Operation Dragon Tra Squad Tactics I Classification: Unclassified
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Operation Dragon Tra
Squad Tactics I
Classification: Unclassified
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References
ARTEP 7-8 Battle Drills for the Infantry RiflePlatoon and Squad FM 3-21.8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and S STP 21-1 SMCT, Warrior Skills, May 2011
FM 3-21.75 The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Skills, Jan 08
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Agenda
Task Organization
Situation Mission
Execution
Commanders Intent
Concept of the Operation Scheme of Maneuver
Tasks to Subordinate Units
Coordinating Instructions
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Task Organization
Evaluator:
CDT Rant
MSIII OIC
CDT
Lapczynski
MSIV
Instructors
CDT Mitchell
CDT Hetman
Lab Assistant
Quigely
TACs MSIII
CDT Scholl
CDT Pope
TACs MSI+MSII
CDT Mitchell
CDT Hetman
CDT Berryhill
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Mission
Task Force Dragon conducts Lab 11, SquTactics 1 at Drexel University Armory NL
090815JAN14 IOT train and develop tact
proficiency in Squad Operations.
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Commanders Intent
Purposeo Use doctrine to prepare MSI to act as team mem
while preparing MSII to be team leaders for eac
mission. MSIII practice in preparation for Warrio
Key Taskso Instruction of MSI and MSII cadets on the purp
conduct of Attack and Movement to Contact mis
o Allow weak MSIII to execute as SL
o Provide MSII opportunity to lead as TL
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Commanders Intent Cont
End StateMSI become proficient Team Members during pr
exercises
MSII become proficient Team Leaders during pra
exercises
MSIII are evaluated as Squad Leaders during pra
exercises
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Concept of Operation
The main effort for this operation is to gain MSIII lea
in squad dismounted operations in Squad Attack and M
to Contact. MSII will learn to be motivated squad leade
MSIs will learn squad attack and movement to contact
Training will be conducted in two separate grou
and MSII will be together at the armory, while MSIII wiltraining in fairmount park. Training will be conducted in
accordance with standards outlined in ARTEP 7-8. An
be conducted NLT 091045JAN14 and the comments w
posted to Blackboard.
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Scheme of Maneuver
Execution MSIIIs split into squads (Attachment 7)
MSIIIs will depart in 15 Pack Vans to Fairmount Park
Lab OIC Lapczynski and a 3 man detail secure and emplace neces
equipment from c/S4 shop before start of lab.
MSI and MSII be split into 2 Platoons for Instruction Block 1
Upon Instruction Block 1 conclusion MSI and MSII will be split into 3
(Attachment 8)The 3 Squads will conduct mini-stx operations for 40mins and then
After Completion of lanes an AAR will be conducted
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Scheme of Maneuver MSIII
Lane 1
Attack
Lane 2
Movement
to Contact
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Scheme of Maneuver MSI and MS
M
T
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STX Lane 1(Attack): MSIII
Task: MSIII SL must conduct a Squad Attack on the Objectiv
be evaluating their performance and will offer guidance on ho
improve upon the conclusion of the lane.
Part 1: TAC will brief all MSIIIs the OPORD regarding their la
MSIIIs will be expected to write in their Opord Shell.
Part 2: SL with help of a recorder will set up a proper terrain
upon which the SL will then brief his team.Part 3: SL will then lead the squad in an Attack on the Objec
correctly perform all tasks.
Part 4: SL will lead the Squad in an AAR and prepare for the
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STX Lane 2 (Movement to Contact):
Task: MSIII SL must conduct a Movement to Contact. TAC w
evaluating their performance and will offer guidance on how
upon the conclusion of the lane.
Part 1: TAC will brief all MSIIIs the OPORD regarding their la
MSIIIs will be expected to write in their Opord Shell.
Part 2: SL with help of a recorder will set up a proper terrain
upon which the SL will then brief his team.Part 3: SL will then lead the squad in an Attack on the Objec
correctly perform all tasks.
Part 4: SL will lead the Squad in an AAR and prepare for the
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Instruction Block 1: MSI and M
Task- Learn how to perform a Squad Attack and a Mov
ContactPart 1- MSI and MSII will be taught by MSIV instructors
to successfully do a squad attack and a movement to c
while in a squad sized element.
Part 2- Cadets will form back and be broken down into
to do practical exercises on Movement to Contact and Attack
Movement- Squad 1 moves to Training Area 1, Squad
to Training Area 2, Squad 3 moves to Training Area 3
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Mini-STX Lanes: MSI and MS
Tasks- MSII to become effective TL and MSI to becom
T.M
Part 1- MSIV instructor will brief the MSII and the MSII
instruct the MSIs in their duties
Part 2- MSIV will then lead the MSI and MSII through th
and perform the proper actions on. Upon conclusion thwill then move to the next lane.
Movement- Squad 1 Moves to Training Area 2, Squad
to Training Area 3, and Squad 3 moves to Training Are
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Tasks to Subordinate Units
MSI and MSII
Instruction Block I
Instructors
CDT Mitchell
CDT Hetman
Instruction Block II Instructors/ TAC/ SL
CDT Mitchell
CDT Hetman
CDT Berryhill
MSIII Lanes
Lane I (Assualt)
OPFOR
CDT Allen
CDT Porter
Lane II (MTC) OPFOR
CDT ONeill
CDT Kim
CDT Paige
MSIII
Squad I TAC
CDT
Squad I TAC
CDT
C di ti I t ti MSII
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Coordinating Instructions MSII0630 First Formation and Accountabili
0635 MSIII Split into 2 Squads
0640-0700 Movement to Fairmount Park
0700 Movement to STX Lane I
0700-0820 +80 STX Lane I Begins
0820-0830 STX Lane AAR
0830-0845 Movement to STX Lane II
0845-1005 +80 STX Lane II Begins
1005-1010 STX Lane AAR1010 Movement Back to 15-Pax Vans
1015-1030 Movement to Armory
1030 Company AAR
1045 Final Formation
1050 Dismissal
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Coordinating Instructions MSI-M
0800 Lab OIC/ Detail Setup
0815 First Formation
0820-0900 Instruction Block I
0900 Movement to Instruction Block II
0905-0945 H+40 Instruction Block II
0945 Movement to Instruction Block III
0950-1025 H+35 Instruction Block III
1025 Movement to Armory
1030 Company AAR
1045 Final Formation
1050 Dismissal
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Coordinating Instructions
Uniform and Equipment
ACUs
Poly Pro (Top and Bottom)
Gortex (Top and Bottom)
Gloves w/Inserts
LBV Complete
Kevlar Knee and Elbows
Eye Pro
TMK
OPORD Shells
Notebook with Pencil
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Questions/ Guidanc