Surviving a Gunfight in WROL- React to Contact

Published on December 2, 2023
Duration: 13:11

This video details the critical battle drill for reacting to direct fire contact in a WROL or full-scale scenario. It emphasizes the squad column fire team wedge formation and outlines the immediate actions for the lead element: return fire, get online and a breast, seek cover, and report the '3Ds' (Distance, Direction, Description). The instruction highlights the importance of Bravo Team supporting the lead element and the Squad Leader's role in overall control and decision-making, stressing the need for three-to-one odds to maneuver on the enemy.

Quick Summary

When reacting to direct fire contact, the immediate actions are to return fire, get 'online and a breast' (in a straight line), seek cover, and report the '3Ds' (Distance, Direction, Description) of the enemy. All team members must echo this report. The squad column fire team wedge formation is recommended for its 360-degree engagement capability.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction & Channel Support
  2. 01:16React to Direct Fire Contact Overview
  3. 01:21Squad Column Fire Team Wedge Formation
  4. 02:42Enemy Engagement Scenario
  5. 03:04Immediate Actions: Shoot, 3Ds, Cover
  6. 03:44Understanding the 3Ds
  7. 04:29Bravo Team & Squad Leader Actions
  8. 06:48Contact from the 9 O'Clock
  9. 06:57Three Immediate Actions
  10. 07:32Contact Report Example
  11. 08:10Getting Online vs. Reserve Element
  12. 09:18Formation Recap
  13. 10:14Contact Scenario Replay
  14. 10:43Key Actions During Contact
  15. 11:14Decision: Break Contact or Maneuver
  16. 11:25Summary & Key Takeaways
  17. 11:33Impact of Heavy Weapons
  18. 11:41Three-to-One Odds Principle
  19. 12:07Identifying Enemy Force
  20. 12:26Upcoming Video Topics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the immediate actions when receiving direct fire contact?

Upon receiving direct fire, the lead element must immediately return fire, get 'online and a breast' (in a straight line), seek cover, and report the '3Ds' (Distance, Direction, Description) of the enemy. All team members echo this report.

What is the '3Ds' reporting system in combat?

The '3Ds' stand for Distance, Direction, and Description. This system is used to quickly and accurately communicate vital information about the enemy's location, number, and posture to friendly forces, enabling effective response and maneuver.

What is the recommended formation for reacting to direct fire?

The video recommends the squad column fire team wedge formation. This formation allows all team members to engage threats in 360 degrees, providing comprehensive coverage and facilitating rapid response to contact from any direction.

What is the significance of the three-to-one odds principle in combat?

The three-to-one odds principle suggests that friendly forces need a numerical advantage of at least three to one over the enemy to successfully maneuver and engage them. This ratio can be invalidated by enemy heavy weapons, potentially requiring a break contact order.

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