2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.1elements together. If he needs the dismounted element for another task, he must leavesufficient local security with the BFVs to protect them from an enemy counterattack orantiarmor ambush.(1) Assault Tasks. A light infantry company team commander can task the BFVplatoon to perform assault tasks. If so, he must again leave sufficient dismountedpersonnel to protect them.(2) Support Tasks. The tasks most likely assigned to a BFV platoon supporting alight infantry company in UO are those assigned to the support element. Whensupporting a light infantry company in the urban offense, the BFV platoon usuallyprovides direct-fire support and other aid as needed to support the assault element. Whenleading the support element, the BFV platoon leader commands and controls his platoonand other support element assets. Some of the platoon's support tasks follow:(a) Use the 25-mm gun, the 7.62-mm coax machine gun, and other dismountedassets, suppress enemy gunners within the objective building(s) and adjacent structures.(Figure E-3).(b) Breach walls en route to and within the objective buildings.(c) Use the 25-mm gun, the 7.62-mm coax machine gun to destroy enemy positionswithin a building.(d) Provide replacements for the assault element.(e) Provide a mobile reserve for the company team.(f) Resupply ammunition and explosives.(g) Evacuate casualties, prisoners, and noncombatants.Figure E-3. Suppressive fires of 25-mm gun.f. Direct-Fire Support. Ideally, BFVs provide direct-fire support to Infantry. TheBFVs move behind the Infantry, when required, and engage targets located by the riflesquads (Figure E-4). The BFV's dash speed (acceleration) enables it to rapidly crossstreets, open areas, or alleys.E-6