of maneuver, the command and control process (by fire team and squad leaders) complicates the exercise. Force-on-force training must precede all LFXs at this level and higher. (6) Stage 6, Platoon. The cycles in Stage 6 include: Dry fire (engage enemy with multiple systems). Rehearse (blanks/MILES). Conduct LFX (combined with squad). Command and control by fire team, squad, and platoon leaders is more difficult. In addition, supporting fires must be integrated. This includes infantry platoon organic and nonorganic systems like the Bradley fighting vehicle, antiarmor systems, mortars, and artillery. Indirect fires must be integrated at this level. (7) Stage 7, Company and Larger Units. The cycles in Stage 7 are similar to those in Stage 6 with increased emphasis on nonorganic and or combined-arms systems. 1-6
DesignationTC 7-9
EditionUndated
StatusSuperseded
Pages142
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
EchelonSquad
CollectionRecent Archive