Bunker

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT (MTC) that develops into a

KNOCK OUT BUNKERS (KOB) battle drill. During the MTC the SL determines

(METT-TC)that his/her squad can suppress the enemy

with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack and knock out the bunker.

The SL directs or leads the assault team into position to assault and KOB.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. The squad initiates contact (if not engaged first by the enemy).2. The SL determines if the squad/team can maneuver (METT-TC).3. The PL determines which bunker is to be assaulted first

and directs one squad (not in contact) to knock it out.4. The SL repositions the squad or fire team to isolate the bunker as well

as to continue suppressive fires.5. The assaulting team, with the SL move along the covered and concealed route and take action to knock out the bunker.

NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

AA

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

SECURITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

LD

LD

LD

TL

G

R

AR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

RA

LL

Y P

OIN

T

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL

G

R

AR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

- Squad Column Formation- Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy

Suppress w/ one

Fire team?

YES

Can wemaneuverand flank?

YES

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R G

SL

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R G

SL

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

NOTE: Battle handoveris key. The signal(s) forSHIFT FIRE and LIFT/CEASE fire are criticalin order to maintain the initiative and elementof surprise.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

NOTE: Battle handoveris key. The signal(s) forSHIFT FIRE and LIFT/CEASE fire are criticalin order to maintain the initiative and elementof surprise.

SL positions him/herselfwhere he/she can bestcontrol his/her teams.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

SL positions him/herselfwhere he/she can bestcontrol his/her teams.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

R

G

SL

RALLY POINT

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

SL positions him/herselfwhere he/she can bestcontrol his/her teams.

Person w/ the grenade cooksit off for 2 sec. MAX andshouts FRAG OUT – whilethrowing it into the bunkeror laying it near the front hole(aperture) of the bunker .

Once the grenade explodes,The person covering the bunkerexit enters the bunker, firing short bursts, to destroy theenemy.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

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OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

TL

AR

RALLY POINT

R

G

SL

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

SL INSPECTS the bunker to ensure that it has been destroyed.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

TL GRAR

LO

A

RALLY POINT

SL

TL

AR

R

G

1. Seek Cover and Return Fire2. Locate the Enemy3. Suppress the Enemy4. Attack

Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

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OBJECTIVE

RALLY POINT

TL

G

R

ARTL

AR

R

G

SL

1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

Once the assaulting team has seized the enemy position, the SL establishes local

security. What occurs next is METT-TC dependent. At the conclusion of the

assault, the squad is most vulnerable.The SL signals for the supporting team to move up into designated positions.

The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)

as required.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

ORPSECURITY S

EC

UR

ITY

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

RALLY POINT

TL

AR

R

G

SL

TL

G

R

AR

Execute withdrawal plan

-Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves)-Fire in the hole 2 (Spt Team and others leave)-Fire in the hole 3 (Demo Team leaves)

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

ORP

SECURITY SE

CU

RIT

Y

SE

CU

RIT

Y

SECURITY

RALLY POINT

1. Consolidate and reorganize

-ACE-SALUTE-SITREP

2. Report to higher

If the squad has to quickly move off of the enemy position (METT-TC) and/or

as directed, then consolidation and reorganization will occur at the

established ORP.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT (MTC) that develops into a

KNOCK OUT BUNKERS (KOB) battle drill. During the MTC the SL determines

(METT-TC)that his/her squad can suppress the enemy

with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not in contact can maneuver and flank to the right in order to attack and knock out the bunker.

The SL directs or leads the assault team into position to assault and KOB.

N

KNOCK OUT BUNKERSBattle Drill 5, p. 4-18

NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

OBJECTIVE

REQUIRED ACTIONS

1. The squad initiates contact (if not engaged first by the enemy).2. The SL determines if the squad/team can maneuver (METT-TC).3. The PL determines which bunker is to be assaulted first

and directs one squad (not in contact) to knock it out.4. The SL repositions the squad or fire team to isolate the bunker as well

as to continue suppressive fires.5. The assaulting team, with the SL move along the covered and concealed route and take action to knock out the bunker.

NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.