INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
PO 101.06
INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERIAL / ANNEX / SUBJECT / REMARKS1 / General Instructions
A / Detailed Timetable
2 / Directing Staff Instructions
3 / Safety Instructions
4 / Demonstration Troop Instructions
5 / Administration Instructions
6 / Demonstration Section Attack Script
INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 1
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. The demonstration section attack is a six x 40 minute period scripted demonstration that must take place prior to the conduct of PC 101.
AIM
2. The aim of this demonstration is to enhance the candidates’ understanding of the theoretical material taught during PO 101.06, Conduct Section Battle Drills.
SCOPE
3. Each of the seven section battle drills will be demonstrated.
CONDUCT
4. Prior to the conduct of this demonstration, candidates must be taught PO 101.06, Conduct Section Battle Drills.
5. The section attack demonstration will be conducted in three stages:
a. Stage One: a frontal section attack broken down by battle drills; and
b. Stage Two: a frontal section attack executed in real time.
c. Stage Three: a flanking section attack executed in real time.
6. Groupings and Tasks. See serial 2 for Directing Staff instructions and serial 4 for demonstration troop instructions.
7. Coordinating Instructions.
a. Timings. See annex A to this serial.
SERVICE SUPPORT
8. See serial 5.
COMMAND AND SIGNALS
9. Command. Ex OPI – respective platoon commanders with assistance from Common Army Phase cell.
10. Signals. Platoons will maintain communications with Range Control.
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Annex A
To Serial 1
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
DETAILED TIMETABLE
No. / DATE AND TIME / ACTIVITY / LOCATION / COMMENTS1000 D-2 / All demo staff to meet for talk through / H3
0800-1200 D-1 / Demo staff to conduct dry rehearsals / Sports Field
0700 D-Day / Advance Party Departs / Lawfield
0800-1000 / Demo staff to conduct final preps / Lawfield
0800 / Buses depart / Lawfield
1000-1200 / Demo of Frontal Attack / Lawfield
1200-1300 / Lunch / Lawfield / Box Lunch
1300-1500 / Demo of Flanking Attack / Lawfield
1500-1600 / Debrief / Lawfield
1600 / Re-Deploy to base / H3
1700 / Supper / Kitchen
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INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 2
DIRECTING STAFF INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. The aim of this demonstration is to enhance the candidates’ understanding of the theoretical material taught during PO 101.06, Conduct Section Battle Drills.
2. Candidates must be permitted every opportunity to ask questions.
CONDITIONS
3. The OPI of the attack must recce suitable locations for:
a. an assembly area for Battle Drill number one to be conducted;
b. a frontal section attack broken down by battle drills; and
c. a frontal section attack executed in real time.
d. a flanking attack executed in real time
4. The section attack is being used as a tool for assessment of leadership and also their ability to apply the combat estimate on the ground. The standard expected of the candidates is not that of an infantry section commander. Candidates will be issued the section battle drills handout as a learning aid.
5. Enemy positions must be roughly centered on the axis of advance. Enemy positions will comprise two x enemy force placed 15 to 25 m apart in order to give depth to the position.
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INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. Safety is a function of common sense, discipline and good leadership. All training will be conducted in the safest possible manner for candidates, Directing Staff and support staff.
AMMUNITION AND PYROTECHNICS
2. The following ammunition and pyrotechnic safety rules will be adhered to:
a. weapons loaded with blank ammunition will not be pointed directly at anyone within 10 m;
b. thunderflashes will not be thrown within 10 m of individuals or flammable material; and
c. smoke grenades will not be thrown within 25 m of any flammable material.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
3. It is a command responsibility to monitor the welfare of all candidates during periods of training. Commanders at all levels must be aware of the possible dangers of working in extreme climatic conditions such as dry heat, windy or below freezing conditions. Directing Staff will closely monitor candidates for signs of heat sickness and cold exposure.
VEHICLE SAFETY
4. At all times, the senior Directing Staff passenger is completely responsible for the vehicle and the actions of the driver. The following vehicle safety rules must be strictly enforced:
a. posted speed limits will be strictly adhered to and common sense must prevail when weather conditions deteriorate;
b. ground guides will be used when backing the vehicle, especially in close confines and during periods of limited visibility;
c. safety straps on troop carrying vehicles must be fastened; and
d. vehicles will be mounted and dismounted in a safe and controlled manner.
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INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 4
DEMONSTRATION TROOP INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. Each platoon will be allocated at least one section of demonstration troops for the purposes of this demonstration.
FIELDCRAFT
2. Demonstration troops are expected to use proper fieldcraft at all times. Directing Staff will make all attempts to ensure that demonstration troops are properly prepared to complete their tasks and will conduct rehearsals as necessary as per the detailed timetable.
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INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 5
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. Administration and re-supply will occur through normal channels.
RATIONS
2. Box Lunches will be required for lunch.
WATER
3. Candidates will carry full water bottles.
4. Water re-supply will occur at platoon level.
TRANSPORT
5. Platoon transport will be augmented with additional lift if necessary.
DRESS
6. Candidate’s dress will be in accordance with the training company’s direction.
SANITATION
7. Chemical toilets will be pre-positioned prior to the start of the demonstration.
MEDICAL
8. First aid kit, stretchers, blanket and emergency vehicle will be available at platoon command posts.
9. Non life-threatening medical evacuation will be by platoon vehicle to C/S 8A in Petersville.
10. Life-threatening medical evacuation will be coordinated by the company command post and will involve one of the following means:
a. ambulance from C/S 8A in Petersville to location of injured personnel;
b. transfer from platoon vehicle to ambulance at midway point (if injured personnel can be moved); or
c. helicopter (if available).
11. During all priority and routine medical evacuations, platoons must provide the following information to the company command post (to be relayed to C/S 8A):
a. name and rank of individual;
b. service number; and
c. description and priority of casualty.
STORES
12. All stores required for this demonstration will be requested through CQ.
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INFANTRY SCHOOL
COMMON ARMY PHASE
DEMONSTRATION SECTION ATTACK
SERIAL 6
SCRIPT
Narrator
WHAT
During the next 4 x 40 min periods, you will see a demonstration of the seven section battle drills. The section attack demonstration will be conducted as follows:
a. a frontal section attack broken down by battle drills; and
b. a frontal section attack executed in real time.
c. A flanking section attack executed in real time
WHY
One of the requirements of this course is the completion of PC 101. You will be assessed on your ability to command a dismounted rifle section during an advance to contact and an attack on an isolated enemy position. The aim of this demonstration is to enhance your understanding of the theoretical knowledge taught during PO 101.06 Conduct Section Battle Drills.
WHERE
You will apply what you learn here today during EX LIGHTNING STRIKE where you will be required to successfully conduct a msn analysis and command a section through the seven battle drills.
CONTROL STATEMENT
The first part of this demonstration is broken down by battle drills. Read along in the section battle drills handout. If you have any questions, write them down and I will answer them at the end of each battle drill.
Introduce the participants. Have each participant identify his role.
CONDUCT OF THE DEMONSTRATION
INTRODUCTION
The preparation and execution of the attack at section level is broken down into SEVEN SECTION BATTLE DRILLS. Section battle drills provide an instinctive reaction to enemy encounters. When applied sensibly on the battlefield, they enable the section to overcome minor enemy opposition.
Remember that the section works as part of the platoon in the offence and will rarely work independently.
We will begin the first part of battle procedure which is the receipt of the warning order by the section commander. Remember that Warning Orders are issued as soon as the first news of an operation is received. Warning Orders should always include a general outline of the situation, probable tasks, a rendezvous and time for the Orders group and relevant timings such as no move before. Warning Orders may also include other details such as regrouping, restrictions on reconnaissance, location of the assembly area and administrative instructions.
Listen as I issue a Warning Order to the section commander.
WARNING ORDER
SITUATION. After encountering heavy casualties, the GRANOVIAN DEFENCE FORCES (GDF) were forced to halt their advance and withdraw North of the__ Northing to regroup. They have left behind a number of 2-3 man standing patrols to delay our forces from advancing and gaining ground. GRANOVIAN forces possess Eastern European arms and equipment. They possess some chemical warfare capability, but would likely only use as a means of last resort. Assume Mission Orientated Protective Posture (MOPP) 0.
PROBABLE MISSION. __ section will advance on bearing______and destroy all enemy within boundaries NLT__ hours to set the conditions for the battle group advance.
TIME AND RV FOR ORDERS. Platoon headquarters at ___ hours.
NO MOVE BEFORE. __ hours.
Now that he has been warned of an impending offensive operation, the section commander commences his battle drills.
STAGE ONE
BATTLE DRILL ONE – PREPARATION FOR BATTLE
Aim. The aim of this battle drill is to ensure that every member of the section is properly prepared for battle.
This drill will, wherever possible, be conducted out of contact with the enemy, preferably in a secure area such as a mounting base. It may also be conducted much closer to the enemy in a concentration or assembly area and security and concealment must be considered. The section commander will assemble his section and pass on the warning order, operation orders or any change to the section organization. He will detail fire team leaders as required. He will supervise the preparations for battle.
On the order “SECTION MUSTER” the section will fall in and the section 2I/C will report that the section muster is complete.
Watch as the section commander gives the order “SECTION MUSTER”.
Once the section has mustered for battle, the section commander issues his Warning Order.
Watch as the section commander issues his Warning Order to the section.
WARNING ORDER
SITUATION. After encountering heavy casualties, the GRANOVIAN DEFENCE FORCES (GDF) were forced to halt their advance and withdraw North of the__ Northing to regroup. They have left behind a number of 2-3 man standing patrols to delay our forces from advancing and gaining ground. GRANOVIAN forces possess Eastern European arms and equipment. They possess some chemical warfare capability, but would likely only use as a means of last resort. Assume Mission Orientated Protective Posture (MOPP) 0.
PROBABLE MISSION. __ section will advance and destroy all enemy within boundaries NLT__ hours to set the conditions for the battle group advance.
TIME AND RV FOR ORDERS. This location at ___ hours.
NO MOVE BEFORE. __ hours.
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS. Ensure everyone has front line ammunition including 2 x grenades per fire team.
Once the Warning Order has been issued the section commander will give the word of command “PREPARE FOR BATTLE”. The section commander will move to platoon headquarters to receive orders leaving the Section 2IC to supervise the following preparations:
a. applying camouflage paint to all exposed skin;
b. applying foliage to helmets and equipment;
c. checking and setting weapon sights;
d. preparing weapons, ammunition and equipment;
e. securing equipment, checking for fit and serviceability; and
f. any other direction issued in the Warning Order form the section commander.
Watch as the section commander issues the order “PREPARE FOR BATTLE”.
The section commander now moves to platoon headquarters to receive his orders. The remainder of the section should, at this time, be involved in concurrent activity as directed in the Warning Order. Section commanders should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to copy a trace onto his map and consult air photos.
Listen as I issue orders to the section commander.
ORDERS
Platoon commander christens the ground and explains any map models.
SITUATION
Enemy Forces. After encountering heavy casualties, the GRANOVIAN DEFENCE FORCES (GDF) were forced to halt their advance and withdraw North of the__ Northing to regroup. They have left behind a number of 2-3 man standing patrols to delay our forces from advancing and gaining ground. GRANOVIAN forces possess Eastern European arms and equipment. They possess some chemical warfare capability, but would likely only use as a means of last resort. Assume Mission Orientated Protective Posture (MOPP) 0.
Friendly Forces.
Commanding Officer (CO) Royal Regina Rifles intends to resume the battle group advance NLT __ hours.
Officer Commanding (OC) ___company intends to rapidly advance on a wide frontage, destroying all encountered enemy. The company will advance from DONALD DUCK to BUGS BUNNY with ____ platoon left, ____platoon right and ____ platoon in depth. His main effort is ____ platoon. The company end-state is the destruction of all enemy within boundaries.
Attachments and Detachments.
OPCON to __ company G41, 51B
MISSION
___ Platoon will destroy all enemy within boundaries no later than ______IOT set the conditions for the battle group advance. I SAY AGAIN
EXECUTION
Concept of Operations. I intend to destroy all enemy in my area. I will advance one section up two down. The lead section(s) will attack and destroy small 2-3 standing patrols. Should the lead section come into contact with a machine gun post or a section-size position, it will remain in place as a firebase while the remainder of the platoon assaults. I will rotate sections through the lead as necessary. My main effort is the lead section. My end-state is the destruction of all enemy within boundaries no later than______.