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(5) Actions on the Objective (Deliberate Ambush) Figure 5-6.<br />
(a) The PL prepares the patrol for the ambush in the ORP.<br />
(b) The PL prepares to conduct a leader’s recon.<br />
(1) Designates the members of the leader’s recon party (typically includes squad<br />
leaders, surveillance team, RTO/FO, and possibly the security element.<br />
(2) Issues a contingency plan to the PSG.<br />
(c) The PL conducts his leader's recon.<br />
(1) Ensures the leader’s recon party moves undetected.<br />
(2) Confirms the objective location and suitability for the ambush.<br />
(3) Selects a kill zone.<br />
(4) Posts a surveillance team at the site and issues a contingency plan.<br />
(5) Confirms suitability of assault and support positions and routes from them to<br />
the ORP.<br />
(d) The PL adjusts his plan based on info from the recon.<br />
(1) Assigns positions.<br />
(2) Designates withdrawal routes.<br />
(3) Designates necessary control measures.<br />
(e) The PL confirms the ambush formation.<br />
(f) The security team(s) occupy first, securing the flanks of the ambush site, and<br />
providing early warning. The security element must be in position before the<br />
support and assault elements move forward of the release point. A security team<br />
remains in the ORP if the patrol plans to return to the ORP after actions on the<br />
objective.<br />
(g) Support element leader assigns sectors of fire.<br />
(1) Emplaces mines and obstacles as designated.<br />
(2) Identifies sectors of fire and emplaces limiting stakes to prevent friendly fires<br />
from hitting other elements.<br />
(3) Overwatches the movement of the assault element into position.<br />
(h) Once the support element is in position, or on the PLs order, the assault element<br />
departs the ORP and moves into position. Actions of the assault element should<br />
include:<br />
(1) Identify individual sectors of fire as assigned by the PL. Emplace aiming<br />
stakes.<br />
(2) Emplace claymores and other protective devices.<br />
(3) Emplace claymores, mines, or other explosives in dead space within the kill<br />
zone.<br />
(4) Camouflage positions.<br />
(5) Move weapon selector switches to FIRE.<br />
(i) The security element spots the enemy and notifies the PL, reporting the direction<br />
of movement, size of the target, and any special weapons or equipment carried.<br />
The security element must also keep the platoon leader informed if any enemy<br />
forces are following the lead force.<br />
(j) The PL alerts other elements, and determines if the enemy force is too large, or if<br />
his ambush can engage successfully.<br />
(k) The PL initiates the ambush using the highest casualty-producing device. He<br />
may use a command-detonated claymore. He must also plan backup method for<br />
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