Task: Conduct a Point Ambush USJTF Task 6 Effective Date: 2011 AUG 26
NCO/Officer: Strike Team Leader (CPL-SSG) Strike Group Leader (SFC-1LT) Company Commander / First Sergeant / XO
STP: USJTF Troop Manual STP 7-11B1-SM-TG
Conditions: As the leader of an ambush element, given sufficient personnel to accomplish the mission, suitable terrain and weapons. Organization and preliminary coordination for the mission has been accomplished. Standards: Eliminate or captured the enemy, or forced him to withdraw. Performance Steps 1. Plan the ambush. a. Conduct map reconnaissance. b. Reconnoiter ambush site (by air or ground if possible). c. Plan indirect fire support (Airsoft mortars and Airsoft M203’s). d. Issue order.
2. Supervise ambush preparations. a. Order, receive, and distribute needed ammunition, supplies, and equipment. b. Ensure soldiers get all the rest the situation allows. c. Rehearse actions. (1) En route to and from the ambush site.
Performance Steps (2) Chance engagement (If you are spotted moving there). (3) Crossing a danger area (Into enemy territory). (4) At the ambush site. d. Maintain all equipment and weapons. e. Inspect. f. Control movement to the ambush site. 3. Set up ambush area a. Move to Ambush position b. Set out 2 members on each of the flanks as security c. Set members spaced out on a battle line at the ambush site d. Camouflage individual members and assign sectors of fire e. Emplace Airsoft claymore mines and pressure mines f. Radio command when set g. Take weapons off of SAFE and prepare for contact
Performance Steps 4. Execute the ambush. a. b. c. d. e.
Security team alerts main force of incoming enemies Initiate the ambush with a casualty producing weapon when the enemy enters the kill zone Lift or shift fire. Assault through the position after enemy has been eliminated Search enemy casualties for intelligence.
5. Withdraw to objective rally point. Give any intelligence to all Task Force members. Evaluation Preparation: SETUP: Provide the ambush leader with the equipment, personnel, terrain, and information listed in the task condition statement. Provide a map with a location for the leader to set th the ambush in and provide an OPFOR force 1/4 of the size of the ambush force to walk into the ambush. A radio is also required for both the Ambush leader and the role-player for higher command to simulate a Higher HQ for the Ambush Force. BRIEF LEADER: Tell the leader to place the ambush element in the designated position, so the enemy cannot see it. Use a casualty-producing device to initiate the ambush, to lift or shift fires, and to withdraw from the ambush site. Reassemble the ambush element and occupy the objective rally point, then move to a prearranged location to disseminate information. GO
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Performance Measures 1. Planned the ambush.
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2. Supervised ambush preparations and setup following all steps.
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3. Executed the ambush losing less than 15% of his or her force.
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4. Withdrew to objective rally point and gave any intelligence to Command.
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Evaluation Guidance: Score the leader a GO if all performance measures are passed. Score the leader a NO-GO if any performance measure is failed. If the leader scores a NO-GO, show the leader what was done wrong and how to do it correctly. Certifications Required: Strike Team Leader or Group Leader
Supporting Individual Tasks: USJTF Task 2 (Camouflage and concealment)
Supported Drills: None.