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Chapter 2 Conduct Rehearsals 2-68. A crucial component of preparation is the rehearsal. Rehearsals allows the DRT commander to assess his subordinates’ preparations and to identify areas that require closer supervision. The commander conducts rehearsals to: Practice essential tasks. Identify weaknesses or problems in the plan. Coordinate subordinate element actions. Improve understanding of the concept of operations. Foster confidence among Soldiers. 2-69. The DRT commander uses five types of rehearsals: Confirmation brief. Backbrief. Combined arms rehearsal. Support rehearsal. Battle drill or TACSOP rehearsal. Confirmation Brief 2-70. Immediately after receiving the order, subordinate leaders brief the commander on the order they just received. They brief their understanding of the commander’s intent, the specific tasks (and purposes) they have been assigned, and the relationship of their tasks to those of other elements conducting the operation. They repeat any important coordinating measures specified in the order. The confirmation brief is normally used in conjunction with other types of rehearsal. Backbrief 2-71. The backbrief differs from the confirmation brief in that subordinate leaders are given time to complete their plan. Backbriefs require the fewest resources and are often the only option under timeconstrained conditions. Subordinate leaders explain their actions to the commander from start to finish of the mission. Backbriefs are performed sequentially, with all leaders going over their tasks. When time is available, backbriefs can be combined with other types of rehearsals. Doing this lets all element leaders coordinate their plans before performing more elaborate drills. If possible, backbriefs are performed overlooking subordinates’ AOs, after they have developed their own plans. Combined Arms Rehearsal 2-72. A combined arms rehearsal requires considerable resources, but provides the most planning and training benefit. Depending on circumstances, the DRT may conduct a reduced force or full dress rehearsal. Reduced Force Rehearsal 2-73. When circumstances prohibit a rehearsal with all members of the unit, DRT leaders and other key individuals may perform a reduced force rehearsal while most of their subordinates continue to prepare for the operation. Often, smaller scale replicas of terrain or buildings substitute for the actual AO. <strong>Dismounted</strong> reconnaissance troop leaders not only explain their plans, but also walk through their actions or move replicas across the rehearsal area or sand table. This is called a rock drill. It reinforces the backbrief given by subordinates because everyone can see the concept of operations and sequence of tasks. Full Dress Rehearsal 2-74. The preferred rehearsal technique is a full dress rehearsal. The commander rehearses his subordinates on terrain similar to the AO, initially under favorable light conditions, and then in limited visibility. Small unit actions are repeated until executed to the commander’s standard. Full dress rehearsals help Soldiers to clearly understand what is expected of them. It helps them gain confidence in their ability to accomplish the 2-14 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010
Command and Control mission. Supporting elements meet key leaders and rehearse with them. The critical benefit is the opportunity to synchronize the operation. Support Rehearsal 2-75. At any point during TLP, units may rehearse their support for an operation. The DRT XO or 1SG is normally responsible for these rehearsals and may participate in the squadron level support rehearsal. For the DRT, this typically involves coordination and procedure drills for fires, sustainment, or casualty evacuation (CASEVAC). Support rehearsals and combined arms rehearsals complement preparations for the operation. They may be conducted separately and then combined into full dress rehearsals. Battle Drill or TACSOP Rehearsal 2-76. A battle drill is a collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making process. A battle drill or TACSOP rehearsal ensures that all participants understand a technique or a specific set of procedures. Throughout preparation, units rehearse battle drills and TACSOP actions. These rehearsals do not need a completed order from the squadron. The DRT commander places priority on those drills or actions that he anticipates will occur during the operation. For example, a reconnaissance platoon may rehearse a battle drill on reacting to an ambush while awaiting the movement order. SECTION IV – COMMUNICATIONS 2-77. The reporting of combat information is fundamental to reconnaissance and security. This information is of interest to other maneuver units as well as to the IBCT and squadron staffs. It requires the widest dissemination possible by FM voice and digital systems. The DRT elements frequently operate over long distances, wide frontages, and extended depths far from the controlling headquarters. Communications must be redundant and long-range to meet these internal and external requirements. Because threat and friendly radar, radios, and lasers operate in the same electromagnetic spectrum, commanders must plan for interference. This may result from unintentional friendly interference, intentional threat jamming, equipment failure, atmospheric or terrain conditions, or nuclear blast electromagnetic pulse. DIGITAL 2-78. The <strong>Army</strong> Battle Command System is a network of computer systems that allows for advanced reporting, orders and graphics sharing, and database management. The DRT digital systems include: FBCB2. Six systems in the troop are located in the key leaders’ vehicles, allowing for receiving and inputting information into the FBCB2 system. Tactical internet consisting of single-channel ground/airborne radio system (SINCGARS) and enhanced position location reporting system (EPLARS) tactical radios. Global Command Support System. Digital message device. Lightweight mortar ballistic computer. Defense advanced GPS receiver. 2-79. Digitized information systems increase the complexity of C2 systems, but digital technologies provide more timely, accurate, and reliable information to the commander. This information allows the commander to make faster and better decisions. Digital C2 systems also support effective execution by reducing the human labor needed to organize information and by providing it in a usable form. Used correctly, their capabilities allow the commander to spend more time and energy on the art of command and the human dimensions of C2. 2-80. The dismounted elements of the DRT must transmit their information to an FBCB2 leader vehicle where it must then be placed into the system. Allowing for the population of the COP, leaders with FBCB2 in their vehicle lose this link when they dismount and must rely on other manned systems to input their information and receive information from FBCB2. 16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 2-15
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