Army Cadet Force

Fieldcraft
Tactical Aide Memoire

2020 (Revised 08 September)

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 Contents
Section 1 – Aide Memoires
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Personal Field Kit Check List 1-1

Tactical Check List 1-4

Types of Patrol 1-5

Sentry Orders 1-7

Sentry Challenging Procedure 1-8

Sentry Roster 1-9

Range Card 1 - 10

Fire Control Orders 1 - 11

Section Battle Drills 1 - 13

Platoon Battle Drills 1 - 15

Patrol Harbours 1 - 18

Ambush 1 - 20

Training In Built up Area (TIBUA) 1 - 22

Section 2 – Organisation & Grouping

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Structure of Platoon 2-1

Platoon Commander 2-2

Radio Operator 2-2

Platoon Sergeant 2-3

Runner 2-3

Rifleman 2-3

Section Commander 2-4

Section 2IC 2-4

Section 3 – Skill At Arms

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Weapon Safe Handling Rules 3-1

Characteristics of the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle 3-1

Marksmanship Principles 3-2

Weapon Cleaning Kit 3-4

Types of Ammunition 3-5

Aiming Off and Miss Drills 3-6

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Section 4 - Orders
Sheet Page
Attack Planning 4-1

Warning Order 4-3

Quick Battle Orders 4-5

Route Cards 4 - 10

Section 5 - Slate Cards

Sheet Page
Situation Report 5-1

Patrol Report 5-2

SALTA Report 5-4

Contact Report 5-5

MIST (AT) Report 5-6

MEDEVAC (9 Liner) Report 5-7

10 Liner (EOD) Report 5-8

Section Commanders Card 6–9

2ICs Card 6 - 10

Section 6 – Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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General 6-1

Patrol Base Defence 6-2

Patrols (RECCE and Standing ) 6-3

O Group 6-3

Prep Moves 6-4

Route Out 6-4

Action at FRV 6-5

Action at Objective 6-6

Withdrawal to FRV 6-7

Route Back 6-7

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 Section 1

Aide Memoires

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 PERSONAL FIELD KIT
Complete Equipment Fighting Order
ORDER SERIAL EQUIPMENT

1 Magazines.
2 Water bottle.
3 The mess tins
4 Knife, fork and Spoon (KFS).
5 Rifle Cleaning Kit
CEFO 6 Rations (Enough for patrol)
7 Gloves
8 Comms Cord
9 Torch (with red filter)
10 Model Kit
11 Notebook and pens/pencils
12 Hexamine cooker.
Complete Equipment Marching Order
ORDER SERIAL EQUIPMENT

1 Remainder of rations
2 Boot cleaning kit, spare laces.
3 Socks, foot powder.
4 Spare shirt.
5 Two pairs of spare pants.
6 ECW kit/issued fleece.
7 Waterproofs.
CEMO Ground sheet / Poncho
8 (with tent pegs and bungees).
9 Sleeping bag.
10 Cover sleeping bag (Bivi Bag).
11 Sleeping mat.
12 Washing, shaving kit and towel.
13 Sandbag
14 Plastic bag for rubbish

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 PERSONAL FIELD KIT
1. CEFO
11.
12.

10.

2.

9.
3.

4.

8.

6. 7.
5.

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 PERSONAL FIELD KIT
1.
CEMO 12.

14. 13.

2.
11.

3.
10.

9.
4.

6.
7. 8.

5.

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 TACTICAL CHECK LIST
Serial Factor Check List

Why Things are Seen:

Shape
Silhouette
Texture
Shadow
Spacing
1 Personal Camouflage Movement

1. Exposed skin camouflage

2. Clothing and equipment
3. Weapons and equipment usable
4. Maintenance of camouflage
5. Use of shadow

1. Fire positions
2. Observation
3. Cover
2 Concealment 4. Trench dimensions
5. Observation of arcs
6. Engagement of enemy
7. Track discipline
8. Hide drills/discipline

1. Carriage
2. Correct ammo scales
3 Weapons 3. Sights checked
4. Serviceable and clean
5. Ancillaries and cleaning kit
6. Security and Daily checks

1. Correct dress
2. Webbing fits properly
3. Ammo readily available
4 Clothing and Equipment 4. Equipment packed
5. correctly and noiseless
6. Items carried as per SOP
7. Ancillary equipment secure

1. Equipment serviceability
2. battery state, spares
3. Frequencies, address groups
5 Signals 4. Callsign known
5. Correct signals instructions
6. Security and carriage
7. Radios properly manned
8. Use of BATCO

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 TYPES OF PATROLS
Reconnaissance Patrols

1. A reconnaissance patrol is used to gain information on the enemy, preferably without

their knowledge.

2. Reconnaissance patrols gain information by observation and stealth. Their

composition is the minimum strength required for the task and must be a balance of
concealment and the ability to deal with an incident such as CASEVAC. Recce
patrols avoid fighting except in self defence or to take advantage of an unusual
opportunity.

3. The tasks of reconnaissance patrols include:

a. Collecting topographical information.

b. Locating enemy positions.
c. Obtaining details of enemy positions and obstacles.
d. Obtaining information on enemy equipment, habits and movement.
e. Checking our own defences and obstacles.

Standing Patrols

1. Standing patrols are established to give warning of enemy movements by watching

likely approaches and covering dead ground. They will normally provide information
that will be used to execute an existing contingency plan but must be prepared to be
involved in the execution using its own resources:

a. They watch and listen on likely enemy approaches.

b. Cover dead ground both in front of and between defended localities.
c. Cover obstacles which cannot be covered from the main position.
d. In mobile defence, prevent infiltration into unoccupied hides or battle positions.

2. Standing patrols move into position using stealth and try to remain concealed until
they are required to engage or withdraw. They should be equipped with weapons
appropriate to the terrain and nature of the enemy threat. The standing patrol has
many similarities to an OP. The main differences are in the tasking, the standing
patrol may be tasked to observe but will normally have an action associated with the
observation task that it is expected to be able to carry out whereas an OP will usually
only observe and report for others to act.

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 TYPES OF PATROLS
Fighting Patrols

1. A fighting patrol is tasked to harass, ambush, attack or create a diversion. A fighting

patrol might be called a Raid. The tasks that fighting patrols may be given include:

a. Denying enemy patrols freedom of action

b. Harassing or disrupting enemy working parties.
c. Distracting enemy attention as part of a deception plan.
d. Carrying out raids.
e. Anti-vehicle and anti-personnel ambushing.
f. Protecting reconnaissance and working parties of other arms and OPs.
g. Act as a standby patrol.

2. Standby patrols are a form of fighting patrol. The type of tasks which standby patrols
may be given include:

a. Providing assistance to other patrols after a contact (with casualties etc).

b. Taking over the task of a patrol incapacitated by a contact.
c. Following up contacts.
d. Carrying out further tasks as a result of information gained from patrols on the
ground.

3. A standby patrol should be provided for all patrols deployed; one standby patrol could
be prepared to support several patrols in its area. Depending on the situation, the
standby patrol might remain in the firm base, or deploy forward to a harbour so as to
be able to provide more immediate support. Since they operate after contacts with the
enemy, standby patrols must be equipped as a fighting patrol.

4. The standby patrol commander should liaise with the patrol commander they are
supporting and attend their patrol orders group in order to obtain full details of the
plan and possible assistance required.

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 SENTRY ORDERS
1 Location of post and neighbouring posts if known.
2 Tactical situation, including current alert state.
3 Names of landmarks/reference points.
4 Length of duty and time of relief.
5 Route in/out.
6 Method of relief.
7 Method of alerting commander/own troops.
8 Reporting chain.
9 Concealment.
10 Dress.
Binoculars and torch. (CWS / Thermal Imaging Sights)

Communications and alarm system.

11 Equipment.
Map, compass, notebook and pen.

Range Card

12 Arc of observation and fire.

13 Action on suspicious movement.
14 Method of challenging.
15 ROE / Orders for opening fire.
16 Friendly patrols - times out and in, strengths.

17 Location of trip flares, wire etc.

18 Password and time it changes.

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 SENTRY CHALLENGING PROCEDURE
Action by Person or Group
Serial Action by Sentry
Challenged

Alerts their immediate commander of the

1 approach of a person/group and covers
movement with their weapon

Waits until the person/group approaching is

within audible range, but not so close that the
2 position can be rushed, and then orders him/them
Halt, raises hands.

to stop with the command ‘HALT - HANDS UP’

Orders by voice or sign for one person to Person or group leader advances
3 approach - ‘ADVANCE ONE’ towards the sentry position.

Allows the unknown person to approach close

enough for visual recognition, or to give the
4 challenge in a quiet voice, and then orders him to
Halts.

stop - ‘HALT’

Gives the challenge quietly eg ‘BRAVO BRAVO’

5 (1) - if they do not recognize the person. Only Gives the reply eg ‘ECHO ECHO’
repeat if circumstances warrant, eg windy night.

If doubtful of the response, ensure that the Gives the reply eg ‘ECHO ECHO’
6 individual/group keep their distance and then re-
challenge.

Second unknown person or the

Calls the remainder of the group forward, either remainder of the group, advance
as individuals: ‘ADVANCE ONE’ or altogether: to be recognised by the sentry,
7 ‘ADVANCE’ - as the situation or their orders assisted by the group leader who
dictate. stays with the sentry until all have
passed.

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 SENTRY ROSTER
Ser Time of Duty Sentry Ser Time of Duty Sentry

1 0000-0100 24 1200-1300

2 0030-0130 25 1230-1330

3 0100-0200 26 1300-1400

4 0130-0230 27 1330-1430

5 0200-0300 28 1400-1500

6 0230-0330 29 1430-1530

7 0300-0400 30 1500-1600

8 0330-0430 31 1530-1630

9 0400-0500 32 1600-1700

10 0430-0530 33 1630-1730

11 0500-0600 34 1700-1800

12 0530-0630 35 1730-1830

13 0600-0700 36 1800-1900

14 0630-0730 37 1830-1930

15 0700-0800 38 1900-2000

16 0730-0830 40 1930-2030

17 0800-0900 41 2000-2100

18 0830-0930 42 2030-2130

19 0900-1000 43 2100-2200

20 0930-1030 44 2130-2230

21 1000-1100 45 2200-2230

22 1030-1130 46 2230-2330

22 1100-1200 47 2300-0000

23 1130-1230 48 2330-0030

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 RANGE CARD
Ser Grid Ref Bearing Trgt Range Angle Elevation Own Position GR
(°) Dec (m) of Sight (°)
(°)
1 Aiming Point
2 GR
3 Bearings
4 Descrip
5
6 Range
7 Made out By
8 Date
9 Map
10 Sheet

11 Scale
12

315° 0° 45°

270° 90°

225° 180° 135°

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 FIRE CONTROL ORDERS
Considerations for issuing
Types of fire control order
Fire Control Orders
1. Full
1. Target
2. Brief
2. Weapons
3. Individual
3. Types of Fire
4. Delayed

Sequence of Fire Control Order Delivery of Fire Control Order

G Group C Clear
R Range L Loud
I Indication A As an Order
T Type of Fire P With Pauses

Group
Types of Group
Rifle Man Fire Team
Gun Group Section

Range
Methods of Judging Distance
Unit of Measure Appearance
Aids to judging distance
Key Ranges Halving
If the range to any area or object in an arc is known, To distances of about 1000 metres it should be
it is possible to use that known range to judge the possible to select an area, or object about midway
distance to nearby areas or objects. Key ranges may between the position and the target and in direct line
have been obtained using either of the methods of with it. Since it is generally easier to judge distance
judging distance, by maps or from targets that have to closer objects, use the Appearance or Unit of
already been successfully engaged at specific Measure method to judge the distance to the
ranges. midway area or object. Doubling this estimation
produces a reasonably accurate judgement of range
to the intended target. Care must be taken when
judging the distance to the half way point as any
error at this stage will be doubled in the final
solution.
Bracketing Group Average
To use the Appearance or Unit of Measure method When in a group, get each cadet individually, to
to estimate the maximum feasible distance to the judge the distance to an object using either the
object and then the minimum possible distance. The Appearance or Unit of Measure method. They can
estimate of the actual distance should be set midway use any of the aids to judging distance that they are
between the two extremes eg maximum distance familiar with, but the judged distance must be an
800 metres; minimum distance 500 metres. individual effort. Because some will overestimate
Estimated distance = 650 metres.
and others underestimate, their errors will cancel
out. Taking an average of the estimates, an accurate
range can often be produced.

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 FIRE CONTROL ORDERS
Indication
Reference Points Direct Method
To indicate less obvious targets, a reference point may be This method is used to indicate obvious targets. The range,
used together with the Direct Method and perhaps the where to look and a description of the target are given.
words `above’ or `below’ as well.
Terms used for where to look are:
Examples are: a. ‘Axis of arc’. For targets on or very near the axis.
a. “300 - Copse (reference point) - slightly right - small b. ‘Left’ or ‘Right’. For targets 90° from the axis.
bush” (the target).
c. ‘Slightly’, ‘quarter’, ‘half’ or ‘three quarters’ and ‘left’ or
b. “200 - Copse (reference point) - slightly right and below -
‘right’. For targets between the axis and `left’ or `right’.
gate” (the target).

Clock Ray Method Hand Angles

To indicate more difficult targets a reference point together Difficult targets at longer ranges may be indicated by using
with a clock ray is used. During indication imagine a clock a reference point together with a hand angle eg “300 -
face standing up on the landscape with its centre on the copse - left 3°”. Left edge of gorse - enemy.
reference point. To indicate a target the range, the
reference point and whether the target is to the left or right To read hand angles the left arm should be outstretched
of it and the appropriate hour on the clock face are given from the shoulder and one eye closed.
as follows: Individuals vary in their physical measurements and it is
a. ”300 - tower - right - 4 o’clock - small bush - enemy”. essential that every cadet knows their own hand angles. It
is possible to measure these in the classroom by using the
hand angle scale as shown below. Hand angles with the
fingers and thumb opened vary greatly and it is best to
obtain personal measurements of these in the field, using
a compass.

Type of Fire
Deliberate Rapid

Snap Bursts

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 SECTION BATTLE DRILLS
1. Preparation for Battle
P Protection
A Ammunition
W Weapons
P Personal Cam
E Equipment
R Radios
S Specialist Equipment
O Orders
2. Reaction to Affective Enemy Fire
a. Return Fire
b. Take Cover
c. Return Appropriate Fire
3. Locating the Enemy
If enemy is seen, Section Commander issues fire control order to concentrate fire. If Section
commander can’t see the enemy, he would then check to see if anyone else from the section can
see by shouting ‘HAS ANYONE SEEN THE ENEMY?’ They would then deliver target indication.

G Group C Clear
R Range L Loud
I Indication A As an Order
T Type of Fire P With Pauses
Failure to locate the enemy may prevent the section from moving without suffering heavy casualties.
It could lead rapidly to loss of initiative by the section and the halting of the platoon advance. There
are three stages to this drill:

a. Observation. Look in the area from which the fire came. Look for movement, smoke, radio
antennas or anything unusual. If nothing is seen after thirty seconds or so, it is unlikely that the
enemy will be located by observation.

b. Fire. The section commander should give a fire control order to two riflemen to fire shots into
likely cover. The rest of the section should keep a careful watch on their arcs of observation. If there
is no answering fire, the section commander should try some other likely target.

c. Movement. If there is still no reaction by the enemy, as a last resort the section commander
should instruct two cadets or a fire team to get up and double a short distance to different cover.
They might do this again if no fire is drawn the first time; a cadet getting up and dashing ten metres
is a very hard target to aim at. If there is still no enemy reaction, the section can be deemed to be
out of contact, so the section commander must consider continuing the advance cautiously, with a
fire team in position to provide covering fire.

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 SECTION BATTLE DRILLS
4. Suppress the Enemy
The aim of the fire is to suppress the enemy and thereby regain initiative prior to mounting an attack
at either section or platoon level. Suppressive fire will also provide cover for withdrawal of
casualties, movement off exposed ground or to better fire positions and regrouping. The immediate
use of local smoke should be considered to reduce the effectiveness of the enemy’s fire. If fire has
been opened by the section, the section commander must regain control by shouting “Stop!” before
they give their fire control order. This will allow him to allocate tasks to fire teams.

While suppressing the enemy the section commander must decide whether or not the position can
be attacked, rather than breaking contact, and if so how best to approach the enemy position.
Consideration must be given to the ground between the section and the enemy and what cover is
available to be used to the section’s tactical advantage. The section commander must consider the
characteristics of weapons and how best to employ the gunners to concentrate maximum firepower
on the enemy.

5. The Attack
a. QBOs
b. The Approach
c. The Assault
d. The Exploitation (Fight Through)

6. The Re-Group
Regroup to take when the section can’t assault any further due to:

a. Enemy resistance,
b. Casualties,
c. Lack of ammunition
d. The mission has been achieved.
The Re-Group Is carried out covering the following:

P Protection
A Ammunition
C Casualties
E Equipment
S Searches
S Sit Rep (Situation Report)
D Dig in / Deploy
O Orders

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 PLATOON BATTLE DRILLS
Platoon Battle Drill 1.
Battle Preparation
Signals Confirm the signals to be used for communication within the
platoon. One man in each section should be detailed as ‘link’
man to watch the platoon commander at all times.
Formations Ground and enemy dependent.

Control The platoon commander must always be able to exercise

control and their actions must ensure that each element of their
platoon is mutually supporting. Platoon HQ could be kept
together but is normally split to preserve command capacity and
to allow the platoon sergeant to either step-up or anticipate
logistic tasks for the reserve.

Platoon Battle Drill 2.

Reaction to any Section Coming Under Effective Enemy Fire
Stage 1 Section under fire carried out RTR. Then:

a. The platoon commander sends a contact report to the

company commander.
b. He then moves into a position of observation. In particular
they should try to locate depth or supporting positions.
c. The platoon sergeant moves the rest of the platoon as far
forward as possible but keeping them out of the fire fight.
d. As soon as the rear sections have been placed behind cover
by the platoon sergeant they should summon the two section
commanders and hold them ready to go to an ‘O’ group. The
platoon sergeant should use battle procedure intelligently and
attempt to read the battle. They should seek to anticipate, but
not second guess the platoon commander. Tactical
dispositions should be balanced but positioned to effectively
transition quickly into the attack. This is key to achieving
tempo.

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 PLATOON BATTLE DRILLS
Stage 2 a. When the platoon commander realises that the enemy
position is too strong for the section to attack, they should
carry out a quick estimate.
b. Having gained situation awareness they should send the
runner to the platoon sergeant with a warning order giving:
(1) Situation - details on enemy and ground.
(2) Mission - as much detail as known.
(3) Timings - H Hour in particular.
(4) ‘O’ Group RV and time.
(5) CSS - essential matters only.
(6) Acknowledge - acknowledgement will be by radio. (Easily
remembered by mnemonic SMTOCA).
c. He might then order the point section to act as fire section or
extract it to give greater depth.
d. He should then report their intentions to the company
commander.

Stage 3 a. As soon as the runner arrives with the sections out of contact
the platoon sergeant should:

(1) Send the two rear section commanders to the ‘O’ group
RV with the runner.
(2) Move the rest of the platoon to the platoon RV using the
most suitable tactical formation.
(3) Ensure protection of platoon and push out linkmen for
returning commanders.
(4) Implement the administrative/grouping changes given in
the Warning Order.
(5) Organise the platoon into the correct order of march.

b. The platoon commander is simultaneously moving to the ‘O’

group RV, where they will issue battle orders.

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 PLATOON BATTLE DRILLS
Platoon Battle Drill 3.
The Attack
The platoon commander should give Quick Battle Orders (QBO) to their ‘O’
group. QBO must only contain information essential to the mission and cover
essential changes to any previous orders.

At the end of their orders, the platoon commander with their ‘O’ group rejoins
the rest of the platoon in the platoon RV where they should give the platoon
sergeant quick orders, while the section commanders are giving orders to their
sections.
The Approach To the FUP
The Assault • Assaulting Section
• Fire Support
• Reserve
The Fight Through Eliminate enemy threat on Objective

Platoon Battle Drill 4.

Reorganisation

a. Protect the platoon against possible counterattack.

b. Redistribute manpower, weapons and ammunition.
c. Treat and evacuate casualties.
d. Search the position.

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 PATROL HARBOURS
Serial Consideration Check List

1. Selection
2. Occupation
3. Clearance Patrols
1 Sequence
4. Sentries
5. Work Routine

1. Mission
2. Map/air photos/patrol reports
3. Air/ground recce
4. Distance from habitation
5. Access to water
2 Selection
6. Easily defended
7. Max cover from ground and air
8. Routes in and out
9. Good comms

1. Break track if necessary

2. Snap ambush
3. Recce
4. Loc of 6 and 12 o’clock
5. Test comms
3 Occupation 6. Lay perimeter wire
7. Sects occupy
8. Adopt fire positions/cover arcs of fire
9. Pl Comd checks position
10. Select ERV

1. Ptl per sect deploy to cover arc

2. Ptls out through neighbouring sentry point, in through own.
4 Clearance Patrols 3. Limit of visibility and sound
4. Report to Pl Comd on return

1. Day light - posted beyond limit of noise during work routine.

One sentry min. May require Cover/Back Up sentry on apex
in position.
5 Sentries 2. Night - two sentries at each apex scrape. comms to Pl HQ
(radio, cord, line)
3. Rosters for sects and Pl HQ.

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 PATROL HARBOURS
Serial Consideration Check List

1. Prep stand-to positions, shell scrapes

2. Clear perimeter path/fields of fire
3. Sighting of trip flares, arc markers
4. Dig latrines
5. Comms cord from sentries to Sect Comds
6 Work Routine 6. Comms cord Sect Comds to Pl Comd
7. Confirmatory Orders by Pl Comd
8. Pl Sgts point - feeding/sleeping
9. Sentry rosters, track/battle disc
10. Resupply, rubbish, weapon cleaning, water patrols/resupply,
11. admin for future ops

1. Occupied for short periods for admin, orders, during recce phase
prior to occupying a harbour/ambush site, or as an FRV
7 Hasty Harbour 2. Clearance patrols not deployed
3. Sentries remain within perimeter
4. No perimeter wire, scrapes or shelters

8 1. High - all admin/sleeping takes place in scrapes

Threat
2. Low - admin can take place inside track plan

NOTES:
(1) Daytime sentry locations at limit of sound.
(2) Night sentry locations and ‘stand to’ location for Delta Fire Team Gunner during Day.
(3) Night ‘stand to’ location for Delta Fire Team Gunner.

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 AMBUSH
Categories Of Ambush

1 Deliberate Ambush
2 Immediate Ambush
Principles of Ambush

1 Intelligence
2 Security
3 Surprise
4 Concertation of Fire Power
Ambush Site Considerations

1 Known enemy routes in forward and rear areas.

Administrative areas, supply and water points. In counter insurgency operations the
2 approaches to a village or cultivated area and known or suspected food dumps or
arms caches are particularly suitable.
Areas where a marked change of vegetation occurs, such as the junction of forest
3
and grassland.
4 Probable lines of enemy withdrawal after a successful attack by our forces

5 The approaches to our own base camps, and defensive positions.

6 The withdrawal route from an ambush site to catch an enemy follow-up.

Grouping
Killing Group Cut Of Group
Tasks: Tasks:
To cover the chosen killing area and to spring the 1. To give warning of enemy approach from the
ambush. flanks.
2. To hinder enemy escape.
3. To give flank and rear protection to killing
group.
4. To defeat enemy flanking counterattack.
5. To protect the remainder of the ambush party
during a hasty withdrawal.

Size: Size:
1. Section ambush, four cadets. 1. Section ambush, a total of four men (two men
on each flank).
2. Platoon ambush, a minimum of one section.
More could be used but this will depend on how 2. Platoon ambush, one section (one fire team on
many other groups are needed and whether there each flank).
is an ambush base.
3. Rear Protection. Consideration must be given
to an FRV / rear protection group, possibly
commanded by the platoon sergeant.

Composition:
The killing group should contain the ambush commander and whatever weapon mix is deemed most
suitable, remembering that maximum use of firepower is a key principle of ambushing.

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 AMBUSH
Lay out of Groups

Basic Ambush Area Ambush

When, because of the ground, there is only one likely When there is more than one approach all must be
approach, a group may be sited in depth with all covered. Approaches should be covered in depth to catch
round defence at a place on that route which gives the enemy scattering from the ambush position. Such an
good concealment. This is a basic ambush. It is used ambush is called an area ambush. It consists of a series
when the area ambush is impossible or as part of an of basic ambushes, each with its own commander, sited
area as part of an overall plan to trap a particular enemy party.
The ambush party moves to a dispersal point, which
normally is the FRV, from where groups move by
selected routes to their positions. The ambush
1. Triangular Ambush commander must take great care to ensure:
(1) That each group is positioned in the correct place.
2. T Ambush (2) That each group knows the locations of all the other
groups.
3. Linier Ambush (3) That there is no risk of groups being in each other’s
arcs of fire.

Triangular Ambush T Ambush

Linier Ambush Area Ambush

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 TRAINING IN BUILT UP AREA
(TIBUA)
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Components of TIBUA Attack

Phase 1 Investment
Phase 2 The Break In
Phase 3 Securing Objectives
Phase 4 The Clearance
Phase 5 Reorganisation

Platoon Level Considerations

A Simple Planning
B Control
C Thoroughness
D Momentum
E Covering Fire
F Resupply

Planning and Preparation

Battle Preparation
A Equipment:
(1) Minimal kit – maintain freedom of movement
(2) Coloured Markers:
RED FLOT(Forward Location of Own Troops) Entry Point (Not Clear)
BLUE Booby traps
YELLOW Casualty
GREEN Entry point Clear / House Clear
C Ammunition
(1) Additional Ammunition
(2) Smoke to cover movement
D Medical
(1) Personal first aid kits
(2) Casualty collecting points
(3) Nominated Medics
E Feeding

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 TRAINING IN BUILT UP AREA
(TIBUA)
HOUSE CLEARING – SECTION LEVEL
Section Drill for Clearing a House
The Section will be organised as follows:
Command
Fire Support Group
Assault Groups

Points to include in orders:

A Point of Entry
B Position for Covering Fire
C Route to Assault
D Method of Entry
E Sequence of Room Clearance
F Flank Support

SEQUENCE FOR ROOM CLEARANCE

Fire support group deploys to a position to cover the point of entry. (The group may
A
need covering fire and smoke during their move.)

The point of entry is made by use of established entry points such as doors, ground
B
floor windows etc.

After a grenade has been ‘posted’ through the entry point the assault group enter and
C clear the first room. A pre arranged signal will be made to the section commander
outside, once this is done. See Para 02345 (in the intro)

Command group and remaining assault groups enter the cleared room, leaving a
D linkman to the fire support group and the platoon commander. The section commander
then indicates next objective.

The assault groups alternately clear remaining rooms under the direction of the section
E
commander, until the whole building is secured.

The section should keep going until it has run out of manpower or has reached the limit
of exploitation. A message must be sent to the platoon commander that either the area
F is clear, or the next section needs to be echeloned through and continue the clearance.
Radios will remain the primary method of communication if available to the cadets but
must be backed up by linkmen.

Reorganisation by the section may take place either inside or outside the house
G depending on the tactical situation. The section must cover likely enemy counterattack
routes or take up a new position to cover the section’s next move forward.

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 TRAINING IN BUILT UP AREA
(TIBUA)
HOUSE CLEARING – PLATOON LEVEL
Platoon Drill for Clearing a House
The Platoon will be organised as follows:
A Assault Section
B Fire Support Group
C The Reserve
D Command Group

Points to include in orders:

A Point of Entry
B Position for Covering Fire
C Route for Assault Section
D Method of Entry
E Limit of Exploitation
F Reorganisation
G Boundaries
H Evacuation of Casualties, PW, etc…
I Actions to be taken with civilians
J The Company Plan
k Ammunition re-supply

STREET CLEARING

Two sections work in parallel along opposite sides. Their advance will be controlled by
A
the platoon commander.

B The sections move forward alternately giving fire support to each other.

Section commanders are to liaise with the platoon commander prior to launching onto a
new building in order to coordinate adequate fire support and de- conflict the direction of
C attack. During the clearance additional manpower may need to be flexed to support
individual sections. Each cleared building must have sufficient manpower dedicated to it
to secure vulnerable points preventing enemy counter attacks.

Sections advance from house to house by working through buildings or back gardens
and keeping away from the open street exposed to enemy fire. Safe routes must be
marked by the lead sections and followed by the remainder of the platoon. Each house
D is entered and cleared systematically. There must be thorough reorganisation in each
house as it is cleared, including outhouses and cellars. Reorganisation should be based
on the ground floor. Holding dominating buildings, isolating empty buildings by fire will
help to stop enemy infiltrating into houses already cleared.

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 TRAINING IN BUILT UP AREA
(TIBUA)
DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS

Components for Defence of a build up Area:

A Perimeter Force
B Disruption force
C Main Defend Area (MDA) Force
D A Central Reserve

Planning and Preparation

Planning
A Information – Advantage of local knowledge
B Obstacles – Slow and channel enemy to killing areas
C Time – To prepare obstacles and strongpoints

Preparation
General – Platoon strength, strong point locations, counter attack force
A
etc…
B Strong Points
C Tactical Requirements:
(1) Size of Area to defend
(2) Surroundings
D Tactical Factors:
(1) Occupation of rooms to be pairs - minimum
Ground entry points covered by surveillance and fire – or blocked off
(2)
internally
Troops must not be concentrated into single locations, where single
(3)
shell strike your immobilise.
Troops to be deployed tactically in adjacent buildings to provide
(4)
mutual fire support
(5) All occupied buildings should have access routes covered.

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 Section 2

Organisation
And
Grouping

B Hirst 2-1 TAM

 ORGANISATION AND GROUPING

Structure of Platoon

Platoon HQ
Platoon Commander

Platoon Sergeant

Radio Operator Runner

1 Section 2 Section 3 Section

Charlie Delta
Charlie Delta Fire Team Charlie Delta
Fire Team
Fire Team Fire Team Fire Team Fire Team

Cpl LCpl
Rifleman Rifleman

Rifleman Rifleman

Rifleman Rifleman

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 ORGANISATION AND GROUPING
Platoon Commander

The platoon commander is responsible to the company commander for the training,
operation, discipline, administration and welfare of their platoon. In general terms it is their
duty to ensure that:

1. All tasks allotted to the platoon are properly carried out.

They have a thorough knowledge of, and can implement, platoon training
2.
techniques, tactics and administration.

3. They have a thorough knowledge of platoon battle procedure.

4. Their platoon is well trained.

5. A high standard of discipline and morale is maintained.

They know everything about each of their cadets, particularly their individual
6.
strengths and weaknesses, and have an understanding of their personal problems.

They advise the company commander on the career management and development
7.
of their platoon personnel.

8. They and their cadets keep fit.

9. A high standard of both collective and personal hygiene is maintained.

They inspect their cadets regularly to see that they are properly clothed and
10. equipped, their weapons and equipment are kept clean and in good working order
and that they are not carrying impeding injuries (for example, blisters, chafing, etc).

11. A proper balance is maintained between work and rest periods.

Radio Operator

The Radio operator will:

1. Provide and maintain communications.

2. Carry and operate the radio.

3. Maintain the radio in perfect order at all times.

4. Carry out duties similar to a rifleman

If the platoon commander is fully occupied with their duties, look after their kit and
5.
ensure that their meals are prepared.

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 ORGANISATION AND GROUPING
Platoon Sergeant

The platoon sergeant is the platoon 2ic and as such must be conversant with all the duties of
the platoon commander. In the absence of the platoon commander they will command the
platoon. They are also responsible to the platoon commander for the day-to-day
administration of the platoon. Their duties include:

1. A proper balance is maintained between work and rest periods.

2. Maintenance of the platoon roll book and duty rosters.
Assisting the platoon commander in maintaining a high standard of discipline and
3.
morale within the platoon.
4. Supervising the training done by section commanders.
The collection and distribution to sections of ammunition, rations, water and other
5.
stores and supplies.
6. To organise and supervises the evacuation of casualties and Prisoners of War (PW).
7. Personnel Accountability. Check numbers with section 2ICs at RV Points and FRV.
8. Manage Platoon Security

Runner
There is no platoon runner on establishment although in many operations there is a very
important role for them. If a runner is required they must come from one of the rifle sections,
Their duties are:
To carry messages (verbal or written) from the platoon headquarters to company
1.
headquarters, adjacent platoons or to the sections.
2. To act as a relief radio operator
3. To carry out duties similar to a rifleman.
If the platoon commander is fully occupied with their duties, to look after their kit and
4.
ensure that their meals are prepared.

The Rifleman

The rifleman should be able:

1. To carry out all tasks allotted to him.

2. To be proficient at: weapon handling and marksmanship, fieldcraft and first aid.

3. To keep their arms and ammunition clean and in good working order.

4. To see that their clothing and equipment are clean and in good repair.

B Hirst 2-3 TAM

 ORGANISATION AND GROUPING
Section Commander

The section commander has similar responsibilities to their section as the platoon commander
has to their platoon. When the section is operating as two fire teams they will command the
‘Charlie’ fire team. Generally it is their duty to ensure that:

1. All tasks allotted to their section are carried out efficiently.

2. They have a thorough knowledge of section battle procedure and infantry skills.

3. Their section is well-trained.

4. The highest standard of discipline is maintained within the section.

5. They know the strength and weaknesses of each of their cadets and have an
understanding of their personal problems.

6. Their section maintains arms, ammunition, clothing and equipment in good order.

7. Their cadets observe all orders on health and hygiene.

8. The section duty roster is properly kept and carried out.

Section 2IC
The 2ic will understudy the section commander in all duties. They will be responsible for
administering the section when the section commander is occupied with other tasks. They
command the second ‘Delta’ fire team of the section. Other responsibilities include:

1. Number off section

2. Account for all personnel in section at each check point.

3. Log all weapon serials and butt number for section

Support Section Commander in ensuring all personnel within section maintain

4.
weapon, personal hygiene, equipment and feeding.

5. Help to arrange Sentry Rosters and ensure they are carried out.

B Hirst 2-4 TAM

B Hirst TAM
 Section 3

Skill At Arms

B Hirst TAM
 WEAPON SAFE HANDLING RULES
Ser Rule
1 A weapon must never be pointed at anyone in any circumstances.

A weapon must always be handled so that it points in such a direction that there is
2
no danger if a round is accidentally fired.
Whenever a weapon is picked up which has not been under an individual’s direct
3 supervision it must be examined to make sure it is not loaded i.e Normal Safety
Precautions (NSPs) must be carried out.
Whenever a weapon is handed to someone else the recipient must first be shown
4 that it is unloaded (clear). The recipient must insist that he is shown that the weapon
is unloaded.

5 The muzzle of a weapon must never be rested against any part of the body.

A weapon must be in the unloaded state prior to traveling in a vehicle or during non-
6
tactical moves on foot.

Additional Safety Points:

A cadet must never be allowed to fire a weapon unless he/she has been instructed
1 and practiced in its use under supervision. A period of revision should be conducted
on the weapon prior to live firing.
When conducting training with weapons, cadets should, at all time, carry their
2
weapon with sling fitted, except when undergoing parade ground drill.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE L98A2

CADET GP RIFLE
The L98A2 Cadet GP (5.56mm) Rifle is a self-loading, magazine fed weapon which is
capable of firing single rounds producing:

a. Quick and accurate fire at short range opportunity targets. Handling Instructions: For
MOD Use by MOD Cadet Forces Only

b. Accurate, rapid fire at ranges up to 300 metres and accurate deliberate fire at longer
ranges.

c. Effective section fire at ranges up to 600 metres.

With its self-loading capability and a 30 round magazine, a high standard of fire control and
discipline is necessary to prevent wastage of ammunition.

B Hirst 3-1 TAM

 MARKSMANSHIP PRINCIPLES
1
Position and Hold Must Be Firm Enough to Support the Weapon
Nine Key Point Check 1. Leg Position
2. Butt Position
3. Left Hand
4. Left Elbow
5. Right Hand
6. Right Elbow
7. Head Position
8. Relaxation in Position
9. Breathing

Leg Position 1 Leg Position 2

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 MARKSMANSHIP PRINCIPLES
2
The Weapon Must Point Naturally at the Target without Undue Physical Effort

Use body to move position by pivoting on elbow and magazine. By pivoting on elbow this will
enable you to move the point of aim so you are naturally pointing at the centre of the target.

N.B. Do Not Muscle the rifle into position

3
Sight Alignment and Sight Picture Must be Correct

4
The Shot Must Be Released and Followed Through Without Disturbing the
Position
Shot release need to tie in with your breathing pattern. Sight picture must be correct on the
natural pause after the exhale before breathing back in.

Trigger Operation:

First Pressure. Put the safety catch to Fire (F) and place the
forefinger on the trigger, ensuring that the finger is not in contact with the side of the pistol grip.
Take up the slack until resistance is met. It is important that this action is smooth and the trigger
is not snatched.

Second Pressure. Continue to apply steadily increasing pressure, as long as the aim picture is
correct, until the shot is fired. Pressure must be applied directly to the rear to avoid disturbing
natural alignment.

Follow Through. When the shot is fired, the trigger is held to the rear for a second or two. This
should prevent any movement of the barrel caused by the firer relaxing or raising their head.

Declaration of Shot. The follow through process also allows the firer to observe the sight picture
at the moment of firing, which may indicate errors in shot release. With experience the firer
should also be able to note the direction of movement of the foresight and if it is not consistent
with previous shots, they should inform their shooting coach.

B Hirst 3-3 TAM

 CLEANING KIT

Ser Part Description

1 Wallet
2 Muzzle Cover
3 Flannelette
4 Oil Bottle
5 Pull Through
6 Cleaning Rod Handle
7 Two Piece Cleaning Rod
8 GP Wire Brush
9 Chamber Barrel Extension Brush
10 Gas Block Brush
11 Bore Brush
12 GP Soft Brush
13 Barrel Extension Cleaner
14 Combination Tool
15 Complete Cleaning Kit

B Hirst 3-4 TAM

 TYPES OF AMMUNITION

RG#
RG#
Drill Round

RG#
Blank Round

RG#
Ball Round

Care of Ammunition and Magazines

Serial Rule
1 Always look after your ammunition, keep it dry and free from oil.

2 Never let it lie the direct rays of the sun as this can cause inaccuracies.

3 Never use a round as a tool.

4 Tampering with ammunition is dangerous and forbidden.

If a round is damaged, do not attempt to fire it. Place it to one side and hand
5
it to one of the Adult Instructors.
Magazines are to be inspected regularly. Damaged magazines will cause
6
stoppages.

B Hirst 3-5 TAM

 AIMING OFF AND MISS DRILLS

2nd"POA"
3rd"POA"

1st"POA"

Wind"Direc+on"

B Hirst 3-6 TAM

B Hirst TAM
 Section 4

Attack Planning
& Orders

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B Hirst TAM
 ATTACK PLANNING
1 Destroy / Capture:
MISSION
In order to:

Strength

Weapons

Locations
ENEMY
Types of Position

Arcs

Tactics
GROUND
2 FACTORS
LEFT CENTRE RIGHT
Position of last bound

Route to last bound

Position of fire support

Route to fire support

Obstacles

LEFT CENTRE RIGHT

COURSES Advantages
3
OPEN
Disadvantages

DECISION
4
(PLAN)

Section Mission

5 QBO’S Concept of Operations

Fire Team and Individual Tasks

Questions?

B Hirst 4-1 TAM

 Sketch / Notes

B Hirst 4-2 TAM

 WARNING ORDER (SKETCH ON REVERSE)
Situation

Ground O COKA

Enemy

Friendly Forces

Probable Mission

Own Main Effort

Timings
H Hr
NMB
Other
O Group

Location

Time

CSS

Changes to SOPs

Med

Other

Acknowledge

B Hirst 4-3 TAM

 Sketch / Notes

B Hirst 4-4 TAM

 QUICK BATTLE ORDERS (QBOs)

Location

Orders Group
(O’ Group)
Security of
Sentries
Action on
Attack
Administration Introductions

Seating Pl an

Map Folds
Model
Description
First Light

Last Light
Weather

Forecast

Moon State

Visibility
1 PRELIMINARIES
Task ORG

Ground in General and Grain of the terrain:

G
Ridges and re-entrants:
R
Observation posts:
O
Undergrowth and Cover:
U
No-Go and Slow Areas:
N
Dead Ground and darkness/poor Visibility:
D

B Hirst 4-4 TAM

 QUICK BATTLE ORDERS (QBOs)
Strength

Weapons

Dress

Enemy
Morale

Routine

Intentions

2 up & Comd’s
Intent

2 SITUATION 1 up Comd’s
intent and main
effort
Friendly

Locations of
neighbouring
forces which
may impact
mission

Fire Support

Friendly /
Civilians

Unfriendly
Locations /
Tasks
To:

In order to:

Intent

Scheme of
Movement
3 MISSION
Main
Effort
This will be a 5 phase operation:
1. Prep Moves
2. Route Out
Outline of
3. Action in FRV
Phases
4. Action on OBJ
5. Withdrawal to FRV

B Hirst 4-5 TAM

 QUICK BATTLE ORDERS (QBOs)
Time of
Rehearsals
Time Out

Route to FRV

Location of FRV
Prep
EXECUTION (1)
Moves
Ambush

Actions on: Breakdown

Enemy Contact

Casualty
Navigation
(Detail of Route
card)
Formation
Arcs
RV Drills
4 Confirmation
EXECUTION (2) Route Out and Occupation
of FRV
Enemy pre-Seen
Contact
Actions on:

Casualty
Separated
Lost
Position
Recce Route in
Formation
Arcs
Action at FRV Protection
EXECUTION (3) Signal to open fire
FRV
Contact
Actions on:

Loc by Enemy
En Pre Seen
FRV Group contacted by enemy

B Hirst 4-6 TAM

 QUICK BATTLE ORDERS (QBOs)

Method of
Occupation

Route in

Formation

Action when
Action On in position
EXECUTION (4)
Objective
Enemy pre-Seen

Contact
Actions on:

Casualty

Enemy Counter
Attack
4
POW

Signal to
Withdraw
Method of
Collapse

Route

Formation

Action on
Withdrawal FRV
EXECUTION (5)
(To FRV) Signal to
Move Out
Contact

Enemy Pre Seen

Actions on:

Casualty

Separated

Lost

B Hirst 4-7 TAM

 QUICK BATTLE ORDERS (QBOs)

Dress

Equipment

Weapons

Ammunition
SERVICE
5
SUPPORT
Rations

Medical

Prisoners of War

Transport

Location

Alternative
HQ’s
Commanders

Movement

Frequencies/Channels

COMMAND &
6 Communication Call Signs
SIGNAL

Reporting Procedures

Code Words

Codes Nick Names

Nick Numbers

B Hirst 4-8 TAM

 From To Bearing
Leg Distance Remarks

B Hirst
Grid Location Grid Location Grid Mag

4-9
4
ROUTE CARD

TAM
 From To Bearing
Leg Distance Remarks

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Grid Location Grid Location Grid Mag

4-10
4
ROUTE CARD

TAM
B Hirst TAM
 Section 5

Slate Cards

B Hirst TAM
 SITREP

When?

Where?

What was it?

What Was it doing?

What are you going to do about it?

B Hirst 5-1 TAM

 PATROL REPORT
(PAGE 1)

To

From
Report Number:
Title

As At (DTG)

Patrol designation

1 Call sign or nickname

Parent unit/sub unit

2 Composition of patrol

3 Task / Mission

4 Departure (DTG)

5 Return (DTG)

6 Route out / in

B Hirst 5-2 TAM

 PATROL REPORT
(PAGE 2)

Enemy

Location (GR)

Time activity observed (DTG)

Strength

Activity/attitude
7
Weapons and equipment

Disposition

Intentions

Additional observations

Command posts identified

Miscellaneous Information
8

Results of any encounters

9

Condition of patrol

Casualties
10
Missing

Captured

Additional Information and

conclusions
11

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 CONTACT REPORT (SALTA/WALTA)
Initial Hello 0 this is C/S………………….CONTACT, Wait out.

Strength of
S/W En/Who is
Involved

What happened?

A En Activity

EF Use full GR
L Location
FF Use full GR

DTG of Contact / Sighting

T Time

e.g 22 1500 Mar 18

What have you done/intentions?

A Action of FF

e.g. Clear and Cordon

QRF Host Nation Forces

AVN Host Nation Police

Agencies Required EOD

(if required) Search

Medevac

Recovery

ICP Loc
(if required)

ICP Safe Route

(if required)

En STRENGTH, En ACTIVITY, LOCATIONS, TIME of Sighting, Friendly Action

B Hirst 5-4 TAM

 CONTACT REPORT
Initial Hello 0 this is C/S………………….CONTACT, Wait out.

Time of CONTACT/
SIGHTING

Location of CONTACT/
SIGHTING

Location of Observer

Target Description

Action by Target

Action by own forces

B Hirst 5-5 TAM

 MIST(AT) REPORT
This additional MIST(AT) REPORT can be detached
and back loaded with the casualty
Do not delay launch of MEDEVAC – supply further Information
once is available:
In Known
Zap Number
e.g. C33984

Mechanism of Injury
M (and what time of known)
(M) (Time …………………..)

(I)

I Injury or Illness Sustained

(S)
Symptoms and Vital Signs

C – Catastrophic Bleeding Time ……… Time ……… Time ………

A – Airway C ……… C ……… C ………

S B – Breathing A
B
......…
.……..
A
B
......…
.……..
A
B
......…
.……..
C – Pulse Rate
D – Conscious / Unconscious C ……... C ……... C ……...

E – Other Signs D ..…….. D ..…….. D ..……..

E .…….. E .…….. E .……..
(T)
Treatment Given
T (e.g. Tourniquet and time applied.)

(A)
Age of the casuality
A (Adult / Child at least)

(T)

T Time of wounding

Notes:
1. Specify if critical medical supplies are needed to be brought in with MEDEVAC.
2. ‘9-Line’ is not used for requests to move casualties who are killed in action (KIA) at the
scene.

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 MEDEVAC
DTG: UNIT:
“9-Line” REQUEST …….……. …….…… D …………. …………..

1 Location (Grid of HLS) (1)

2 Callsign & Freq (2)

Number of Patients / Precedence (3) A…………..… B…..……….. C……..………

3 A - URGENT C - PRIORITY
B - PRIORITY
(to be ar R2 or R3 within 60 (to be ar R2 or R3 within 24 Hrs)
(to be ar R2 or R3 within 4 Hrs)
mins)

Special Equipment Required (4)

4 A – NONE B - HOIST C – EXTRACTION EQUIP D - VENTILATOR E - OTHER

Number of Patients / Type (5)

5 L – LITTER
B – AMBULATED
(Walking)
E – ESCORTS
(Stretcher) (e.g. for child patient)

Security of HLS (6)

6 N – NO ENEMY E – ENEMY IN AREA

P – POSSIBLE ENEMY X – ARMED ESCORT REQUIRED
HLS Marking Method (7)
7 A – Panels B – Pyro C – Smoke (Colour) D – None E - Other
(8) A……….…. B…….……. C……….….
Number of Patients by D………….. E………….. F…………..
Nationality / Status
G………….. H………….
A – Coalition Forces (CF) B – Coalition Civilian C – Non-Coalition Security
8 E – Opposing Forces /
Forces
D – Non-Coalition Civilian F - Child
Detainees

H – CIVCAS caused by ISAF /

G – Embedded Interpreter
CF

9 HLS TERRAIN / OBSTACLES (9)

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 10 LINER EOD REPORT
1 Date, Time of Incident / expl
DTG
e.g. 221500Nov 09

Grid Ref
2 Loc of Explosion
Use full UTM GR

Description of Items
3 Scene
e.g. Buried IED

C/S Activity Prior to Msn, Task, Tpt

4 incident / Find e.g. Op BARMA

RV Grid, HLS Grid, Safe Route to RV

5 RV Loc & Approach
e.g. AB123456 from West

C/S of Comd, Name of Incident Comd

Incident Comd /
6 POC
En Activity, Ability to Cordon, Ability to Hold Ground.
7 Tac Sit

Short: Expl, Targeting of FF Tps

Long: Exploitable Items / Removal by EF
Secondary Hazards.
8 Threat

Cordon, Evac started, Prot to Pers

9 Initial Request

Immediate

10 Priority Urgent Pre Expl Urgent Post Expl

Minor Routine No Threat

4 C’s: Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control

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 Name Zap No B Gp Med (allergies etc) Remarks

B Hirst
5-9
SECTION COMMANDER’S CARD

TAM
 Name WPN Ser No WPN Butt Ammo ECM Specialist Kit

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5 - 10
2IC’s CARD

TAM
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 Section 6

Standard Operating
Procedures

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 Standard Operating Procedures
1. General Actions on:
Light:
• Instant (Trip Flare) - Go to ground, Cover eyes.
• Delayed (Para Ilum) – Dash to cover, Go to ground, Cover Eyes

Vehicle Approach:
• Take Cover Off Road or Track, Cover Eyes from Headlights.
Lost:
• If anyone gets lost during training, stay in location. Section will pick up.
Separation:
• If anyone is separated, move to last R.V. and wait to be picked up.
I.E.D:
On Discovery of I.E.D. or Suspected I.E.D. The following sequence must be
followed:

a. Confirm – It’s a device…

b. Clear - Out all personnel from immediate area:
(1) Hand Held – 80 to 120m.
(2) Car - 200m.
(3) Large Vehicle 400m.
c. Cordon – Off Area
d. Control – Cordoned area to ensure no one enters.

*Section Cdr to Radio through 10 liner EOD report.

Minor Casualty:
• Casualty must self-administer first aid and move in to cover. They must
maintain battlefield awareness and their own protection until such a time
as they are able to re-join their grouping

Major Casualty:
• In Contact – Move Casualty to axis, inform Platoon Sergeant for Pick up.
• Not in Contact – Move Casualty to Platoon Sergeant’s location

Casualty to be extracted through CASEVAC procedure, following

MEDEVAC 9 liner.

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 Standard Operating Procedures
2. General Actions on:
Prisoners of War (PW):
All PW’s are to be dealt with in line with the Geneva Convention. They are to
be handled FIRM but FAIRLY.

a. Secure at the point of capture, disarm, search and ensure their safety.
b. Captured on route to FUP Secure and move to Platoon Sergeant
c. Captured in FUP – Secure and move to Platoon Sergeant if time or
scenario permits. It may be necessary to leave them guarded until a work
party can come forward and collect them.
d. Captured Crossing the line of departure – Secure and move to cover. If
guarding them will have detriment on the operation they are to be by-
passed and the chain of command informed.
e. Captured during the Assault – Secured and taken forward to regroup
where they are then processed and moved to the Platoon Sergeant.
f. Captured during the exploitation – Secured and taken forward to re-org
where they are then processed and moved to the Platoon Sergeant.

NB. PW’s are to be treated in exactly the same manner even if voluntarily
surrendering

*N.B. All General Points are to be applied across all other SOP’s Below:

3. Patrol Base Defence, Actions On:

Enemy Approach:
•Sentries to challenge approach through the normal procedures. If enemy
continue to advance, then engage.
Enemy Contact:
• Sentries are to engage enemy threat and ‘stand to’ all other troops within
PB.
• Platoon Commander to Take Charge and deliver QBOs
• Rule of Engagement must be observed.
Civilian Approach:
• Sentries to challenge approach through the normal procedures.
Civilian Aggression:
• Maintain professionalism, be firm, but only use force if required.
None arrival of Sentry Relief:
• Use PRR to inform Section Cdr / Pltn Sgt. Wait for relief.
B Hirst 6-2 SOP’s
 Standard Operating Procedures
4. RECCE and Standing Patrols, Actions On:
Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:

(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks
b. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
c. Await QBO’s

Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBOs
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Ambush:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Try to get out of killing area
c. Re-organisation of section
d. Assault ambush.
e. Radio through SALTA report.

5. Orders Group (O Group)

Enemy Contact:
a. Destroy Map
b. Assume stand to positions and engage enemy as directed.
c. Commander to take control and react accordingly to QBOs.

B Hirst 6-3 SOP’s

 Standard Operating Procedures
6. Prep Moves, Actions On:
Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:

(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks

b. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
c. Await QBO’s

Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBO’s
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Ambush:
a. Try to get out of killing area
b. Re-organisation of section
c. Assault ambush.
d. Radio through SALTA report.

7. Route Out, Actions On:

Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:
(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks
b. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
c. Await QBO’s

B Hirst 6-4 SOP’s

 Standard Operating Procedures
8. Route Out, Actions On:
Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBO’s
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Ambush:
a. Try to get out of killing area
b. Re-organisation of section
c. Assault ambush.
d. Radio through SALTA report.

9. Arrival at FRV,
RECCE Party, Action On:
Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:
(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks
b. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
c. Await QBO’s

Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBO’s
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Ambush:
a. Try to get out of killing area
b. Re-organisation of section
c. Assault ambush.
d. Radio through SALTA report.

B Hirst 6-5 SOP’s

 Standard Operating Procedures
10. Arrival at FRV,
Rear Protection
Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBOs
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Recce Group No Return:

a. Try Comms
b. Wait 30mins
c. Move back to RV.

11. Action On Objective

Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBO’s
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Enemy strength greater than estimated:

a. HOLD and inform Platoon Commander.
b. Receive QBO’s
c. Provide Fire Support
d. Reserve to launch on to objective

Enemy Counter Attack:

If enemy are to counter attack position once taken:
a. Launch section in reserve to assault enemy attack.
b. Provide fire support for assaulting section.

Abort:
If enemy strength is overwhelming casualties are great or if ground is not safe
to move through, then command group will abort the mission and call the
withdrawal.

B Hirst 6-6 SOP’s

 Standard Operating Procedures
12. Withdrawal (To FRV)
Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:
(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks
c. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
d. Await QBO’s

Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBO’s
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

Enemy Follow Up:

• Carry out snap ambush under section commanders QBOs

13. Route Back

Enemy Pre Seen:
a. Go to nearest cover, observe enemy activity. Sect Cdr to allocate specific
tasks to observe:
(1) Strength
(2) Weapon Types
(3) Morale
(4) Ranks
b. Radio through sighting and confirm Grid and strength of enemy party.
c. Await QBOs
Enemy Contact:
a. React to enemy fire (RTR)
b. Await QBOs
c. Break contact
d. Withdraw to last RV
e. Radio through SALTA report.

B Hirst 6-7 SOP’s

 Standard Operating Procedures
14. Route Back

Ambush:
a. Try to get out of killing area
b. Re-organisation of section
c. Assault ambush.
d. Radio through SALTA report.

Enemy Follow Up:

• Carry out snap ambush under section commanders QBOs

B Hirst 6-8 SOP’s

Illustrations, documents and information used to help produce this Aide Memoire include the
following:

1. Cadet Training Fieldcraft and Tactics Pamphlet

2. Cadet Training Skill At Arms, L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle (5.56mm)
3. Army Slate Cards
B Hirst 6-1 SOP’s