Marine Rifle Squad

• Surrounding field fortifications and obstacles.
• Location of other enemy emplacements supporting his assigned
objective.
• A tentative assault position and final coordination line.
• A route to the assault position.
• A position for the base of fire.
• A firing position for LAWs and SMAWs.
(2) Based upon his reconnaissance, his mission, and the mission of the
platoon, the squad leader plans his attack.
(3) The squad leader determines whether he will remain with the base of
fire or move forward with the assault unit. If he is going to lead the assault
unit, which is the preferred method, he designates the base of fire leader,
who is normally the fire team leader of the fire team assigned to the base
of fire. If for some reason he must remain with the base of fire, he will
designate the senior fire team leader as the assault unit leader.
(4) Upon completing his plan, the squad leader conducts a rehearsal, if
feasible. During the rehearsal, he checks his plan and ensures that all
squad members and attachments know their duties.
d. Preparation Fires
(1) Bombardment of the area by air, mortars, artillery, and naval gunfire
may precede the attack.
(2) The squad leader will position the base of fire and any weapons
attached to the base of fire under cover of the preparatory fires. The base
of fire position is as far forward as possible.
(3) The fire teams and attached weapons, comprising the assault unit,
remain in the assembly area or are moved forward to the attack position.
(4) The squad leader attempts to destroy the emplacement using the
SMAW from the base of fire position and other supporting fires. If this
fails, he sends the assault unit forward with the SMAW team attached
to attack and destroy the emplacement.
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