Marine Rifle Squad

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b. Troop Leading Procedures. The troop leading steps are a useful
method for assisting the squad leader in preparing for an attack. Explanation
of these procedures is included in appendix C.
c. Attack Plan.The fourth step of the troop leading procedures requires
the squad leader to complete his attack plan. There are two methods of
attack for a squad: (1) a single envelopment (see par. 4302h[1]), and
(2) a frontal attack (see par. 4302h[2]).
d. Issue Attack Order. Havingcompleted his plan of attack, the squad
leader issues his attack order. (See appendix E for the five-paragraph order
format). An example of the type of information included in a fiveparagraph
order follows:
Unit: 3d Squad, 2d Platoon with SMAW team attached.
Terrain Orientation (given prior to issuance of the order): "That direction
is north (pointing). Notice that ridge line to our front, generally east and
west. Note that line of thick low bushes. Notice that finger in the center
of the ridge running to the north with the trail up its left side (pointing)."
(1) Situation
(a) Enemy Forces. "The main enemy force is defending along that high
ground to north (pointing). His automatic weapons are well dug in
near the military crest. I observed some riflemen in open fighting holes
around the automatic weapons. I can't tell exactly how many of them
there are."
(b) Friendly Forces. "Our platoon attacks at 0815 to seize the left half
of the company objective. The 2d squad is on our left. The 1st platoon
attacks on our right to seize the right half of the company objective."
(c) Attachments and Detachments. "A SMAW team will be attached
to us. They're ours at 0745."
(2) Mission. "Our squad attacks at 0815 on a frontage of 125 meters to
seize the right V3 of the platoon objective."