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18. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct a Reconnaissance (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance (Infantry Company)

Reconnoiter a Built-up Area (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Employ Fire Support (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Secure Civilians during Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Prepare for Combat (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Prepare for Combat (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: React to Snipers (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1432)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and

receives fire from an enemy sniper. The company must react immediately for their

protection. All necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company reacts to the sniper in accordance with (IAW) tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher commander's guidance.

The company correctly locates and then bypasses, eliminates, or forces the withdrawal of

the enemy sniper while disengaging the element in the kill zone. The company complies

with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

2. Elements being engaged conduct actions on contact (sniper fire).

a. Return fire immediately to destroy or suppress the enemy.

b. Deploy to covered and concealed positions, if available.

c. Utilize indirect fire assets, if available.

d. Conduct battle drills, as necessary.

e. Maintain visual contact with the enemy while continuing to develop

the situation through reconnaissance or surveillance.

f. Maintain cross talk with all company elements using radio or other

tactical means.

* 3. Company commander evaluates the situation and develops a course of

action.

a. Reports contact to higher headquarters using radio or other tactical

means.

b. Coordinates and synchronizes actions of subordinate elements.

c. Uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as necessary to redirect

actions of subordinate elements.

d. Bypasses the sniper.

(1) The company uses smoke to obscure the enemy sniper's

view.

(2) The company uses available fires to suppress the sniper.

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(3) The company uses maneuver to break contact with the

sniper.

Note. The company commander may choose to call for indirect fire on the

sniper position.

e. Eliminates the sniper.

(1) Complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of

interaction (ROI).

(2) The company uses smoke to obscure the enemy sniper's

view.

(3) The company uses available firepower to suppress and fix

the sniper.

(4) The company uses maneuver to close with the sniper and

eliminate or force him to withdraw.

4. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

5. Company treats and evacuates casualties as necessary.

6. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW), if applicable

7. Company processes captured documents and or equipment, if

applicable.

* 8. Company commander reports to higher headquarters as required using

radio or other tactical means.

9. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct a Bypass (Infantry Company)

Take Action on Contact (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Secure Routes (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1450)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to secure one or

more routes. The start point(s) and release point(s) is and or are specified. All necessary

personnel and equipment are available. Engineer support is available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rule of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company secures the route(s) in accordance with (IAW) tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher commander's guidance.

The company clears and secures the route, and marks the route and or provides guides.

The company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction

(ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio or other tactical means.

* 3. Company commander plans using troop-leading procedures.

a. Conducts analysis based on factors of mission, enemy, troops,

terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

(1) Considers the enemy's capabilities, likely courses of action

(COAs), and specific weapons capabilities.

b. Conducts a map reconnaissance.

(1) Identifies the route(s), critical points, checkpoints, and control

measures.

(2) Identifies tentative rally points.

(3) Identifies tentative security and support by fire.

(4) Identifies likely enemy avenues of approach.

(5) Identifies route(s)s to and from rally points.

(6) Identifies tentative observation post location(s).

(7) Marks tentative dismount points on maps as appropriate.

(8) Identifies choke points that canalize movement.

(9) Identifies potential danger areas.

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(10) Identifies possible by pass for danger areas, obstacles, and

or choke points.

(11) Determines locations of bridges.

(12) Determines classification of bridges, if possible.

c. Plans and coordinates indirect fire support and or close air support,

if available.

d. Identifies direct fire responsibilities.

e. Designates control measures such as checkpoints.

f. Identifies communication requirements.

g. Coordinates and synchronizes activities within each battlefield

operating system (BOS).

h. Organizes the company as necessary to accomplish the mission

and or compensate for combat losses.

i. Addresses actions on chance contact with the enemy.

j. Plans and coordinates combat service support (CSS).

* 4. Company commander coordinates with the quick reaction force (QRF)

commander/leader, if applicable.

a. Confirms quick reaction force (QRF) radio frequency (ies), call

sign(s), and recognition signals.

b. Identifies probable linkup points.

c. Confirms linkup procedures.

d. Confirms battle hand off procedures.

e. Confirms procedures for transfer of information.

f. Addresses company actions on encountering.

(1) Belligerent forces and or persons

(2) Mines and booby-traps.

(3) Snipers.

(4) Roadblocks.

* 5. Company commander issues orders and instructions to include rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

a. Issues clear and concise taskings to platoons/elements.

6. Company conducts a rehearsal.

* 7. Company commander issues fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), as

necessary, to address changes to the plan identified during the rehearsal.

* 8. Company commander or designated representative and

reconnaissance element conducts the reconnaissance based on factors of

mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

a. Pinpoints the route(s), critical points, checkpoints, and rally points.

b. Verifies and updates intelligence information.

c. Leaves a surveillance team to observe the route(s) and critical

points as required.

d. Returns to company position.

* 9. Company commander adjust the plan based on updated intelligence

and reconnaissance effort.

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* 10. Company commander updates the enemy situation.

11. Company moves to start point (SP).

12. Company elements conduct route(s) security operations.

a. Provide a route(s) overlay or detailed sketch to higher

headquarters, convoys, and escorts, if used.

b. Secure critical and or dominant terrain.

c. Establish surveillance of the route(s).

(1) Occupies observation posts (OPs) with clear fields of

observation.

d. Mark and or clears the route(s) of mines and booby-traps within

their capability.

e. Repair bridges and prepares fords and bypasses within their

capability.

f. Mark the route(s) and or provide guides at bypasses and or detours

along the route(s), as required.

g. Patrol the designated route(s).

h. Send situation reports (SITREPs) using the size, activity, location,

unit, time, and equipment (SALUTE) format.

* 13. Company commander supervises route(s) security operations.

a. Ensures element leaders and escorts report control measures as

directed by the operation order (OPORD) or tactical standing

operating procedures (TSOP).

b. Maintains communications with elements, observation posts (Ops),

security patrols, quick reaction force (QRF), and higher headquarters.

c. Monitors convoys in transit along the route(s).

d. Maintains routine civilian traffic flow.

e. Reacts to attempts to interdict route(s) in accordance with (IAW) the

rules of engagement (ROE), order, and or guidance from higher

headquarters.

(1) Employs platoons to defeat enemy forces.

(2) Requests quick reaction force (QRF) support, if available.

(3) Employs other elements such as Army aviation, if available.

f. Employs the quick reaction force (QRF) as part of the company or,

responds to orders of QRF commander, depending on decision of the

company commander.

g. Submits reports in accordance with (IAW) the operation order

(OPORD) and unit standing operating procedures (SOP).

h. Uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as necessary to redirect

actions of subordinate elements.

14. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

15. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW) as required.

16. Company treats and evacuates casualties.

17. Company processes captured documents and or equipment as

required.

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18. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct Tactical Movement (Infantry Company)

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Conduct Resupply Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Prepare for Combat (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Take Action on Contact (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1468)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a mission

at the location and time specified. The company makes unexpected contact with the

enemy. The company receives fires from enemy weapons, visually acquires the enemy, or

makes contact with an enemy obstacle. All necessary personnel and equipment are

available. The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate

elements. The company has been provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE)

and or rule of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the

operational environment. Some iterations of this task should be conducted during limited

visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company takes action on contact in accordance with tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, higher commander's guidance, and or

the tactical situation. The element in contact deploys and reports, initiates fires to destroy

or suppress the enemy, conducts necessary battles drills, and maneuvers to bypass,

withdraw, or assault the enemy position. The company complies with the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

2. Company deploys and reports.

a. Reacts when contact entails direct fire.

(1) Returns fire immediately to destroy or suppress the enemy.

(2) Deploys to covered and concealed positions if available.

(3) Closes hatches if applicable.

(4) Utilizes indirect fire assets, as necessary.

(5) Conducts battle drills, as necessary.

(6) Maintains visual contact with the enemy while continuing to

develop the situation through reconnaissance or surveillance.

(7) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

b. Reacts to visual contact. (element is in immediate danger.)

(1) Initiates fires to destroy or suppress the enemy.

(2) Deploys to covered and concealed positions.

(3) Closes hatches, if applicable.

(4) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

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(5) Conducts further actions as directed by the company

commander.

c. Reacts to visual contact. (element is NOT in immediate danger.)

(1) Deploys.

(2) Maintains visual contact.

(3) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

(4) Conducts further actions as directed by the company

commander.

(a) May include bypass of enemy position.

d. Reacts when contact is indirect fires (observed or receiving).

(1) Uses evasive actions to avoid impact area.

(2) Moves quickly to clear impact area.

(3) Closes hatches if applicable.

(4) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

(5) Conduct further actions as directed by the company

commander.

e. Reacts when contact is with an obstacle.

(1) Deploys to covered and concealed positions.

(2) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

(3) Calls for immediate smoke on the far side of the obstacle to

conceal deployment of the company, if required.

(4) Makes a recommendation to higher headquarters. (bypass or

breach.)

(a) Bypasses if possible.

(b) Breaches if required.

f. Reacts to visual contact of enemy or unknown aircraft. (element is in

immediate danger.)

(1) Initiates fires to destroy or cause aircraft to depart area.

(2) Deploys to covered and concealed positions.

(3) Closes hatches, if applicable.

(4) Activates on board self protection measures as appropriate.

(5) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

(6) Conduct further actions as directed by the company

commander.

g. Reacts to visual contact of enemy or unknown aircraft. (element is

NOT in immediate danger.)

(1) Deploys to covered and concealed positions.

(2) Maintains visual contact.

(3) Maintains cross talk with all company elements using radio or

other tactical means.

(4) Conduct further actions as directed by the company

commander.

3. Company complies with rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of

interaction (ROI).

* 4. Company commander evaluates the situation.

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a. Confirms friendly and enemy situations.

(1) Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection if applicable.

b. Conducts reconnaissance to fully develop the situation.

c. Determines enemy size, composition, activity, orientation, and

location of weapon systems.

d. Searches for antitank ditches, minefields, wire, or other obstacles

that could define an engagement area.

e. Searches for the flanks of the enemy and any elements that could

mutually support enemy position(s).

f. Analyzes platoon spot reports (SPOTREPs) and other tactical

information as required to make an assessment of the situation.

g. Sends updated spot reports (SPOTREPs) to higher headquarters

based on a fully developed situation using radio or other tactical

means.

h. Directs the actions of elements not in contact in a manner that

supports the elements in contact.

i. Directs elements not in contact to continue the mission in

accordance with (IAW) the operation order (OPORD) and or

fragmentary order (FRAGO).

* 5. Company commander disseminates overlays, and other pertinent

information to each platoon to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 6. Company commander selects an appropriate course of action based on

the commander's intent, factors of mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and

civil considerations (METT-TC), his analysis of the situation, and input from

elements in contact.

a. Directs the company to execute the original course of action (as

previously addressed in the operation order (OPORD) if it is

consistent with the commander's intent/concept and is within the

company's capability.

b. Issues fragmentary order (FRAGO) to refine the plan based on the

situation, ensuring it supports the commander's intent using radio or

other tactical means.

c. Directs the company to execute tactical movement (employing

bounding overwatch and support by fire within the company) and

reconnaissance by fire to further develop the situation using radio, or

other tactical means.

d. Directs the company to establish a hasty defense/support by fire

(SBF) position and takes further guidance from commander using

radio or other tactical means.

e. Chooses an alternative course of action (COA) based on evaluation

and development of the situation.

* 7. Company commander recommends alternative course of action (COA)

(if situation dictates a change to the original plan).

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a. Sends recommendation to the higher headquarters commander

using radio, or other tactical means.

b. Receives orders to execute the course of action (COA) selected by

the higher headquarters commander through radio or other tactical

means.

c. Uses cross talk with other companies as necessary to obtain

support (company commander or designated representative) using

radio or other tactical means.

* 8. Company commander directs the company to execute the course of

action (COA) based on the situation or commanders order using radio or

other tactical means.

a. Directs the company to destroy an inferior force.

b. Directs company to conduct overwatch and or support by fire.

c. Directs company to conduct an attack by fire.

d. Directs company to assault an enemy position.

e. Directs company to break contact and conduct bypass operations.

f. Directs company to conduct reconnaissance by fire.

g. Directs company to conduct defense of a battle position.

h. Directs company to breach an obstacle.

* 9. Company commander or designated representative keeps the higher

command informed throughout the operation using radio or other tactical

means.

a. Sends updated situation reports (SITREPs) and or spot reports

(SPOTREPs) as necessary.

b. Reports completion of the operation.

10. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

11. Company handles enemy prisoners of war (EPW) if applicable.

12. Company treats and evacuates casualties if applicable.

13. Company processes captured documents and or equipment if

applicable.

14. Company continues operations as directed.

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TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Employ Obstacle(s) (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Prepare for Combat (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Breach an Obstacle (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1477)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order FRAGO) to immediately

breach an obstacle that cannot be bypassed. All necessary personnel and equipment are

available. The company has indirect fire support available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company breaches the obstacle in accordance with (IAW)

tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and/or higher commander's

guidance. The company breaches the obstacle using the fundamentals of suppress,

obscure, secure, reduce, and assault (SOSRA). The company provides security (near and

far side), reduces the obstacle, marks lanes, and passes through the obstacle. The

company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio or other tactical means.

* 3. Company commander conducts troop-leading procedures with

emphasis on the following.

a. Confirms friendly and enemy situations.

(1) Receives an updated report showing the location of forward

and adjacent friendly elements, if applicable.

(2) Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if applicable.

(3) Confirms any changes to the company team and company

task or purpose.

(4) Confirms any changes to the scheme of maneuver.

b. Plans, integrates, and coordinates indirect fire support and or close

air support, if available.

c. Identifies direct fire responsibilities.

d. Identifies dismount point(s), if applicable.

e. Coordinates and synchronizes activities within each battlefield

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operating system (BOS).

f. Considers the enemy's capabilities, likely course of actions (COAs),

and specific weapons capabilities.

g. Organizes the company as necessary to accomplish the mission

and or compensate for combat losses.

(1) Designates a support, assault, and breach element.

h. Addresses actions on chance contact with the enemy.

i. Disseminates reports and overlays to each subordinate element to

keep them abreast of the situation.

j. Company commander develops a course of action (COA) using

suppress, observe, secure, reduce, and assault (SOSRA).

(1) Considers suppress.

(a) Identifies the support element's axis of advance to

support by fire (SBF) positions.

(b) Establishes SBF positions that will allow the support

element to fire simultaneously from different directions.

support and breach elements' direct fires.

(d) Plans essential indirect fire targets to assist in

suppressing the enemy.

(e) Develops a plan for lifting and shifting fires.

(2) Considers obscure.

(a) Determines the location of smoke targets.

(b) Identifies terrain features that mask the company's point

of breach and limit the number of enemy forces that can

effectively observe and fire on the breach element.

conditions, such as fog or darkness.

(d) Determines smoke requirements.

(3) Considers secure.

(a) Plans direct fire control measures as necessary.

(b) Uses terrain and the positioning of near-side and far-

side security SBF near the point of breach to facilitate the

survivability of the breach element.

overwatching enemy forces that are close to the obstacle.

(4) Considers reduce.

(a) Identifies primary and alternate reduction technique,

such as explosive, mechanical, electronic, and manual.

(b) Determines tentative location of lane(s) and the

separation between the lanes, if applicable.

element as it maneuvers toward the obstacle.

(5) Considers assault.

(a) Develops objectives for the assault element.

(b) Identifies SBF positions to be occupied by the assault

element to facilitate passage of follow on elements.

support the seizure of the far-side objective(s).

* 4. Company commander request additional resources, as required, using

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radio or other tactical means.

* 5. Company commander issues orders and instructions to include rule of

engagement (ROE) and or rule of interaction (ROI).

a. Issues clear and concise taskings to platoons.

6. Company conducts a rehearsal.

* 7. Company commander issues a fragmentary order (FRAGO), as

necessary, to address changes to the plan identified during the rehearsal.

* 8. Company commander or his designated representative positions

support, assault, and breach elements.

a. Moves along covered and concealed routes, using appropriate

technique of movement and formation based on the enemy situation.

* 9. Company commander ensures synchronization of that suppression and

obscuration are synchronized with reduction and assault.

* 10. Company commander coordinates and or synchronizes actions of the

support, assault, and breach elements.

* 11. Company commander uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as

necessary to redirect actions of subordinate elements.

12. Support element supports the breach.

a. Suppresses enemy elements capable of placing direct fires on the

point of breach.

b. Suppresses enemy elements capable of placing direct fires on the

assault element.

c. Calls for and adjust indirect fires, including obscuration.

d. Fixes enemy elements that are capable of repositioning.

13. Breach element conducts the breach. Reduces lane (s) in the obstacle.

a. Provides local security (far-side and near-side).

b. Provides additional suppression of enemy elements over watching

the obstacle.

c. Marks the location of created lane(s).

d. Reports the location of created lanes using radio or other tactical

means.

e. Assists the passage of the assault force through created lane(s).

14. Assault element assaults through the obstacle.

a. Seizes the far-side objective, if required.

b. Reduces protective obstacles, if required.

c. Prevents enemy direct fire from interfering with follow on elements

as they pass through the lane(s).

d. Provides clear routes to the battle hand-over line (BHL) for follow

on elements, if applicable.

e. Conducts battle hand-over with follow on forces, if applicable.

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* 15. Company commander reports completion of the breach to higher

headquarters using radio, or other tactical means.

16. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

17. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW), if applicable.

18. Company treats and evacuates casualties as required.

19. Company processes captured documents and or equipment, if

applicable.

20. Company continues operations as ordered.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS

Task Title

LOCATE MINES BY VISUAL MEANS

Engage Targets with an RPK Machine Gun

Load a PKM Machine Gun

Engage Targets with a PKM Machine Gun

Perform a Function Check on a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Correct Malfunctions of a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Engage Targets with a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Load an RPK Machine Gun

Move as a Member of a Fire Team

Estimate Range

Plan for Use of Supporting Fires STP 7

Conduct the Maneuver of a Platoon

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct Tactical Movement (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Direct Fires (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Integrate Direct Fires (Infantry Company)

(07-2-3027)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a mission

requiring the company commander to conduct direct fires planning and employment. All

necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has communications with

higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on

the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rule of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and

noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task

should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company plans and integrates direct fires in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, higher commander's

guidance, and current doctrine. The company commander plans to mass and distribute

direct fires that will accomplish the intent of the higher commander, avoid target overkill,

minimize friendly exposure, and prevent fratricide. The company commander employs the

appropriate weapon for the type of target engaged. The company complies with the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander confirms friendly and enemy situations.

a. Receives an updated l report showing the location of forward and

adjacent friendly elements, if applicable.

b. Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if applicable.

c. Clarifies priority intelligence requirement (PIR) requirements.

d. Confirms any changes to the higher headquarters and company

task or purpose.

e. Confirms any changes to the scheme of maneuver.

* 3. Company commander plans using troop-leading procedures.

a. Conducts analysis based on factors of mission, enemy, troops,

terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

(1) Considers the enemy's capabilities, likely courses of action

(COAs), and specific weapons capabilities.

b. Conducts a map reconnaissance.

(1) Identifies tentative target reference points (TRPs).

(2) Identifies tentative engagement areas (EAs).

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(3) Identify probable or known enemy locations.

(4) Identifies tentative company positions.

(5) Identifies tentative sectors of fires for company elements.

(6) Identifies tentative dismount point(s).

c. Designates the main effort and supporting effort.

d. Determines desired effect on the enemy (suppress, isolate,

obscure, neutralize, destroy, deceive, or disrupt).

e. Identifies priority targets.

f. Identifies ammunition restrictions and controlled supply rate.

g. Develops graphical fires control measures.

(1) Determines control measures to initiate fires, lift fires, and

shift fires.

(2) Determines control measures to adjust direct fires based on

the latest available situation awareness (SA) information.

h. Plans for extreme limited visibility conditions.

i. Integrates direct fires and indirect fires to support maneuver

throughout the operation.

j. Addresses means for focusing fires, distributing their effects,

orienting forces, and preventing fratricide, if not covered in the tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP).

k. Sets and adjusts the weapons control status based on friendly and

enemy disposition and situational understanding, if not provided by

higher headquarters.

l. Determines engagement techniques.

(1) Point fires.

(2) Area fires.

(3) Alternating fires.

(4) Sequential fires.

(5) Simultaneous fires.

(6) Observed fires.

(7) Time of suppression.

(8) Reconnaissance by fires.

m. Plans fires to support all phases of the operation.

n. Plans fires on all likely or known enemy positions within direct fires

range.

o. Plans and coordinates combat service support (CSS).

p. Coordinates and synchronizes activities within each battlefield

operating system (BOS).

q. Organizes the company as necessary to accomplish the mission

and or compensate for combat losses.

(1) Designates a reserve, if required.

r. Addresses actions on chance contact with the enemy.

* 4. Company commander disseminates overlays, and other pertinent

information to each element to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 5. Company commander issues orders and instructions to include rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interactions (ROI).

a. Issues clear and concise taskings to platoons and or elements.

6. Company conducts a rehearsal.

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a. Rehearses direct fires plan during the day and at night, if possible.

* 7. Company commander issues a fragmentary order (FRAGO), as

necessary, to address changes to the plan identified during the rehearsal.

* 8. Company commander or designated representative and

reconnaissance element conducts the reconnaissance based on factors of

mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

a. Confirms target reference points (TRPs).

b. Confirms engagement area(s).

c. Verifies and updates intelligence information, if possible.

d. Secures battle, security, and or assault positions, if applicable.

e. Leaves security at battle, security, and or assault positions, if

applicable.

f. Returns to company position.

* 9. Company commander adjust the direct fires plan based on updated

intelligence and reconnaissance effort.

* 10. Company commander updates the enemy situation.

* 11. Company commander disseminates updated overlays, and other

pertinent information.

12. Company elements conduct tactical movement to designated positions.

a. Secure and occupy positions.

b. Orient on the correct engagement area (EA), sector of fires, etc.,

using the following.

(1) Target reference points (TRPs).

(2) Clock direction.

(3) Terrain-based quadrants.

(4) Friendly-based quadrants.

* 13. Company commander coordinates and or synchronizes actions of the

company elements.

* 14. Company commander uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as

necessary and designated signals to redirect actions of subordinate

elements.

15. Company elements execute the direct fires plan.

a. Acquire targets.

b. Engage targets using the appropriate weapon system for each

target in accordance with (IAW) current doctrine. (The following are

examples.)

(1) SPG-9 engages tank first, then other armored vehicles.

(2) Dismounted infantry engage crew-served weapons, then

infantry.

c. Engage targets using the designated priority.

d. Engage targets using the appropriate engagement technique.

e. Initiate fires on the designated command, signal, or situation.

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f. Mass the effects of fires.

g. Destroy the greatest threat first.

h. Avoid target overkill.

i. Prevent fratricide.

16. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

17. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW) as required.

18. Company treats and evacuates casualties.

19. Company processes captured documents and or equipment as

required.

20. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Direct Fires (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

(07-2-3036)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and is

required to integrate fire support for the mission. All necessary personnel and equipment

are available. The company has been provided the kandak target list. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company plans and integrates fire support in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher

commander's guidance. The company commander and or fire support team (FIST)

determines desired effect fires should have on the enemy. The company commander and

or fire support team (FIST) plan, integrate, and coordinate indirect fires to support all

phases of the operation. The company commander and or forward observer (FO) employs

indirect fires using the correct "call for fire" format and procedures. The company complies

with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander confirms friendly and enemy situations.

a. Receives an updated report showing the location of forward and

adjacent friendly elements, if applicable.

b. Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if applicable.

c. Clarifies priority intelligence requirement (PIR) requirements.

d. Confirms any changes to the higher headquarters and company

task or purpose.

e. Confirms any changes to the scheme of maneuver.

* 3. Company commander conducts a map reconnaissance.

a. Identifies tentative target reference points (TRPs).

b. Identify probable or known enemy locations.

* 4. Company commander and fire support team (FIST) plan fire support.

a. Determine desired effect on the enemy (suppress, isolate, obscure,

neutralize, destroy, deceive, or disrupt).

b. Plans priority of fires (should support the main effort).

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c. Identifies priority targets.

d. Plans close air support, if available.

e. Identifies ammunition restrictions and controlled supply rate.

f. Develops graphical fire control measures.

(1) Determine control measures to initiate fires, lift fires, and shift

fires.

g. Confirms whether the use of smoke, illumination, is restricted and

who controls them.

h. Determines communications procedures to use when calling for

fire. (radio net, call signs, and fire direction center [FDC].)

i. Determines when and under what circumstances to engage targets.

j. Determines the method of engagement and method of control to be

used.

k. Develop the indirect fire plan at the same time as the OFFENSIVE

SCHEME of maneuver.

(1) Integrate direct fires and indirect fires to support maneuver

throughout the operation.

(2) Plan fires that support the commander's intent and scheme of

maneuver.

(3) Plan fires to support all phases of the attack.

(4) Plan fires for targets of concern (those targets that may deter

the success of the maneuver).

(5) Plan smoke or other to screen the company elements when

crossing a danger area, breaching an obstacle, or to obscure

known or suspected enemy positions.

l. Develop the indirect fire plan to support the DEFENSIVE SCHEME

of maneuver.

(1) Plan fires that support the commander's intent.

(2) Plan fires on all likely enemy positions and on areas the

enemy may use in the attack, such as:

(a) Observation posts (OPs).

(b) Support positions.

(d) Assault positions.

(e) Dead space.

(f) Flanks.

(g) Defiles.

(3) Plan fires in front of, on top of, and behind friendly positions

to stop likely penetrations or to support a counterattack.

(4) Integrate final protective fires (FPFs) into the company fire

and obstacle plans.

(5) Plan fires that cover planned or existing obstacles.

(6) Plan smoke to screen friendly movements. (Defending units

use smoke sparingly.)

(7) Plan illumination.

Note: The company commander normally retains control of illumination in

the defense.

* 5. Company commander and fire support team (FIST), if available,

prepare for fire support execution.

a. Prepare an observation plan.

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(1) Designate primary and alternate observers.

(2) Brief observers on target tasks and purposes.

(3) Ensure observers are positioned to observe:

(a) Identify engagement area.

(4) Consider available assets such as the range finders.

b. Prepare a trigger to initiate fires for each target.

(1) Include engagement criteria.

(2) Prepare trigger lines based on the following:

(a) Rate of travel by enemy forces to the engagement area.

(b) Amount of time required to call for fires.

(d) Clearance of fires at company and or company team

level.

(e) Possible adjustment times.

c. Prepare a trigger for lifting and shifting fires (For offensive

operations, uses a minimum safe line [MSL].)

6. Company conducts rehearsal.

a. Involves observers in company rehearsals.

b. Ensures the company's primary and alternate communications

systems will support the fire support plan.

* 7. Company commander or designated representative conducts a

reconnaissance to confirm the indirect fire plan, if possible.

* 8. Company commander distributes the indirect fire support

plan/execution matrix to subordinate leaders as a part of the operation

order (OPORD).

a. Ensures a copy of the fire plan is provided to higher headquarters.

b. Ensures the fire support plan is incorporated into rehearsals.

* 9. Company commander uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as

necessary to redirect actions of subordinate elements.

* 10. Company commander or forward observer (FO) employs indirect fire

support using radio communications.

a. Ensures all available supporting fires are executed in a timely

manner and accomplish the prescribed result in accordance with

(IAW) the fire plan and execution matrix.

b. Ensures the employment of smoke does not degrade the company

mission.

c. Adjusts the priorities of fire as the battle progresses.

d. Calls for fire using the following procedure.

(1) Proper standardized call for fire (CFF).

(2) Proper radio communications procedures to call for fire (if

applicable).

(3) Observer identification and warning order. (Adjust fire, fire for

effect, suppress, or immediate suppression.)

(4) Target location methods. (Grid, polar, or shift from a known

point.)

(5) Target description using size and or shape,

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nature/nomenclature, activity, protection/posture (SNAP).

(6) Various techniques for area adjustment, such as:

(a) Successive bracketing.

(b) One round adjustment.

(7) Correct observer target (OT) factor and angular deviation (if

applicable).

(8) Subsequent corrections.

(9) Fire for effect when burst within 50 meters.

* 11. Company commander or forward observer (FO) conducts voice "fire

for effect missions".

a. Ensures the impact of the adjustment rounds are close enough to

have the desired effects with the first volley fired.

b. Requests appropriate shell/fuse combination.

Note: If desired effects are not achieved, the observer does the following:

adjusts the rounds and repeats; changes shell/fuze combination; requests

additional fire for effect volleys.

* 12. Company commander directs the observer to take the following

actions if desired effects are not achieved:

a. Adjust the rounds and repeat.

b. Change shell and or fuze combination.

c. Request additional fire for effect volleys.

* 13. Company commander or forward observer (FO) conducts radio

immediate suppression missions.

a. Identifies the target (observer).

b. Plots the target accurately.

c. Transmits complete call for fire.

d. Ensures an accurate target location is close enough to have the

desired effects with the first volley fired.

e. Ensures final suppression rounds are within 150 meters of the

target (if necessary).

Note: If desired effects are not achieved, the observer does the following:

Adjusts the rounds and repeats; changes shell/fuze combination; requests

additional fire for effect volleys.

14. Forward observer (FO) observes munitions effects and reports battle

damage assessments.

a. Estimates the extent of damage to the target and or casualties.

b. Reports damage assessment to the fire direction center (FDC)

providing fires.

15. Forward observer (FO), with laser locator, conducts a high burst (HB)

and or mean point of impact (MPI) registration (field artillery (FA) only), by

voice communications, when directed.

Note: Fire direction center (FDC) transmits orienting data to observer.

a. Orients using orienting data.

b. Announces to fire direction center (FDC) ready to observe.

c. Lases the burst.

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d. Records and transmits burst location to fire direction center (FDC)

until fire direction center (FDC) terminates registration.

*16. Company commander or forward observer (FO) registers, confirms,

and adjusts a parallel sheaf for mortars.

a. Uses successive bracketing.

b. Sends appropriate corrections to fire direction center (FDC).

c. Adjusts sheaf to within 50 meters range and 40 meters lateral

spread between rounds.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS

Task Title

LOCATE A TARGET BY GRID COORDINATES

LOCATE A TARGET BY SHIFT FROM A KNOWN POINT

Analyze Terrain

Plan for Use of Supporting Fires

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Direct Fires (Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Employ Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception Techniques (Infantry Company)

(07-2-6045)

ITERATION: 1

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a mission

at the location and time specified. The situation dictates that the company employ

camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD) techniques to deny selected information to

the enemy. All necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company employs camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) techniques in accordance with (IAW) tactical standing operating procedures

(TSOP), the order, and or higher commander's guidance and or intent. Company

commander ensures subordinate elements use proper camouflage, concealment, and

deception (CCD) techniques. The company denies critical information to the enemy. The

company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio or other tactical means.

* 3. Company commander plans using troop-leading procedures.

a. Conducts analysis based on factors of mission, enemy, troops,

terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

(1) Considers the enemy's capabilities, likely courses of action

(COAs), and specific weapons capabilities.

b. Confers with the staff engineer (if available) to determine

appropriate camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD)

employment techniques.

c. Determines camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD)

priorities based on factors of mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and

civil considerations (METT-TC).

d. Sets camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD) goals and or

intent, based of higher headquarter (HQ) operation order (OPORD),

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and relays goals and or intent to command.

e. Considers camouflage, concealment, and deceptions (CCD's)

effects on unit recognition by friendly troops, to help prevent fratricide.

* 4. Company commander or designated representative ensures

subordinate elements use proper camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) techniques.

a. Use natural conditions and materials before using man made

materials.

b. Employ deception to help mask the real intent of primary combat

operations and aid in achieving surprise in accordance with (IAW)

higher headquarters (HQ) deception plan.

c. Observe noise discipline.

d. Observe light discipline with respect to smoking, fires, and lights.

e. Conceal highly visible equipment.

f. Cover shiny surfaces.

g. Keep exposed activity to a minimum.

h. Use cut vegetation properly.

i. Use and conceal dismount points properly.

j. Place and disperse vehicles and equipment.

k. Disperse the command post (CP).

l. Employ camouflage nets.

m. Use (or minimizes) shadows.

n. Minimize movement.

o. Blend operations and equipment with backgrounds.

p. Employ pattern-painting techniques.

q. Employ decoys.

r. Integrate smoke operations with company movement.

s. Wear the correct uniform.

t. Control litter and spoil.

* 5. Company commander coordinates and or synchronizes actions of

subordinate elements.

6. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on fighting positions by:

a. Eliminating or minimizing target silhouettes.

b. Practicing spoil control.

c. Eliminating or minimizing regular or geometric shapes and layouts.

d. Maintaining overhead concealment.

e. Practicing dust control.

7. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on tactical vehicles by.

a. Minimizing and concealing track marks.

b. Minimizing or eliminating the shine on vehicles and equipment.

c. Reducing or using shadows to the unit's advantage.

d. Employing camouflage nets.

e. Painting vehicles to match their surroundings.

f. Dispersing vehicles and equipment.

g. Concealing vehicles and supply routes.

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h. Controlling litter and spoil.

i. Storing and concealing ammunition.

8. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on assembly areas (AAs) by.

a. Facilitating mission planning for entrance and exit of concealment.

b. Marking guideposts for route junctions.

c. Ensuring that turn-ins are not widened by improper use.

d. Dispersing dismount, mess, and maintenance areas.

e. Dispersing the command post (CP).

f. Maintaining camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD) by.

(1) Inspecting camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD)

frequently.

(2) Controlling litter and garbage.

(3) Observing blackout procedures.

g. Observing evaluation procedures by.

(1) Policing the area.

(2) Covering or eliminating tracks.

(3) Preventing traffic congestion.

(4) Concealing spoil.

9. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on the command post (CP) by.

a. Ensuring that lines of communications (LOCs) are not converged.

b. Dispersing vehicles.

c. Ensuring that turn-ins are not widened through improper use.

d. Ensuring that protective barriers follow terrain features.

e. Concealing defensive weapons.

f. Ensuring that existing poles are used for lines of communications

(LOCs).

g. Digging in the command post (CP) (when in open areas).

h. Maintaining camouflage nets.

i. Using civilian buildings properly by:

(1) Controlling access and egress.

(2) Observing blackout procedures.

(3) Avoiding obvious locations.

10. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on supply points by.

a. Dispersing operations.

b. Concealing access and egress routes.

c. Using the track plan.

d. Providing concealed loading areas.

e. Developing and implementing a schedule for the units being

serviced.

11. Company elements employ camouflage, concealment, and deception

(CCD) on water points by.

a. Concealing access and egress routes.

b. Ensuring that the track plan is used.

c. Controlling spillage.

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct a Withdrawal (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1216)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) directing it to

disengage and withdraw immediately from the enemy and reposition for another mission.

The withdrawal may or may not be conducted under enemy pressure and is unassisted.

Indirect fire support is available. The company is directed to designate a detachment left in

contact (DLIC). All necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company conducts the withdrawal in accordance with (IAW)

tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher commander's

guidance. The company disengages and moves to a designated location where the enemy

cannot observe or engage it with direct fire. The company designates a detachment left in

contact (DLIC). The company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of

interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio, or other tactical means.

* 3. Company commander confirms friendly and enemy situations.

a. Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if available.

* 4. Company commander plans using troop-leading procedures.

a. Makes an estimate of the situation and prepares a contingency plan

to break contact or withdraw.

b. Indicates the method of disengagement based on enemy pressure

(not under pressure or under enemy pressure).

c. Determines when and where the withdrawal will start.

d. Determines the locations for assembly areas (AA) (company,

company, and platoon) or battle position (BP) to which the company

will withdraw.

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e. Determines the route(s) to be used during the withdrawal.

f. Coordinates with adjacent companies, if necessary.

g. Plans deception activities.

h. Determines specific tasks for subordinate units.

i. Provides any special instructions on employment of special

weapons platoons, squads, and or teams. For example: mortars.

j. Conducts fire planning (organic, supporting, and obscuring) for

indirect fires along the withdrawal route to aid in disengagement and

antiarmor fires.

k. Organizes the company as necessary to accomplish the mission

and or compensate for combat losses.

(1) Designates a platoon and or element as the detachment left

in conflict (DLIC).

(2) Determines the size, composition, mission, and leader of the

detachment left in conflict (DLIC).

(3) Designates a quartering party.

l. Determines the withdrawal and linkup plan for the detachment left in

contact (DLIC).

m. Determines future missions.

n. Directs the platoons to walk the routes during daylight and during

limited visibility, if applicable and as time and the situation permits.

o. Plans to withdraw under limited visibility conditions, if possible.

p. Addresses actions on chance contact with the enemy.

5. Quartering party accomplishes the following:

a. Conducts reconnaissance of positions to which company will

withdraw.

b. Selects subordinate element positions and or sectors.

c. Selects observation post (OP) positions for company.

d. Provides guides as necessary.

e. Coordinates with the unit/element through which the company will

conduct a rearward passage of lines, if required.

* 6. Company commander disseminates overlays, and other pertinent

information to each platoon to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 7. Company commander issues orders and instructions to include rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

a. Issues clear and concise taskings to platoons and or elements.

8. Company conducts a rehearsal, if withdrawal is not under enemy

pressure.

9. Company withdraws UNDER ENEMY PRESSURE

a. Uses detachment left in contact (DLIC) to cover the withdrawal, of

company elements, by deception and maneuver. The company

commander uses one of the following methods to designate the

detachment left in contact (DLIC):

(1) Designates one platoon to execute the detachment left in

contact (DLIC) mission with the platoon leader as the

detachment left in contact (DLIC) leader.

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(2) Constitutes the detachment left in contact (DLIC) using ad

hoc elements from all platoons, with the first sergeant (1SG) or

other designated person as the detachment left in contact (DLIC)

leader.

b. Moves platoons from their positions to their designated assembly

area (AA) and then to the company assembly area (AA) upon order or

at the designated time. (After all equipment and personnel are

accounted for.)

c. Moves company to the higher headquarters’ assembly area (AA)

upon order or at the designated time. (After all equipment and

personnel are accounted for.)

10. Company withdraws NOT UNDER ENEMY PRESSURE.

Note: Company commander plans quickly and issues fragmentary orders

(FRAGOs) to control the withdrawal.

a. Moves not needed vehicles and or equipment to the rear before the

withdrawal starts.

b. Moves mortars and other special weapon systems where they can

provide support to the withdrawal.

c. Withdraws least heavily engaged platoon and or element first.

(1) Platoon/element disengages and moves into a position where

it can overwatch the disengagement of the more heavily

engaged platoons and or elements.

(2) Platoons/elements continuing maneuvering to the rear and

providing overwatch in turn.

Note: Once the company is disengaged, it moves as directed by the

company commander.

* 11. Company commander completes withdrawal actions.

a. Sends situation report (SITREP) to higher headquarters

commander as required.

12. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

13. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW) as required.

14. Company treats and evacuates casualties.

15. Company processes captured documents and or equipment as

required.

16. Company continues operations as directed.

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TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” Indicates a leader task step

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Conduct Overwatch and or Support by Fire (Infantry Company)

Integrate Direct Fires (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Employ Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception Techniques (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

(07-2-6063)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and must

maintain operations security to deny the enemy information about friendly activities taking

place in the area of operations (AO). All necessary personnel and equipment are available.

The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The

enemy has the capability to detect the company visually, audibly, and electronically. The

company has been provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of

interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational

environment. Some iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility

conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company maintains operations security in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher

commander's guidance. The company practices active and passive noise, light, litter, and

communications discipline to deny friendly information to enemy forces. The company

complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander protects friendly information by checking or

performing the following:

a. Prohibits fraternization with civilians (as applicable).

b. Makes sure maps do not contain the friendly order of battle.

c. Conducts inspections and gives briefings to ensure that personnel

do not carry details of military activities in personal materials (letters,

diaries, notes, drawings, sketches, or photographs).

d. Safeguards weapons, ammunition, sensitive items, and classified

documents.

e. Sanitizes all planning areas and positions before departure.

3. Company employs active and passive security measures.

a. Mans and performs surveillance from observation posts (OPs).

b. Conducts counter reconnaissance patrols, if possible.

c. Destroys enemy reconnaissance elements, when encountered.

d. Conducts stand to procedures.

e. Establishes local security.

f. Establishes specific levels of alert based on factors of mission,

enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

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g. Uses camouflage.

(1) Ensures fighting positions are camouflaged using exposed

dirt to break the outline of a position.

(2) Checks the position from the enemy's point of view.

(3) Ensures camouflage nets (if used) are properly hung.

(4) Employs overhead camouflage and sites positions and

personnel to prevent detection from the air.

(5) Keeps personnel and equipment in the shadows, when

possible.

(6) Ensures all personnel use camouflage paint to cover exposed

skin.

(7) Covers all reflective surfaces with non reflective material,

such as cloth, mud, or camouflage stick.

(8) Avoids crossing near footpaths, trails, and or roads, where

possible.

(9) Erases tracks leading into the positions.

(10) Camouflages equipment using vegetation to break up the

outline of the equipment and covers all reflective surfaces.

h. Enforces litter discipline.

(1) Collects and back hauls trash during logistics runs during

stationary periods.

(2) Carries trash until it can be disposed of securely.

i. Uses terrain and vegetation for concealment.

j. Controls movement.

(1) Uses the proper movement formation and movement

technique.

(2) Moves as fast as the situation permits.

(3) Moves along covered and concealed routes.

4. Company practices radio discipline.

a. Uses the proper radio procedures.

(1) Changes frequencies and call signs in accordance with (IAW)

signal operating instructions (SOI) and or tactical standing

operating procedures (TSOP).

(2) Uses varied transmission schedules and lengths.

(3) Uses established formats to expedite transmissions.

(4) Encodes messages or uses secure voice.

(5) Uses brevity codes, when possible.

(6) Uses the lowest power settings possible.

(7) Avoids transmission patterns.

(8) Maintains radio silence, as directed.

b. Takes action if jamming is suspected.

(1) Continues to operate.

(2) Disconnects the antenna.

(3) Switches to the highest power.

(4) Relocates the radio.

(5) Uses directional antennas.

(6) Turns the squelch off.

c. Uses messenger and wire whenever possible, especially in static

positions.

d. Uses the radio in the quiet message mode. Transmits an arranged

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number of taps or uses the PUSH-TO-TALK switch in the same

manner.

5. Company practices light discipline.

a. Conceals lights necessary for planning or reading a map. (A

poncho can be used for this purpose). Ensures all flashlights have

filters.

b. Removes or tapes personal items that may reflect light

(identification tags, rings, and watches).

c. Prohibits use of cigarettes and open fires during darkness or when

smoke and or fire may be observed by the enemy.

d. Uses only passive night observation equipment (if possible).

6. Company practices noise discipline.

a. Identifies shortcomings in noise discipline during final inspections.

b. Tapes down or removes items that make noise.

c. Uses normal means of communication to the greatest extent

possible.

d. Prohibits talking except as required to conduct or plan operations.

e. Ensures hand and arm signals are used, to the fullest extent

possible, during daylight hours or with night vision devices.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS

Task Title

Establish an Observation Post

Challenge Persons Entering Your Area

Perform Surveillance without the Aid of Electronic Devices

Employ Field-Expedient Early Warning Devices

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS: NONE

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct Resupply Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

(07-2-4000)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and is

required to conduct resupply operations. All necessary personnel and equipment are

available. The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate

elements. Some iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility

conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company conducts resupply operations in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher

commander's guidance. The company consolidates supply requests from subordinate

elements and forwards requests to higher headquarters. The company coordinates

logistical package (LOGPAC) and or aerial resupply operations. The company

participates refuel on the move (ROM) as directed.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situations

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander or designated representative anticipates needs

and ensures resupply requests are submitted before current supplies are

exhausted.

a. Reports equipment status and losses.

b. Reports supply status.

c. Ensures required basic loads, supplies, and platoon equipment are

on hand.

(1) Consolidates requests from platoon leaders.

(2) Submits ammunition and resupply requests early for

resupply.

(3) Supervises ammunition stockage, when used.

(4) Coordinates with headquarters and headquarters company

(HHC) supply sergeant, or executive officer (XO) for support.

(5) Distributes supplies according to the plan.

(6) Requests fortification materials (Class IV), as appropriate, for

obstacle construction during defensive operations.

(7) Requests resupply based on actual losses and expenditures

and forecasted requirements.

(8) Ensured requests are encoded when operating radios on a

non secure net.

d. Determines arrival time and logistics release point (LRP) for the

logistical package (LOGPAC).

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e. Determines method of resupply.

(1) Service station method: Determines if individuals, teams,

squads, or the entire platoon will rotate through the resupply

point at the same time.

(2) Tailgate method: Determines priority of resupply for fighting

positions.

f. Coordinates refuel on the move (ROM), if required.

* 3. First sergeant meets logistical package (LOGPAC) convoy at the

logistic release point (LRP).

* 4. First sergeant supervises resupply.

a. Issues fragmentary order (FRAGO) alerting platoon and or section

personnel that logistical package (LOGPAC) is en route.

b. Performs resupply as quickly as possible using the designated

method.

c. Ensures security is maintained during resupply operations.

d. Ensures elements maintain proper dispersion during resupply, if

applicable.

e. Receives and or issues mail.

f. Receives replacement personnel.

g. Uses back hauling to remove casualties, damaged equipment,

excess ammunition, and other items.

5. Company conducts aerial resupply.

a. Conducts a reconnaissance of the selected landing zone (LZ) or

drop zone (DZ) to confirm that it meets the factors of mission, enemy,

terrain, troops, time and civil considerations (METT-TC) and aircraft

size requirements.

b. Organizes the company to receive aerial resupply.

(1) Designates a security element.

(2) Designates a recovery and distribution element.

c. Secures the landing zone (LZ).

d. Identifies a distribution point for supplies.

e. Prepares the landing zone (LZ) or drop zone (DZ) (recovery and

distribution element), once the security element has secured the

landing zone (LZ) or drop zone (DZ).

(1) Removes obstacles in the landing zone (LZ) or drop zone

(DZ), if possible, and marks obstacles it cannot remove.

(2) Removes foreign object debris (FOD) that may interfere with

the resupply aircraft.

(3) Marks the load impact area or aircraft landing point in a

manner identified by the higher headquarters and or tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP) (for example, smoke,

lights, VS 17 panels, field-expedient markers).

(4) Divides the air-dropped load (if required) and moves it to the

distribution point.

(5) Unloads the aircraft, divides the load (if required), and moves

it to the distribution point.

(6) Conceals the landing zone (LZ) or drop zone (DZ) by

removing any indication of its use, such as aircraft tracks, and

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recover markers, equipment, and any other items that may

identify its use for resupply.

f. Controls the break down of supplies in accordance with the

allocation plan at the distribution point.

6. Company participates in refuel on the move (ROM), if required.

a. Confirms refuel on the move (ROM) site with higher headquarters.

b. Moves to the refuel on the move (ROM) site in accordance with

(IAW) operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) and

mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-

TC) factors.

c. Refuels in accordance with (IAW) order, guidance, and or tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP).

d. Maintains security and dispersion during refueling operation.

e. Reports status of refuel on the move (ROM) operation to higher

headquarters.

7. Company conducts emergency resupply.

a. Submits request for emergency resupply of Classes III, V, and IX to

higher headquarters.

b. Coordinates linkup for emergency resupply with higher

headquarters.

c. Moves to designated linkup point and conducts resupply.

8. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Report Tactical Information (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

(07-2-4027)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a combat

mission at the location and time specified. The company has under its control enemy

prisoners of war (EPWs) that were captured or surrendered during the operation. All

necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has communications with

higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on

the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and

noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task

should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company handles enemy prisoners of war (EPWs) in

accordance with (IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, guidance

from higher headquarters, and the Geneva Convention. The company segregates,

safeguards, and moves enemy prisoners of war (EPWs) to the rear as quickly as mission,

enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC) allows. The company

complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. The company executive officer (XO) or first sergeant (1SG) designates

an enemy prisoner of war (EPW) collection point based on the mission and

commander's intent.

* 3. Company commander or designated representative notifies higher

headquarters that the company has enemy prisoner of war (EPW).

* 4. Company commander or designated representative assigns guards to

protect and control enemy prisoner of war (EPW) until they can be moved

to higher headquarters.

*5. Company commander or designated representative ensures enemy

prisoners of war (EPW) are/have been searched.

a. Gives prisoners receipts for personal property taken, if not done by

capturing element.

*6. Company commander or designated representative ensures enemy

prisoners of war (EPW) are segregated.

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a. Segregates enemy prisoner of war (EPW) by rank, sex, deserters,

civilians, nationality, and ideology when possible.

b. Restricts enemy prisoners from areas where they can obtain

information about the unit's mission, strength, and future operations.

7. Company guards keep enemy prisoner of war (EPWs) silent.

a. Prevents enemy prisoner of war (EPW) leaders from giving orders.

b. Prevents enemy prisoner of war (EPW) from planning escape.

c. Does not talk in front of enemy prisoner of war (EPW) except to

issue orders and maintain discipline.

8. Company safeguards enemy prisoner of war (EPW).

a. Removes enemy prisoner of war (EPWs) from dangers of the

battlefield.

b. Does not allow anyone to abuse enemy prisoner of war (EPWs).

c. Prevents any prisoners from escaping.

d. Provides humane treatment for enemy prisoner of war (EPWs)

without distinction founded on race, nationality, religious belief,

political opinions, or other similar criteria.

e. Provides food to enemy prisoner of war (EPWs). (Provides the

same rations and drink that are available to company soldiers.)

f. Provides medical treatment within the company's ability.

g. Complies with rule of interaction (ROI), rule of engagement (ROE),

and the Geneva Convention.

*9. Company commander or designated representative ensures enemy

prisoner of war (EPWs) are tagged with Enemy Prisoner of War Capture

Tag.

a. Annotates the following information.

(1) Date and time of capture.

(2) Capturing unit.

(3) Grid coordinates of capture.

(4) Circumstance of capture

b. Attaches Part A to enemy prisoner of war (EPW).

c. Retains Part B for unit records.

d. Attaches Part C to property.

*10. Company commander or designated representative questions enemy

prisoner of war (EPWs).

a. Attains immediate combat information, if the tactical situation

permits.

(1) Reports gathered intelligence information to higher

headquarters.

b. Ensures questioning does not slow the evacuation process.

11. Company speeds enemy prisoner of war (EPWs) to the rear.

a. Coordinates for transportation, food, water, and emergency clothing

for enemy prisoner of war (EPWs).

b. Moves enemy prisoner of war (EPWs) rearward to the nearest

enemy prisoner of war (EPW) collection point in accordance with

(IAW) the order, tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), and

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or guidance from higher.

c. Processes captured documents and or equipment as required.

12. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company) (07-2-4045)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a combat

mission at the location and time specified. During the mission, the company captures

enemy documents and or equipment that must be processed. All necessary personnel and

equipment are available. The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and

subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants

may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task should be

conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company processes all captured documents and equipment in

accordance with (IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or

disposition instructions established by higher headquarters. The company evacuates

documents and or equipment to the rear as quickly as mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time

and civil considerations (METT-TC) allows.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

*2. Company commander or designated representative ensures all

captured documents and equipment are tagged in accordance with (IAW)

tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the operation order

(OPORD), and or disposition instructions established by higher

headquarters. (See platoon task: Process Captured Documents and

Equipment.)

* 3. Company commander reports capture of documents or equipment to

higher headquarters.

a. Reports type of document or equipment.

b. Reports date and time of capture.

c. Reports capturing unit.

d. Reports place of capture (grid coordinates).

4. Company processes all captured documents and equipment in

accordance with (IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the

operation order (OPORD), and or disposition instructions established by

higher headquarters.

a. Destroys, secures, evacuates, or abandons the equipment.

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Secure Civilians during Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

(07-2-4054)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force has

received an operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order (FRAGO) to secure civilians to

protect them from injury of combat. Some may be refugees and some may be inhabitants

of the area in which the company is operating. Some may be openly hostile. All necessary

personnel and equipment are available. The company has communications with higher,

adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on the

rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and

noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task

should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company secures civilians during operations in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher

commander's guidance. The company identifies and segregates combatants and

noncombatants, searches them, safeguards them, and moves them out of the immediate

area of operations. The company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or

rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio or other tactical means.

* 3. Company commander conducts troop-leading procedures with

emphasis on the following.

a. Interpreters to help interface with the local populace, if necessary.

b. Control measures for expected or unexpected situations.

c. Organization of the company to accomplish the mission and or

compensate for combat losses.

*4. Company commander disseminates reports and overlays to each

subordinate element to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 5. Company commander issues orders and instructions to include rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

a. Issues clear and concise taskings to platoons and or elements.

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6. Company conducts a rehearsal.

*7. Company commander or designated representative supervises

operation.

a. Ensures civilians are treated with respect.

b. Ensures elements understand rules of engagement (ROE) and or

rules of interaction (ROI).

c. Ensures elements/soldiers understand procedures for dealing with

news media.

d. Uses fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) as necessary to redirect

actions of subordinate elements.

8. Designated platoons/elements secure civilians.

a. Maintain 360 degree and three dimensional security in the area of

operation (AO) in which civilians are gathered.

b. Segregate civilians identified as being combatants or suspected

war criminals and treats them like enemy prisoners of war (EPWs).

c. Report this situation and status in a timely manner to higher

headquarters using radio, or other tactical means.

d. Assign personnel to search civilians.

(1) Keeps identification papers with civilians under all

circumstances, regardless of status.

e. Restrain and detains noncombatants who do not follow instructions.

(1) Safeguard noncombatants and provides humane but firm

treatment at all times.

(2) Move noncombatants away from firefights and the immediate

combat area.

f. Provide food, water, and medical attention based upon the medical

rules of engagement (ROE) for civilian medical treatment.

g. Assign guards to escort the civilians.

(1) Evacuate civilians to a processing and or reception station or

to an intermediate collection point run by higher headquarters.

(2) Guards escorting the civilians are prepared to give concise

information to the processing/reception station or intermediate

collection point about the original location of the civilians and

their actions since being encountered (i.e. reluctant, totally

uncooperative, hostile, etc.).

9. Company personnel give proper consideration to the press and local

officials.

a. Follows rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction

(ROI) guidance as to whether the local civilians and officials are to be

considered friendly, hostile, or uncertain.

10. Company continues operations as directed.

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TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Control Civil Disturbance Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Handle Enemy Prisoners of War (Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

(07-2-4063)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

sustained casualties during the current mission. The company has an aid team attached

and at least one combat lifesaver for each section/squad. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company treats and evacuates casualties in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher

commander's guidance. The company administers the proper lifesaving measures to

stabilize the casualty. The company evacuates casualties to the higher headquarters'

casualty collection point. The company complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and

or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company executive officer (XO) and first sergeant (1SG) plan casualty

treatment and evacuation with the senior company or platoon aidman.

a. Designate company casualty collection point.

b. Plan casualty evacuation routes.

c. Plan for taking care of the casualty's weapon and equipment.

d. Plan security of the casualty collection point.

e. Ensure aid and litter teams are designated by all elements.

f. Ensure all elements are briefed on and understand rule of

engagement (ROE) and rule of interaction (ROI).

g. Disseminate treatment and evacuation plan to company.

3. Company elements treat and evacuate casualties.

a. Identify serious casualties requiring evacuation.

b. Administer first aid to casualties.

c. Stabilize the casualties.

d. Administer the proper lifesaving measures.

e. Position casualties on vehicle(s), if available.

f. Retain classified documents [signal operating instructions (SOI),

maps, orders, overlays] and mission-essential equipment (night vision

devices, crew-served weapon) previously controlled by the casualty.

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g. Deliver classified documents and mission-essential equipment to

company headquarters as soon as factors of mission, enemy, troops,

terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC) allows.

* 4. First sergeant (1SG) reports casualties to the kandak combat trains

command post (CTCP) or higher headquarters trains command post.

a. Reports key personnel losses.

b. Includes number, location, and status of casualties.

c. Ensures (Field Medical Card) and (Casualty Feeder Report)

accompany all casualties.

* 5. First sergeant (1SG), designated non-commission officer (NCO), or

senior company aidman coordinates the casualty evacuation by ground

ambulance to the kandak and or higher headquarters aid station or to the

kandak and or higher headquarters collection point, and prepares them for

transport.

a. Moves casualties to the rear of the company position to a covered

and concealed location.

b. Retains classified documents signal operating instructions (SOI),

(maps, orders, overlays) previously controlled by the casualty.

c. Determines which casualties are most serious.

d. Prevents further injury to casualties.

e. Follows instructions in the operations order (OPORD) or tactical

standing operating procedures (TSOP).

f. Moves casualties using covered and concealed routes.

6. Company requests evacuation of casualties based on factors of mission,

enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

a. Submits medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) request using the correct

format.

b. Selects and marks the best available covered and concealed

landing zone (LZ)

c. Moves casualties by the best available means to the landing zone

(LZ), and continues treatment.

d. Assists the flight or ambulance crew with the casualties.

e. Maintains security of the landing zone (LZ) to include coordinating

any suppressive fires required.

7. Company evacuates contaminated casualties.

a. Initiates decontamination before loading.

b. Covers casualties if it is impossible to lessen the spread of

contamination enroute.

c. Ensures casualties are not evacuated to an uncontaminated facility

or with uncontaminated casualties.

d. Decontaminates vehicles and equipment as soon as possible.

8. Company evacuates enemy prisoner of war (EPW) casualties.

a. Checks enemy bodies for booby traps.

b. Searches enemy prisoner o war (EPW) for weapons and ordnance

before evacuation.

c. Prevents enemy prisoner of war (EPW) from having access to

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weapons during evacuation.

d. Maintains security of enemy prisoner of war (EPW) casualties.

e. Evacuates by the same standards as ANA casualties.

* 9. First sergeant (1SG) supervises evacuation of killed in action (KIAs)

and personal effects.

a. Submits a casualty report to the kandak combat trains command

post (CTCP) or higher headquarters trains command post in

accordance with (IAW) the tactical standing operating procedures

(TSOP).

b. Directs the recovery of killed in actions (KIAs) soldiers government

property.

c. Evacuates killed in actions (KIA) remains to the kandak or higher

headquarters field trains by backhaul transportation.

d. Transports killed in actions (KIAs) separately from wounded, if

possible.

e. Collects (Witness Statement on Individual) and (Casualty Feeder

Report) and forwards to the kandak combat trains command post

(CTCP) or higher headquarters trains command post.

* 10. Executive officer (XO) or first sergeant (1SG) reassigns personnel.

a. Bases reassignments on the commander's guidance.

b. Ensures key positions are filled and critical weapons are manned.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct Tactical Movement (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Antiarmor Company/Platoon)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

Conduct Tactical Movement (Mounted or Dismounted) (Antiarmor/Infantry/

Mortar/Reconnaissance Platoon/Squad)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

(07-2-5009)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received a warning order (WARNO) and operation order (OPORD) or fragmentary order

(FRAGO) for an upcoming mission. Mission planning and coordination for the mission have

been accomplished. Time is available to conduct a rehearsal. All necessary personnel and

equipment are available. The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and

subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants

may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task should be

conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company conducts a rehearsal prior to the beginning of the

upcoming operation in accordance with the order, and or higher commander's guidance.

The company uses the operation order, the synchronization matrix, and the decision

support template (DST) as tools to focus and drive the rehearsal. The rehearsal covers

critical aspects of the operation and provides necessary information for subordinate

elements to execute their mission. The company commander comply with the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander plans and prioritizes the rehearsal schedule.

a. Selects:

(1) Type of rehearsal.

(2) Rehearsal technique.

(3) Place of rehearsal.

(4) Attendees.

(5) Enemy course of action (COA) to be portrayed.

b. Coordinates liaison officer (LNO) attendance from adjacent units, if

required.

c. Ensures rehearsal time and location are identified in the company

operation order (OPORD) or warning order (WARNO).

* 3. Company commander prepares for rehearsal.

a. Identifies and prioritizes key events to be rehearsed.

b. Allocates time.

c. Confirms friendly and enemy situations.

(1) Receives an updated report showing the location of forward

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and adjacent friendly elements, if applicable.

(2) Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if applicable.

(3) Clarifies priority intelligence requirement (PIR) requirements.

(4) Verifies if any changes to the company team task or purpose.

(5) Confirms any changes to the scheme of maneuver.

d. Reviews:

(1) Completeness of task organization.

(2) Readiness of personnel and material.

(3) Level of preparation for the assigned mission.

e. Disseminates reports overlays, and other pertinent information to

each platoon to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 4. Platoon (subordinate) leaders complete their planning process.

* 5. Company commander or designated representative executes the

rehearsal.

a. Conducts a formal roll call and ensures necessary equipment is on

hand.

b. Validates task organization for the mission.

c. Rehearses synchronization of combat power from flank, higher, and

his own units.

d. Synchronizes the timing and contribution of each operating system.

e. Keeps the rehearsal within established time constraints.

f. Ensures selected events receive appropriate attention.

g. Ensures absentees receive changes immediately.

h. Bases the execution actions on the enemy courses of action

(COAs) he selected during the planning process:

(1) Portrays his best assessment of the enemy courses of action

(COAs).

(2) Communicates the enemy commander's:

(a) Desired effects.

(b) Intended end state.

i. Restates any changes, coordination, or required clarification.

j. Estimates the time for a fragmentary order (FRAGO), finalize the

changes, to follow.

k. Show participants the training aid and the terrain.

l. Defines the standard (what will be accepted as satisfactory

performance for the rehearsal).

m. Visualizes and synchronizes the concept of operations.

n. Focuses on the key events and synchronization required to achieve

the desired effect on the enemy.

o. Considers the enemy's courses of action (COAs).

p. Addresses any points in the operation where the execution of

branches or sequels is likely to occur.

q. Rehearses again, if the standard is not met and time is available.

* 6. Subordinate leaders articulate their element's actions and

responsibilities.

a. Use an established format.

b. Record changes on their copies of the graphics or operation order

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(OPORD).

(1) Presumed concept of operation.

* 7. Company commander assembles participants to conduct an after

action review (AAR).

a. Updates operation order (OPORD) and or plan, as required.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization (Infantry Company)

(07-2-5027)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

been in contact with the enemy. The platoon must consolidate and reorganize. The

company has reestablished communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate

elements, as required. Enemy forces have withdrawn to hasty defensive positions but have

the capability to counterattack. The company has been provided guidance on the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants,

to include the international press, may be present in the operational environment.

TASK STANDARDS: The company consolidates and reorganizes in accordance with

(IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP) and or higher commander's

guidance. The company occupies or reoccupies hasty fighting positions, with sectors of

fire, establishes security, accounts for all personnel and equipment, and reestablishes the

chain of command. Wounded in action (WIAs) are identified, stabilized, and prepared for

evacuation. Killed in action (KIAs) are identified and prepared for evacuation. Ammunition

and supplies are redistributed as needed. The company complies with the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander confirms friendly and enemy situations.

a. Receives an updated report showing the location of forward and

adjacent friendly elements, if applicable.

b. Receives an updated enemy situational template for added

fratricide prevention and increased force protection, if applicable.

* 3. Company commander disseminates reports overlays, and other

pertinent information to each platoon to keep them abreast of the situation.

* 4. Company commander conducts troop-leading procedures.

* 5. Company commander positions or repositions the observation post

(OP) forward to provide security.

a. Ensures members are alert for a possible counterattack.

b. Ensures the company main body is not engaged without warning.

6. Company occupies or reoccupies hasty fighting positions near the

objective.

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a. Establishes all around security.

(1) Evaluates terrain thoroughly.

(2) Positions the platoons using the clock or the terrain feature

technique.

(3) Mans key weapons, as required by factors of mission,

enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

b. Destroys all organized resistance.

c. Conducts reconnaissance of objective and or area of operations

(AO) with local patrols and scouts to ensure it is free of enemy.

d. Establishes local security.

e. Defends against enemy counterattacks.

f. Begins decontamination operations, if required and as factors of

mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-

TC) dictate.

g. Reestablishes the chain of command by filling key leader positions.

h. Reestablishes communications nets.

* 7. Company commander assigns or reassigns all platoons temporary

sectors of fire.

a. Ensures subordinate leaders adjust positions to cover likely

avenues of approach and ensure mutual support between platoons

and adjacent units.

8. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW) as required.

* 9. Company commander reports any intelligence information of immediate

value to next higher headquarters.

* 10. All leaders supervise redistribution of ammunition and equipment.

*11. Platoon leaders provides ammunition, casualty, and equipment (ACE)

reports to the company headquarters.

* 12. Company commander provides a consolidated ammunition, casualty,

and equipment (ACE) report to his higher headquarters.

* 13. Company commander or designated representative coordinates

resupply.

14. Company treats and evacuates casualties.

15. Company processes captured documents and or equipment as

required.

16. Company continues operations as directed.

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TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS

Task Title

Load a PKM Machine Gun

Perform a Function Check on an AK-47 Rifle Assault

Perform a Function Check on a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Load a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Correct Malfunctions of a GP-30 Grenade Launcher

Perform a Function Check on an RPK Machine Gun

Load an RPK Machine Gun

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Employ a Reserve Force (Infantry Company)

Employ Obstacle(s) (Infantry Company)

React to Snipers (Infantry Company)

Take Action on Contact (Infantry Company)

Conduct an Area or Zone Reconnaissance (Infantry Company)

Establish Observation Posts (Infantry Company)

Report Tactical Information (Infantry Company)

Integrate Indirect Fire Support (Infantry Company)

Conduct Resupply Operations (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Process Captured Documents and Equipment (Infantry Company)

Treat and Evacuate Casualties (Antiarmor/Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

Establish Communications (Infantry Company)

Prepare for Combat (Infantry Company)

Maintain Operations Security (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct Troop-leading Procedures (Infantry Company)

(07-2-5081)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received a warning order (WARNO), operation order (OPORD), or fragmentary order

(FRAGO) for an upcoming mission. Time is available to conduct troop-leading procedures

(TLP). All necessary personnel and equipment are available. The company has

communications with higher, adjacent, and subordinate elements. The company has been

provided guidance on the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

Coalition forces and noncombatants may be present in the operational environment. Some

iterations of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company conducts troop-leading procedures in accordance with

(IAW) the tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP) and appropriate field manual. All

planning, coordination, preparations, rehearsals, inspections, and orders are been

conducted.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situation

reports (SITREPs), and or other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio or other tactical means.

a. Includes. Warning order (WARNO)

(1) Company's mission and company commander's time line.

(2) Enough information for subordinate elements to start

preparation for the mission.

(3) Movement instructions, if movement is to be initiated before

operation order (OPORD) issuance.

(4) Items not covered in the unit tactical standing operating

procedures (TSOP).

* 3. Company commander conducts mission analysis.

a. Focuses on determining the company's mission and the amount of

available time.

b. Begins immediately to analyze the mission briefly using the factors

of mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations

(METT-TC).

(1) Uses no more than one third of available planning time for his

planning. (Allows subordinates to have two thirds of available

planning time for their planning.)

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(2) Obtains clarification of the higher commander's intent two

levels up, specified tasks, and implied tasks, if necessary.

(3) Coordinates with adjacent, combat support (CS), and combat

service support (CSS) elements, as necessary or appropriate.

* 4. Company commander makes a tentative plan.

a. Develops an estimate of the situation which includes.

(1) Detailed mission analysis.

(a) Kandak commander's intent and his concept is

understood.

(b) Analyze mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil

considerations (METT-TC) factors in as much detail as time

and quality of information will allow.

(d) Identify any constraints, for requirements for action and

prohibition of actions.

(e) Restated company mission statement of who, what,

when, where, and why.

(2) Situational analysis and course of action (COAs)

development.

(a) Company commander determines one or more ways to

achieve the mission.

(b) Analyze relative combat power.

(d) Array company's initial forces.

(e) Develop schemes of maneuver.

(f) Assign headquarters.

(3) Analysis of each course of action (COAs).

(a) Determine advantages and disadvantages.

(b) Visualize the flow of battle.

(4) Comparison of each course of action (COAs).

(a) Does the course of action (COAs) accomplish the

company purpose?

(b) Makes a decision on which course of action (COAs) will

be used. (The decision represents the tentative plan.)

* 5. Company commander initiates movement in accordance with (IAW) the

warning order (WARNO), or operation order (OPORD), or fragmentary

order (FRAGO) and or unit tactical standing operating tactical standing

operating procedures (TSOP). (There may be a need to initiate movement

immediately following the issuance of the warning order (WARNO.)

a. Establishes movement control through the use of waypoints and or

graphic control, measures.

b. Assumes the appropriate readiness condition (REDCON) level.

c. Dispatches quartering party as necessary.

d. Begins priorities of work.

e. Conducts time-distance check of the route to the start point (SP), as

necessary.

f. Prepares reconnaissance element(s) for movement.

* 6. Company commander conducts reconnaissance.

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a. Coordinates with organizations that his reconnaissance elements

will pass through or near.

b. Completes a personal reconnaissance when time allows.

c. Completes a map reconnaissance when time does not allow a

personal recon.

d. Requests reconnaissance assets conduct the recon, if the risk of

enemy contact is high.

* 7. Company commander completes the plan.

a. Adjusts the plan based on results of the reconnaissance.

b. Ensures the plan meets the requirements of the mission and the

commander's intent.

* 8. Company commander issues the order.

a. Ensures subordinates understand mission, commander’s intent,

concept of the operation and their assigned tasks.

b. Issues the order within sight of the objective or on defensive terrain.

(When this is not possible, a terrain model or sketch should be used.)

* 9. Company commander supervises preparations and refines the order.

a. Conducts a rehearsal.

b. Conducts inspections.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS: NONE

SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE TASKS

Task Title

Conduct a Passage of Lines as the Passing Unit (Infantry Company)

Conduct a Rehearsal (Infantry Company)

Conduct Risk Management (Infantry Company)

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Establish Communications (Infantry Company)

(07-2-5090)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force. The

company has moved to an assembly area or other location that requires them to establish

communications to provide information exchange between company elements, higher

headquarters, and fire support elements. All necessary personnel and equipment are

available. The signal annex to the operation order (OPORD) is available. Some iterations

of this task should be conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company establishes communications in accordance with (IAW)

the tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), order, and or higher commander's

guidance. The company prepares communication systems for operation. The company

establishes and enters appropriate communication nets. Company performs remedial

electronic counter countermeasures (ECCM).The company maintains communications and

communications security.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Company leaders gain and or maintain situational understanding using

information that is gathered from maps, intelligence summaries, situations

reports (SITREPs), and other available information sources.

* 2. Company commander and or first sergeant (1SG) locate radio stations

(primary and alternate) some distance from the company headquarters or

command post.

a. Allow for effective use of terrain in an electronic warfare

environment.

b. Avoid frequency interference from power lines and other friendly

sources.

c. Provide physical security from attack.

d. Provide the best possible cover and concealment consistent with

reliable transmission and reception of required stations.

3. Company prepares the communication systems for operation.

a. Ensures that equipment is initialized and operating in accordance

with (IAW) tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP) and

applicable manuals.

b. Installs required antenna.

c. Sets assigned frequency(s).

d. Makes required settings.

e. Programs equipment for secure operations using key list or

appropriate keying devices, if applicable.

f. Checks all system components for operational abilities.

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g. Provides security for communications security (COMSEC) items.

4. Company operates the company net control station (NCS) using wire, or

radio.

a. Opens nets in accordance with (IAW) current Signal Operating

Instructions (SOI)/Signal Supplemental Instructions (SSI).

b. Challenges all stations in net as required by the signal operating

instructions (SOI) and or signal supplemental instructions (SSI).

c. Controls entry and departure of all stations.

d. Monitors the net for operability and connectivity, if applicable.

e. Reports loss and or operating difficulties of any station to the chain

of command and higher headquarters (HQ) communications element.

f. Enforces station and net restrictions.

g. Monitors the net to detect errors in operating procedures.

h. Corrects all errors in net operating procedures.

i. Enforces station listening silence as prescribed by or commander's

directive.

j. Completes transition to extend range of radio station within 15

minutes, if required.

k. Remotes radio station at least one kilometer, if required.

l. Directs change to alternate frequency when compromise of primary

frequency is suspected.

m. Closes net in accordance with (IAW) the signal operating

instructions (SOI)/ signal supplemental instructions (SSI).

5. Company enters higher headquarters and fire support nets as required.

6. Company transmits and receives messages over and radio nets using

the correct format and procedures.

a. Processes messages by precedence, date/time group, and in

accordance with (IAW) the tactical standing operating instructions

(TSOP).

b. Processes incoming messages without errors.

c. Forwards incoming messages to appropriate element/section.

d. Check outgoing messages for completeness and readability.

e. Employ approved radiotelephone procedures.

f. Transmit messages in accordance with (IAW) precedence, correct

format, and prescribed text.

g. Employ approved codes and brevity lists when transmitting the

names of persons, places, and sensitive information.

h. Encode all grid coordinates using the current signal operating

instructions (SOI)/signal supplemental instructions (SSI).

i. Decode all grid coordinates using the current signal operating

instructions (SOI)/signal supplemental instructions (SSI).

j. Employ lowest operational power setting consistent with operations

requirements.

k. Maintain station log.

l. Troubleshoot radio set as necessary and within operator's capability.

m. Correct faults (within operator's capability).

n. Report uncorrectable faults to higher headquarters for resolution.

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7. Company maintains radio communications.

a. Maintains communications using between the unit command

post (CP) and all sub-elements.

b. Maintains communications with higher headquarters (HQ) and all

supported unit elements using radio, or messenger.

c. Notifies higher headquarter's when communications are partially or

completely inoperative.

8. Company maintains land communications.

a. Maintains wire communications between the company command

post (CP) and all sub elements.

b. Maintains a hot loop between the company command post (CP)

and sub-elements, if switchboard is not available.

c. Establishes messenger runners when land communications are

inoperative.

9. Company maintains generator power.

a. Operates generators in accordance with (IAW) appropriate

Technical Manuals (TMs).

b. Constructs sound barrier and screening system to muffle noise and

minimize heat signature.

c. Constructs a fuel storage and fire control point for all generators

with fire extinguishers as prescribed by the tactical standing operating

procedures (TSOP) and commander's guidance.

10. Company employs signal security (SIGSEC) measures.

a. Employs communication security (COMSEC) measures to deny

friendly telecommunication information to the enemy.

b. Employs electronic security (ELSEC) measures to protect

electromagnetic transmissions, other than communication devices,

from threat detection.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

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TRAINING AND EVALUATION OUTLINE

TASK: Conduct Demolition Guard Mission (Infantry Company)

(07-2-1288)

ITERATION:

(Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U

(Circle)

CONDITIONS: The company is conducting operations as part of a larger force and has

received an operation order (OPORD)/fragmentary order (FRAGO) to conduct a demolition

guard mission at the location and time specified. An engineer platoon is attached to the

company with sufficient quantities of demolition materials and is augmented with additional

maneuver or combat support (CS) assets as required. (The company commander is

designated as the demolition guard commander and the engineer platoon leader is

designated as the firing party commander). All necessary company personnel and

equipment is available. The company has communications with higher, adjacent, and

subordinate elements. The company has been provided guidance on the rules of

engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI). Coalition forces and noncombatants

may be present in the operational environment. Some iterations of this task should be

conducted during limited visibility conditions.

TASK STANDARDS: The company conducts the demolition guard mission in accordance

with tactical standing operating procedures (TSOP), the order, and or higher commander's

guidance. The company defends the target to allow all friendly forces to withdraw or until

ordered to execute the target. The company executes the target on order. The company

complies with the rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

* 1. Demolition guard commander gains and or maintains situational

understanding using information that is gathered from maps, intelligence

summaries, situation reports (SITREPs), and other available information

sources.

* 2. Demolition guard commander receives an operation order (OPORD) or

fragmentary order (FRAGO) and issues warning order (WARNO) to the

company using radio, or other tactical means.

* 3. Demolition guard commander plans using troop-leading procedures.

a. Conducts mission, enemy, troops, terrain, time and civilian

considerations (METT-TC) analysis.

(1) Considers the enemy's capabilities, likely courses of action

(COAs), and specific weapons capabilities.

b. Conducts a map reconnaissance.

(1) Identifies target.

(2) Identifies tentative objective rally point (ORP).

(3) Identifies tentative security, support by fire, and assault

positions.

(4) Identifies likely enemy avenues of approach.

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(5) Identifies routes to and from the objective rally point (ORP)

and objective.

(6) Identifies tentative observation post(s) (OP).

(7) Marks contact points, rally points, and other control

measures.

(8) Marks tentative dismount points on maps as appropriate.

c. Coordinates the demolition guard mission.

(1) Compares orders with the demolition firing party to ensure

they are correct and complete.

(2) Exchanges information with adjacent commanders on

observation post (OP) locations, patrols, unit signals, enemy

routes into the area, terrain and facilities available in the area,

and passage points.

(3) Becomes familiar with the information in the firing

commander's target folder.

(4) Places recovery and evacuation assets near and on the

friendly side of the target to assist in keeping the route clear, if

applicable.

(5) Prepares a chain-of-command roster for his unit.

d. Plans and coordinates indirect fire support and or close air support,

if available.

(1) Plans fires on the target, on both sides of it, and surrounding

area.

(2) Plans for illumination and smoke.

e. Identifies direct fire responsibilities.

f. Plans and coordinates combat service support (CSS).

g. Organizes the company as necessary to accomplish the mission

and or compensate for combat losses.

(1) Incorporates any attached elements into guard plan.

h. Coordinates and synchronizes activities within each battlefield

operating system (BOS).

i. Plans for observation posts (Ops) and patrols in order to provide an

early warning of an enemy attack.

j. Plans for the control of withdrawing units and refugees.

k. Establishes contact points on the enemy side of the target to

monitor, control, and inform the commander on the passage of friendly

units.

l. Addresses actions on chance contact with the enemy.

*4. Demolition guard commander disseminates reports overlays, and other

pertinent information to each element to keep them abreast of the situation.

*5. Demolition guard commander issues orders and instructions to include

rules of engagement (ROE) and or rules of interaction (ROI).

a. Issues specific and clear taskings to platoons/elements.

6. Company conducts a rehearsal.

a. Rehearses plan during the day and at night, if possible.

*7. Demolition guard commander issues a fragmentary order (FRAGO), as

necessary, to address changes to the plan identified during the rehearsal.

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8. Company moves tactically to objective rally point (ORP).

a. Secures objective rally point (ORP).

*9. Demolition guard commander or designated representative and

reconnaissance element conducts the reconnaissance based on mission,

enemy, troops, terrain, time and civil considerations (METT-TC).

a. Conducts a passage of lines, if required.

b. Pinpoints the target.

c. Establishes security at the target.

d. Selects security, support, and assault positions.

e. Establishes contact points on the enemy side of the target to

monitor, control, and inform the commander on the passage of friendly

units.

f. Determines the locations of all landing zones (LZs) and or pickup

zones (PZs) in the area.

g. Identifies areas on the enemy and the friendly sides of the target

that can be used as holding areas for units and refugees.

h. Identifies passage lanes through target.

i. Selects primary and alternate locations for the firing point.

j. Selects a primary and an alternate command post (CP) location on

the friendly side of the target that allows him to observe and control

the defense.

k. Verifies and updates intelligence information.

l. Leaves a surveillance team to observe the objective.

m. Returns to the objective rally point (ORP).

10. Company elements move to and occupy designated positions.

a. Secures positions as required.

b. Improves positions as the situation allows.

c. Positions elements to provide an all around defense.

(1) Positions one element on the enemy side of the target to

occupy roadblocks on the avenues of approach leading to the

area.

(2) Positions another element on and around the target to defend

it and the demolitions.

(3) Positions any remaining elements on the friendly side of the

target in locations where they can support the defending platoon.

11. Company conducts the demolition guard mission.

a. Emplaces mines and obstacles in accordance with (IAW) the

commander's plan to disrupt and block enemy movement.

b. Marks all routes through the passage lane.

c. Defends the target.

d. Controls the flow of vehicles and personnel to ensure the target

does not become congested.

e. Moves units and refugees to designated holding areas to prevent

massing at or near the target.

* 12. Demolition guard commander directs the demolition of the target upon

receipt of the order.

a. Notifies the firing party commander on receipt of the order.

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b. Warns friendly units in the area of imminent detonation.

c. Withdraws elements to the friendly side of the target before

detonation. (The commander may leave some elements on the enemy

side until after detonation. These elements may be required to

continue to provide security or to complete some of the final

demolition tasks. The commander must have developed a plan to

withdraw elements remaining on the enemy side of the target after

detonation.)

d. Gives the order to fire to the firing party commander.

e. Executes misfire procedures if the demolitions fail to fire.

f. Completes necessary paperwork when the situation allows.

13. Company consolidates and reorganizes as necessary.

14. Company secures enemy prisoners of war (EPW) as required.

* 15. Demolition guard commander inspects the target to ensure it is

completely destroyed.

* 16. Demolition guard commander reports the completion of the mission to

higher headquarters.

17. Company treats and evacuates casualties.

18. Company processes captured documents and or equipment as

required.

19. Company continues operations as directed.

TASK PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION

TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE

MEASURES “GO”

“*” indicates a leader task step.

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