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<strong>Patrolling</strong> <strong>Organization</strong> • 453OUTLYINGAMBUSHCENTRAL AMBUSHOUTLYINGAMBUSHSTOPPING ENEMY ESCAPEFigure 13.14Area AmbushAmbush FormationsYou conduct a deliberate ambush using either the linear or L-shaped formations.Linear FormationIn an ambush using a linear formation, the assault and support elements deploy parallelto the enemy’s route (Figure 13.15). This positions both elements on the long axis of thekill zone and subjects the enemy to flanking fire. You use this formation in close terrainthat restricts the enemy’s ability to maneuver against your platoon, or in open terrain—provided you have a way to keep the enemy in the kill zone. A linear ambush is most effectiveif you establish the kill zone next to impassable or severely restricted terrain such as a wall,canal, deep ditch, or water source. Doing so will prevent the enemy from escaping to thefar side of the kill zone.FLANKS RESTRICTED BY TERRAIN, MINES,MANTRAPS, OR COMBINATIONKILL ZONESECURITYTEAMMANTRAPS MANTRAPS MANTRAPSACCESS LANESASSAULT ELEMENTSECURITYTEAMRALLY POINTSECURITY TEAMFigure 13.15Linear Ambush Formation
454 • SECTION 13LEFT FLANKSECURITYTEAMEPW/SEARCHDEMO TMAID/LITTERLIMIT OF ADVANCEKILL ZONEAR TL AR TL SL GRN RRPTEAM ASSAULTELEMENTORPRGRNTEAM BSECURITYTEAMMGTEAMFigure 13.16L-Shaped Ambush Formationenfilade firefire delivered on thebroad side of a targetin such a manner thatthe range pattern ofthe fall of shot generallyaligns with the long axisof the targetL-Shaped FormationIn an L-shaped ambush, the assault element forms the long leg parallel to the enemy’sdirection of movement along the kill zone (Figure 13.16). The support element forms theshort leg at one end of and at right angles to the assault element. This provides both flanking(long leg) and enfilade fire (short leg) against the enemy. You can use the L-shaped ambushat a sharp bend in a trail, road, or stream, but don’t use it where the short leg would haveto cross a straight road or trail. As with the linear ambush, try to tie the kill zone to impassableor severely restricted terrain.Fundamentals of a Successful AmbushA successful ambush includes the elements of surprise, coordinated fire, and control.Surprise. Surprise is a major feature that distinguishes an ambush from other formsof attack. Surprise allows the patrol to seize control of the situation. If you cannotachieve complete surprise, the surprise must be so nearly complete that the target doesnot know of the ambush until it is too late for effective reaction. You achieve surpriseby good planning, preparation, and execution.Coordinated Fire. You must position all weapons, including mines and demolitions,and you must coordinate all fire, including that of supporting artillery and mortars,to achieve:• the isolation of the kill zone to prevent escape or reinforcement• the surprise delivery of a large volume of highly concentrated fire into the kill zone;this fire must inflict as much damage as possible so that the target can be quicklyassaulted, when required, and destroyed.Control. As the platoon leader, you must maintain close control during movement to,occupation of, and withdrawal from the ambush site. Control is most critical at thetime of the target’s approach. Control measures must provide for:• early warning of target approach• withholding fire until the target has moved into the kill zone• opening fire at the proper time• initiation of proper action if the ambush is prematurely detected• lifting or shifting of supporting fire when the attack includes assault of the target• timely and orderly withdrawal of the patrol to the ORP.
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