obtain detailedinformation concerning specific terrain orenemy activity within a specific location.
Information about a particular town, bridge,road junction, or other terrain features orenemy activity critical to operations
Emphasis is placed on reaching the areawithout being detected.
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Zone reconnaissance
A directed effort to obtain detailed
information concerning all routes,
obstacles, to include chemical or biologicalcontamination, terrain, and enemy forces
within a particular zone defined by specific
boundaries.
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Route reconnaissance
A reconnaissance along a specific line of
communications, such as a road, railway,
or waterway, to provide information on
conditions and activities along the route.
Terrain features that can control the use of
the route must be reconnoitered.
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Considerations For Route Recon
Traffic-ability
Locations of obstacle emplacements.
Critical points Danger areas
The route reconnaissance is narrower in
scope than the zone reconnaissance.
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Combat patrols
Combat patrols are assigned missions thatusually require them to actively engage theenemy.
As a secondary mission, they collect andreport information about the enemy andterrain.
Employed in both offensive and defensiveoperations
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Combat patrols
Inflict damage on the enemy
Establish or maintain contact with friendly
or enemy forces Deny the enemy access to key terrain,
probe enemy positions
Protect against surprise and ambush.
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Five Types of Combat Patrols
Raid.
Ambush
Contact Security Patrols
Economy of force
(R.A.C.E.S)
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Raid
Destroy or capture enemy personnel or
equipment, or destroy installations, or free
friendly personnel who have been
captured by the enemy, and then conduct
a planned withdrawal.
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Ambush
Ambush patrols
conduct ambushes
of the enemy patrol,
carrying parties, footcolumns, and
convoys.
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Contact
Contact patrols establish and maintain
contact with friendly or enemy forces.
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Economy of force
Economy of force patrols perform limited
objective missions such as seizing and
holding key terrain to allow maximumforces to be used elsewhere.
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Security Patrols
Security patrols detect infiltration by the
enemy, kill or capture infiltrators, and
protect against surprise or ambush.Security patrols are the most common
type of combat patrols.
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PATROL ORGANIZATION
The patrol leader task organizes the patrol
into units and teams required to accomplish
the mission.
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General Organization
PL determines all essential tasks that are
required to accomplish the mission.
Then assigns units to carry out eachessential task.
Existing units task organization should be
preserved (e.g., fire teams and squads).
Squad may pick up specialist
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Headquarters Element
Controls the patrol
Includes the patrol leader, assistant patrol
leader, radio operator, and corpsman.
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Security Element
Secures the objective rally point, isolates
the objective, and covers the patrols
withdrawal from the objective.
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Assault Element
Tasked with actually engaging the enemy
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Support Element
Provides supporting fires for the assault
units attacks and covering fires if required
for its withdrawal.
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PATROL LEADERS
PREPARATION
The troop leading procedures listed beloware aids in the preparation for executingassigned mission:
They assist leaders in making the best useof time
All the steps should be done andcompleted in sequence.
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B.A.M.C.I.S.
Begin the planning
Arrange for recon
Make recon Complete the Planning
Issue the order
Supervise
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BEGIN PLANNING
When a warning order is received, the
squad leader considers the time available
to him.
Reverse planning
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ARRANGE FOR RECONNAISSANCEAND COORDINATION
The squad leader selects a route and
prepares a schedule for reconnaissance
and coordination with adjacent and
supporting units.
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MAKE RECONNAISSANCE
On his reconnaissance, the squad leader
completes his estimate of the situation.
Ex: Map recon, walking the terrain, leadersrecon.
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COMPLETE THE PLAN
Upon his return from the reconnaissance,
the squad leader completes his plan of
action.
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ISSUE THE ORDER
If possible, the squad leader issues his
order to the same personnel he took with
him on his reconnaissance from the
vantage point he had selected earlier.
All members of the operation must be
present.
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SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES
The squad leader continuously supervises
his unit to ensure that his orders are
carried out as intended.
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Questions?
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References
1. FMFM 6-5, Marine Rifle Squad
2. MCWP 3-11.3, Scouting and Patrolling
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