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MOVEMENT TO CONTACT  MOTORIZED MARCH
In addition to the duties described above for a foot march, the
following considerations apply to security missions assigned on a
motorized march. The weapons platoon squad leader will 
Utilize observation and reconnaissance by fire.
Provide flank security by observation and reconnaissance by fire.
Provide active air defense by assigning air sentinels and engaging
all attacking aircraft.
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DUTIES IN THE ASSEMBLY AREA
The weapons platoon squad leader will 
Assign team areas.
Provide security, as directed.
Supervise actions taken to prepare or improve cover.
Exercise continuous camouflage discipline to include 
Removal of excess soil from position.
Proper use and timely replacement of natural camouflage
material.
Disposal of trash.
Control of individual movement to avoid creating visible
paths.
Supervise the care and cleaning of weapons and equipment.
Enforce light and noise discipline.
Enforce field sanitation measures.
Ensure segregation of equipment, as directed.
Inspect each individual for proper ammunition, rations, water,
and special equipment, as directed.
Report at the designated time and place to receive the section
leader's order.
Conduct applicable troop leading steps (see appendix A).
Supervise the squad in specialized training and/or rehearsals.
DAYLIGHT ATTACK
On receipt of the section leaders' order, the weapons platoon squad
leader will
Take notebook and pencil and ensure a complete understanding
of the squad's mission with emphasis on the supported unit scheme
of maneuver, target assignments, and fire control measures.
Begin planning:
Allocate time for reconnaissance and movement of the squad
forward from the assembly area.
Using METT-T, make an estimate of the situation based on
the section leaders' order and supported unit's scheme of
maneuver.
Formulate a tentative plan to implement the squad mission.
Arrange for 
Movement forward from the assembly area or detachment of
squad.
A reconnaissance route and schedule to facilitate
coordination with the supported rifle unit leader.
Make reconnaissance:
Select a vantage point from which to orient team leaders, and
a covered position nearby from which to issue the order.
Determine enemy location, strength, and disposition.
Locate key terrain features considered in the company
scheme of maneuver.
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Locate the avenues of approach used to these key terrain
features.
Locate likely avenues of approach for the enemy armor or
mechanized force.
Select specific weapons positions and specific targets for
teams.
Determine safety limits for squad fires.
Effect coordination with the supported unit leader, to include
positioning of weapons, confirmation of the fire support plan,
and continuation of the attack.
Determine the effect of signals prescribed for fire control.
Select covered routes and displacement positions, as
prescribed.
Complete the plan:
Complete an estimate of the situation, to include METT-T
and continuation of the attack.
Assign a specific position area and targets for each team
based on the mission of the supported unit (scheme of
maneuver), observation and sector of fire, and effective range
of weapons.
Establish fire control measures, as prescribed, to include 
Times to coordinate and signal for opening fire, shifting
fire, amd ceasing fire.
Rate of fire.
Safety limits.
Prescribe the method of displacement of the squad
considering 
Mission at the displacement objective.
Displacement objective.
Route of displacement.
Time or signal for displacement.
Provide for security at the squad position and during all
squad movement.
Ensure continuous camouflage of materiel and personnel.
Ensure all pertinent extracts from the section leaders' order
are considered in completing plan.
Determine your own position from which to best control the
fires of the squad.
Issue the order:
Orient subordinates, and ensure a thorough understanding of
the orientation.
Utilize the standard order form (see appendix A).
Ensure a thorough understanding of the order.
Supervise the team leaders' planning, positioning of teams, and
preparation of the team
's positions.
Conduct the attack:
Commence fire support at the prescribed time, or on order.
Maintain fire control and coordination.
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Continue the estimate of the situation throughout the attack,
and recommend changes to employment of the squad, as
appropriate.
Displace the squad to ensure continuous close fire support
and prompt positioning of teams to cover consolidation of the
seizure of objective, when directed.
Maintain unit security during displacements.
Coordinate with the rifle unit leader, as directed, to ensure
protection of crew-served weapons and support of actions on
the objective.
Expedite casualty and ammunition status reports from team
leaders.
Reorganize promptly to reestablish subordinate chains of
command and replace key billets made vacant by casualties.
Reorganize and replenish the ammunition promptly, if
required.
Evacuate casualties.
Establish unit security at gun positions.
Report the situation to the section leader to include 
Enemy situation.
Friendly casualties.
Information concerning prisoners of war, captured
documents, and captured material.
Recommendation concerning nonorganic fire support to
augment squad fires.
In accordance with the assigned mission, either be prepared
to support the continuation of the attack, as directed, or
supervise the continued organization of the ground for
defense, as directed.
NIGHT ATTACK
In the nonilluminated night attack, the following special
considerations are integrated with the procedures prescribed for the
daylight attack on page 6-9. The weapons platoon squad leader
will 
Conduct a reconnaissance, as directed:
Locate terrain features and routes covered in the order.
Locate support-by-fire positions.
Determine azimuths.
Ensure a thorough understanding of 
Control points.
Individual flare, light, and noise discipline.
Prescribed signals.
Actions upon discovery.
Plan for rehearsals, as directed.
Prepare for the attack:
Lay weapons on target(s) during daylight.
Brief the squad.
Conduct a rehearsal with particular emphasis on 
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Flare discipline.
Individual conduct, including movement, maintaining
distance and intervals, light and noise discipline, and
security measures.
Supervise troop preparations to include 
Individual camouflage.
Silencing equipment and clothing.
Removing or dulling shiny items.
Segregating equipment not required.
Issuing ammunition and pyrotechnics.
Checking weapons.
Conduct the attack:
Exercise strict noise, light, and flare discipline.
Report readiness of the squad for the assault to the section
leader or rifle platoon commander to whom attached.
Supervise actions on the objective.
OTHER OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
The following special considerations are integrated with the
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