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MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
[MAPÚA-ROTC]

PROGRAM MODULE 2
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THE MAPÚA-ROTC OFFICE

ENGR. JOYRENCE MERVIN Q. AGAS

Director, Headquarters, NSTP and the MAPÚA-ROTC Unit
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LT COL MELECIO Y. CASTILLO

MAPÚA-ROTC Commandant
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2LT DENNIS G. CAGUIOA

MAPÚA-ROTC Tactical Officer
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2LT WILLY BIADDANG

MAPÚA-ROTC Tactical Officer
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TSG RONILO R EDURIA

MAPÚA-ROTC Chief Clerk

TSG EUSEBIO A MACATBAG

MAPÚA-ROTC Tactical NCO

C/LT COL ARIEL JOSEPH MORLA

MAPÚA-ROTC Corps Commander
[email protected]

CONTACT DETAILS

Department of Military Science and Tactics

Ground Flr., West Building
Mapúa Institute of Technology
Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila
247.5000 loc. 4104

http://nstp.mapua.edu.ph
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MANDATORY SUBJECTS I GENERAL MILITARY SUBJECTS
Chapter 1: Interior Guard Duty
Chapter 5: Troop Leading Procedure
Definition of Terms
Troop Leading Procedure
The Organization of Interior Guards
Definition
Duties and Responsibilities of Interior Guards
Objectives
Type of Orders for Interior Guards
Steps of Troop Leading Procedure
The Eleven General Orders
Chapter 6: Reservist and Reserve Force
Guard Composition
Development
Procedure for Challenging and Reply with the
Reservist and Reserve Force Development
Password
Definition of Terms
Informal Guard Mounting
Sources of Enlisted Reservists
Formal Guard Mounting
Classification of Reserve Force Units
Chapter 2: Human Rights
Organization
Human Rights
Categorization of Reservists/Citizen Soldiers
Definition
Benefits System of Reservists
Right of Self-Determination
Four Functional Areas of RRA
Right to Life, Liberty and Security
Right of the Arrested or Detained Person SMALL UNIT TACTICS
Right of Fair and Public Trial Chapter 7: Patrolling
Right of Confrontation Definition of Terms
Right to Bail Types of Patrol
Right to Appeal One’s Conviction of a Crime General Classification of Patrol
Right to Compensation due to Miscarriage of Chapter 8: Raids
Justice Raids
Right to Privacy Definition of Terms
Right to Nationality Frequently Asked Questions about Raid
Chapter 3: Basic Signal Communication 2 Classification of Field Artillery Weapons
Definition of Terms Characteristics of Field Artillery Weapons
Principles of Responsibility for Communication Capabilities and Limitations of Field Artillery
Communication Characteristics Weapons
Means of Communication Field Artillery Organizations
Fundamental of Net Operations Mission
Elements of Communication Security The Gunnery Team of Field Artillery
Antenna/Antenna Field Expedient Tactical Employment
Chapter 4: Basic Survival Chapter 9: Ambuscades
Basic Survival Definition of Terms
Survival Formation of Ambush
Evasion Categories of Ambush
Resistance Types of Ambush
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Mission of an Ambush Patrol Information from a Track or Sign
Equipment Used Factors which Adversely or Directly Affect
Organization Tracking
Factors Necessary for a Successful Ambush Tracking Method
Preparation for an Ambush Deception Method
Conduct of the Ambush How to Counter Method of Deception
Counter Ambush Techniques Chapter 14: Military Mountaineering
Chapter 10: Rifle Squad Tactics Military Mountaineering
Rifle Squad Tactics Mountain Walking Techniques
Movement Techniques/Formations Used Special Equipment
Organization of Tactical Rifle Squad (Infantry) Knots
Squad in the Attack Rock Climbing Techniques
Squad in the Defense Rope Installations
Chapter 11: Military Leadership Anchors
Concept of Leadership Cliff Evacuation
Leadership Fundamentals Tree Evacuation
Traits of Leadership Chapter 15: Jungle Base Operation
Leadership Principles Jungle Base Operation
Indicators of Leadership Tactical Aspects of the Jungle
Stress Operational Limitations
Decision Making General Considerations in Planning for an Attack
Communication Advantages of the Guerilla
Counseling Chapter 16: Marches, Bivouacs and Land
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING Navigation
Chapter 12: Rifle Marksmanship Training Marches, Bivouacs and Land Navigation
Rifle Marksmanship Training Classification of Ground Troop Movement
Four Basic Fundamentals of Marksmanship Foot Marches
Dry Fire March Hygiene
Sight Adjustment The Advance Group
Grouping The Initial Point
Zeroing The Regulating Point
Chapter 13: Visual Training Inspection Before March
Visual Training March Formation and Distance
Definition of Terms Security Measures
Fundamentals of Tracking Marches
Perimeter Defense March Distance/Factors
Types of Sign March Formula/Computation
Types of Terrain that Produce Different Signs Bivouacs
Aids to Tracking Organization for the March
Common Native Tracks
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INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE Nature of Unconventional Operations
Unconventional Warfare in Support to
MEASURES Conventional Warfare
Chapter 17: Basic Life Support Psychological, Political and Economic Influence
Basic Life Support Influence of Conventional Operations
Four Life Saving Steps Effect of Conventional Operations
Wounds Guerilla Warfare
Fracture Evasion and Escape
Restore Breathing Subversion
Snake Bite Chapter 22: Platoon Tactics
Drowning Characteristics
Poisoning Organization
Burns Mission
Transportation of the Sick and Wounded Capabilities
Chapter 18: Basic Life Support Assignment
Hygiene and Sanitation Effectiveness/Weaknesses
Individual Hygiene Duties and Responsibilities of Key Personnel
Camp Sanitation Equipment
MANDATORY SUBJECTS II Platoon Formations
Chapter 19: Field Artillery Operations Techniques of Platoon Movements
105MM Howitzer Section CREW SERVE WEAPONS TRAINING
Definition of Terms Chapter 23: 60MM Mortar
History 60mm Mortar
Three Elements of Gunnery Team Characteristics
Composition of 105MM Howitzer Section General Data
FA Capabilities and Limitations Mortar Assembly
Chapter 20: Introduction to Armor Operations Functioning
Origin of Armor Operations Disassembly, Assembly, Mounting and
Broad Mission of Armor Operations Dismounting
Capabilities and Limitations of Armor Care and Cleaning
Characteristics, Capabilities and Limitation of Chapter 24: 80MM Mortar
Tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers Characteristics
Role of Tanks General Data
Modes of Attack Operation/Functioning
Chapter 21: Introduction to Unconventional Ammunition
Warfare Care and Cleaning
Definition of Terms Chapter 25: CAL 50 MG
Concepts of Unconventional Warfare CAL 50 MG
AFP Objectives Characteristics
Responsibilities OF Unconventional Warfare General Data
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Operation
Functioning
Disassembly
Assembly
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Mandatory Subjects I
CHAPTER 1
INTERIOR GUARD DUTY
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DEFINITION OF TERMS sound. Any process carries-out by one unit or person with
the objects of ascertaining the friendly or hostile character
Guard - term used when referring to:
or identify of another.
1. A special unit responsibilities to the Officer of the Day
Password - a word, or distinctive sound, used to answer a
for the protection and security of an installation or area.
challenge identifies the person or party desiring to enter or
This unit includes a Commander of the Guard, Sergeant
pass and is always secret.
of the Guard, Commander of the Relief and the Guard.
Countersign - a countersign consist of a secret challenge and
2. An individual responsible to keep watch over, protect,
password. The words comprising the countersign are issued
shield, defend, warn or any duties prescribed by general
from the principal headquarters of a command to aid guards
orders. Also referred to as Sentinel, Sentry or lookout.
and sentinels in their security of person who apply to pass
the lines.
Sentry - guard Sentinel or Lookout.
Fixed Post - a specific post with defined limits.
Sentinel - an individual of the guards whose duties are prescribed
by general or special orders. Also referred to as guard,
Sentinel Post - an area for which the sentinel is responsible.
sentry or lookout.
Within his post a sentinel performs the duties required by
general and special order.
Officers of The Day - an Officer acting directly under the
commanding officer who is responsible on a given day for
Confinement Officer - a military police assigned to a stockade and
the execution of all orders of the commanding officer
charge with the security, administration, care, and custody
relating to interior guard duty and other as maybe assigned.
of all prison confined in the local stockade or hospital
prisoner ward.
Commander of The Guard - senior officer or non-commissioned
officer who is responsible for the instruction, discipline and
Relief - the procedure whereby members of the post are relieved
performance of duty of the guard. He is the member of the
and members are posted in place.
guard next junior to the Officer of the Day.
Relieved – to direct any members of the guard to cease
Sergeant of The Guard - senior of non-commissioned officer of
performance of duty.
guard. He supervise the enlisted members of the guard and
responsible to the Commander of the Guard for the
Sentry - enlisted personnel assigned to duty as member of the
execution of all orders relating to the guard duties.
guard to keep watch, maintain order, protect property and
given alarm of any attack or disorders.
Company - includes battery, or any other similarly organized unit.
Watch - a period of time during which member of the guard
Guard House - a building occupied by men detailed for interior
performed the prescribed duties beginning when he is
guard duty. It might guard tent or any other designated
posted and terminated his duties.
location for the headquarters for the guard.
Stockade - a confinement facility under the jurisdiction of an
Challenge - the command ―HALT‖ WHO IS THERE? is used to cause
installation commander, used for the confinement of the
an unidentified. If secret challenge is used, it follows the
military prisoners.
original challenge and consists of a word or distinctive
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THE ORGANIZATION OF INTERIOR GUARDS Sergeant of the Guard

1. Supervise the non-commissioned officer of the guard
1. Officer of the Day (OD)
2. Responsible for the cleanliness of the guard house and
2. Commander of the relief or Junior Officer of the Day (JOOD)
surroundings.
3. Sergeant of the Guard (SOG)
3. Responsible for the posting of relief at the proper time.
4. Corporal of the Guard (COG)
4. From the guard in case of emergency.
5. Sentries of Sentinel
Corporal of the Guard
NOTE: The strength of the interior guard varies the number
1. Assigned members of the guard to their post.
of the post at a certain installation.
2. Report to the Sergeant of the guard all violation of orders
and unusual incidents.
Arms and equipment varies according to their particular
3. Post him at the guardhouse.
duties
4. Awaken the next relief on time of relieving.
5. Examine persons halted or determined by the sentinel.
Rifles (M16)
Carbines
Sentinels
Pistols
1. Memorize, understand and complied with the general order.
Shot Gun
2. Memorize, understand and complied with special orders.
Motor Vehicles
TYPE OF ORDERS FOR INTERIOR GUARD
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERIOR GUARD
1. General Orders - orders applied to all sentries to the main and
Commanding Officer
special guard.
1. Provide sentinel for security
2. Prescribe regulation and special order of the guard.
2. Special Orders - orders promulgated by the Commanding
3. Received the report of the Officer of the Day.
Officer prescribed the special Duties for the main and special
4. Supervise and inspect stockade prisoners.
guards.
Field Officer of the Day
THE ELEVEN (11) GENERAL ORDERS
1. Representative of the Commanding Office.
2. Supervise the interior guard duties. 1. To take charge of this post all government properties and view.
3. Conduct inspection for details. 2. To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on alert
and observing everything that takes place within sight or
Officer of the Day hearing.
1. Responsible for the performance of the guard. 3. To report all violation of orders I am instructed to enforce.
2. Protect life and properties in case of alarm. 4. To repeat all calls from post more distance from the guardhouse
3. Signature of the guard report. then my own.
4. Responsible for guard. 5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6. To receive, obey and pass on the sentinel who relieved me all
Commander of the Relief order from the Commanding Officer of the day and non-
1. Responsible for instruction performance and discipline of the commissioned Officer of the guard only.
guard. Prepare the daily report card. 7. To talk to no one except in line of duty.
2. Responsible for the posting of relief at the proper time. 8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
3. Form the reserve in case of alarm.
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9. To call the commander of the relief in any case not covered by PROCEDURE FOR CHALLENGING AND REPLY WITH THE
instruction. PASSWORD
10. To salute all officers and all colors and standard not case.
When you are posted as sentry, you should report the situation on
11. To be especially watchful at night and during the time for
your post when you are inspected by officers or non –commissioned
challenge all persons or near my post and to allow no one to
officers of the guard. Likewise, you should know the proper
pass without proper authority.
procedure for challenging and reply for the password.
GUARD COMPOSITION
Reporting a sentry post
1. Interior Guard - detailed by the commanders of the military
installation to preserve orders protect property and enforce Report to your superior in this manner:
military regulation. The installation commander is responsible
for the interior guard of the installation and he prescribed the ―Sir, private _______ report in post number ______ is secure
composition of the guard. When brigade and separate units are (Or you report anything that is not ordinary).
responsible for an interior guard with their own areas, their
composition, duties and responsibilities are similar to those
outlined in this manual, Commanders’ of Unit furnishing Challenging one person
personnel for guards are responsible to insure that these men
are qualified or familiar with the weapons they use on guard. Marine Sentry
a. To a person about to enter his post: ―HALT, WHO GOES
The interior guards may consist of the following elements; THERE?
b. The sentry orders the person forward: ―ADVANCED, LT
a. The main guard, which is a combination of patrols and fixed ROMAN TO BE RECOGNIZED‖
post c. When person are closed enough to be identified. The sentry
b. The Special Guard which are use to protect parks, trains, commands: ―HALT‖ (He does not recognized LT ROMAN)
boats, aircraft and other special purposes. d. The sentry will give the challenge in low voice: ―PEPSI‖
e. When the sentry has identified the person, he will permit
2. Exterior Guard- are those guards whose duties and him to proceed: ―PASS SIR‖
responsibilities are different from those set down for interior
guard Exterior guard is not as formal and restricted as interior Person Challenged
guard. Classified as exterior guards lookout, listening post
outpost specially designated patrols and other guard in combat a. Person halts immediately and answer: ―LT ROMAN, THE
zone. Field training alerts, and guard outside the limits of OPERATION OFFICER‖
military installation. The exterior guard performs their duties as b. The person will advance without giving any reply.
prescribed by special orders and instruction. c. Person will halt on command and wait for further
instructions.
d. The person challenge will give the reply in low voice:
―SARSI‖
e. Person will proceed when told to proceed.
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Challenging a group 4. When the officer of the day arrives, the commander of the guard
reports: Nandito Na po lahat‖. They exchange salutes.
Sentry Group Challenged
5. Marching to center - The officer of the day commands PINUNO
To a group of person about to enter, his group will immediately AT MGA KAWAL PUMAGITNA NA, KAD. On the command
halt and post ―HALT, WHO GOES THERE‖ most senior will PUMAGITNA the non-commissioned Officers (NCO) farthest to
answer ―LT LUCERO WITH PATROL‖. the rear commands the other NCOs SA KANANG BALIKAT, TA.
On the command KAD the commander of the guard. The NCO
Sentry will order the senior forward. Person will advance without in the rear commands the other NCOs to halt and face to the
any reply. Come forward to be recognized. ―ADVANCE LT right (at right shoulder arms) when they are centered on the
LUCERO TO BE RECOGNIZED‖. Lt Lucero will come forward commander of the guard.
then, he will be directed to identify other members of his group.
The patrol will pass through post. 6. After the commander of the guard and the NCOs halt and are in
position, the officer of the day Marches forward, halt at normal
When LT LUCERO is close enough to be identified, sentry will distance in front of the commander of the guard and designate
command ―ADVANCE THE PATROL TO RECOGNIZED‖. PINUNO NG TANOD. He then faces half right in marching and
marches around and to the near to the commander of the guard.
The sentry will halt, identify or control the patrol as the situation He halts at normal distance in front of the right flank NCO and
demand. designated SARHENTO NG TANOD. He then faces half right in
marching takes two-step, halts, executes a left face, and
INFORMAL GUARD MOUNTING designates PINUNO PANGALAWANG PAMALIT and PINUNO
UNANG PAMALIT. He then faces about, marches by most direct
Sequence of Activities
route to his post halts and faces about again. If an officer is not
present as commander of the guard the officer of the day
1. The Sergeant of the Guard forms the guard by commanding
designates the right flank NCO, PINUNO NG TANOD.
HUMANAY. The relief commander Falls in so that the guard is
there steps in front and centered on the sergeant of the guard.
7. Return to post - the officer of the day commands SUMALUNAN.
Each relief forms at normal interval to the left of each respective
At this command, the commander of the guard and NCO face
commander, sentinels forms in the order of their assigned post
about, march to their designated post, and halt without
(one, two, three, etc) the sergeant of the guard orders
command. The sergeant of the guard commands the relief
inspection of arms by the commands SIYASAT TA, AGAP TA,
commander to BABA TA and HARAP SALIKOD, NA. If an officer
BABA TA.
has not been detailed as commander of the guard the first relief
commander gives these commands.
2. If an officer has been detailed as commander of the guard, the
sergeant of the guard faces about and reports ―Nandito na pong
Inspection of Guards
lahat‖. Salutes are exchange. After completing the report, the
sergeant of the guard faces about, faces half right in marching a
1. The Officer of the day commands HUMANDA SA PAGSISIYASAT.
marches by the most direct route to position directly behind the
At this command the commander of the guard without saluting
commander of their relief a normal distance.
faces about and commands BUKANG TALUDTOD NA Ranks are
opened and dressed. When the commander of the guard has
3. If an officer has not been detailed as commander of the guard,
taken his post, the officer of the day inspects the guard.
the sergeant of the guard takes three (3) steps forward and
assumes the position of the commander of the guard.
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2. The officer of the day orders sentinel who are not presentable Presenting the Guards to the Officer of the Day
for guard to fall out and return to quarters, supernumeraries. If
any, replace the men who have fallen out. 1. After the new guard has been presented to the old guard, the
new guard and old officers of the day take their position 18
3. After inspecting the guard, the officer of the day resumes his steps in front of and centered on their respective guards.
original position and commands DALHIN ANG MGA, TANOD SA Commanders both guards face about, command TANGHAL, TA;
BAHAY TANURAN. Salutes are exchange. The commander of face back to the front and salute their respective officers of the
the guard faces to the left and commands LAPIT TALUDTOD, day.
NA. He then moves to his position six steps in front of and
centered on the guard, faces the guard and commands HARAP 2. After exchanging salute, both commanders face about,
SA KANAN, NA; KANANG balikat, ta. He positions himself at the command BABA, TA. And face back to the front. When both
head of the left file at normal distance and marches the guard to have face back to the front the officers of the day face each
the guardhouse. other and the new officer of the day salutes the old officer of the
day. After saluting each other, both officers of the day face their
4. Relieving the Old Guard - before the new guard arrives at the respective guards.
guardhouse, the old guard is formed in a line formation with two
or more relief. The commander of the guard position himself six Disposition of the New and Old Guards
steps in front of an centered on the guard. When the new guard
six step from the left flank of the old guard the commander of 1. After both officers of the day have faced their guards, the new
the new guard commands KANAN, TINGIN, TA. He faces back officer of the day commands ISALUNAN AND UNANG PAMALIT.
to the front and renders proper salutes. When the new guard The new commander salutes the officer of the day, faces about
has cleared the right flank of the old guard, the commander of and command TIWALAG. The guards reports to the guardhouse
the new guard commands HANDA, HARAP. The commander of and commander of the guard for instruction on posting his relief.
the old guard faces about, commands BABA, TA. and faces back
to the front. 2. The old officer of the day commands TIWALAG, AND MGA TAN
OD. The commander salutes the old officer of the day. Faces
5. Formation of the old Guard and New Guard at the Guardhouse - about and commands PAHINGA. He then contacts the new
after the new guard executes HANDA, HARAP, and the commander and conveys any instruction.
commander of the guard command KANANG PANIG, NA he
position himself six steps in the rear of and centered on his a. If the old guard was finished from one company, the
guard. He halts the new guard when it is on line with six steps commander of the old guard marches the guard to the
to the right of the old guard. Then he command BABA, TA; company area and dismisses it by commanding SIYASAT,
HARAP SALIKOD, NA. The left flank man, first relief, verifies six TA; AGAP, TA; TIWALAG.
steps interval; dress. He aligns his guard.
b. If the guard was furnished from one company, the
6. Presenting New and Old Guard - when the new guard is in commander of the old guard marches the guard detail to the
position, the commanders of both guards face about and company area and dismisses it, in accordance with the
command TANGHAL, TA. Then the face each other and above.
exchange salutes, face toward their respective guards, command
BABA, TA, and face back to the front. c. After relieving the third of the old guard, the commander of
the relief reports to commander of the guard. The
commander of the new guard inspects the relief order
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commander to march the relief to the company area and Major. At this time the band stops playing. The sergeant of the
dismiss it. Salutes are exchanged. guard faces to the right and, if appropriate commands BABA,
TA; HARAP SA KALIWA, RAP.
FORMAL GUARD MOUNTING
Dressing of the Guard
Sequence of the Activities
The sergeant of the guard and the assistant of the guard, if there
1. Assembly of Band - the band takes its place on the parade
are two platoons dress the guard.
ground at a point where its left flanks is 12 steps to the right
where of the guard will be. When the adjutant is ensure that
Sergeant of the Guard
the guard is ready to march unto the parade ground, he signals
the band to sound the adjutant call.
When the Sergeant of the Guard commands, HANDA, HARAP, the
Commander of the guards takes a position six steps in the near in
Assembly and Forming the Guard
the right flank man of the rear flank. (if there are two platoons, the
assistant commander of the guard takes his post behind the second
1. The guard detail is formed as prescribed of informal guard
platoon in the same position as prescribed for the commander of the
mounting. When assembly Sounds, each guard detail is
guard). The Sergeant of the Guard faces about and reports the
marched to the point of assembly of the parade ground and is
Sergeant Major Lahat po'’ SUMALUNAN. The Sergeant of the Guard
reported to the Sergeant of the Guard.
faces about, faces halt right in marching, and march to his post. He
halts at normal distance directly behind the commander of the relief.
The Guard Details are assembled and formed into a platoon. If
If an assistant sergeant of the guard is presented, he executes the
there are more than 14 men per rank the guard is divided into
movements cited above at the command SUMALUNAN and posts
two platoons.
himself directly the commander of the relief. The Sergeant of the
Guard positions himself behind the assistant sergeant of the guard at
2. The assistant sergeant of the guard takes his post three steps
a normal distance.
and centered on the second. The remaining NCOs if any, form
on the left flank to equalize the number of men in each rank.
Sergeant Major’s Report
After the platoons are formed, the sergeant of the guards faces
the guard to the right.
1. After commanding SUMALUNAN, the Sergeant Major faces about
and reports to the Adjutant ―Lahat, Po’y Narito ―or‖
Marching the Guard to the Parade Ground
___________________ and wala‖ They exchange salutes. The
Sergeant Major faces about marches to his post and halts at
1. Upon the Adjutant’s Call the band plays march music. The
normal interval to the left the left flank men of the first rank of
Adjutant will the Sergeant major on his, marches forward on the
the second platoon.
first note of the music.
2. When the Sergeant major has finished his report and has faced
2. The Sergeant of the Guard takes his post three steps to the left
about, the commander of the guard marches his position in the
and centered on the Guard. He commands KANANG, BALIKAT,
rear of the guard around its right flank to his six steps in front of
TA at the first note of the Adjutant call and marches the guard in
and centered on the guard. If there are two platoons, the
column unto the parade ground. He approaches the parade
assistant commander of the guard if present takes his post in
ground from direction near to the final line, which the guard will
front of the second platoon.
form. He halts the guard when the head of column is 12 steps
from the left flank of the band and centered on the Sergeant
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Marching

The Adjutant commands PINUNO (OR) MGA PINUNO) AT PINUNONG

HINDI HIRANG, NA. The procedures for marching to center is the
same as in parade of informal Guard Mounting except that when
there are two commanders of the guard, the senior is designated
―Punong Tanod‖ and the junior ―Pangalawang Punong Tanod
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Mandatory Subjects I
CHAPTER 2
HUMAN RIGHTS
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HUMAN RIGHTS RIGHT OF SELF-DETERMINATION

Human rights are generally defined as those rights, which are Includes the right to freely determine their political status and to
inherent in our nature, and without which, we cannot live as human pursue their economic, social and cultural development (Art. I,
beings. Sec.1).

Human rights and fundamental freedoms allow us to develop and To prevent foreign influence, a provision in the 1986 Philippine
use our human qualities, intelligence, talents and conscience, and to Constitution now reads:
satisfy our spiritual and other needs. The dignity of man and human
life is inviolable. ―The state shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its
relations with other states the paramount consideration shall be
The denial of human rights and fundamental freedoms not only is an national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the
individual and personal tragedy, but also creates social and political right to self-determination.‖ (Art. II, sec. 7)
unrest, sowing the seeds of violence and conflict within a between
societies and nations. As the first sentence of the universal RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND SECURITY
declaration of human rights states, ―Respect for human rights and
The most basic human rights from which other rights flow is the
human dignity is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the
right to life. Art. 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
world.‖
states ―Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of
persons.‖
DEFINITION
Philippine Commission on Human Rights Death Penalty. No person, not even the state authority, has the
right to take the life of a person except in the cases of heinous
Human rights are supreme, inherent and inalienable rights to life, crimes.
dignity and self-development.
Admonition on Death Penalty. In his encyclical, Evangelium Vitae
Man’s Responsibility in Human Society (Gospel of Life,), issued on 25 March 1995, Pope John Paul II
admonished that modern society now has all the means of
While freedom gives man the right to make moral decisions, he is effectively suppressing all crimes by rendering criminals harmless
responsible for doing so and has to answer to his own conscience. without definitely denying them the chance to reform.

Basic Characteristics of Human Rights Euthanasia—Mercy Killing. Another form of the deprivation of life is
the practice of euthanasia. ―Euthanasia‖ mean the decision of a
Human rights are generally characterized as inherent, fundamental, person who is terminally ill with little hope of recovering may give his
inalienable, imprescriptibly, indivisible, universal and interdependent. consent to a physician to terminal his life or to withdraw all life
support or medicine.
Civil and Political Rights as Applied in the Philippines
Abortion. Whether intentional or unintentional expulsion of the fetus
The ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom from the woman’s womb before the term of its viability is another
and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions violation of the right to life.
are created whereby everyone may enjoy civil and political rights as
well as his economic, social and cultural rights.‖ Prohibition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude. Slavery has been a
legalized institution since the ancient Roman law period.
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Article 8 of the covenant states: offense was committed and he has personal knowledge that the
person to be arrested has committed the offense, (3) a prisoner who
―No one shall be held in slavery and slave trade in all forms has escaped. (Rule 113, Sec. 5, Rules of Court.)
shall be prohibited.‖
Military or Police Checkpoint. The practice of the police or the
Involuntary servitude - forced labor military of maintaining checkpoints are some street corners and
searching a person passing or stopping a vehicle to conduct searches
The Philippine constitution states, has been constituted as violation human rights.

―No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a RIGHT OF THE ARRESTED OR DETAINED PERSON
punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been
―Any person arrested by police or military authorities should be
duly convicted.‖ (Art. I, Sec. 18 [2])
informed, at the time of arrest, of the reasons of his arrest. He
should be brought promptly before a judge or other officer
Exception on Forced Labor. Forced or compulsory labor is not
authorized by law to exercise judicial power.
absolutely prohibited. Under Article, 8 Section 3(b) of the
convention on civil and political rights, forced or hard labor is legally
He shall be entitled to appropriate proceedings before a court, in
allowed in countries where imprisonment for hard labor may be
order that the court may decide without delay on the lawfulness of
imposed as a punishment for crime; for work as ordered by a
his detention, and order his release if the detention is not lawful. A
competent court or work required of a detained prisoner upon lawful
victim of unlawful arrest or detention shall have an enforceable right
order of court or as a condition to his release; or service in a military
to compensation.‖ (Art. 9, Political Covenant)
character or national service exacted in cases of emergencies or
calamities or as part of normal civil obligation.
Miranda Doctrine. Promulgated by the U.S. Supreme Court in
Miranda vs. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1960), ruling that during the
Torture, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment.
investigation of a detained person, he has the right to be informed of
―No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or
the charges against him and to be assisted by an independent and
degrading treatment or punishment. In particular, no one shall be
competent counsel of his own choice when making a statement.
subjected without his free consent to medical or scientific
experimentation‖ (Art 7, Political Covenant).
RIGHT OF FAIR AND PUBLIC TRIAL
Equality before the Law. ―All persons are equal before the law and The accused is entitled to public trial by an impartial tribunal (Art. 9,
are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the Political Covenant).
law‖ (Art. 26, Political Covenant).
The Philippine Constitution has a corresponding provision, which
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention. ―Everyone has the right to liberty reads:
and security of person. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest ―In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed
or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such innocent until the contrary is proves, and shall enjoy the
grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of
by law‖ (Art. 9 Covenant). the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have
a speedy, impartial, and public to have compulsory process
Warrantless Arrest. There are instances when any state police to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of
officer or private person, without judicial warrant, may arrest a evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial
person who, (1) has committed or is actually committing, or may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused
attempting to commit an offense in his presence (2) when an
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provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to RIGHT TO COMPENSATION DUE TO MISCARRIAGE OF
appear is unjustifiable‖ (Art. III, Sec. 14[2]). JUSTICE
Article 14, Section 6 of the Covenant states that when a person has
RIGHT OF CONFRONTATION
a final conviction of criminal offense and when subsequently, his
The right of the accused to meet the witnesses face to face is conviction has been reversed or he has been pardoned on a ground
intended to give the accused the opportunity to cross-examine them. that a new or newly discovered fact shows conclusively that these
The said provisions are implanted in more detail under Rule 113 of has been a miscarriage of justice, the person who has suffered
the Rules of court of the Philippines. punishment as a result of such conviction shall be compensated
according to law.
Self-Incrimination. Article 14, Section 3 (G) of the Philippine
constitution reads: Special Procedures for Juveniles. ―In the case of the juvenile person,
the procedure shall be such as will take account of their age and the
―A person may not be compelled to testify against himself or desirability of promoting their rehabilitation‖ (Art. 14, Sec. 4,
to confess guilt‖. Covenant).

Presumption of Innocence. One of the important rights of the ―Every child deprived of his liberty shall have the right to prompt
accused is his right to be presumed innocent (Art. 2, Sec. 14, access to legal and other appropriate assistance‖ (Art. 37[d],
Political Covenant). Article III, Section 14(2) of the Philippine Convention on the Rights of the Child.)
Constitution likewise provides for presumption of innocence of the
accused until the contrary is proved. Prohibition against Ex-Post Facto Law. ―No one shall be held guilty
of any criminal offence on account of any act or omission which did
RIGHT TO BAIL not constitute a criminal offense, under national or international law,
at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be
Bail. Is a security filed by an accused for his temporary release
imposed than the one that was applicable at the time when the
(Rule 114, Rules, of Court). An accused is entitled to bail except
criminal offence was committed. If, subsequent to the Commission
when he is charged of a crime punishable by life or death sentence
of the Offence, provision is made by law for the imposition of the
and the evidence is strong (Art. II, Sec. 13, Philippine Constitution).
lighter penalty, the offender shall benefit thereby‖ (Art 15, Sec. 1,
Political Covenant)
RIGHT TO APPEAL ONE’S CONVICTION OF A CRIME
―Everyone convicted of a crime shall have the right to his conviction Ex post facto law means a statute which renders a previously
and sentence being reviewed by a higher tribunal according to law‖ innocent act a criminal offense, aggravates or increases the
(Art. 14, Sec. 5, Political Covenant.). punishment for a crime or alters the rules of evidence, or deprives
an accused of some protection or defense previously available.
The right of appeal is not expressly provided for in the Philippine
constitution but it is considered as a necessary requirement of due RIGHT TO PRIVACY
process if it is granted by the statute as a means of correcting
―No one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with
possible substantial error committed by the trial court.
his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks
on his honor and reputation.‖ (Art. 17, Sec. 1, Covenant).
Double Jeopardy. ―No one shall be liable to be tried or punished
again for an offence for which he has already been finally convicted
Freedom of Movement and Choice of Domicile. Everyone lawfully
or acquitted in accordance with the law and penal procedure of each
within the territory of the state, shall, within the territory, have the
country‖. (Art 14, Sec. 7, Political Covenant.)
right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his residence.
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Asylum. Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy in other countries
asylum due to political persecution by his/her country. Asylum
means the granting of sanctuary by state to persons politically
persecuted in his own country.

RIGHT OF NATIONALITY
Everyone has the right to nationality and no one shall be arbitrarily
deprived of his nationality (Art. 15, Universal Declaration of Human
Rights). Nationality has a broader meaning than citizenship in
political law.
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Mandatory Subjects I
CHAPTER 3
BASIC SIGNAL
COMMUNICATION 2
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DEFINITION OF TERMS COMMUNICATION CHARACTERISTICS

Signal Communication - method or means or a combination 1. Reliability: This is paramount in all circumstances. The term
thereof, of conveying information of any kind from one includes accuracy of communication. This characteristic is
person or place to another except direct conversation achieved by the application of the following techniques.
References, accidents, enemy actions as well as personnel and
Means of Communication - a medium by which a message is equipment failure, the communication system are specially
conveyed from one person or place to another strengthened by the use of multiple means of communication.

Agency of Communication - a facility which embraces the a. Alternate Routing: Communication system must be planned
personnel and equipment necessary to provide signal to be provide routing between points in the system should
communication by any particular means of a combination not convey in a single axis where the destruction of a single
thereof facility would impair command and control.

PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNICATION b. Reserve Equipment: To readily replace a disrupted portion
of a communication system, reserve communication
1. Commander Responsibility - the commander is responsible
personnel and equipment should be maintained at a
for the installation and maintenance of communication system of
centrally located point in the communication system
his unit.
whenever possible. Over emphasis on economy or ever
commitment of a communication will seriously impair this
2. Superior to Subordinate - the higher or superior unit is
technique and decrease reliability and flexibility.
responsible for the installation and maintenance of
communication system of his unit.
c. Training and Logistics: Thorough training of operators and
maintenance of personnel and rapidly responsive logistical
3. Supporting to Supported - a unit supporting another unit is
support will minimize human and equipment failure.
responsible for the establishment and maintenance of
communication with the supported unit.
2. Speed : Communication speed is based on operational urgency,
ideally, the greatest speed would be attained if every user
4. Reinforcing to Reinforce - a unit having reinforcing
could communicate directly with every other user of the
mission is responsible for the establishment and
communication system. Such system is not economical at
maintenance of communication to the unit being reinforced.
present. As a result, a common user communicate system is
predominantly employed for the majority of users. Various
5. Lateral Communication - responsibility for the establishment
degrees of speed may be attained over a common-user system
of lateral communication between adjacent unit is directed by
by the use of precedence designation.
the next higher commander. In the absence of specific
instruction or SOP. The commander or left is responsible for
3. Security: Maximum communication security is obtained by
the establishment of communication with the unit of his right.
employing every safeguard consistent with the operational
requirement, effective security depends on a proper balance
6. Maintenance of Communication - this require coordination
between security controls and operational urgency. Strict
and participation of both unit. It is only through the joint effort
security must be observed at all time in static situations while in
of all concerned that communication can be assured. If
fluid combat situations, relaxation of security may be forced by
communication is disrupted, its immediate restoration is the
conditions.
responsibility of all units affected.
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4. Flexibility : Communication means and systems should be MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

feasible and capable of supporting the degree of operational
1. Telecommunication Means: Telecommunication are defined
stress to which the command could reasonably be subjected to
as any transmission, omission or reception of signs, signals,
in time of war. This characteristic can be obtained through
writing, images, and sound and information of any nature by
detailed advance communication planning. Anticipation of
means of wire, radio, visual or other electromagnetic
requirements and the maintenance of the communication
systems. Primary telecommunication means employed by
redundancy (multi-means) should be considered to support
armed forces are:
unforeseen requirements.
a. Electrical/Electronic Communications: This includes
5. Restricted Use: Communication in a command exist for the
radio, wire or a combination of both and may be further
primary and explicit use of the commander and those he
subdivided into:
prescribes. Their use for personal convenience should be
discourage or at least minimized. Communication is a tool of the
a.1. Voice: direct communication between two or more
commander and his staff in order to carry out the mission
individuals. This is most common method available
effectively.
to the user and it includes telephone, voice radio-wire
integration.
6. Appropriate Means: Some communications are more effective
than other certain circumstances. Selection of the most effective
a.2. Telegraphy: A method of transmitting written
means must be weight according to operational urgency,
messages by means of the International Morse
susceptibility to any action and cost of resources. Urgency of the
Code. A relatively slow method of transmission,
operational requirement should be given more weight.
approximately 10 to 15 words per minute, it useable
when other means of radio propagation are
7. Dispersion: Units are dispersed to provide the enemy with
suppressed either by distance or man-made or
portable targets. The unit dispersed to provide the enemy with
natural interferences.
portable targets. The unit dispersed according to their mission
and the hostile thereat. Communication facilities should
a.3. Teletypewriter: This is a rapid method of
therefore be similarly dispersed.
transmitting messages (Approximately 40 to 100
words per minute) ever wire or multi-channel and
8. Operational Simplicity: Communication system must be
radio circuits. This is normally employed on a
operationally simple. Technical complexity causes
common-user basis and is available through a signal
misunderstanding and delay. It may require higher training
centre. Speed of transmission depends on the type
requirements on operating personnel.
of equipment use and the degree of training of the
operator.
9. Integrated System: The means of signal communication for
combat supports units are generally organic. The organic
a.4. Facsimile: A relatively slow method of transmitting
communication system of the smaller units and communication
graphic materials such as photographs, maps and
system of higher level must be completely compatible to allow
overlays. Facsimile requires skilled operators and
for integration and use as a single entity.
high quality voice circuits. This is normally employed
on a point-to-point basis to meet a specific
requirement.
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a.5. Television: An electronic method of transmitting a b. Trained Animals. Although this means of communication
combination of audio and graphic information ever is not widely used in the armed Forces, this does not
wire and/or radio circuits. preclude its used. This means makes use of the availability
of same animals to find their way back from relatively great
2. Visual Communication: This is means available to all units distances. Homing pigeon as well as dog had been
and is used for transmitting short prearrange messages rapidly effectively used by unit that is operating enemy line.
ever short distance as well as for recognition of friendly forces.
Among the mediums used for this particular means of c. Mail. This means of communication is not the responsibility
communication are: of the signal corp. Normally, the Adjutant General of similar
entity in as unit are provided with funds to the defray the
a. Flags: Messages may be sent with signal flags by using expenses that will be incurred in the use of this
prearrange signal, semaphore alphabet or wigwag means of communications.
representation of the International Morse Code (IMC).
FUNDAMENTAL OF NET OPERATIONS
b. Lights: This may be used to send prearrange messages
A. TERMINOLOGY
such as the identity of friendly units, International Morse
Code (IMC) messages as well as infrared devices and
1. Call Sign. Any combination of characters or pronounceable
directional shields for signaling and as landing assembly
words word which identify communication facilities,
aids in airborne or amphibious operations.
command, authority, activities or unit. This primarily used
in establishing and maintaining communication and ACP
c. Pro-techniques: Including smoke is used to send short
one 121 (C) the Philippine has been allocated the letter
prearrange messages. This may be used between ground
"DUA" to "DZZ" for use in radio call sign.
units and aircraft or between ground units and ship off-
shored.
2. Individual Call Sign. A call sign which identifies as single
communication facility, command, authority, activity or units.
d. Panels: Panels, either marking panels or signaling panels
In communication-electronics practices this call sign may
are used to transmit short prearrange message to identify
identify a radio telephone station, radio telegraph station,
and show location of the most forward friendly units or
radio teletype stations, manual teletype station, or broadcast
those in contact with the enemy.
station.
3. Sound Communication - are typed by such simply devices a
3. Net Call Sign. A call sign which identifies all station in a
whistles, siren, bells, voice, amplifier, and explosive devices.
particular net.
This used to transmit short prearrange message and give
warning or alarm.
4. Call. A method of establishing communication whereby
the station desiring to establish contact transmits the call
4. Physical Communication Means
sign of the station he want to communicate with, as well as
his own identity.
a. Messenger Communication. The oldest and relatively
most secured means of communication. Messenger is
5. Single Call. A method of establishing communication
available to all units. This is the most effective method of
whereby the calling station transmit the individual call sign
transmitting lengthy messengers and bulky items.
of called station.
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6. Multiple Call. A method of establishing communication D. RADIO NET OPERATING RULES

whereby calling stn transmits a series of call sign.
1. Make only short and concise transmission consistent with
7. Radio Net. A radio net consists of several stations working clarity.
together on the same frequency, same modulation and same 2. Adhere to operating procedures.
emission. 3. No transmission will be made without proper authority.

8. Pro-word. Are pronounceable words assigned specific E. AUTHENTICATION DEFINED

meaning used to facilitate traffic handling and radio
telephone circuit. Authentication is a security measure designed to protect
communication system from fraudulent transmission.
B. TYPES OF NET OPERATION
F. TYPE OF AUTHENTICATION
1. Directed Net. A type of radio net operation where all
stations in the net can contact other station in the same net 1. Message Authentication - A security measure designed to
without having to ask permission from the senior radio prove that a particular message emanated from official
station. sources.

2. Free Net. A type of radio net operation where all station in 2. Station Authentication - A security measures whereby
the net can contact other station in the same net without station proved that they are legitimate station and net one
having to ask permission to senior radio station. established by the enemy to confused as to gained
information.
C. FUNCTION OF NET CONTROL STN
G. CHARACTERISTICS OF TACTICAL RADIO SETS
1. NCS Defined:
Senior radio station in the net who exercises supervision and 1. Radio Set URC 187
control over net operation and determine if not will be The URC 187 is an HF radio communication that may be
operated a free or directed net. use for short or long range communication not specific can
be given as this will vary according to the terrain,
2. Specific Duties atmospheric conditions, frequency of operation.
Prevents and official conversation (chatting) between
operators. Technical Characteristics:
Monitor all transmission in the net to ensure that correct a. Power Supply 8.5 to 15 VDC
procedures are used. b. Frequency Range. 2-11.99 MHz
Carry out the commander's order for imposing radio or c. Channels 20,000 useable channels
listening silence. d. Mode of Operation. AM
Orders frequency change or shift as needed e. Antenna. Whip, Dipole and Long Wire
Determine broadcast schedule if required. f. Power Output. 20 Watts High, 5 watts low
Establishes and enforces authentication criteria.
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Operating Procedure 3. PRC - 126

a. Check the power supply on the transceiver. Press the Technical Characteristics
battery test button and observe the reading or the a. Power Output 1 watt
panel meter. Reading should be 12 - 14 volts. b. Frequency Range. 30 to 87.975 mhz
b. Connect the chosen antenna to the antenna connector c. Number of channels. 2,320 channels
50 ohms dipole terminal. Provide grounding if d. Mode of Operation. FM
necessary. e. Transmission Range - short antenna - 1648 ft (500
c. Set the transceiver of the frequency of operation. mtrs)
d. Switch on the transceiver by turning the volume f. long antenna - 9890 ft (3,000 mtrs)
control clockwise. g. Preset Channel Spacing - Programmable
e. Set the function control to tune position. h. Preset Channel 10
f. Tune the connected antenna by properly setting the i. Battery Operating Time - 76 hours
antenna tune 2 and the antenna 1 controls. Proper j. Weight with complete accessories 2.6 lbs
tuning is achieved if the meter needle reacts on the
"TUNE" (green) area. General Operating Hints
g. Set function switch to desire mode of operation. a. Use a handset or head set in a place of a loud speaker
h. With the speaker are the: SPKR" position. Noise incoming signal is weak.
should be avail on the speaker. b. Make sure the microphone or handset is in good
i. Adjust clarifier to clearly receive incoming signals. condition.
j. Connect handset or telegraphy key/handset connector. c. If a set is in vehicle, make sure the battery voltage is
k. Select power output by setting switch to "HI" or up.
"LOW". d. Switch off the radio set when starting the engine.
e. Moving the set a few meter may be improved
2. Radio Set AN/PRC - 77 reception considerably.
The AN/PRC - 77 is a fully transistorized short range f. Use CW in place of voice for increase range or if voice
portable, frequency (FM) receiver transmitter use to provide signal is weak.
two way voice communication. g. Pausing should be observed during transmission that
is press to talk 10 seconds and release 5 seconds for
Technical Characteristics break then press to transmit again alternately.
a. Frequency Range: Prolonged continuos transmission by pressing
Low band 30 to 52.95 MHz transmits which on handset will damage the power
High band 53 to 75.95 MHz amplifier of the radio set.
b. Number of channels. 920 spaced every 50 KHz
c. Planning range. 8 Kms (5 miles) 4. Radio Set URC - 601F
d. Power output. 1.5 to 4 watts The URC - 601F VHF HF handheld radio set is designed for
e. Antenna. 3 ft steel whip, 10 ft Multi section and 10 ft short range communication in areas where size, weight
vehicular. and proper consumption have all to kept to a minimum.
f. Power Source. DC battery Extremely ragger and light weight, it is waterproof.
g. Weight. (RT only) 13 lbs
Technical Characteristics
a. Type of service. F3 (narrow band FM) simplex
b. Frequency Range. 44 to 54 MHz
c. Number of channels. 6 space every 25 KHz
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d. Planning range. 2Kms 2. Evacuation and Destruction - to ensure that classified

e. Power Output. 1.5 watts high and 30 miliwatt low material will not fall into the hand of unauthorized
f. Antenna. 1 meter sectional tape rule personnel.
g. Power source. 12 volts nominal for a battery of 8 dry a. Routine - schedule disposition of classified material.
cell battery life approximately 50 hours is to 9 b. Emergency - unscheduled when captured.
receive/transmit ratio.
3. Compromise Report - rendered when classified material is
5. Radio Set URC – 773 made known to the enemy.
The URC - 773 is a short man pack portable frequency
modulated (FM) receiver transmitted used to provide two B. Transmission Security - measure designed to prevent the
way voice communication. Multicolored led are provided to enemy from deriving information from our electrical
indicate battery life. transmission.

Technical Characteristics Security Measures:

1. Reduce length and number of transmission.
a. Type of service. F3 (narrow band FM) simplex 2. Reduce transmission power to minimum.
b. Frequency Range. 36 to 97.5 MHz 3. Strict adherence to prescribe procedure.
c. Number of channels. 16,000 every 25 KHz 4. Operators training.
d. Power Output. Low 1 watt and high 5 watt 5. Circuit discipline.
e. Antenna. Sectional whip antenna 6. Jamming and imitative deception defense.
f. Power source. 12 VDC from VDC battery BA-30 7. Intersection and direction finding defense.
g. Weight. Approximately 6.06 kgs including whip, 8. Defense against traffic analysis.
handset and batteries. 9. Message authentication.
h. Battery life. 1 is to 9 reception transmission ratio. 32
hours - HI and 42 hours - LOW C. Crytographic Security - Convert communication from an
understandable language to unintellible text or language. In
ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION SECURITY short transform plain text to secret text.
A. Physical security - All measures and activities designed to
Security Measures:
protect and safeguard classified equipment, materials and areas
1. Code System - plain text is transform to secret text by
from access by unauthorized personnel.
replacing words, phrases or sentences with equivalent code.
1. Security Measures
2. Cipher System - treats on individual letter of the message
a. Secure areas - declaring certain areas off limit.
text.
b. Classification of materials - degree of security measure
a. Transposition - transferring individual letter of the
to be observed.
original text.
c. Cryptographic Security Clearance - personnel slated to
b. Substitution - replacing individual letter of the clear text
have access to classified materials are given background
with equivalent letter found in the cipher text.
check to determine if they are security risk.
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D. Authentication System - designed to protect communication Antenna Gain

system against fraudelent messages or transmission. The gain of antenna depends primarily on its design.

Station Authentication - transmitting station proves that it is Transmitting antenna - are designed for high efficiency in
the legitimate/official radio station. radieting energy.
1. Challenge authentication
2. Self authentication ADVANTAGE OF HORIZONTAL POLARIZATION

E. WHEN TO AUTHENTICATE 1. Simple horizontal half wave antenna is a simple bi-

directional, this characteristic is useful, and it is desired to
1. When imitative deception is suspected in a circuit minimized interference from certain direction.
2. When a station is challenged
3. When directing radio silence or requiring a radio station to 2. Horizontal antennas are less affected to pick-up man made
break impose silence. interference.
4. Transmitting important messages in plain language or
brevity. 3. When antennas are located near dense forest, horizontal
5. When cancelling a previous message in plain language polarized waves suffer lower losses than vertical polarized.
6. When transmitting operating instruction affecting
communication system. Receiving Antenna
7. Making initial radio contact or re-establishment radio contact The Vertical Receiving Antenna accepts Radio Signal equally from all
after a prolong interruption. horizontal direction.
8. Transmitting to radio station under radio silence
9. Transmitting a classified message in clear. Grounded Antenna
The ground is fairly a good conductor for medium and low frequency
ANTENNA/ANTENNA FIELD EXPEDIENT and acts a large mirror of the radiated energy.
Antenna is designed to receive and radiate radio frequency signal.
Types of Ground
When grounded Antenna is use it is specifically important that the
1. Receiving antenna - absorbs part of this energy and send it
ground wave a high conductivity as possible.
to the receiving equipment through another transmission
line.
COUNTERPOISE
2. Transmitting antenna - by means of transmission line the
1. May be replaced the usual direct ground connection in which
radiate into space at approximately the speed of light.
current actually flows to and from the antenna through
ground itself.
FUNCTION OF ANTENNA
2. In some VHF antenna installation in vehicles the metal roof
1. Transmitting antennas - to convert the output delivered by a
of the vehicles is use as a counterpoise for the antenna.
radio transmitter into a electromagnetic field that is radiated
space.

2. Receiving Antenna - makes the energy conversion in the

opposite direction.
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TYPES OF ANTENNA Step 3

Tie a pole to the insulator end and throw the rope over the
1. Whip Antenna - (Omni Directional) are the most commonly limb.
use for Tactical Radio Communication over relatively
SHORT DISTANCE COMMUNICATION. Step 4
Pull it up until it vertical and your ready to go.
2. Double or Dipole (Bidirectional) - a single wire with a
length is equal to approximately one half of the wave length RADIATION OF THE ANTENNA:
of the signal to be transmitted. When power delivered to an antenna two fields are set up by
fluctuating energy.
3. Long wire or Uni-Directional - least open to enemy
interception it can be positioned properly, its advantages are 1. Induction field which is associated with the stored energy.
that you can transmit and receive best in only one direction.
2. Radiation field which move out into space at nearly speed of
4. Metallic Whip Spliced - take a Common Case a metallic light.
whip broken into pieces a splint job is the quickest repair,
you make scrapped off the paint 5 to 6 inches from the ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERN
broken ends use rocks or knife to scrapped the ends clean The energy of radio signal radiated by an antenna forms and
take about 1 foot of copper wire stripped WD1 it overlay electromagnetic field depending on the type of the antenna
the clean ends and wrap them together tightly with the use directional and vertical antenna are equally in all direction
copper wire. but usually distorted by obstruction or terrain features.

5. Wire Antennas - pick a support at least 15 feet high ADVANTAGES OF VERTICAL POLARIZATION:
communicate move your vehicle radio so the support is on
a line with a station you need to reach 100 feet from you 1. SIMPLE VERTICAL, HALF-WAVE ANTENNAS can be used to
tie a rope or WD1 to the tree or pole you selected as a provide OMNI DIRECTIONAL (in all direction). This is
support attached an insulator to the rope or WD1 tied to the advantageous when it is desired to communicate with a
support connect 100 feet of WD1 (ANTENNA) to the moving vehicle.
insulator.
2. When antenna high are limited to 10 feet or less over land
6. 1/4 Wave Vertical - now let’s put up a quarter wave as in vehicular installation.
vertical antenna quarter waves may also be use to replace
whip antennas. 3. When vertical polarization somewhat less affected by
reflection from aircraft flying over the transmission path.
Step 1
Using the quick reference chart on the formula for quarter 4. When vertical polarization is used less interference is
waves determine the length of the wire (WD1) you need. produced or pick-up because of strong VHF and UHF
broadcast transmission and reception TV and FM or
Step 2 frequency modulation.
Attached insulation to one end stripped into the antenna
connector on your radio.
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ANTENNA FIELD EXPEDIENT

1. Field Expedient Items

On previous pages your read about antenna types, antenna
connection and making antennas. Her some field expedient item
that might help you get the job done in an emergency.

Original issue Field Expedient

Antenna wire WD1 barbed wire, electrical wire coaxial
Antenna mast Trees, stick, lance pole telephone pole
Coaxial cable WD1 electrical wire
Antenna guy rope Wire, cloth, belts
Guy stakes Rocks, vehicles, trees
Whip antenna Wire WD1 coaxial cable
Pulleys Wire, nylon, rope
plastics, rings, spoons, bags, woods, robe
Insulators
rugs

2. Antenna First Aid Rule

Medical first aid is intended to the job until you can see a
doctor the same principal applies to first aid on antennas quick
work on your antennas helps get your radio back on the air so
you can communicate until you can replace the pathed antenna.

3. Formulas and Quick Reference Charts

a. To figure a quarter wave length antenna in feet divided 234

(constant) by operating frequency in megahertz. 234 divide
448 = 5.22 or 52

b. To figure a half wave length antenna in feet divide 468

(constant) by your operating frequency. 468 divide 56 =
8.36 or 8' 5"

c. To figure a full wave length antenna in feet divide 936

(constant) by your operating frequency in megahertz.
936 divide 43 = 20.8 or 20' 10 "

d. To convert feet in meters multiply by 3048 (constant) 110

feet X 3048 = 33.5 meters

e. To convert meters to feet multiply by 3.28 (constant)

100 meters X 3.28 = 328 feet
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Mandatory Subjects I
CHAPTER 4
BASIC SURVIVAL
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BASIC SURVIVAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS TO OVERCOME IN ORDER TO

SURVIVE
Continuous operations and fast-moving battles increase your
chances of becoming temporarily separated from your unit. Whether
1. Fear of the Unknown - Your fear of the unknown will be
you are separated from a small patrol or large unit, your mission
eliminated by proper training and briefing. Perhaps you will
after being separated is to rejoin your unit.
learn something of the geography, topography and the
climate of the area which will you operate. All it takes you
Modern combat increases the likelihood of your becoming isolated
only is to recall them.
and having to find water, food and shelter for many days, even
weeks while making it back to the friendly forces. Small units
2. Fear of Discomfort - Fear of discomfort will be eliminated
fighting in widely dispersed formations or on special mission forward
when you how to get water, foods and proper ways to travel
of friendly line are most likely to be cut-off. Large units travelling
through the terrain. Knowledge of medical and construction
great distances by air and sea make survival in remote and desolate
of shelter will also help you to overcome this condition.
areas a real possibility for you. The ability to evade the enemy and
Remember that rest is valuable than speed and you will be
to escape if captured, are both basic requirements of soldiers code
more comfortable if you make your way with careful
of conduct which demands every survival skill you can master. The
planning instead of Blind and Exhausting. Always keep in
chances of being exposed to such emergency are always present
mind that your country has not forgotten you.
especially when travelling so survival technique should be a part of
your basic soldiery skill. You can remain alive anywhere in the world
3. Fear of People - Fear of certain races of people within the
when you keep your wits. This is a major lesson in survival.
territory can be relieved by previous knowledge and some
common sense. Unless they have been allied with the
The purpose of this lesson is to learn what nature truly is and
enemy, you will have little trouble from the natives and
befriend it, thus face only one common foe, the enemy.
possibility get a lot of assistance.
SURVIVAL
4. Fear of your Weaknesses - Considerable outdoor
Survival is the action of staying alive in the field with limited experience, or previous experience in environment similar to
resources. You must try to survive when you become separated from that which you find yourself; You should have confidence in
your unit, are evading the enemy, or during the time you are a your ability to live-off the land if not, take advantage of any
prisoner. Survival requires knowledge of how to live off the land and opportunity to go any survival school.
take care of you.
DECIDING FACTORS FOR SURVIVAL
THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS THAT CAUSES SURVIVAL:
1. Determination to Live - You can remain alive anywhere in
1. Air crashes the world when you keep your wits, you may suffer all the
2. Crash landing hardship and obstacle, yet you will still be alive because of
3. Ship wreck your strong determination in your will to survive.
4. Lost patrol
5. Unit cut-off from main body 2. Ability to make Nature Work for you - Remember that
nature and elements are actually interested on your welfare.
If you know how to use it in your own advantage, it will
always be your friend.
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KEY WORDS IN S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L 4. VANQUISH FEAR AND PANIC

1. SIZE UP THE SITUATION by considering: a. To fear is normal and necessary. It is natures of giving you
to that extra shot of energy when you need learn to
a. YOURSELF - Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. recognized fear for what it is and control it.
Recall survival training, expect it to work. Be confident that
you can survive. Get to safe comfortable place as quickly as b. When you are injured and in pain, it is difficult to control
possible. Once there, look things over, think and force a fear. Pain sometimes turn fear into panic and causes person
plan. Your fear will lessen: Your confidence increases. Be to act without thinking.
calm. Take it easy until you know where you and where you
are heading for. c. Panic can also be caused by loneliness. It can lead to
hopelessness, thought of suicide and carelessness, even
b. THE AREA - Part of your fear may come from being in a capture or surrender recognizing this signs helps to
strange country, therefore try to determine where you are overcome panic.
by, landmarks, compass direction or by recalling intelligence
to passed to you by leaders. d. Planning your escape will keep your mind busy. Find things
to do and watch. Remember that miracle work best for
c. THE ENEMY - Put yourself in the enemy's shoes. What would those who prepare carefully and they can do to save
you do? Watch the enemy habits and routines. Base are themselves.
plans in your observations. Remember you know where the
enemy is but he does not know where are you. 5. IMPROVISE

2. UNDUE HASTE MAKE WASTE a. You can always do something to improve the situation.
Figure out of what you need, take a stock of what you have,
a. Don't be too eager to move. It will make you careless and then improvise.
impatient.
b. Learn to put up with new and unpleasant conditions.
b. Don’t lose your temper. It make cause you to top thinking Keeping your mind on survival will help. Don't be afraid to
when something initiating happens, stop, take a breath and try strange food.
relax, start over.
6. VALUE LIVING
c. Face the fact, danger does exist.
a. A hope and real when for escape reduces your fear and
3. REMEMBER WHERE YOU ARE make chance of survival.

You may give yourself away because you are top acting in a b. Conserve your health and strength. Illness as injury will
certain way. Doing what comes naturally due the tip of what you greatly reduce your chance of survival and escape.
don't belong there.
c. Hunger, cold and fatigue lower your efficiency and stamina,
make you careless and increases the possibility of captured.
Knowing this will make you especially careful because you
will realize that your low spirit are the result of your physical
condition and not of the danger.
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d. Remember your goal - Getting out alive concentrating on the Rainwater collected directly in the clean containers or in
rime after you get out alive will help you value living now. plants is generally safe to drink without purifying. Don't
drink urine or sea water - the salt contents is too high.
7. ACT LIKE A NATIVE
c. PLANTS never eat large quantities of strange food without
Accept the true customs of the native. When you are in the first tasting it. Prepare a cooked sample then take a
situation, accept and adopt native behavior. mouthful chew and hold it in your mouth for five minutes. If
it still tastes good, go ahead and eat it. If the taste is
8. LEARN BASIC SKILLS disagreeable, don’t eat it. A burning or bitter taste is a
warning or danger.
a. Survival Rules on Edibility
Generally: c.1. Plants eaten by birds and animals are safe.
a.1. Anything that swims, flies, creeps and crawls are c.2. Don’t eat unknown plants with milky juice or let silk
edible. contact your body skin.
a.2. All four-legged animals are edible. c.3. Don't eat unknown plants that have an disagreeable
a.3. Anything that birds and monkeys eat are edible. odor.
a.4. All eggs are edible. c.4. Non-poisonous mushroom are edible. Poisonous
a.5. All larvae are edible. mushroom are very dangerous. Cooking will not
a.6. Almost of sea leaves are edible. destroy the poison. Poisonous mushrooms have a
a.7. All reptiles are edible. frill or ring around the upper part of the stem and a
a.8. All crustaceans and mollusk are edible. cup at the base into which the stem fits.
a.9. Most fish you can catch in an open sea and sight of c.5. Don't eat unknown plants that taste disagreeable,
land are good to eat. bitterness is a guide for danger.
a.10. Eel are good to eat than sea snakes. c.6. Most roots are edible, but must be boiled
a.11. All snakes except sea snakes are edible. thoroughly.
a.12. Cook animals as soon after killing as possible.
a.13. Frogs, turtles, lizards, alligators and crocodiles are Common Medicinal Plants
edibles. Toads are not edible.
a.14. Always remove in trails (intestines) and sex glands 1. AVOCADO - fresh leaves use for diarrhea. Boil for thirty
before cooking. minutes. Take a glass three times a day.
2. AMPALAYA - leaves, antiseptic for wounds. Cure for
b. WATER will be a primary requirement. Start looking for it malaria. Boiled seed or stem. For stomach trouble.
immediately. An individual can get along without food for a Reduce constipation.
week, but he can't live along without water, especially in hot 3. ATIS - leaves, bark, unripe fruits, good for diarrhea. Boil
or in arctic areas where he will lose large quantities of water or ground fruit. For sprain, wrap leaves.
through sweating or dehydration. 4. BALINGBING - for gonorrhea. Rub and squeeze in
opening of penis. Rub around penis.
Purification - purify all water before drinking, either (1) by 5. BANANA - leaves and bark. Boil for kidney trouble.
boiling for at least one minute; or (2) by using water Increase urine flow. Four to five glasses daily.
purification tablets; (3) by adding eight drops of 2 1/2 6. GARLIC - bulb is a cure for high blood, inflammation of
percent solution of iodine to a quart (canteen full) of water peptic ulcer. Use a juice.
and letting it stand for ten minutes before drinking. 7. GUAVA - leaves for diarrhea and antiseptic for wounds.
8. CACAO - Boil roots for kidney trouble
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9. CHICO - Barks cure for diarrhea You may move farther into enemy territory to temporarily conduct
10. DUHAT - Barks when boiled is good for cure of diabetes guerilla-type operations. This is a short-term course of action to be
and hemorrhage, anemia taken only when other courses of action are not feasible. This may
11. GRANADA - Fruits, barks cures hemorrhage be a good course of action when enemy area is known to be lightly
12. GUMAMELA - Flower for boils held or when there is a good chance of linking up with friendly
13. SQUASH - seeds when boil is good for eradicating guerillas.
parasites
14. CALAMANSI - for Cold You may combine two or more of these. For example, you may stay
15. CAMIAS - for gonorrhea in your current position until the enemy moves out of the area and
16. COFFEE - stimulants for nerves and heart then break out to a friendly area.
17. KAWAYAN - roots and leaves, shoots for curing kidney
18. KAIMITO - Bark or fruit for diarrhea There may be times when you will have to kill, stun, or capture an
19. RADISH - help cure peptic ulcer enemy soldier without alerting other enemy in the area. At such
20. JACKFRUIT - milky caps helps cure wound times, a rifle or pistol makes too much noise, and you will use a
silent weapon.
d. HUNTING GROUNDS FOR SURVIVAL
1. The bayonet
d.1 Along sea coast between high and low water marks. 2. The garrote (a choke wire or cord with handles).
d.2 Areas between beaches and corals reefs. 3. Improvised clubs.
d.3 Marshes and mud flats.
d.4 Best time is on early morning or dust. In day or night, the successful use of silent weapons requires great
d.5 In travels, keep alert for animal size such as tracks, skill and stealthy movement.
trampled underbrush or droppings.
d.6 On narrow trails, watch for games crossing. EVASION TECHNIQUES
d.7 In hallow trees.
1. When unable to continue the mission or unable to rejoin
EVASION your unit, leave the immediate area and move to your last
rallying point.
Evasion is the action you take to stay out of the hands of the
2. Observe activity in the area and form a plan.
enemy when separated your unit and in an enemy area. There are
3. Plan a primary and alternate route. Consider distance,
several sources of action you may take avoid capture and rejoin your
cover, food and water. The easiest and shortest route may
unit.
not be the best.
4. Food and water are daily requirements. You can do without
You may stay in your current position and wait for friendly troops to
food for several days; water, however is essential.
find you. This may be a good of action if you are sure that friendly
5. Move at night. Use the daylight to observe, plan, and rest in
units will continue to operate in the area, and if there are a lot of
a hide position.
enemy units in this area.
6. Linkup only during daylight hours. Place friendly lines under
observation.
You may break out to a friendly area. This may be a good course of
7. Attempt to identify the unit you will approach, note their
action if you know where a friendly area is, and if the enemy is
movement and routine.
widely dispersed.
8. Make voice contact as soon as possible after carefully
considering your approach route.
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RESISTANCE 5. The way you escape depends on what you can think of to fit
the situation.
The code of conduct is an expression of the ideals and principles,
6. The only general rules are to escape early and escape when
which traditionally have guided and strengthened Filipino fighting
the enemy is distracted.
men. It prescribes the manner in which every soldier of the
Philippine Armed Forces must conduct himself when captured or
Once you have escaped, it may not easy to contact friendly troops,
when faced with the possibility of capture.
even when you know where they are. You should contact a friendly
unit as you would if you were a member of a lost patrol. You should
You should never surrender of your own free will. Likewise, a leader
time your movement so that you pass through enemy units at night
should never surrender the soldiers under his command while they
and arrive at a friendly unit at dawn. A good way to make contact is
still have the means to resist.
to find a ditch or shallow hole to hide in where you have cover from
both friendly and enemy fire. At dawn, you should attract the
If captured, you must continue to resist in every way you can. Some
attention of the friendly unit by waving a white cloth, shouting,
rules to follow are:
showing a panel, or some other way. This should alert the friendly
1. Make every effort to escape and to help others escape.
unit and prepare it to accept you. After the unit has been alerted,
2. Do not accept especial favor from the enemy.
you shout who you are, what your situation is, and asks for
3. Do not give your word not to escape.
permission to move toward the unit.
4. Do nothing that will harm fellow prisoner.
5. Give no information except NAME, RANK, SOCIAL SECURITY
Security - In combat, you must always think of security. You must
NUMBER/SERIAL NUMBER, AND DATE OF BIRTH.
do everything possible for the security of yourself and your unit.
6. Do not answer questions other than those concerning your
name, rank, social security number, and date of birth.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME BASIC THINGS TO DO FOR
SECURITY:
ESCAPE
1. Be awake and alert.
Escape is the action you take to get away from the enemy if you 2. Stay dressed and ready for action.
are captured. The best time for you to escape is right after you are 3. Keep your equipment packed when it is not being used.
captured. You will probably be in your best physical condition at that 4. Keep your equipment and weapon in good operating
time. Prison rations are usually barely enough to sustain life, condition.
certainly not enough to build up reserve energy. The physical 5. Use camouflage.
treatment, medical care, and rations of prison life quickly cause 6. Move around only when necessary. Stay as quite as possible.
physical weakness, night blindness, and loss of coordination and 7. Look and listen for enemy activity in your sector.
reasoning power. 8. Use lights only when necessary.
9. Do not write information about an operation on your map.
THE FOLLOWING ARE OTHER REASONS FOR MAKING AN 10. Do not take note or papers about an operation into combat.
EARLY ESCAPE: 11. Do not take personal items into combat.
1. Friendly fire or air strikes may cause enough confusion and 12. Do not leave trash lying about.
disorder to provide a chance of escape. 13. Tie or tape down equipment to keep it from rattling.
2. The first guards you have probably will not be as well 14. Use challenge and password.
trained in handling prisoners as guard's farther back. 15. Do not give military information to strangers.
3. Some of the first guards may be walking wounded who are 16. Remember the code of conduct.
distracted by their own condition.
4. You know something about the area where you are captured
and may know the locations of nearby friendly units.
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General Military Subjects

CHAPTER 5
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE
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TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE STEPS OF TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE

Every Military unit, regardless of these levels, has a mission to STEP 1. RECEIVE THE MISSION
accomplish and in this mission, the commander his help responsible A mission may be received in the form of either a
for it. This is one of functions of the Command, whole the other is to written or oral warning order, operation or (OPORD), or
lead the troops in a manner that ends in success not failure. fragmentary order (FRAGO). At times, a leader may
deduce a change in mission, based on a change in the
Troop Leading differ planning, that the former embraces the range in situation. When the battalion OPORD is issued, the
written, verbal, or physical influences that a commander exerts over company commander should have his company FSO
his troops. Basically, in involve three (3) actions that may occur with him.
simultaneously. First planning involves commander’s mental process,
coordination with the adjacent action and supporting elements and 1. Once an upcoming mission is identified, actions to
reconnaissance, all the actions point to the development of the plan begin preparing the unit are conducted. The CO
or order to the implemented through troops leading. conducts an initial METT-T analysis to determine the
requirements for his warning order.
DEFINITION
2. With the information available, the commander sets
Troop Leading Procedure is the logical sequence of action that a
his time schedule by identifying the actions that
leader follows while preparing for and execution on assigned
must be done (time-critical tasks) to prepare his unit
mission, making the best use of time, facilities or equipments
for the operation. These preparatory actions are
personnel.
identified by a preliminary consideration of the
The troop-leading procedures are the dynamic process by which a information on the mission, enemy, terrain, and own
commander receives a mission, plans it and executes it. It should be troops. An initial reconnaissance (may be a
an instinctive and familiar way of thinking for a commander. The reconnaissance) is conducted to allow the leader to
sequence of the individual TLP’s is not rigid. It is modified to meet more fully understand the time requirements for the
the mission, situation and available time. Some steps are done mission. He then develops his time schedule by
concurrently while others may go on continuously throughout the starting at ―mission time‖ and working backward to
operation. The TLP’s are the time savers, as such the leader the time it is now (reverse planning). The mission
conducts them in the order that most effectively uses the available time is normally the most critical time in the
time. operation.
OBJECTIVES
3. The commander must ensure that all subordinate
The following are the purposes of Troop Leading Procedure: echelons have sufficient time for their own planning
needs. A general rule of thumb for leaders at all
It ensures that the leader makes the best use of time, levels is to use no more than one-third of the
equipment and personnel in accomplishing the assigned available time for planning and issuance of the
mission. OPORD. This will leave the rest of the available time
It allows the commander/leader to launch his troops in the for the subordinate leaders to use for the planning
battle quickly with maximum preparation. and preparation.
It assures the accomplishment of all actions required before
battle.
Save time.
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STEP 2. ISSUE A WARNING ORDER How can be the TERRAIN and WEATHER best be
Do not wait for more information. Issue the best used? To get an answer to this question, he
warning order possible with the information at hand and considers observation and field of fire, cover and
update it as needed with additional warning orders. The concealment, obstacles, key terrain, and avenues of
warning order lets units prepare for combat as soon as approach. He considers the effect of weather that
possible after being alerted of an upcoming mission. will have on personnel, equipment, visibility and
This normally involves a number of standard actions that trafficability.
should be addressed by SOP that must be done to
prepared for the mission. The specific contents for each K - Key terrain feature
warning order will vary, based upon the unique tactical O - Observation of field of fire
situation. C - Cover and Concealment
O - Obstacle
STEP 3. MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN A - Avenue of Approach
Tentative plans are the basis for the OPORD. The leader
uses the commander’s estimate of the situation to Key terrain is any feature that affords marked
analyze METT-Tinformation, develop and analyze a COA, advantage to the force that seizes or retrieves it. A
compare courses of action, and make decision that commander considers key terrain and the weather in
produces a tentative plan. selection of positions in the defense.

The company commander makes a tentative plan: Observation and field of fire dictate where platoon
and weapon crews are positioned to cover likely
M - Mission enemy avenues of approach.
E - Enemy
T - Terrain and weather A commander also considers the enemy has good
T - Troops observation and fields of fire, a commander tries to
T - Time reduce them be suppressing or obscuring the
enemy’s observation with fire and smoke.
What is the company MISSION? What are the stated
and implied tasks? Cover and concealment influence the choice of
routes and positions. In the offense, a commander
What is the ENEMY situation? What weapons and picks positions that provide the best cover and
units do they have in support? Will they mounted, concealment.
dismounted, or both?
Obstacles also influence the choice of routes in the
Sequence in Studying Enemy Situation offense and the choice of positions in the defense.
In the offense, I commander may by-pass obstacles
S - Size S - Size that allow movement. In the defense, he positions
A - Activity E - Equipment troops and weapons to take advantage of obstacles
L - Location L - Location that allow or stop the enemy. He reinforces existing
U - Uniform D - Disposition obstacle if there are no natural obstacles with
T - Time O - Organization standard or expedient means.
E - Equipment M - Morale/Movement
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Avenues approach is considered in conjunction with What is the most critical (and thus the focus) for
all direction of attack in the offense, and the his personal reconnaissance?
assignment of position and sectors of fire in the To whom will be assign tasks to meet the R & S
defense. A commander considers how the enemy needs?
avenues of approach or withdrawal can affect
friendly operations. 2. Issue the plan. The CO provides additional
instructions to supplement the assigned tasks to his
How may TROOPS and how much TIME are subordinates. The amount of detail depends on the
available? These affect the selection of position, specific situation. A leader’s reconnaissance that
routes, formation and degree of preparation. has several subordinate units involved requires more
specific instructions. These may include the
As the commander studies these factors, he following:
determines how they affect his mission. He A specific tasking for selected soldiers from
develops a plan to take advantage of them. subordinate units, such as the 1st platoon’s
RATELO
STEP 4. INITIAL MOVEMENT A specific time schedule for the reconnaissance
This can be done by having a subordinate leader move (report inspection departure and return times.)
the unit to an assemble areas or attack position. The Specific routes and formations.
instructions for this move can be given in the warning Special equipment required.
order. The AOO ensures that security is provided and Likely contingency plans.
fires are integrated for all company movements. Fire support coordination.
Withdrawal plan from the reconnaissance site.
STEP 5. CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE Bank up with the company.
Reconnaissance is a continuous process during the TLP.
The tentative plan should include an R & S guidance can 3. Select the technique. The leader’s reconnaissance
be given to subordinates. In every tactical operation the is crucial to every operation. An effective leader
OO requires additional information and at the same reconnaissance provides the required information
time, he must deny the enemy information about his without being detected by the enemy. The risk of
company. These requirements provide the focus for the detection and the effect that this loss of surprise will
company R & S plan. have on the mission must be weighed against the
benefit of collecting the information. Generally, the
1. Prepare the plan. The CO determines- closer the against the benefit of collecting the
What are his information requirements? information. Generally, the closer the
What are his security requirements? (The reconnaissance element is to the objective, the
higher headquarters may also assign R & S greater the risk of detection. The two primary
responsibilities to the company.) techniques for conducting the leader’s
What are the priorities for these requirements? reconnaissance are:
What are the priorities for these requirements?
(The CO may request support from higher, a Long-range observation / surveillance.
adjacent and supporting units) Reconnaissance personnel generally stay beyond
How much time is available to collect the small-arms range from the objective. This will
information or establish security? usually be outside the enemy’s security positions
also. Tentative OP sties are selected from a
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map reconnaissance and confirmed after the STEP 7. ISSUE THE ORDER
unit has occupied the ORP. This technique is Preferably issue the order while viewing the avenues of
generally more effective during daylight hours. approach/objective are make maximum use of visual
When possible, Ops should provide 360-degree aids (sketches and terrain models) to enhance the
coverage and may require repositioning at night. presentation of the order. When the CO issues the
tentative plan before the leader’s reconnaissance, he
b Short-range observation / surveillance. This issues a FRAGO to finalize the plan prior to execution.
technique generally requires the reconnaissance
personnel to move inside the enemy’s security STEP 8. SUPERVISE
positions and small-arms fire range. It depends The best plan may fail it is not managed right. Brief
on stealth and effective use of available cover backs, rehearsals, inspections and continuous
and concealment. Limited visibility may support coordination of plans must be used to supervise and
this technique Ops are also designed for short- refine troop leading procedures. Brief backs and
range observation. rehearsals are not same, brief backs focus on the
planning, and rehearsals focus on the execution.
4. Conduct the reconnaissance. The leader’s
reconnaissance should be conducted as any 1. Inspect. During pre-combat inspections, check-
reconnaissance patrol; only essential personnel Weapons and ammunition.
should take part. The smaller this element is, the Uniforms and equipment.
less likely he enemy will detect them. This should Mission-essential equipment
include a leader from each of the key elements. Soldier’s knowledge and understanding of the
Additional tasks during the reconnaissance may mission and their specific responsibilities.
include: Communications.
Testing communications if authorized. Rations and water.
Making final coordination on precise timings, Camouflage.
signals, weapons/personnel locations and sub-
unit responsibilities. 2. Rehearse. Rehearsals are always conducted. They
Establishing a security/surveillance on the are essential to ensure complete coordination and
objective area. subordinate understanding. The warning order
should provide subordinate leasers sufficient detail
STEP 6. COMPLETE THE PLAN for them to schedule and conduct rehearsals of
The CO must be prepared to adjust his tentative plan drills/SOPs before receiving the company OPORD.
base on the results of the reconnaissance. He may have Rehearsals conducted after the OPORD can then
to change COAs if the situation is not what he expected. focus on mission specific tasks. Rehearsals
In this case, one of the previously analyzed and conducted as any other training exercise except the
discarded COAs may be adjusted to quickly finalize his training area should be as much like the objective
new plan. Coordination continues with all supporting area as possible, including the same light and
agencies, higher headquarters and adjacent units. This, weather conditions. Mock-ups of the objective
along with his recon, gives the leader the information he should be used for these practices. Rehearsals
needs to expand the tentative plan into a five-paragraph include holding soldier and leader brief backs of
OPORD. individual tasks and using sand tables or sketches to
talk through the execution of the plan. These are
followed by walk-through exercises and then full-
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speed, blank-fire or live-fire rehearsals. The priority

of rehearsals, as COA development, flows from the
decisive point of the operation. For example,
actions of the objective, battle drills for maneuver,
actions on enemy contact, special teams, movement
techniques, and others as required. Security must
be maintained during the rehearsal.

3. Brief back. Subordinated should brief back the

commander right after the OPORD to ensure they
understand their instructions. Brief backs of the
subordinates’ plans should also be conducted.
These brief backs may be given collectively at a
meeting of the orders group. Such a technique
allows exchange of information, coordination among
units, and rapid distribution of changes to the initial
plan.

4. Coordinate. The commander visits his subordinates

and adjacent units to discuss their plans. The CO
ensures that all necessary preparations are being
made. These may include coordination of fire
support and engineer activities maintenance,
resupply, movement and other required actions.

a Any departures from the plan, both before and

during the operation, are coordinated with
battalion commander and staff.

b During execution, the CO issues FRAGOs to

modify or refine the operation as the situation
develops. He personally supervises and or leads
the critical actions.
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General Military Subjects

CHAPTER 6
RESERVIST AND RESERVE
FORCE DEVELOPMENT
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RESERVIST AND RESERVE FORCE DEVELOPMENT Deserving Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) – an enlisted
personnel in the grade of E-3 (Corporal) or higher including
It is a universally accepted principles among military theorists and
E-7 (Master Sergeant), who has conspicuously demonstrated
historians that to be victorious in the conduct of warfare, it is
meritorious and valuable service.
imperative for any armed force to secure and maintain a reliable
reserve components that allows commanders the needed window of
Grade – the military rank of a commissioned officer of the AFP.
flexibility necessary to adapt to the changing mechanics of conflict.
Separation – the severance of all connections linking a reserve
Thus, the enactment of RA 7077 otherwise known as The Armed
officer with the AFP. It includes the termination of
Forces of The Philippines Reservist Act of 1991 increases the
appointment as a reserve officer as a result of resignation,
momentum of the country’s military modernization and preparedness
deferment of promotion and administrative or court martial
efforts. It speaks of a total force concept aimed at complementing
action.
the regular force with a well-trained citizen armed force that could
be depended upon in times of nation building and in cases of war,
SOURCES OF ENLISTED RESERVISTS
invasion or rebellion.
Citizen Soldiers – alternately referred to as reservists, who
DEFINITION OF TERMS compose the reserve force, are those reservists of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines who are incorporated into
Career Course – pertains to the course required for career
the reserve force, as follows:
progression (Basic, advance and etc) which provides AFOS
such as: Infantry, Armor, Artillery, Quartermaster, Signal,
1. Graduates of the ROTC basic and advance course and
Engineer, Finance, Ordnance, etc.
who were issued orders as enlisted reservists or reserve
officers of the AFP.
Non-Resident Career Course – course offered by PA Service
Schools to junior and company grade inactive reserve
2. Graduates of the authorized basic military training
officers to prepare them to assume as company commander,
instructions who, as a result thereof, were issued orders
battalion commander or brigade staff of the PA Reserve
as enlisted reservists or reserve officers.
Force.
3. Ex-servicemen and retired officers of the AFP and other
Armed Forces that have diplomatic relations with the
Active Duty Training – a call to active duty of inactive reserve
Philippines who were honorably discharge or retired
officer and enlisted reservist for the purpose of training. The
from the service and who are Filipino citizens upon their
training may involve updating of skills and knowledge on
application.
military techniques, doctrines, policies and regulations in
4. Recognized World War II guerillas who were honorably
order to upgrade his state of preparedness for integration
discharge from the service.
with the active component in time of emergency.
5. Commissioned and non-commissioned officers under the
affiliated reserve category and graduates of the National
Inactive Reserve – a commissioned officer and enlisted reservist
Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP).
not performing regular military duty with the AFP.
6. Commissioned, non-commissioned officer and privates
under the existing laws including those procured under
Mobilization – the utilization of the reserve force in times of war or
Project 36-70 and included in the present AFP roster
national emergency.
before the enactment of RA 7077 and those to be
commissioned or enlisted after the enactment of said
Mobilization Center – a designated area or place wherein reservist
act.
will report when mobilization is ordered.
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7. Graduates of MS – 43/POTC accordance with existing policies of the AFP until transferred to
8. Disbanded/honorably separated members of CAFGU. the standby reserve by virtue of their age.

CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVE FORCE UNITS The following citizen soldiers may be exempted from rendering
service with said reserve units:
1. Ready Reserve – the ready reserve shall be composed of
a. Active members of the armed forces of the Philippines
citizen soldiers belonging mostly to the first category reserve and
and the Philippine national police.
others as provided in RA 7077 who shall be organized, trained
b. Those who are residing abroad but only during the
and maintained as mobilizable ready reserve subject to call at
duration of their absence from the Philippines.
any time to augment the regular Armed Force of the AFP not
c. Those who are physically and mentally unfit to serve
only in times of war or national emergency but also to meet local
their tour of duty.
emergencies arising from calamities, disaster and threats to
d. Those who are convicted of crimes involving moral
peace, order security and stability in any locality including the
turpitude.
need to assistance activities.
e. Those who may be exempted from duty for valid
reasons which may be authorized on a case-to-case
Degree of readiness to respond to the call to service:
basis by appropriate and competent authority. For this
a. Ready Reserve I – units maintained in a high degree of
purpose the AFP shall issue such appropriate guidelines,
readiness as to be ready for operational employment in not
rules and regulations as may be necessary.
more than seven (7) days after activation.
This unit shall be maintained in a high degree of readiness as to
b. Ready Reserve II - units maintained in a high degree of
be ready for mobilization and operational employment within
readiness as to be ready for operational employment in not
seven (7) days.
more than fifteen (15) days after activation.
The whereabouts of the reservists assigned to this unit shall be
Any reservists or citizen soldier belonging to the second category
constantly ascertained. As necessary, this unit shall carry an
reserve and/or the third category reserve, particularly the
excess of twenty percent (20%) of their authorized personnel
commissioned and non-commissioned officers, who will
strength to compensate for those who may fail to report or to be
volunteer to serve with the ready reserve shall be allowed, if
reporting when mobilized.
qualified and fit for duty, to join and actively participate as part
of the ready reserve and shall serve with an appropriate ready
In the event of partial and selective mobilization these units shall
reserve unit.
be the priority for call to active duty.
Furthermore, members of the AFP affiliated reserve units of
2. Standby Reserve - shall be composed of citizen soldiers
various government and private utilities and services considered
belonging mostly to the second category reserve and the third
essential for the preservation of the economic stability of the
category reserve, except as provided in RA 7077. The members
country or particular locality, such as power and electricity,
of the standby reserve shall be organized and assigned to
water supply, transportation and communications, among other,
specified reserve units and shall be maintained through annual
regardless of their categorization shall be classified as ready
assembly tests to update their records and their present
reserve.
addresses, among others. The standby reserve may be
mobilized or ordered to active duty in times of national
All citizen soldiers belonging to the first category reserve except
emergency or war. The ranks of the members of the standby
those exempted under RA 7077, shall be required to serve with
reserve may be upgraded if they voluntarily participate in
ready reserve units and will have assignments and promotions in
training or serve with the ready reserve units in their areas or if
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their standby reserves units undergo retraining. They will CATEGORIZATION OF RESERVISTS/CITIZEN SOLDIERS
however be encourage to upgrade their military knowledge and
1. First category reserve – composed of able-bodied reservists
skills by taking up nonresident or resident courses which shall be
whose ages are between eighteen (18) years and thirty five (35)
set up for the purpose.
years inclusive.
3. Retired Reserve - shall be composed of citizen soldiers who
2. Second category reserve – composed of able-bodied
have qualified for retirement through length of service, old age
reservists whose ages are between thirty six (36) years and fifty
or disability. For this purpose, sixty-five (65) years shall be
one (51) years inclusive.
considered as the retirement age. However, if qualified and fit
for duty, a member of local or national emergencies if he
3. Third category reserve – composed of all able-bodied
volunteers for active duty and when the SND determines that
reservists who are above fifty one (51) years of age.
there are not enough qualified citizen soldiers with his special
skills and qualifications in the ready reserve or standby reserve
BENEFITS SYSTEM OF RESERVISTS
in his particular area of residence.
1. Security of tenure in government or private employment
ORGANIZATION while on military schooling – an employee in the government
including one in a government-owned or controlled corporate or
The reserve force shall be organized into five (5) components:
private employment with monthly operating volume of not less
1. The Army Reserve component.
than twenty (20) employees who undergo military training shall
2. The Air Force Reserve component.
be separated or terminated from such employment, shall not be
3. The Navy Reserve component.
considered as having forfeited his seniority status, if any, and
4. The AFP-wide technical reserve component.
shall continue to receive the salary he was receiving prior to his
5. The affiliated reserves.
call to military training. In the case of private employment,
payment of basic salary during such military training shall be in
The organization of each component of the reserve force and the
accordance with existing laws or with his company’s policies on
manpower objective of each component shall be as prescribed by
its employees on leave from his employment. Upon termination
the Secretary of National Defense and approved by the President of
of his military training, he shall resume his former position or, if
the Philippines. The organization, structure, manning and equipment
not practicable, he shall be assigned to a new position without
of reserve units shall conform to the organization of the regular
diminution of his pay and allowances provided he is honorably
force. Reserve units of the battalion type or equivalent shall be
terminated or discharged from such training or service;
organized on a provincial basis, and reserve units of a brigade and
otherwise, his record of dishonorable discharge from military
division type or equivalent, on regional basis. The organizational
training or service shall be taken into account as to whether or
structure and manning of the affiliated reserve units shall be
not he should be reinstated to his former employment.
prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense and shall as much
as possible conform to their existing civilian organization.
2. Retention for maximum hospitalization – a
reservist/draftee who is injured or contract a disease or sickness
while undergoing training and service, not due to his intentional
misconduct, willful failure or neglect, or vicious or immoral
habits, shall be retained beyond the period of his
reservists/draftee service with his consent for the necessary
hospitalization and medical care until such time that he recovers
or its determined that further hospitalization will not improve his
condition. During the period of hospitalization, he shall be
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entitled to subsistence allowances and hospitalization benefits as c completion of:

are available to the members of the regular force who are (6) months or more of active service in grade, or.
patients in armed forces hospitals. annual active duty training requirements in grade, or
non0resident instruction/schooling corresponding to
3. Awards of ranks and assignments to reserve units of grade, or
graduates of ROTC – graduates of basic ROTC shall be given a resident schooling authorized by the secretary of
reserve enlisted rank and serial number and assigned to reserve national defense: provided: that any officer below
units and mobilization centers in their provinces. The ranks to another who has not completed the length of service
be awarded shall be from private to sergeant or its equivalent. requirements and/or time-in-inactive/active grade
Provided, that the quota for non-commissioned officers shall not shall not be considered, even if eligible, for
exceed five (5) percent of the authorized strength to the unit to promotion until the officer above him finally
which the reservists shall be assigned after graduation. becomes eligible and qualified for promotion to the
Provided, that those to be awarded rank above private shall be next higher permanent grade.
chosen based on merit. Those who continue to the advance
ROTC course shall continue to carry their enlisted rank until their 5. Promotion of enlisted reservist – in order to be eligible for
Successful completion of advance ROTC. promotion, an enlisted reservist must satisfy all the following
conditions:
4. Promotion and appointment - the promotion similar to
those prescribed for the regular force. a. He is carried in the roster of any of the reserve units under
the promotion authority.
Officers in the inactive list shall be eligible for promotion to the
next higher permanent grade subject to the following condition: b. He has attained the educational qualification, length and the
time-in-grade requirements.
a. there must be a vacancy in the peacetime procurement
objective of the reserve force for the grades of major and c. He has satisfactorily completed in his present grade any of
higher: provided, that such promotional vacancy shall be the following:
over those authorized for the active list. Annual active duty training.
Week-end duty training.
b. completion of the following time in permanent grade
Advance ROTC/WATC course.
(inactive & active) for promotion in the grade indicated or
their equivalent naval grades: Assembly test/exercises.
Any other active duty training of not less than seven
To First Lieutenant – three (3) as Second (7) days in duration prescribed by the promotion
Lieutenant. authorities.
To Captain – four (4) years as First Lieutenant.
To Major – five (5) years as Captain. d. He is occupying or being earmarked to occupy a TO/TD
To Lt Colonel – six (6) years as Major. position calling for at least the grade to which he is being
To Colonel – seven (7) years as Lt Colonel. promoted, and he possess the skills/qualification required of
To Brigadier General – two (2) years as Colonel. such TO/TD position.
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e. He must be able-bodied and physically fit for general military i. Mobilization of army reservists during occurrence of
service. calamities and disaster.

f. He has no pending case or derogatory record. 4. Retirees and public affairs.

a. Fellowship with the reservists.
6. Awards – granted to recognize actions or deeds of valor and b. Reservist organizations and associations.
exceptional service or achievement. c. Organization of retiree and veterans cooperative.
d. Retiree and veterans assistance center (RVAC).
FOUR FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RRA e. Rules and regulations to implement RA 6948, act
standardizing and upgrading the benefits of military veterans
1. Reserve affairs administration.
and their dependents.
a. Insurance coverage for PA reservists on training.
f. Arrangement and conduct of funeral services.
b. Sharing of human and training resources/assets.
g. Funeral services and utilization of pa mortuaries.
c. Inclusion of human rights in all reservists training.
h. Additional units tasked for funeral honors/services.
d. Procurement, admission, training and commission/CAD OD
candidates for OCS.

2. Reserve manpower development.

a. Utilization of selected officer/enlisted personnel from
tactical/engineer units in the ROTC program.
b. Standard procedures in the procurement of candidates for
ROTC advance course, probationary training (MS-43) and
documentation for commission in the reserve force.
c. Scholarship incentive for PA advance ROTC training.
d. PA advanced ROTC entrance examination.
e. PA ROTC male and female cadet of the year.
f. The ROTC trust fund (ROTCTF) and its educational
assistance program.
g. ROTC administrative and tactical inspection.
h. Administration of Philippine Army ROTC units.
i. Conduct of basic ROTC remedial course for summer 1999.
j. Conduct of basic ROTC summer remedial course.

3. Reserve force development.

a. Letter of instruction 01-94 (Paghahanda)
b. Selective recruitment of reservist for ready reserve units.
c. Unit designation of reservists brigades and battalions.
d. Integration of CAFGU-AA to the reserve force.
e. AFP affiliated reserve units program.
f. Procurement and separation of pa affiliated reserves.
g. Organization, training, administration, and utilization of
PAARU.
h. Letter of instruction (Pagsagip).
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Small Unit Tactics

CHAPTER 7
PATROLLING
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DEFINITION OF TERMS TYPES OF PATROL

Patrol - a detachment sent out in a unit to perform an assigned ACCORDING TO NATURE OF MISSION
mission reconnaissance or a combat or a combination of
both. 1. Recon Patrol – move to specific point or area, gather
required information through observance and report
Patrol Order – an order issued by a leader setting from the five (5) information obtained. They will avoid enemy contact
basics paragraph OPORD/OPLAN. whenever possible. Fighting only hen necessary to
accomplish the mission.
Warning Order – preliminary motive of an action to follow.
1. Combat Patrol – are heavily detachment sent out to kill or
Area of Interests – it is a part of area of interest where capture the enemy, destroy his equipment or installation.
commander may influence action of his maneuver force, The size of the combat patrol is consistent with the assigned
supporting fires and Support units. mission.

Route – an access intended for use of the patrol in going in or from ACCORDING TO RANGE
objective
1. Long Range – operates in the dispatching unit area of
Primary Route – route intended for use of patrol to objective and influence or area of interest or both.
returning to friendly forces.
2. Short Range – operates in the dispatching unit area of
Alternate Point - route intended for use of patrol when the Primary influence for short distance period.
route is not feasible.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PATROL
Rallying Point – point where the patrol was assemble or re-
1. Recon Patrol
organized.
a. Point Recon – specific area
b. Area Recon – within AOR/area of responsibility
Initial Rallying Point – located within friendly forces.
2. Combat Patrol
Rallying Point Route – Located between the friendly area and the
objectives.
a. Raid
a.1. Ambush
Objective Rallying Point - located near the objective which may
a.2. Contact
be in the front, rear, or flanks.
a.3. Economy of Force
Aims in patrolling:
b. Day Patrol
b.1. Disperse to maximum
To gain and retain initiative
b.2. AOR is assigned to the front, rear and flanks
To gather information
b.3. Cautions movements along high ground
To deny information to enemy
b.4. Avoid exposed area.
To harass the enemy
b.5. Maintain are
To provide protection
To provide security
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c. Night Patrol PURPOSE OF WARNING ORDER

c.1. Distance The purpose of Warning order is to give ample time to participating
Zero visibility unit to prepare prior to jump-off
Limited visibility
CHARACTERISTICS OF WARNING ORDER
c.2. Use of Password Brief statement of the mission
c.3. Search and Attack Mission of the Patrol
General Instructions:
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CONDUCT OF COMBAT General and Special Organization
PATROL Uniform/Equipment common to all
Formation and order of movement Weapon/Ammunition and Equipment
Departure and entry of Friendly Forces Chin of Command
Rallying Point Time schedule for pre-trial and guidance
Action upon enemy Time and place for inspection and rehearsal
Action at the objective
Control Action at the Danger area SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
a. To subordinate leader
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT PATROL b. To specific purpose teams/Key individual

REDEPLAN - require detailed planning STEPS IN CONDUCTING PATROL

RISIA – require independent/semi-independent action 1. Study/analyze the mission
MARETORASPEQUI -may require task organization and specific 2. Plan use of time
equipment 3. Study the terrain situation
REST- require stealth 4. Organize the patrol
RERE – require rehearsal 5. Select men, weapon and equipment
REDEDE - require detailed briefing 6. Issue Warning Order
7. Coordinate
SKILLS INTEGRATED IN PATROLLING 8. Conduct reconnaissance
9. Issue Patrol Order
1. Leadership 10. Supervise
2. Combat Intelligence 11. Execute the mission
3. Map Reading and Land Navigation
4. Small Unit Tactics SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
5. Individual and unit Security 1. Use of arm and hand signal
6. Communication 2. Infrared fillers flashlights
7. Teamwork 3. Luminous tape
8. Ability to operate at night
9. Combat training for Individual Soldier (CTIS) proper ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD
recognition of cover and concealment 1. Keep key position filed
2. Man key weapon
3. Maintain two(2) fire teams
4. Maintain chain of command
5. If the squad diminishes to 5, make it as one team.
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Small Unit Tactics

CHAPTER 8
RAIDS
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RAIDS What are the Key Factors of Raid?

Combat forces must be employed as part of the combined arms
The key factors of Raid are Surprise, Firepower, Violence and
team. Infantry, armor, aviation, and artillery must be synchronized
Swift Withdrawal.
and orchestrated by the maneuver commander to realize the full
potential of each arm. The same applies in the principle to
CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIELD ARTILLERY WEAPONS
firepower. Mortars, artillery, naval gunfire, and tactical air are
nothing more than various means to deliver fire support. Successful 1. AS TO CALIBER
fire support encompasses careful integration and synchronization of a. Light - 120MM AND LESS
these weapon systems. b. Medium - 121MM THROUGH 160MM
c. Heavy - 161MM THROUGH 210MM
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS d. Very Heavy - 210MM AND MORE
Field Artillery - FA provides close support fires, counter fires and
2. AS TO MEANS OF TRANSPORT:
interdiction fires.
a. Towed
b. Self-Propelled
Close Support Fires - engage enemy troops, weapons, or
c. Aerial
positions that are threatening or can threaten the force in
either the attack or defense.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FIELD ARTILLERY WEAPONS
Counter Fires - attack enemy, indirect fire systems, to include 1. 105MM HOWITZER M101A1
mortar, artillery, air defense, missile, and rocket systems,
observation posts and field artillery command and control Maximum Range Approx 11,270 meters
facilities. 10 rounds per minute for the
Maximum Rate of Fire
first 3 minutes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RAID Sustained Rate of Fire 3 rounds per minute
Prime Mover 2 ½ ton truck or helicopter
What is Raid?
Tube Life (M2A1) 5,000 rounds (EFC)
(M2A2) 7,500 RDS (EFC)
A Raid is a surprise attack against a position or installation for a
Weight in Firing or Traveling 4,980 lbs
specific purpose other than seizing the terrain. It is conducted to
PSN
destroy a position or installation, to destroy or capture enemy
soldiers or equipment, or to free friendly prisoners.
2. 155MM HOWITZER M114A1 (US) TOWED
What are the Types of Raid?
Maximum Range 14,600 meters
4 rounds per minute for the
Hasty is immediate action drill in response to an expected meeting Max Rate of Fire
first 3 minutes
at close range with an enemy force. In this situation, the enemy
Sustained Rate of Fire 1 rounds per minute thereafter
force is considered a target opportunity.
5-ton, 6 x 6 truck or heavy-lift
Prime Mover
helicopter
Deliberate is one that is planned against a specific target. Detailed
Tube Life (M1) 2,000 rounds (EFC)
information of the target required its size, organization, weapons,
(M1A1) 7,500 rounds (EFC)
equipment, route of entry and exit, and activities and the tie during
Weight in Firing or Traveling 12,700 lbs
which it will leaves its location temporarily.
PSN
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3. UPGRADED 105MM HOWITZER M101A1 2. Field Artillery Battalion

The FAB consists of HQS & HQS battery, and three (3) firing
Maximum Range Using M1 batteries. The HQS & HQS battery of FAB provides C2 and admin
11,400 meters
Standard Ammo supervision of organic and attached FA units. It also provides the
Max Range Using Base Bleed services needed by the FA BN. It consist of the BN HQS, signal
17,200 meters
(extended range) Ammo PLTN, support PLTN, target acquisition PLTN, fire direction
center, fire SPT elements and medical section.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF FIELD ARTILLERY
WEAPONS 3. Field Artillery Battery
The FA battery is the howitzer firing components of the FAB.
CAPABILITIES
The battery has six (6) towed Howitzers. It is organized into a
Adds depth to the battlefield.
BTRY HQS, a firing battery, a communication section and ammo
Massing of fires on one or more targets.
section. The firing battery contains six (6) Howitzer sections and
Provides continuous fires under all conditions of weather and
a firing section. The BTRY has eight (8) 1 ¼ ton trucks. Six (6)
from all types of terrain.
are used as prime movers and two (2) 2 ½ ton trucks as ammo
Provides a variety of ammunition and fuze combinations.
truck. The FA BTRY normally employed under the control of the
FA BN. However, the BTRY can be employed in DS role to one
LIMITATIONS
of the maneuver battalion during movement to contact offensive
Mission effectiveness reduced during close combat.
operations.
Has limited ability to survive enemy ground, air, and artillery
fires.
MISSION
Is not to be used in the direct-fire mode.
Unobserved fires are unreliable in mountainous terrain. To destroy, neutralize, or suppress the enemy by cannon, rocket,
and missile fires and to assist in the integration of all fire support
FIELD ARTILLERY ORGANIZATIONS assets into combined arms operations.
1. Field Artillery Regiment
THE GUNNERY TEAM OF FIELD ARTILLERY
The primary fire support unit of the division is the FA regiment.
It provides timely and accurate fires in support of the division The field artillery is used as indirect fire system. The system consists
operations and assists in the integration of all fire support into of the forward observer (FO), fire direction center, and the firing
combined arms operations. battery (F BTY).

The FA regiment is consists of a headquarters and one (1) FA 1. FO - serves as the eyes of all indirect fire system. He locates
155mm Howitzer battery. The FABS are in direct support (DS) suitable indirect fire targets with his zone of observations, calls
of the maneuver brigades (one (1) FAB per BDE) while the for fires, and adjusts fires if necessary.
155mm Howitzer battery is the general support (GS) unit of the
division. There are a total of fifty four (54) 105mm Howitzer and 2. FDC - serves as the brain of the system. It receives the call for
six (6) 155mm Howitzer in one (1) FA regiment. fire from the FO, determines firing data, and converts it to fire
commands.
The HQS and HQS battery provides command and control and
admin supervision of organic and attached FA units. 3. FIRING BATTERY - serves as the arm of the system. It
consists of the firing unit HQS and firing sections. The normal
FA regiment is organic to the division. function of the section is to deliver fires as directed by the FDC.
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1. Self-propelled FA is ideal to support a mechanized unit to ensure
that it is able to provide the support necessary for
accomplishment of the mission.

2. The selection of FA position areas is governed mainly by the

mission, the terrain, the mobility of available weapons, the
nature of the tactical operation. Position areas must have good
cover and concealment for survivability.

3. On the battlefield, a sophisticated enemy can locate and engage

a battery in various ways. To survive, the battery must move
frequently from primary position to alternate position. Therefore
said position must be reconnoitered before occupation to
effectively accomplish the mission.

4. In offensive operations, FA units are positioned well forward (2/3

of its range) and to the flank of maneuver forces to minimize
early displacement and keep fire support responsive and flexible.
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CHAPTER 9
AMBUSCADES
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DEFINITION OF TERMS CATEGORIES OF AMBUSH

Ambush – a surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving 1. Hasty – a category of ambush conducted when it makes visual
or temporary halted enemy. contact with an enemy force and has time to establish an
ambush without being detected. The actions for a hasty ambush
Planning – a proposal for executing a mission thus it represents a must be well rehearsed so that the ambushers knows what to do
preparation for future or anticipated operations. on the leader’s signal of attack or same is through when
compromised.
1. Covering the entire killing zone by fire.
2. Using existing or reinforcing obstacles (Claymores and other Following are the considerations:
mines).
3. Protecting the assault and support elements. Using security a. Using visual signal, any soldier alerts the ambushers that an
elements or teams to isolate the killing zone. Assaulting into enemy is in sight. The soldier continues to monitor the
the killing zone to search KIA and WI, assemble prisoners location and activities of the enemy force until it is relieved.
and collect equipment. (The assault elements must be able
to move quickly through its own protective obstacles) b. The platoon or squad remains motionless.
4. Timing the actions of all the elements of the ambushers to
preclude loss surprise. c. The leader determines the best nearby location for a hasty
ambush. He uses arm-and-hand signals to direct soldier to
FORMATION OF AMBUSH covered and concealed positions. The leader designates the
location and extent of the kill zone.
1. Linear – in a formation in ambush using linear formations,
the assault and support elements are deployed parallel to
d. Security elements move out to the cover each flank and the
the enemy’s route. This formation can be used in closed
rear. The leader directs the security elements to move a
terrain that restricts the enemy’s ability to maneuver against
given distance, set up, and rejoin the platoon on order or,
the ambusher or in open terrain that provide a means of
after the ambush (the sound of firing ceases). At squad
keeping the enemy in the killing zone.
level, the two (2) outside buddy teams normally provide
flanks security as well as fires into the kill zone. At platoon
2. L-Shaped – a formation in ambush of which the assault
level, fire teams make up the security elements.
elements forms the long leg to the enemy’s direction of
movement along the killing zone while the support elements
e. Soldier move quickly to covered and concealed positions,
forms the short leg at one end of and right angle to the
normally 5 to 10 meters apart. Soldiers insure that they
assault elements. This formation can be used in a sharp
have good observation and field of fire into kill zone.
bend in trial, road or steam. It should not be used where
the short leg would have to cross a straight road or trail
f. The leader initiates the ambush when the majority of the
because it leaves a mark or traces that compromise the
enemy force enters the kill zone. If time and terrain permit,
ambush.
the squad or platoon may place claymore and use them to
initiate ambush. (Note: It the enemy detects a soldier, the
soldier initiates the ambush by firing his weapon and alerting
the rest of the platoon, saying ENEMY LEFT of FRONT.
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g. Leader control the rate and distribution of fires. The leader a. Identify individual sectors of fire as assigned by the
orders cease fire when the enemy force is destroyed or platoon leader. Emplace aiming stakes.
ceases to resist. Directs the assault elements to move into
the kill zone and conduct a hasty search of the enemy b. Emplace claymores and other protective devices.
soldiers. All other soldiers remain in place to provide
security. c. Emplace claymores, mines or other explosives in dead
space within the kill zone.
h. The security elements rejoin the platoon after assault
element has cleared through the kill zone. The platoons d. Camouflage position.
withdraw from the ambush site using a covered and
concealed route. The platoon returns to the ORP in effect, e. Take weapons off SAFE because moving the selection
collects and disseminates all information, reorganizes as lever on the weapon causes a metallic click that could
necessary and continues the mission. compromise the ambush therefore, soldiers shall wait
until the enemy is in the killing zone. This must be the
2. Deliberate Ambush - conducted against a specific target at a last action performed by all soldiers before waiting to
predetermine location. The leader requires detailed formation in initiate the ambush. Actions of the support element
planning a deliberate ambush such as: includes:

a. Size & composition of the targeted enemy unit. Identify sectors of fire for all weapons, especially
machine gun. Emplace limiting stakes to prevent
b. Weapon & equipment available to the enemy. friendly fires from hitting the assault element in an
L-Shaped ambush.
c. Times that the targeted unit will reach or pass specified
points along the route. Emplace claymores and other protective devices.

TYPES OF AMBUSH Instructions to security teams must include how to

notify the platoon leader of the enemy’s approach
A. Point Ambush - In a point ambush, soldiers deploy to attack
into the kill zone. (SALUTE report) The security
an enemy in a single kill zone. The platoon leader should
element must also keep the platoon leader informed
consider the following sequence of actions when planning a
if any enemy forces are following the lead force.
deliberate point ambush.
The platoon leader must determine how large an
1. The security or surveillance team (s) should be position first.
element his ambush can engaged successfully, he
The support element should be in position before the assault
must be prepared to let units pass that are too
element moves forward of the release point. The support
large. He must report to higher headquarters any
element must over watch the movement of the assault
units that pass his ambush unengaged.
element into position.
The platoon leader initiates the ambush. He may
2. The platoon leader is the leader of the assault element. He
used a command detonates claymore, he must also
must check each soldier once they establish the assault
plan a backup method for initiating the ambush
position. He signals the surveillance team to rejoin the
should the primary means fail. This should also be a
assault element. Actions of the assault element includes the
casualty-producing device such as machine gun, this
following;
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information must be passed out to all soldiers and  The searchers then conduct a systematic search
practices during rehearsals. of the dead enemy from head to toe removing
all papers and anything new (different type
Soldier must have a means of engaging enemy in rank, shoulder boards, different unit patch,
the kill zone during periods of limited visibility if it pistol weapon or NVD). They note it the enemy
becomes necessary to initiate the ambush then, use has a refresh or shabby haircut and the
of traces must be weighed against hoe it might help condition of his uniform and boots. They take
the enemy to identify illumination flares. note of the radio frequency, SOI and maps once
the body has been thoroughly searched, the
The platoon leader should include indirect fire search team will continue in this manner until all
support as a part of his plan. Indirect fires can enemy personnel in and near the kill zone have
cover the flanks of the kill zone to help isolate it. been searched. Enemy bodies should be marked
They can also help the platoon to disengaged if the (for example, fold arms over chest) to avoid
ambush is compromised of the platoon must depart duplication.
the ambush site under pressure.
 The flank security teams may also place pout
The platoon leader must have good plan to signal anti-armor mines after the ambush has been
the advance of the assault element into the kill zone initiated if the enemy is known to have armor
to begin its search and collection activities. Smoke capability. If a flank security team makes
may not be visible to the support element. All contact, it fights as long as possible w/o
soldiers must know and practice relaying this signal becoming decisively engaged. It uses a
during rehearsal. prearranged signal to let the platoon leader
know it is breaking contact. The platoon leader
The assault element must be prepared to move may direct a portion of the support element to
across the kill zone using individual movement assist the security team in breaking contact.
techniques it there is any return fire once they begin
to search, otherwise the assault element move  The platoon leader must plan the withdrawal
across by bounding fire teams. Other action in the from the ambush site.
kill zone includes the following;
B. Area Ambush – In an area ambush soldier are deployed in two
 As the search team approaches a dead enemy (2) or more related point ambushes. The platoon leader should
soldier. One man guards while the other man consider the following sequences of actions when planning a
searches. First, he kicks the enemy weapon deliberate area ambush;
away. Second, he rolls the body over (if on the
stomach) by laying on top and when given the 1. A platoon is the smallest unit to conduct an area ambush.
go ahead by the guard (who is positioned at the Platoons conduct area ambushes where enemy movement is
enemy’s head), the searcher rolls the body over largely restricted to trails or steams.
on him. This done for protection incase the
enemy soldier has a grenade with the pin pulled 2. The platoon leader should select one principal ambush site
underneath him. around which he organizes outlying ambushes. These
secondary sites are located along the enemy’s most likely
approach to and escape from the principal ambush site.
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Squad-size elements are normally responsible for each site. ORGANIZATION

They establish an area ambush as described above
NORMALLY, AN AMBUSH PATROL HAS TWO (2) PRINCIPAL
ELEMENTS – SECURITY and ASSAULT. The primarily mission of the
3. The platoon leader must determine the best employment of
security elements is to protect rear and flask of the assault elements
his machine guns, he normally positions them both with the
from being surprised, to seal off the assault elements the revenues
support element of the principal site.
of the approach in the objective area, and to cover the withdrawal of
the assault elements. It’s at a point where thus first shot ahead of
4. Squads are responsible for outlying ambushes and do not
the head of the enemy column causes his command to open fire.
initiate their ambushes until forces from escaping or
reinforcing.
FACTORS NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL AMBUSH
MISSION OF AN AMBUSH PATROL 1. Patience – since an ambush patrol may have to occupy an
ambush site all ahead of the arrival of the target, patience
Ambush Patrols perform such mission as ambushing enemy carrying
among the participating troops becomes a necessary trait.
parties, patrols, wire repair crews, enemy reconnaissance patrol,
sentinels moving out to their outpost positions and vehicle and foot
2. Camouflage Discipline – it has been said that surprise is the
elements. These patrols are not assigned general ambush mission.
key to a successful ambush partly should have to anticipate
every move of the enemy. Then conducted a rehearsal permit
1. Harassment - the damage caused by harassment from
each member to know his role and tasks.
frequent ambushes is less apparent than the physical
destruction wrought, but nevertheless very important. When
3. A Good Plan that is Well Rehearsed – in planning the
ambushes are staged more frequently against all types of
ambush, every member of the ambush party should have to
hostile targets, the enemy tends to be more reluctant to
anticipate movement of the enemy.
send combat patrols in convoys or in small groups, especially
if their aggressiveness becomes more defensive mindness.
4. Prior Knowledge of the Enemy – This is considered in the
conduct of an ambush. The mission assigned to an ambush
2. Destruction - the loss of men and equipment has a critical
patrol is based on how much security the enemy uses in his unit
effect on the part of the enemy. In widespread guerilla
in his movement.
operations, the enemy will be prompted to divert his force
from other mission in order to protect his area.
PREPARATION FOR AN AMBUSH
EQUIPMENT USED 1. Mission – the ambush site should be ideally suited for the
conduct of a single mission action or series of action.
The equipment used by ambush patrols varies with each assigned
mission. For instance, more special equipment is needed to ambush
2. Enemy – one should consider the probable size, strength or
an enemy vehicular column than a foot patrol. Since the success of
compositions of the hostile force to be ambush. One must also
this type ambush patrol depends largely of surprise and shock
know the likely combat formations the enemy uses and his
action, sufficient automatic weapons are needed to deliver volume of
reinforcement capabilities.
fire. This is especially true when ambushing foot patrols.
3. Terrain – the ambush site should be on advantage point that
provides clear fields of fire and observation, good cover and
concealment, and good route of withdrawal.
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CONDUCT OF THE AMBUSH

On the arrival of the enemy force at the ambush site, the ambush
patrol delivers a heavy volume of fire threat that should be able to
annihilate them, or exact a heavy toll on his ranks.

COUNTER AMBUSH TECHNIQUES

Fire and Maneuver

In an offensive or attack operation, the key to success is the use of

fire and maneuver. This applies as well to an ambush. By fire and
maneuver, an ambush patrol can easily untangle itself from one
difficult situation to another. This is no different from counter attack
situation.

Withdrawal

After the action, the ambush patrol ensures the successful

accomplishment of its mission by making a reconnaissance and
survey of the ambush site to be assured that the enemy force had
been completely destroy that no further actions is in normal ambush
operation.
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RIFLE SQUAD TACTICS
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RIFLE SQUAD TACTICS ORGANIZATION OF TACTICAL RIFLE SQUAD (INFANTRY)

The infantry is capable of limited independent action by the use of The tactical rifle squad is organized into two (2) fire teams: one fire
its weapons. Its offensive power decreases when its freedom of team consists of a team leader, an automatic rifleman, a grenadier,
maneuver is limited, or when it is opposed by an organized defense. and a rifleman. The other team has the same elements plus an
Under these conditions, or against a force of combined arms, additional rifleman.
infantry fire power is reinforced by the artillery, tanks or other arms.
Its defensive power reaches its maximum when it occupies a Squad Leader - he carries out the orders of his platoon leader. His
defensive position, or when the enemy’s freedom of maneuver is responsibility includes the discipline, appearance, training,
limited. The infantry maneuvers on difficult ground by moving in control and welfare of his men at all times. He also sees to
small, inconspicuous formations and by taking advantage of covered it that the weapons and other equipment of his unit are
routes of approach and the small irregularities in the terrain. By the properly maintained and cared for to be assured of their
skilled use of the terrain, infantry units achieve maximum fire effect, proper functioning and economical use. In combat, he is
conserve personnel, conceal movements, and permit the maneuver responsible for the tactical employment, fire discipline,
of their reserves. control, and maneuver of his squad.
The rifle squad tactics aims of locating the enemy, closing in with
him, and destroying him by fire and maneuver. When employed in Fire Team Leader - he gives positive leadership to his team, and
the attack, its mission is to close with and kill or capture the enemy. maintains discipline, welfare and combat proficiency. He
When used in the defense as part of the forward rifle platoon, the carries out his assigned mission by vigorously exerting the
rifle squad has the mission to stop the enemy by fire delivered most practical and effective course of action until his mission
forward of the battle area, and repel the attack by fire and close is accomplished. He assists in controlling the squad by
combat. setting the examples and by initiating action as a fighting
leader.
MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES/FORMATIONS USED
The tactical rifle squad usually adopts three (3) combat formations SQUAD IN THE ATTACK
to ensure accomplishment of its mission. These are: To mostly frequently, the tactical rifle squad attacks as a part of the
platoon, moving as a unit under supporting fire from other weapons.
1. Squad column- this formation permits the rapid and easily- However, there are times when the squad is employed
controlled movement of the troops. It also allows fire and independently to execute fire and maneuver. In cases like this, the
maneuver to the flanks. However, it is vulnerable to enemy squad accomplishes its mission by using one fire team as the fire
fire from the front. support element, while the other is used as the maneuver element.
In squad combat formations, the tactical integrity of the fire team is
2. Line or skirmishers right or left - this combat formation maintained. The squad leader adopts a suitable combat formation
permits maximum fire power to the front. It is however very and alters it only to conform to the changing conditions during the
difficult to control. attack.

3. Echelon right or left - it is quite similar in execution to the The squad leader controls his squad by issuing orders and
skirmishers right or left. The only difference is that this supervising the execution of those orders. He maintains the tactical
formation is anchored to the rear right or left. Aside from the formations and controls the rate and direction of the attack by use of
fact that this combat formation is difficult to control, it is also voice commands and visual and sound signals. He controls the fire
vulnerable to enemy fire from both flanks. of the squad and utilizes it to maximum effect in the accomplishment
of his mission. He is personally present where he can best influence
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the actions of his men. The fire team leaders assist the squad leader In preparing the defense of an area, the sequence of actions taken by
in controlling the squad. the squad leader begins just as soon as he receives the platoon
defense order. His first task is to make a hasty reconnaissance of his
During the movement to contact, the tactical rifle squad is used as a assigned area and plans its defense. Next he effects coordination after
point of an advance guard, as a flank guard, and as a march outpost noting the location of adjacent squads and the supporting weapons.
when a marching column halts. It may also be employed as dictated Finally, he issues his order in the vicinity of the area to be organized
by the squad leader, or on orders of the platoon leader. for defense. The entire range of the squad leader’s duties in preparing
a defensive area includes the following:
As soon as contact with the enemy is established, the rifleman of the
squad immediately moves into firing positions and return the fire. At 1. Developing a defense area.
this juncture, the squad leader makes a quick estimate of the 2. Issuing a defense order.
situation and decides where to place the automatic rifles. He directs 3. Preparing and implementing a security plan.
them into firing position with the help of the fire team leaders. 4. Supervising the preparation of the defensive area.
Normally, however, the fire team leaders supervise directly the fire 5. Requesting necessary extra ammunition and equipment from
of the automatic rifles. At close range, the instant fire from the rifles the platoon leader.
and automatic rifles of the squad can immediately destroy or
neutralize the enemy whose position had been disclosed by fire. The defense plan to be prepared by the squad leader should specify
When the enemy strength prevents a quick local success, the squad the firing position for each rifleman, taking into account the best filed
leader builds up superiority and moves his unit forward by fire and of fir. Sectors of fire which overlap one another should be designated
maneuver. The platoon leader may use his squad for a frontal for each weapon.
attack, while he maneuvers the rest of his platoon.
In the conduct of the defense, the more significant duties of the squad
SQUAD IN THE DEFENSE leader are as follows:
The rifle squad is used as part of the rifle platoon in the organization
1. Close supervision of the squad’s security plan.
and defense of the platoon’s battle area. The width of the area to be
2. Fire control, including the opening of initial fires and shifting
physically occupied by the squad is affected by the mission, enemy
of fires to targets of opportunity.
situation, troops available and terrain. The width of this area should
3. Keeping the platoon leader informed of the situation and the
not exceed 100 meters unless non-organic weapons have been
status of the squad’s defensive area.
deployed. In close terrain, the width is much less than 100 meters. In
4. Exercising direct positive leadership at critical times.
an open terrain, the width should be about 100 meters.
Whether in the offense or defense, the squad leader controls the fire
The intervals between foxholes should be from 5 to 20 meters
by oral orders and signals. Fire discipline is achieved through training
according to the terrain and the use of single or double foxholes. In
in sight setting, aiming, trigger squeeze, and the exact execution of
close terrain, single foxholes may be 5 meters apart, while double
orders.
foxholes should have an interval of 10 meters. In an open terrain, the
intervals should be increased to 10 and 20 meters for single and
double foxholes, respectively. The choice of the use of the single or
double foxholes is influenced by morale, fields of fire, and unit
strength. Because the double foxhole provides continuous observation
and improves individual morale, it is used whenever conditions permit.
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MILITARY LEADERSHIP
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CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP 1. Command - the authority a person in the military service

lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of his rank and
The concept of leadership is based on accomplishing the
assignment or position. It provides the legal basis for exercise
organizational mission while preserving the dignity of the soldier.
of the broad activities of leadership and management and is
This requires that continuing effort be made to maintain a proper
derived from the position to which he is assigned. Command is
balance at all times between fulfillment of the goals (Mission0 of the
based primarily on authority delegated through the Chain of
organization and the needs and goals of its members. Leadership
Command. Authority is the legitimate power of a leader to
behavior must be, therefore flexible in technique and personal in
direct those subordinate to him or to take action within the
application to motivate the soldier, promote and maintain a high
scope of his position. Responsibility is an integral part of the
state of discipline and responsiveness, and develop a combat-
leader's authority. All Army men are morally and legally
effective unit.
accountable for their actions.
The ultimate objective of leadership in a military organization will
2. Management - the process of planning, organizing,
always be the successful ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION. In
coordinating, directing, and controlling resources such as: men,
striving to achieve this goal, the leader must accept full personal
material, time, and money to accomplish the organizational
responsibility for all his decisions and must continually assess the
mission. The commander is involved in all organizational
situational environment in which he is operating. Situations may
activities. When a commander is unable to personally supervise
arise in which the leader must take a directive approach and limit to
each activity, he delegates his authority and thereby uses his
varying degrees of extent to which his subordinates participate in the
subordinates to assist him in the accomplishment of the mission.
decision-making process. Even then the need and goals of the
Of the resources available, Men are the most important. This
soldier should not be ignored. The leader must always keep
resource is the foundation for the employment of the other
uppermost in his mind that unit mission are accomplished by the
resources.
people who comprises the unit. If they are to contribute willingly
and wholeheartedly to the accomplishment of those missions, the
3. Leadership - the process of influencing men in such a manner
leader must always exert every reasonable effort to consider their
as to accomplish the mission. Leadership involves the personal
needs.
relationship of one person to another, the ability of a
commander to use his personality to directly influence his
Too often leaders focus their efforts on short-range goals at the
subordinates to accomplish a mission. A leader is a person who
unnecessary expense of their subordinates. In the long run this can
uses the technique of leadership to accomplish the mission.
be detrimental to both the soldier and the unit. Effective leadership
is, on the other hand, accomplishing the mission with a minimum
expenditure of time and effort and an appropriate balance between TRAITS OF LEADERSHIP
unit, group, and individual needs and goals.
Leadership Traits are distinguishing qualities demonstrated by
commanders to earn respect, confidence, willing obedience, and
LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS loyal cooperation of his men. However, possession of these traits by
itself does not guarantee success, but apparently they are most
In military as well as in civilian usage, the functions of Command,
desirable in all leaders. Although these traits are a good guide for
Management, and Leadership becomes a question of interpretation
the desirable personality development of a leader, the mission, the
due to their interrelationship. To enable each leader to begin the
personalities of subordinates, and the situation will have a direct
study of leadership with a common foundation, it is necessary to
effect on which traits the leader must apply.
understand these terms, their definitions, and their relationship in
the army.
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1. Bearing - creating a favorable impression in carriage, blind obedience. Most commanders will listen to the suggestions
appearance, and personal conduct at all times. The bearing of of their subordinates, but once the commander makes the final
the leader establishes the standard, which affects subordinates, decision, the subordinate must give it his complete and energetic
peers, and superiors. His appearance and manner should reflect support. The leader who has a high sense of duty will
alertness, energy, competence, and confidence. Frequent continually put forth his best efforts in an attempt to achieve the
irritation, loss of temper, and vulgar speech indicates a lack of highest standards of performance.
self-control or self-discipline. A leader who cannot control
himself cannot be expected to control others. Dignity is also an 5. Endurance - mental and physical stamina measured by the
essential element, which implies a state of being honorable and ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship. Lack of
requires the control of one's actions and emotions. To develop endurance in a combat situation may be mistaken for cowardice.
good bearing, a leader should concentrate on achieving and Likewise, the leader's lack of endurance makes him a liability
maintaining the highest standards in appearance and conduct. rather than the asset he should be. The leader sets the
standards for a unit most effectively by example. The leader
2. Courage - mental quality which recognized fear but enables the must display an acceptable, if not superior level of endurance.
individual to meet danger of opposition with calmness and He may develop his endurance and stamina by regular
firmness. It is a quality of mind that gives a man control over participation in a strenuous physical and mental activities. Self-
fear, enabling him to accept responsibility and act properly in a discipline and fortitude are essential in developing and
threatening situation. Courage exists in a moral, as well as a maintaining endurance.
physical sense. Moral courage means knowing and standing up
for what is right in the face of popular disfavor. A leader who 6. Enthusiasm - display of sincere interest and zeal in the
has moral courage will admit his errors, but will enforce his performance of duties. This requires the leader to be optimistic
decisions when he is sure he is correct. To help attain and and cheerful. The leader must, therefore, willingly accept the
demonstrate courage, the leader should study and understand challenges of his profession and determine to do the best job
his reactions to fear, and control his fear by developing self- possible. This attitude helps create a good unit. Whether in
discipline and calmness. He must stand for what is right in the training or combat, enthusiastic troops are very helpful in
face of popular disagreement and accept blame when he is at accomplishing the mission. To avoid becoming stale, set aside a
fault. brief period daily to relax. Capitalize on success.

3. Decisiveness - ability to make decisions promptly and then 7. Initiative - taking acti0n in the absence or orders. Men
express them in a clear and forceful manner. Many situations develop respect and trust for a leader who meets new and
have more than one solution. The wise leader gets all the facts, unexpected situations with prompt action. The men should
weighs one against the other, then calmly and quickly arrives at therefore be assigned to tasks commensurate with their grade
a sound decision. The leader should also bear in mind that and experience level. This allows them to work out the details
many sound ideas originate at the subordinate level. He should and complete the tasks. When normal resources do support a
solicit opinions of his subordinates when appropriate. A positive situation, especially under combat conditions, another method
approach, little waste of time, objectivity, timely analysis, and must be found to solve the problem. The ability to anticipate
sound evaluations of opinions made by others all contribute to future unit missions is also important. Caution, judgment, and
the development of decisiveness in the leader. discretion must be used in reaching decisions. To aid
developments of initiative, Stay Alert, Try to Recognize the Task
4. Dependability - certainty of proper performance of duty. A that Needs to be Done, and then Do It. Use available resources
dependable leader can be relied upon to carry out any activity efficiently.
with willing effort. This willing and voluntary support of the
policies and orders of the chain of command does not mean
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8. Integrity - uprightness of character and soundness of moral 12. Loyalty - quality of faithfulness to country, seniors, and
principle and the quality of absolute truthfulness and honesty. subordinates. The good leader does not allow his personal
In the military, the lives of thousands are placed in the hands of opinion to interfere with his mission, nor does he give the
a few leaders. Reports from the small unit leader to the highest impression of disagreement with orders when relaying them to
headquarters must contain true facts because the seemingly his men. He views his orders as his superior's method of dealing
unimportant report might have great effect. Sound estimation with the situation.
and planning at high levels are impossible without accurate
information supplied throughout the chain of command. A 13. Tact - ability to deal in a respectful manner and without hurting
leader who proves himself unreliable or of questionable integrity one's feelings. The leader who displays tact in dealing with
has no place in the military. superiors and subordinates encourages courteous treatment in
return. During conditions of stress or when delivering criticism
9. Judgment - ability to make wise decision as based on valid to a subordinate, the use of tact becomes more challenging.
facts. Anticipation of situations, avoidance of hasty decisions, Usually, calm, courteous, firm approach will bring cooperative
and the application of common sense will insure success in most response without creating ill feeling. Abrupt and forceful orders
situations with which the leader is confronted. The lack of may be desirable in emergencies because of time saved and the
technical expertise in a given situation may turn what would seriousness of the situation.
ordinarily be a sound decision into a disaster. Often a sign of
good judgment is knowing when to ask a question. 14. Unselfishness - avoidance of comfort at the expense of others.
The comfort, pleasure, and recreation of subordinates should be
10. Justice - (fairness) being impartial and consistent in exercising placed before that of leaders. It is difficult to respect a leader
command. Prejudice of any kind cannot be accepted. Each who seeks his own comfort over that of his men or who hoards
decision made by a leader is a test of fairness, which is observed credit for achievement made possible by subordinates. The true
by subordinates and superior alike. A careless mistake can leader places himself last in priority and shares the dangers and
destroy a reputation of fairness that month to establish. When hardship with his men.
confronted by a situation requiring justice, the leader must be
fair, consistent, and prompt. Justice also has a positive effect in
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
the forms of awards and decorations. The effective leader does
not fail to recognize subordinates who are worthy of Leadership Principles are guidelines for use of the commander in
commendation and awards. The leader who uses nothing but the exercise of leadership. These are the guidelines for use of the
punishment will destroy his unit's morale. commander in his relationship with his men. These principles have
stood the test of time and have guided the conduct and action of
11. Knowledge - acquired information including professional successful leaders of the past. The fact that every leader has not
knowledge and an understanding of subordinates. The leader always made full use of each one of these principles does not make
should develop a program of learning to keep himself abreast of them any less valid. Although their application may vary with the
current developments in his military specialty, command policies, situation, a leader who disregards them risks failure.
and his local and world communities. Field manuals, directives,
magazines, etc are valuable towards this goal. Serious 1. Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement - A leader
discussion, research, and experience also contribute to should determine his own strength and weakness. Through
broadening the leader's knowledge. this, he can also determine his capabilities and limitations.
Through knowledge of himself, combined with his knowledge of
individual and group behavior, the leader is able to evaluate
how his actions and behavior affect his subordinates. The
leaders solicits, when appropriate, the honest opinions of his
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contemporaries or superiors as to how he can improve his with your men, demonstrate your willingness to assume your
leadership. This further gives leader knowledge necessary to share of the difficulties).
further develop his strength and strengthen his weakness.
6. Know your Men and Look Out for their Welfare - A leader
2. Be Technically and Tactically Proficient - A leader must must know and understand his men. Aside from their names,
demonstrate to his men that he is well qualified to lead his unit. marital status, hometown and other such data, the leader must
He must be competent in combat operations and training as also understand what makes his men tick - their values, ideals,
well as in the technical and administrative aspects of his duties. and attitudes. The leader must therefore observe, become
RANKS and POSITIONS alone will not automatically gain the personally acquainted with, and recognize his men as
respect and confidence of the subordinate. The leader must individuals who have different backgrounds and different
demonstrate his proficiency to get his men's respect and personalities. When men know you are concerned with their
confidence. If the leader is deficient in carrying out his duties, welfare, they will have an attitude which enables them to
his men will lose confidence in his ability and in the accomplish their unit's goal.
effectiveness of their unit.
7. Keep your Men Informed - This will encourage initiative,
3. Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility of your improve teamwork, and enhance morale. A subordinate
Actions - the leader must take the initiative to accomplish his expects to be kept informed and when possible, given the
unit's mission. By seeking responsibility, he develops himself reason for a particular assignment. Otherwise, he may become
professionally and increases his leadership ability. He accepts frustrated and will not perform well. Well-informed soldiers
responsibility for all that his unit does or fails to do. In the have a better attitude towards the leader and the unit and will
absence or orders, seizing the initiative and taking the therefore be a better soldier. Additionally, subordinate leaders
necessary action based on personal judgment and experience are kept abreast of the situation and, in your absence, will be
will aid in the accomplishment of the mission. Constant study, able to make similar decisions based on the same reasoning. If
training and proper planning will lay the groundwork for the they have to make similar decisions based on the same
competence necessary for the sound and timely decisions which reasoning. If they have respect and confidence in their leader,
form the basis for the leader's actions. soldiers will accept a number of tasks without knowing WHY.
In combat, men expect to be told what to do without delay for
4. Make Sound and Timely Decisions - the leader must be explanations. By keeping them informed, you will also reduce
able to make a rapid estimate of the situation and arrive at a fear and rumors.
sound decision. He must be able to reason under the most
trying conditions and decide quickly what action is necessary to 8. Develop a Sense of Responsibility in your Subordinates -
take advantage of opportunities as they occur. He must not Another way to show your men that you are interested in their
create hesitancy, loss of confidence, and confusion within his welfare is to give them the opportunity for professional
unit. When circumstances dictate a change of plans, prompt development. Delegation of authority commensurate with
reaction builds the men's confidence in their leader. responsibility develops mutual confidence and respect between
the leader and his subordinates. It also encourages the
5. Set the Example - A leader must be a good example for his subordinates to exercise initiative and to give his wholehearted
men in integrity, courage, administrative knowledge, cooperation in the accomplishment of the unit's tasks. The
professional competence, personal appearance, and personal leader who properly delegates authority demonstrates faith in
conduct. Moreover, he must set the personal and professional his subordinates and increases their desire for greater
standards for his organization by his performance. Otherwise, responsibility.
the mutual confidence and respect that exist between himself
and his men may be destroyed. (Share danger and hardship
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9. Insure that the Task is Understood, Supervised, and INDICATORS OF LEADERSHIP

Accomplished - Your men must know what is expected of
Leadership Indicators are characteristics of a unit which indicate
them and must be informed of specific task requirements
success or failure in the exercise of military leadership. These
through clear and concise orders. Be sure that you are
indicators can be used as a gauge for measuring the unit's
understood by communicating with your subordinates. Do not
effectiveness. The three (3) indicators depend on MORALE because
overstate an order by giving too many details. Subordinates
it is the sum total of all the attitudes of the soldier. While the leader
resent over supervision and harassment. Initiative is develop in
should strive for increasing MORALE, his efforts must always be
men when they can develop their own techniques for
directed towards building up all the indicators of leadership. The
performing tasks. However, troops should understand that
absence of reduction of one indicator could adversely affect to
their leader is available for advice and counsel when the
destroy the others.
situation arises.
1. Morale - is the state of mind of an individual. It depends on his
10. Train your Men as a Team - Your men must also be well
attitude toward everything that affects him - his fellow soldiers,
trained if they are to accomplish any mission. It is the leader's
his leaders and Army life in general. Morale is closely related to
duty to train the members of his unit so that they will be
the satisfying of man's needs. High morale is a state of mind,
tactically and technically proficient, and so that they work as a
which gives the soldier a feeling of confidence, and well being
team. Teamwork is a key to mission accomplishment.
that enables him to face hardship with courage, endurance, and
Members of a unit will perform better if they have sense of
determination. MORALE CAN BE DETERMINED BY: Appearance,
belonging and team spirit. The unit gives its member a feeling
Personal conduct, Standard of Military Courtesy, Personal
of accomplishment, security, and recognition; and in return, the
Hygienic, and Job Proficiency.
members give his best for the unit.
2. Esprit de Corps - is the loyalty to, pride in, and enthusiasm for
11. Employ your Unit in accordance with its Capabilities -
the unit as shown by its members. Whereas morale refers to
Good training prepares a unit for its job. The leader must know
the attitude of the soldier, esprit de corps is the unit spirit. It is
what his unit is trained to do, as well as its capabilities. Men
the common spirit reflected by all members of a unit and
get satisfaction from performing tasks, which are reasonable
provides group solidarity. It implies devotion and loyalty to the
but challenging, but become dissatisfied if they are given tasks,
unit and all for which it stands, and a deep regard for the unit's
which they consider too easy or too difficult to accomplish. The
history, traditions, and honor. It is the unit's personality and
leader must exercise sound judgment in employing his unit
expresses the unit's will to fight and win in spite of the
because each time the unit fails, it causes his men to lose
seemingly insurmountable odds. Esprit de corps depends on the
confidence in him as the leader. In time, this will lower morale,
satisfaction the members get from belonging to a unit, their
esprit de corps, discipline, and proficiency.
attitudes towards other members of the unit, and confidence in
their leaders.
The Traits and Principles of Leadership are NOT in themselves the
solution to good leadership. They can, however, help the leader
3. Discipline - is the attitude that insures prompt obedience to
because they present desirable personal QUALITIES and common
orders and the initiation of appropriate action in the absence of
sense GUIDELINES for use in his relationship with his men. In the
orders. When achieved in a unit, it is an attitude that keeps
exercise of leadership, there are two basic responsibilities of the
soldiers doing what they are supposed to do and as they are
commander:
supposed to do it through strong inner conviction. Good
discipline is constant and functions whether or not outside
1. Accomplishment of the mission;
pressure or supervision is present. Before a man can act
2. Welfare of the men.
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resourcefully in the absence of orders, he must have an REACTIONS/RESULTS OF FRUSTRATION

understanding of what is to be done and the role he must play.
1. Aggression - characterized by hostility, striking out,
4. Proficiency - is the technical, tactical, and physical ability to do smashing objects, snide remarks.
the job well. Unit proficiency is the sum of the skills of all the
men in the unit welded together by the leader into a smooth- 2. Rationalization - is a behavioral reaction in which the
functioning team. A unit will attain proficiency when its leader frustrated person blames someone else for his inability to
demands high standards of individual and group performance. achieve some goal or talks himself out of the desirability of a
Therefore, much of the leader's time must be spent supervising goal.
training.
3. Regression - failure to act one's age. One simply got his
An effective leader is one who follows the principles of leadership way by a display of temper as a child and reverts to this
with awareness of the forces, which are influencing his behavior, and behavior in an effort to have his way as a man.
that of his men. He understands himself, his men, his job, and the
situation. Understanding, however, is not enough. The effective 4. Fixation - characterized by compulsive, stereotyped,
leader is also able to evaluate his unit using the indicators of repetitive behavior. He may exhibit the same behavior or
leadership and act appropriately in light of his awareness. He is one pattern over an over again without attempt to adjust to the
who can assess the forces that influence his action and then behave situation.
in the manner that produces the best results.
5. Resignation - characterized by loss of hope, escape from
STRESS reality, withdrawal, and retreat from the source of
frustration.
A common problem faced by Army leaders is that of dealing with the
stress which they and their men experience. Because stress can
6. Negativism - is the most common reaction to frustration,
reduce the level of discipline and efficiency in a man or unit, a leader
wherein the person adopts a negative resistive attitude
must identify stress producing situations and behavior resulting from
towards the situation.
stress so that he can avoid or correct the situation or behavior.
HOW TO COPE WITH FRUSTRATION
Frustration is a behavior pattern that results when one is impeded
by external or internal obstacles or pressures.
Once you determine that a man or a group is frustrated, identify
the source of the frustration and try to solve the problem. You
CAUSES OF FRUSTRATION
must be cause oriented and not symptom oriented. Do not
make a snap judgment. By discussing a man's problem with
1. Delaying or Blocking - is caused when the level of
him, you can in most cases be able to determine or to help him
achievement is lower than the level of aspiration or when
determine the cause of his problem. However, solving the
there is a delay in the achievement of a goal.
problem is not the final step for the leader. After the cause of
the frustration has been identified and eliminated, the leader
2. Conflicting - is caused when someone desires two or more
must take steps to prevent the recurrence and future frustration.
goals, but the satisfying of one causes the denial of the
other.
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Overload Point is the point at which a person is no longer able to Decision-making is a continual process involving interpersonal
function effectively under pressure that he feels. relationship from top to bottom in any organization. Before a good
decision can be reached, the leader must first recognize the problem
HOW TO COPE WITH PRESSURE and gather all information needed to solve the problem. Second, he
must develop, analyze, and select the best solution to the problem.
1. Increase the soldier's knowledge and self-confidence by Upon reaching a decision, he must inform those concerned of the
training; decision and be alert for changing situations, which may require his
2. Put the right man in the right job; decision to be modified or changed.
3. Minimize personnel changes or reshuffle;
4. As a leader, be present in stressful situations. COMMUNICATION
Communication is an exchange of information. Through
DECISION MAKING
communication with others, the leader employs his command and
Decision Making is a conscious process for selecting a course of issues his decisions for action. Without the ability to convey
action from two or more alternatives for the purpose of achieving a instructions and orders to subordinates clearly, the leader may as
desired result. A decision cannot be made if the leader does not well operate in a vacuum, completely detached from his unit. A
have a choice between courses of action. If only one choice is good plan is worthless unless every man in the unit understands his
available, no decision is required. part.

DECISION MAKING PROCESS TYPES OF INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

1. Prepare 1. Lateral - exchange of information between leaders or staff

a. Identify the problem members of equal levels in the organization.
b. Gather information 2. Social - based on the social position within the unit, inside
or outside working hours.
2. Decide 3. Grapevine - is the chain of command system of
a. Develop and list courses of action communication.
b. Analyze the courses of action
c. Select the best course of action COMMUNICATION BARRIERS

3. Act 1. Distortion
a. Implement & Re-evaluate the solution 2. Lack of an open exchange of information.
3. Lack of trust.
ONCE THE DECISION IS MADE, IT IS TIME TO ACT!!! 4. Language/Dialect differences.
5. Personalities clashes and power struggles.
DECISION MAKING ERRORS 6. Lack of confidence and respect.

1. Solving without long range planning Communicating is the very essence of leadership because no leader
2. Relying too much on experience is effective unless he can communicate. Through an awareness of
3. "Doctoring" of facts the barriers to communicate, the leader can decide which
4. Passing the buck-no self-decision communication system to use, how to reduce the effects of the
barriers, and where to look should breakdowns occur. Good
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communication does not just happen - it must be developed and TYPES OF COUNSELING
maintained by each and every leader.
1. Performance - for improving job performance of a man or
COUNSELING unit.
2. Personal - helping a man reach a solution to personal
Counseling - is the art of communicating advice, instruction, or
problems which pertains to himself, such as: rank &
judgment, with the intent of influencing a person's attitude or
promotion, job assignment, financial, family.
behavior. It is one of the key elements of leadership. Counseling
3. Professional - conducted by men who are qualified in
aims at changing things for the better in the relationship, behavior,
specialized fields, such as: medicine, law, religion, or
and functioning of persons. It is a process for assisting a person to
finance.
find answer to his problems. It may be conducted either formally or
4. Career - which informs men concerning a career in the
informally.
Army.
In order to be an effective counselor, each leader must first be
available to his men. Leaders should admit to themselves that they
TYPES OF COUNSELING APPROACHES
have particular likes, dislikes, biases, and prejudices and they must
be careful not to let these interfere with the relationship between
1. Directive - with the use of manuals, SOPs, policies,
themselves and their men. Instead of trying to solve every problem
directives, or any other special materials.
himself, the leader should encourage the counselee to solve his own
problems.
2. Non-directive - persuading the counselee to solve his own
problem with your help and guidance without the aid of
PURPOSE OF COUNSELING
manuals, SOPs. As a counselor, you only aid him in its
solution only by helping him to remove self-constructed
1. To provide encouragement and support for change in the
obstacles.
counselee.
2. To provide information in the form of knowledge and
The non-directive counselor must be a GOOD LISTENER.
sources of knowledge that will help the counselee improve.
Non-directive counseling should be used when a man is
3. To reinforce the counselee's expressions of feeling or
dissatisfied with his job, request career guidance, or is
present ideas that will help him improve performance or
having financial difficulties.
solve his own problems.
3. Electic - combination of the directive and the non-directive
approach to assist a person to make the proper adjustments
QUALITIES OF A GOOD COUNSELOR
or to solve his own problems as efficiently as possible.
1. Observant
Not all soldiers will ask for help. Therefore, the leader must
2. Communicative
know his men well enough to recognize their need for
3. Flexible
assistance. THESE ARE THE INDICATORS:

1. Performance
2. Attentiveness or Concentration.
3. Drunkenness
4. Deliberate Acts of Misconduct.
5. Negative Reaction.
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THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PREPARATION FOR

COUNSELING

1. The leader should review all the background information.

2. The place of the interview should have a privacy to prevent
distractions and maintain a confidential atmosphere.
3. High level of formality must be eliminated.

CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW

1. Introduction/Opening - the opening few minutes are

probably the most critical phase of the interview.
a. Establish a relationship with the counselee.
b. Relieve any tension.

2. Discussion/Body - the leader should guide the interview.

a. Avoid detours.
b. Avoid fruitless conversation.
c. Use brief questions.
d. "Save the face" of the counselee - don't embarrass him.
e. Capitalize on WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and WHY.

3. Ending
a. Dismiss the counselee in a graceful manner.
b. Be sure the counselee understood everything.
c. The conversation should end at a natural stopping point.

*** Even though the counseling interview is over, that does

not mean that the job is over. Certain follow-up actions
must be taken. The leader must continue to evaluate
performance and he must check to insure the personal
problems no longer exist. If problems still exist, further
counseling is necessary.

All leaders must be good counselors. Their objectives are to

reinforce good behavior or to help men who have problems to help
themselves. Accomplishment of this task requires an understanding
and the application of the proper techniques and approaches to the
various types of counseling.
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Individual Training
CHAPTER 12
RIFLE MARKMANSHIP TRAINING
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RIFLE MARKMANSHIP TRAINING In order to have a good and stable position, the soldier should
bear in mind the three elements of stable position.
Rifle marksmanship is a basic combat skill which all soldiers must
master. Success of combat operations depends on the ability of a
1. Bone Support - Positions are designed as foundation of the
soldier to hit target accurately. His efficiency and confidence in
rifle. It should be stressed that a good foundation of a rifle
shooting is only acquired in marksmanship training. Proper
is important. It is uncomfortable to a house built in a weak
understanding on the fundamentals of marksmanship helps a lot in
foundation, the house won't stand erect. This is same
developing a soldier to be accurate and efficient in combat.
through to a rifle shooter who established a weak foundation
for a rifle, won't withstand the repeated recoil of the rifle.
Before any practice on the range is commenced, at least a month of
dry fire training is required. It is most essential that the soldier, by
2. Muscular Relaxation - The rifle shooter must learn to
careful attention to the sighting, position, and aiming drills, should
relax as much as possible in the various firing position, avoid
have become thoroughly at ease in all positions and should have
unnecessary muscular tension in an effort to hold in the
discovered and mastered the difficulties of steady holding and
aiming area.
accurate aiming in each position.
3. Natural Point of Aim on the Target - Natural point of
Two things are required to hit targets: The rifle must be
aim is established during respiratory pause, since the
aligned with the target, and the hammer must fall without disturbing
shooter and the rifle becomes single steady unit or the rifle
the lay of the rifle. Soldiers should be taught to put the front sight
become the extension of the body, it is but necessary to
post on the target and squeeze the trigger, in order to be capable of
adjust the position of the body until the rifle points or aim
hitting most combat targets. This can be best accomplished through
naturally.
the learning of our (4) basic fundamentals.
Eight Steady Hold Factors:
FOUR BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKMANSHIP
1. Steady Position - Before a soldier can hit targets, he must 1. Grip of the Non-Firing Hand - The new emphasis here is
learn to hold the weapon in a steady position. This is an initial to relax the grip of the non-firing hand.
shooting skill the soldier should master.
2. Rifle Butt in the Pocket of the Shoulder - Again,
1. Supported Position - Soldiers should be encouraged emphasis here is to avoid holding the butt of the weapon
always to fire from supported position when possible. Any very tightly into the pocket of the shoulder, promoting a
type of support (sandbags, tree, rubble file, walls, etc) will more relaxed position. Also, holding the weapon only lightly
greatly assist shooting accuracy. into the shoulder reduces the effects of breathing and other
body movement. In other words, when the rifle is held
2. Unsupported Position - Soldiers must learn to hold the tightly against the chest cavity, there will be significant
weapon steady without support. The record fire course movement of the rifle during the natural breathing process.
utilizes the prone unsupported position. The steadiest of all
unsupported positions. 3. Grip of the Firing Hand - It is appropriate to apply the
rearward pressure required to keep the butt of the weapon
Three (3) firing positions commonly used: in the pocket of the shoulder with the firing hand. Emphasis
1. Prone here is that the placement of the trigger finger is dependent
2. Kneeling/Squatting/Sitting/Cross-legged upon hand size, strength, and the weight required to pull the
3. Standing trigger. The objective is to make the hammer fall without
disturbing the lay of the weapon.
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4. Firing Elbow - When possible, the elbow is firmly planted 3. Establish the appropriate point of aim and then bring the
to help insure a steady position. focus of the eye to the front tip as the front sight post is
move on the target.
5. Stock weld - The stock weld is taught as an integral part of
various positions. Two (2) key factors emphasized are that 4. Breathing must be cease or stopped to ensure that the rear
the stock weld should provide for a natural line of sight sight, front sight and target are all in proper alignment. The
through the center of the aperture to the front sight, and the peeping eye should be placed behind the rear aperture
eye should be close to the rear sight. approximately two (2) inches with the check rested on the
small of the stock.
6. Breathing - The rhythmical movements of the chest, elbow
and shoulder. The rise and fall of the chest cause 3. Breath Control - It is impossible to maintain a steady position,
compulsory movement of the muzzle of the rifle. The keeping the tip of the front sight post at the precise aiming
primary technique for the control of breathing is to lock the point, while breathing in an out. Control the breathing to help
breath at any point within the breathing cycle as the trigger keep the rifle steady during trigger squeeze. The shot must be
is squeezed - most combat targets will not wait around for then fired before feeling any unpleasant sensations from ceasing
the moment of natural respiratory pause. Breathing is breathing.
included as one of the four (4) fundamentals.
Things to Remember in Breath Control
7. Relaxation - Undue muscle strain or tension causes
trembling which is transmitted to the rifle. Relaxation is 1. Maintain steady position keeping the tip of the front sight
important, but some problems could be expected in getting post at the precise aiming point while breathing in and out.
a soldier to relax while a horde of enemy soldiers are
charging his position to kill him; therefore, relaxation has 2. Proper placement of the trigger finger on the trigger in
been built into firing position by relaxing the grip on the between the finger tip and the first joint or between the first
weapon. joint and second joint of the pad.

8. Trigger Control - This factor probably causes more target 3. Trigger finger must be in an arched position to avoid contact
misses than any of the other steady hold factor. It is in any part of the rifle.
included as one of the four (4) fundamentals.
4. Squeeze along the barrel: Backward and forward movement
2. Aiming - The act of pointing the rifle so that the projectile will of the trigger finger on the trigger without any twisting
hit the desired target. The precise alignment of the rifle to the movement to the left or right.
target. The rear open sight is the least accurate of the three (3)
sighting systems and requires that three objects be brought into 4. Trigger Squeeze - It is the independent action of the
alignment; the rear sight, the front sight, and the target. forefinger on trigger with a uniformly increasing pressure
straight to the rear as long as the desired perfect sight picture is
Four (4) Things to Remember in Aiming maintain. Trigger squeeze is vitally important for two (2)
reasons:
1. Focus the tip of the front sight post on the target.
1. Any sudden movement of the finger on the trigger disturbs
2. Focus the tip of the front sight post on the target precisely the lay of the weapon, and therefore, causes the shot to
centered in the rear aperture. miss its intended target.
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2. However, the most important reason for squeezing the Devices Use in Dry Fire
trigger is that the exact moment of weapon firing must be a
complete surprise to the firer. From the unsupported 1. Aiming Card - Simple device which is used to determine if the
position, a small wobble area normally exists. The wobble soldier understands the aiming process and how to aim at target
area is the movement of the sight around the aiming point center of mass.
when the weapon is in the steadiest possible position. If
wobble is present, the same trigger squeeze technique 2. Riddle Sighting Device - This allows the trainer to see if the
should be employed. The best firing performance will result soldier understands the aiming process while using his own rifle.
when the trigger is squeezed continuously while the smallest The device is a small plastic plate with a magnet attached and a
possible wobble area is maintained, and the actual moment drawing of a small E - type silhouette target.
of firing cannot be anticipated.
3. Paige Sighting Device - Serves the same purpose as the
Sequence of Trigger Squeeze riddle device - to teach, diagnose, and practice the fundamentals
of aiming. The Paige sighting device consists of a metal target
1. Breath - Hold Breath piece and a spring, which is fixed on a wooden spindle and is
2. Relax - Release a little air and hold inserted in the rifle barrel.
3. Aim - Complete sight alignment
4. Slack - Take a slack with initial pressure 1/2 of the weight to 4. The Dime/Washer Exercise - Determines if the soldier has a
pull the trigger. smooth trigger pull. It is more effective when conducted from
5. Squeeze - Apply pressure to the remaining resistance. an unsupported position. The rifle is cocked and the soldier
6. Follow Through - It is the continued mechanical and mental assumes a good firing position, an assistant place a dime or a
application of fundamentals after each round has been fired, washer on the barrel between the sight assembly and flash
this simply means the firer maintain his stable position, suppressor and then the soldier attempts to pull the trigger
aiming, breath control, and continue to press the trigger to without causing the dime/washer to fall. To enhance this
the rear even though the rifle has fired already. training, the soldier should be aiming at a target when he pulls
the trigger.
DRY FIRE
5. Target Box Exercise - It is an excellent procedure for checking
DRY FIRE - Firing a shot exactly as live bullet would be fired except
the consistency of aiming from shot to shot and the consistent
with an empty chamber. This is a method of training widely used by
placement of shot group in a dry environment.
top marksman throughout the world.
6. Ball and Dummy Exercise - It is conducted on a live fire
Objective of Dry Fire - to master the four (4) fundamentals of
range during actual firing; however, soldier should be taught the
marksmanship in a relax environment, the firer will be able to:
ball and dummy exercises during PMT so it can be conducted by
a soldier-coach on the firing range. This exercise is an excellent
1. Assume good firing position in comfortable manner.
means of detecting if the soldier knows when the rifle is going to
fire.
2. Fully understand the aiming process, breath control will be
second in nature, trigger squeeze is practiced or mastered.
7. Modified Silhouette Targets - The use of modified silhouette
target are not appropriate for most soldiers; however, they may
prove useful to a few soldiers who experience difficulty
understanding center -of- mass aiming. By using this target
during PMT, the soldier can adjust his aiming point until the
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white just disappears, and it may assist him in learning how to GROUPING
aim at center-of-mass.
Grouping is a form of practice firing. There are two (2) primary
objectives - shooting tight shot group and the consistent placement
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
of those groups. It appropriately falls between dry fire exercise and
All soldiers should be confident they can correctly adjust sights for zeroing. The initial live fire training should be a grouping exercise.
windage and elevation before they get to the live fire range. The purpose of a grouping exercise is to practice and refine shooting
fundamentals. It is important to note that this is not a zeroing
"Windage/Elevation Rule" - States that one click of the elevation exercise, therefore, very few sight changes should be made.
or windage will move the strike of the projectile at a specific distance
at a specific range. At range twenty five (25) meters, one click of
ZEROING
either the elevation or windage will move the strike of the projectile
approximately .7 cm. The purpose of zeroing is to increase hit probability in combat.
Zeroing involves the adjustment of sights until bullets hit the same
Steps in Sight Adjustment place the rifle is aimed when shooting targets at a distance of 250
meters.
1. Insure that soldiers understand the general concept of zeroing.
The use of long range sight ("L") and adjusting sights until the Concept of Zeroing - When a rifle is zeroed, the sights are
point of aim and bullet strike are the same at 25 meters, will adjusted so that bullet strike will be the same at point of aim at a
result in a good 250 meter zero when the regular sight is used. given range.
Flip between the regular sight and long range sight to insure
that the "L" sight is used for zeroing (at long range shooting) RANGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and the unmarked sight is used for all normal firing (battlesight
zero). 1. The bolt of the rifle must be opened.

2. Next step is to find the lines which cross at a point closest to the 2. All loading and unloading is executed on the firing line with the
center of the shot group. muzzle of the rifle point towards the target. Strictly no loading
behind the firing line.
3. Next is to insure that soldiers can transfer the information from
the zero target to the rifle. Turn the front sight in a clockwise 3. No weapon is loaded until the command "Load" is given.
direction and the rear in a clockwise direction (in accordance
with the sight change requirements). In addition, rotate the 4. All firing must be controlled by signal, command will be given by
sight adjustment ("UP" on the front sight and "R" on the rear the designated Range Officer/NCO. Do not fire until the
sight). The arrows on the rifle indicate the direction of bullet command is given.
movement. In other words, turning the rear sight clockwise and
in the direction of the "R" arrow moves the bullet strikes right. 5. At the command "Cease Fire", all trigger finger must be
Moving the front sight clockwise and in the direction of the "UP" automatically remove from the trigger and shift to safe position.
arrow moves the bullet strike up.
6. No weapon is to be remove from the firing line until it has been
inspected to see to it that it is clear with ammo and the safely
lever is at safe and bolt is opened.
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7. No person is allowed beyond the firing line for any reason or

purpose. No weapon is carried in front of the firing line.

8. After firing, place the selector lever at safe, remove magazine,

and always keep the bolt open.

9. If in case of malfunction or alibi, do immediate action or

remedial action with the barrel pointing to the target. If failed,
put down your rifle, raise your hand and shout alibi to be
assisted by Coach or Range NCO.

10. Anyone observing an unsafe act will immediately call "Cease-

fire".

11. Consider the rifle loaded at all times, even in the break areas.
Never point the rifle to anyone.
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CHAPTER 13
VISUAL TRAINING
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VISUAL TRACKING Displacement - takes place when something is moved from its
original position. An example is a footprint in soft, moist ground.
A platoon or squad may receive the mission to follow the trail of a
The foot of the person that left the print displaced the soil, leaving
specific enemy unit. Soldiers look for signs left by the enemy. They
an indentation in the ground. By studying the print, you can
gather information about the enemy unit, the route, and the
determine many facts. For example, a print that was left by a
surrounding terrain as they track.
barefoot person or a person with worn or frayed footgear indicates
Training is essential to develop and maintain the necessary tracking that he may have poor equipment.
skills. Once deployed into an area of operations, training continues
so the platoon can learn about local soils, climate, vegetation, Staining - A good example of staining is the mark left by blood
animals, vehicles, footwear, and other factors. The primary tracker from a bleeding wound. Bloodstains often will be in the form of
can prepare a tracking book showing specific signs and how they drops left by a wounded person. Blood signs are found on the
weather or change over time. ground and smeared on leaves or twigs.

DEFINTION OF TERMS Weathering - Weather may either aid or hinder tracking. It affects
signs in ways that help determine how old they are, but wind, snow,
VISUAL TRACK - the art of being able to follow a man or a group
rain, and sunlight can also obliterate signs completely.
of men using the track or sign they have left.

SIGN - a mark on the ground and disturbances of vegetation made Littering - Poorly trained units may leave trails of litter as they
by an animal or group of men passing through an area. move. Gum or candy wrappers, ration can, cigarette butts, remains
of fires, or human feces are unmistakable signs of recent movement.
FUNDAMENTALS OF TRACKING
Camouflage - If a party knows that you are tracking it, it will
Visual tracking is following the path of men or animals by the signs probably use camouflage to conceal its movement and to slow and
they leave, primarily on the ground or vegetation. Scent tracking is confuse you. Doing so, however, will slow it down. Walking
following men or animals by their smell. backward, brushing out trails, and moving over rocky ground or
through streams are examples of camouflage that can be used to
1. Be patient confuse you.
2. Be able to move slowly and quietly, yet steadily, while
detecting and interpreting signs. TRACKING TEAMS
3. Avoid fast movement that may cause you to overlook signs,
Your unit may form tracking teams. The lead team of a moving unit
lose the trail, or blunder into an enemy unit.
can be a tracking team, or a separate unit may be a tracking team.
4. Be persistent and have the skill and desire to continue the
There are many ways to organize such team, and they can be any
mission even through signs are scarce or weather or terrain
size. There should however, be a leader, one or more trackers, and
in unfavorable.
security for the trackers. A typical organization has three trackers,
5. Be determined and persistent when trying to find a trail that
three security men, and a team leader with a radiotelephone
you have lost.
operator (RATELO).
6. Be observant and try to see things that are not obvious at
first glance.
TRACKER DOGS
7. Use your senses of smell and hearing to supplement your
sight. Tracker dogs may be used to help track an enemy. Tracker dogs are
8. Develop a feel for things that do not look right. It may help trained and used by their handlers. A dog tracks human scent and
you regain a lost trail or discover additional signs. the scent of disturbed vegetation caused by man’s passing.
9. Know the enemy, his habits, equipment, and capability.
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COUNTERTRACKING PERIMETER DEFENSE

1. A perimeter defense can be part of selected missions. Some of
While moving from close terrain to open terrain, walk past a big tree these include:
(30 cm {12 in} in diameter or larger) toward the open area for three
to five paces. Then walk backward to the forward side of the tree a. Assembly areas (preserve the force and/or prepare for other
and make a 90-degree change of direction, passing the tree on its missions).
forward side. Stop carefully and leave as little sign as possible. If b. Hide position and/or patrol base (preserve the force and/or
this is not the direction that you want to go, change direction again prepare for other missions)
about 50 meters away using the same technique. The purpose of c. Defense of a specific location (a downed aircraft, a LZ, a
this is to draw the enemy tracker into the open area where it is bridge, terrain retention.
harder for him causes him to search the wrong area.
2. The characteristics of a perimeter defense are:
When your direction of movement parallels a stream use the stream,
to deceive an enemy tracker. Some tactics that will help elude a a. Units and personnel are distributed more or less equally
tracker are as follows: through all 360 degrees (other techniques have 360 degree
security but do not always have personnel through all 360
Stay in the stream for 100 to 200 meters. degrees).
Stay in the center of the stream and in deep water. b. Distance between squads and individual positions must have
Watch for rocks or roots near the banks that are not covered interlocking fires to the right and left.
with moss or vegetation and leave the stream at the point. c. The bulk of the combat power is placed on the outer edge of
Walk out backward on soft ground. the position.
Walk up a small, vegetation-covered tributary and exit from d. No penetrations of the perimeter are permitted. Any that
it. occur are immediately counterattacked.

LOOPHOLES 3. The need to hold or protect feature such as bridge, airfield, from
A loophole blown or cut in a wall provides cover for a fighting enemy observation and fire may restrict the positioning of unit
position. Using loopholes reduces the number of windows that have within a perimeter.
to be used. Cut or blow several loopholes in a wall so the enemy
cannot tell which one you are using. When using a loophole, stay a. Position anti-armor weapon system on armor restrictive
back from it. Do not let the muzzle or flash of your rifle show terrain to concentrate fires on armor approach.
through it. b. Providing as much depth as the diameter of the perimeter
allows through his location of security element. The reserve
To reinforce a loophole and add cover, put sandbags around if you and secondary sectors of the fires of anti-tank weapon.
will be firing from a prone position on the second floor, put sandbags c. Constructing obstacles to fix or block the enemy so can be
on it or some other sturdy structure to provide overhead cover. effectively engaged.
That will protect you from falling debris.
4. Perimeter defenses that are patrol bases or assembly areas are
often established in the dark. In this case, it is easiest to use a
triangle or circle formation. For purposes of control, soldiers may
have to be positioned in a straight line along the perimeter (so
they not shoot each other in the dark), but as soon as it is light
enough to see, they are repositioned in a staggered formation
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to add depth to the position. Depth is also provided by retaining frontage may be required. This may also required the
small reserve under control of the platoon leader or squad leader company commander to deploy all this platoon in line.
(a fire team plus the platoon Headquarters under the platoon;
squad leader; and one SAW gunner for squad perimeter) to c. The commander ensure the perimeter position have
counterattack penetrations, or reinforce threatened areas. Within rearward protection from inner perimeter weapon once the
the platoon perimeter, squad supplementary and alternate inner perimeter is established.
positions can be used to add depth.
d. Combat vehicles supporting the defense are normally
5. Perimeter varies in shape depending on the terrain and situation. assigned firing position on the perimeter, covering the most
If the commander determines the most probable direction of likely mounted avenue of approach. The commander must
enemy attack, he may weigh that part of the perimeter to cover ensure that vehicles do not destroy wire communication
the avenue of approach and strengthen the effectiveness of the
perimeter. He may use natural obstacles, such as river, which e. Isolation may drive the battalion commander to form a
allows combat power to concentrate in more threatened sectors. perimeter if so. Combat and combat support element from
other units may seen the battalion protection. These units
6. Several Methods may be used to organize a battalion perimeter. given mission based on their support abilities. Any fire
One method is to place all platoon in the battalion in position on support provided from outside the perimeter is coordinated
the perimeter. This is at least desirable since it facilitates an and integrated into the overall defensive plan. The extra fire
enemy penetration. However, certain positioning techniques can support conserves the ammunition of this unit within the
some create depth in defense. perimeter.

a. The perimeter is divided in to company sector with f. The battalion commander normally employs the scout
boundaries and coordinating point which is established platoon outside the perimeter for early warning. He
based on the same considerations discussed earlier. When augments security with squad size or smaller element, which
possible two platoon (each with three squads abreast) are are provided and controlled by units on the perimeter. The
place on the outer perimeter and one of the inner perimeter security elements are positioned to observe avenue of
of each sector this give depth to the platoon position and approach. Patrol covers areas that cannot be observed by
facilitate control. It give one platoon from each rifle stationary element. If the scout platoons remain under
company the mission to support front line (just add in the battalion control. It coordinates with units on the perimeter
defense). Also it enable the company commander to locate for passage on lines.
is Command Post and his 60mm mortar near the reserve
platoon enhancing control and security. g. Reserve element may consist of a designated unit or
provisional forces organize from Headquarters and support
b. The battalion commander may elect to assign two rifle personnel. They form the second line of defense behind the
companies to the outer perimeter and the third to an inner perimeter element, ideally reserve are mobile enough to
perimeter. The inner perimeter should be far enough from react to enemy action in any portion of the perimeter
the outer perimeter to prevent the enemy from suppressing element. They are positioned to block the most dangerous
both with same fire. However the inner perimeter must be avenue of approach and are assigned on order position on
closed enough to support the outer perimeter with small other critical avenue. If available combat vehicles initially
arms fire gaps on the outer perimeter between units are in any and support occupying firing position on the perimeter
restrictive terrain with restrictive fields of fire and may be tasked to reinforce the reserve on the order.
observations. No gaps should be allowed and a narrower
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h. The perimeter defense is conducted much like a forward 2. TOP SIGN - a sign left by animals or group of men that are
defense, mortar FA, engaged the enemy at long ranges. As found above the ground and vegetation.
the come within small arms ranges other weapons are
engage in. If the assaults continue, FPF's are fired. If the TYPES OF TERRAIN THAT PRODUCE DIFFERENT SIGNS
perimeter is penetrated, the reserve blocks the penetration
1. Jungle - any features of an impenetrable vegetation forbidding
or counter attacked to restore the perimeter. After
in appearance and filled with wild life.
committing the initial reserve the commander must
reconstitute a reserve to meet other threats. This force
Signs to be encountered in the Jungle
normally comes from an unengaged unit in another portion
of the perimeter. If an unengaged force is used to constitute
a. Disturbed dried leaves
a new reserve, sufficient forces must be retained to defend
b. Broken twigs and braches
the vacated sector.
c. Vegetation passed aside will be on unnatural
d. Boots impression or marks on soft ground
i. Combat Support element may support from with the
e. Scratches, marks on trees and logs
perimeter or from another location, defending on the
f. Broken cobwebs
mission and status of the battalion, the type of transport
g. Twigs laid on the ground
availability, the weather, and the terrain, re-supply is often
by the air. The availability of landing zone (LZ) and DZS
2. Grassland - high grasses is easy to track as it is bend in a
protected from the enemy observation and fire is a main
direction of the bushes. In small grasses there will be a little
consideration in selecting the position. Since aerial re-supply
change in color and position but not so obvious.
is vulnerable to weather and enemy fires commanders must
emphasize supply economy and protection of available
3. Rocky Road - is the most difficult terrain to track
stock.
Signs to be encountered in Rocky Country:
TYPES OF SIGN
1. Ground Sign - sign left by animals or man found on the a. Smaller stone and rock will be knocked off from their resting
ground. place into the ground.
b. Moss growing on the rock will be disturbed
Examples: boots mark, broken twigs, bruise on roots or c. Nailed boots will be scratches and rubber boots will left black
seedlings, disturbances on the ground like insects, disturbance marks on the rocks.
on vegetation, mud deposit from boots, disturb leaves and d. Insect hiding inside the stone may be seen when disturbed
stone, debris drop beside track, disturb water, sap latex. e. Signs will be found on the areas of soft ground near the
base of the large rock.
Places where sign is most obvious:
a. Banks of river and stream AIDS TO TRACKING
b. Muddy sandy patches
1. Footprints or portion of footprints.
c. Steep hillside
2. Direction of grass leaves or sticks get up by the feet.
d. Edges of clearing or plantation
3. Unnatural formation of vines and thick grasses will indicate that
e. High grass or thick undergrowth
a person has pushed them aside.
4. Sap exceeding from cuts.
5. Dry leaf surfaces on the ground after rain.
6. Change of color.
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7. Dirt smudges on rocks, logs, and leaves. TRACKING METHOD

8. Broken cobwebs up to men height.
1. Mark the sign
9. Moss scrapes from trees.
2. Put a competent for expert tracker on to it asap.
10. Disturbance of water when people have climb out of creeks or
3. Do not attempt to follow by yourself unless you are a competent
stepped in paddies.
tracker.
4. Do not allow anyone to search around the area until the tracker
COMMON NATIVE TRACKS
arrived.
Walking Barefoot - prints are soft rounded impression from the
heel. DECEPTION METHOD
1. Walking backward
Comparison or woman and man native track: woman tracks are
2. Walking on the edges of path
generally smaller.
3. Stepping in one another’s track
4. Walking in stream or stream bench
Two characteristics:
5. Splitting up into a small group
6. Walking along falling trees, over rocky ground or stepping from
1. They tend to be pigeon toed.
rock to rock
2. Their toes are spread-out than those of men.
7. Tip-toeing
8. Rear man covering tracks with leaves
INFORMATION FROM A TRACK OR SIGN
1. Direction of the enemy movement. HOW TO COUNTER METHOD OF DECEPTION
2. Number of person making a track
1. The tracker will concentrate himself along the last sign and
3. Age of sign
search an area of approximate radius of ten to fifteen meters.
4. Loading
2. If it is unsuccessful he increases his search to approximately
5. Sex under favorable condition
twenty five (25) meters radius.
6. Speed
3. If it is unsuccessful the tracker will search the sign of the track.
7. Rationing being used
If the search carried out is also unsuccessful the tracker will walk
8. Time
of approximately fifty (50) meters.
FACTORS WHICH ADVERSELY OR DIRECTLY AFFECT
TRACKING
1. Direct sunlight
2. Strong wind
3. Heavy rain
4. Time
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CHAPTER 14
MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING
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MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING B. Scope

a. Map and photo reconnaissance.
The success of a patrol operating in mountainous terrain depends on
b. Aerial reconnaissance.
the patrol’s ability to use a number of skills in overcoming a great
c. Ground reconnaissance.
variety of obstacles. The use of knot tying, splicing, constructing
approach.
rope installation, rappelling and mountain walking techniques are
types of terrain, nature of difficulties.
very important aspects in order to accomplish the mission timely and
delay and anchor positions.
successfully.
concealment.
special equipment needed.
MOUNTAIN WALKING TECHNIQUES
dangers from weather changes.
1. Hard Ground and Grassy Slopes tactical considerations.

A. Ascent SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

a. Full sole
1. Ropes
b. Locked knees
2. Snaplinks
c. Weight over the feet
3. Rock pitons
d. Slight forward lean from the waist
4. Piton hammer
e. Do not lean into slope
f. Traversing, zig-zag pattern (method)
g. Straight, herringbone pattern (method) KNOTS
1. Joining knots (knots to tie ends of ropes together)
B. Descent 2. Anchor knots
a. Full sole 3. Special knots
b. Knees bent, springy (shock observer) 4. Tightening system
c. Weight over the feet
d. Do not lean into slope ROCK CLIMBING TECHNIQUES
e. Traversing, zig-zag pattern (method)
f. Straight down (normal foot position) 1. Balance climbing.
g. Hop-skip advantage at time 2. Belays – belaying
h. Full control of speed at all times 3. Party climbing (roped)
i. Side step can be used on very steep slopes 4. Rappelling

2. Route Selection ROPE INSTALLATIONS

1. A-frame
A. Considerations 2. Fixed ropes
a. Tactical considerations 3. Vertical hauling line
b. Time element 4. Suspension traverse
c. Skill of troops 5. Ropes bridges
d. Equipment available
e. Support required
f. Effect of weather
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ANCHORS
1. Natural anchors
2. Artificial anchors

CLIFF EVACUATION
1. Litter evacuation
2. Rappel carrier (piggyback) evacuation

TREE EVACUATION
1. Preparation
2. Lashing the casualty
3. Evacuation procedure.
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Individual Training
CHAPTER 15
JUNGLE BASE OPERATION
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JUNGLE BASE OPERATION Many vegetative features that afford concealment provide no
resistance bullets and shrapnel. They should never be mistaken
Most, if not all, Scout Ranger combat operations are conducted
for cover.
inside the jungle. Necessary for the proper understanding of these
types of jungle mountain operations are the following terms:
D. Command and Control. The dense jungle vegetation makes
control of large units difficult due to the commander’s lack of
Jungle – It is an area located in the humid tropics, wherein the land
observation of the major portion of the troop file. To minimize
is covered with such dense growth of trees or other types of
this problem, the commander must do the following:
associated vegetation which impedimentary operations and tends to
obstruct lines of communication.
1. Reduce the distances and intervals between individuals.
2. Decentralize command and control, if necessary.
TACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE JUNGLE
3. Employ as small a unit, as is necessary.
4. Ensure that all communication channels are open and
A. Key Terrain. The jungle includes defiles and high grounds, but,
utilized.
in most cases, the tactical advantage of the high grounds is
diminished due to limited observation and fields of fire. All
OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
features thereat expedite movement, resupply and evacuation
are considered key terrain. Roads are the most critical and are While the jungle is generally hospitable to the attacker, it also
usually limited to logging roads. Normally, the best avenues of represents the intruder with certain limitations. The following are
approach are long ridges. Jungle trails cannot easily be located some of the units the jungle environment poses:
because they are easily reclaimed by the robust jungle growth.
1. Control is difficult and must be decentralized.
B. Observation and Fields of Fire. The terrain inside the jungles 2. Frontages must be shortened and intervals must be
is so resistive to the extent that excellent opportunities to lessened.
deceive and surprise the enemy are present. Ground observation 3. Maintaining direction of movements is difficult.
is obscured by the trees, bushes, and shrubs and in most cases, 4. Limits use of heavy equipment and support weapons.
jungle observation is obscured by the jungle canopy. 5. Limits use of armor and, to some extent, artillery fire.

Normally, fields of fire have to be cleared in the form of ―fire GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING FOR AN
tunnels.‖ Maximum and coverage of sectors are not desirable, ATTACK
because these will expose troop positions and locations of An offensive action, right into the heart of the forest, requires careful
automatic weapons. planning. The general considerations are the following:
C. Cover and Concealment. While the jungle vegetation provides 1. Scheme of maneuver. Know how you want to attack. You
excellent concealment, it does not always provide excellent must not leave anything to chance or luck.
cover. Most of the cover will be afforded not by the vegetation,
but by the surface irregularities, such as ravines, gullies and 2. Plan for fire support. In a deep penetration mission. You
large rocks. Fallen rocks can also provide cover. Except in must not leave anything to chance or luck.
primary evergreen rainforest, the trees will not normally provide
extensive cover. Most of the large trees have been through by 3. Plan for fire support. In a deep penetration mission, you will
nefarious illegal activities in the forest. be off artillery range within a day’s walk. However, you must
still consider alternative means of fire support, because you
do not want to get isolated all by yourselves.
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4. Control and coordination. Once inside the jungle, you do not

have the same wide attitude of freedom to do as you please.
Coordinate before doing anything else.

ADVANTAGES OF THE GUERILLA

The guerilla inhabits the jungle. He has animate knowledge of the
terrain. Therefore, defending from his jungle hideaway offers him
the initial edge. Here are some of his advantages:

1. Dominant terrain provides the defender and denies the

attacker observation firing positions.
2. Slopes and vegetation serve as obstacles.
3. There are areas that are either impassable or extremely
difficult to negotiate.
4. The attackers, us, have limited use other combat assets,
such as armored vehicles.
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Individual Training
CHAPTER 16
MARCHES, BIVOUACS AND LAND
NAVIGATION
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MARCHES, BIVOUACS AND LAND NAVIGATION In this type of movement the unit must be so organized that can
fight at once.
As far as the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Army is
concerned, this subject is a must in order to guide the commanders
FOOT MARCHES
and staff in the conduct of marches, particularly the procedure and
techniques of foot marches, and maintenance of bivouac. Foot marches as a method of moving ground troops is resorted
when sufficient transportation is not available and when the distance
This subject describes the march mission, wherein the troops arrive to be covered is relatively short troops may also move by foot when
at their destination on time and in proper condition for carrying out tactical situation on the terrain prohibited the use of motor transport
their mission this portion emphasize troop mobility, an important or when it is desired to march by foot for training or physical
element of combat power which provides for the efficient movement conditioning.
of troops from one location to another for tactical advantages. With
the advent of mechanization, troop movements in our Armed Forces 1. Preparatory Training for Foot Marches - Proper training in
may be done by land, water and air transport or by combination of the conduct of foot marches involve the indoctrination of marine
these means. However, these mechanical means of movement may officers and NCOs of their roles and responsibilities before and
not always be available, particularly in the field where the troops during march.
must have the capability to march reasonable results in combat.
2. Physical Condition - The conditioning provinces for foot
Moving troops, however, is not enough. The men must arrive at the marches must be systematic and progressive. Initially, troops
appointed place at the appointed time with the unit well organized must be made to march on short distances without equipment
likewise, the individual soldier with this weapons and equipment followed by frequent practice marches increasing in length and
should have remained in good condition. In brief, troop should in the amount of equipment carried until troops are able to
reach their march destination ready to fight to perform their march 25 miles in 8 hours with full field equipment and personal
assigned mission immediately. weapons calisthenics, organized athletics and periods of lectures
on the subject may also be included in the conditioning process
CLASSIFICATION OF GROUND TROOP MOVEMENT to provide physical and mental relaxation.
All movements of ground forces may be classified into two (2) types:
MARCH HYGIENE
the administrative movement and tactical movement.
In the conduct of practice marches attention must be given to the
1. The Administrative Movement – It is the troop movement case of the feet, proper fitting and wearing of shoes and socks,
wherein no enemy activity or interference is anticipated. The proper fitting and cleanliness of clothing and adjustment of
primary consideration in the conduct of this type of movement equipment must be taught to drink water before the start of the
and in the arrangement of troops is the comfort and march and to take in only sparingly during the duration of the hike.
convenience of the personnel and their transit. Likewise, they must also be taught to get water only from approved
sources.
2. The Tactical Movement - A movement is a tactical movement
when the unit will be employed against to enemy, when making 1. Conduct of Marches - Following are the control measures
contact or when interference with the enemy is a possibility the used to ensure proper conduct of foot marches.
mission of the unit, the proximity of hostile ground forces, the
terrain over which the unit will travel, the type of enemy 2. The Warning Order - When possible, a warning order is issued
resistance expected must all be considered in determining the to give participating units advance information regarding the
organization and composition if the unit for tactical movement. march. A warning order is issued to the companies and
attached units as soon as the decision to move the troops is
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made. This 30 yds be platoons, 50 yds between alert gives the INSPECTION BEFORE MARCH
troops the maximum time to prepare. The warning order is
As part for the preparation for the march, an inspection of the troops
usually brief, but contains the essential information who, what,
must be conducted to check their physical condition and to adjust
when, where, how and why.
improperly harness equipment.
THE ADVANCE GROUP
MARCH FORMATION AND DISTANCE
An advance group is usually dispatched ahead of the body troop to
1. The usual march formation is a column of twos with one file on
perform specific task. This group is usually composed of the route
each side of the road.
reconnaissance party and the quartering party.
2. The daytime distance is about companies and 100 yds between
1. The Route Reconnaissance Party - This group is tasked to
battalions.
make a detailed reconnaissance of the route of march. It may
include the reconnaissance elements, a traffic control
3. Company commanders usually march at the held of their units
representatives. The reconnaissance party obtained detailed
with platoon commanders and non-commissioned officers
information of route, determines the number of guards required
situated where they can best enforce march discipline to their
and determines the amount of engineering work necessary.
men.
2. The Quartering Party - This group is sent forward the exact
4. At night, distance between men and units are decreased for
bivouac area and to make administrative arrangements. The
better control.
quartering party is usually composed of headquarters
commandant or unit adjutant, an officer from each attached
SECURITY MEASURES
units and a medical officer its primary task is to select the
bivouac site, divide the area among the subordinate units, make
It embraces all measures taken a unit to protect itself against
sanitary inspections and preparations and guide each unit to its
area upon arrival. surprise and observation by the enemy and to obtain freedom of
action where there is a need for maneuver. Thus, security wins to
prevent attempts by the enemy to harass, surprise, ambush, or
THE INITIAL POINT
reconnoiter, the positions of elements of the marching units.
It is the starting point of the march. The initial point is designated Security as a continuous requirement of a successful foot march and
to be along the route of march so that no elements of the marching in the conduct of bivouacs. Individual security consists mostly of
will have the countermarch from its unit area to reach it. common sense. Its principles include the proper use of cover,
concealment and individual camouflage. On the other hand, the
THE REGULATING POINT (RP) external security is usually provided by the following:
It is the point at the end of the march where the element of the
1. Advance Guard
marching unit are broken up and led to their respective are within
the bivouac by the members of the quartering party. These are the troops who move in advance of the marching
unit and provide security along the axis of movement of
columns. Their main mission is to prevent unnecessary
delay of the main body, to protect of against surprise and
enemy observation and to ensure for it the time and space
necessary for its deployment for actions. The advance
guards should be not stronger than necessary for the
purpose of security. Its formation is such as to assure its
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non-security and provide sufficient distribution in depth and Types of Foot Marches
width for its maneuvers from front to rear, the advance 1. Day march
guard is divided into a highly mobile reconnaissance 2. Night march
detachment, the point the advance party, the support and 3. Forced march
the reserve may be omitted there must always be an 4. Shuttle march
efficient communication net between the advance guards (as
when as the flank and mean guards) the main body. Day March is characterized by:
1. Dispersed formation
2. Flank Guards 2. Ease of control and recon
If the flanks of a unit are not protected by friendly adjacent 3. Increase vulnerability to enemy observation and air attack
units, security on the flanks is provided by detailing flank
guard. The primary mission of the flank guard is to protect Night March is characterized by:
the main body from enemy observation and surprise attacks 1. Closed formation
on its flanks. In the advent of attack, to provide the 2. More difficult to control and recon
necessary time and space for the deployment of the main 3. Slower rate of march
body. The strength and composition of the flank guards will 4. Better concealment from enemy observation and air attack
vary with the strength, mobility and mission of the marching
unit. It must not be stronger than necessary. The Forced March is characterized by:
formation it adopts depends on the terrain, the routes 1. Increase rate of march
available, the expected enemy action and the method of 2. Increase fatigue to personnel
movements. 3. Decreases the efficiency of unit

3. Rear Guard Shuttle March is characterized by:

In addition to the advance and flank guards, a rear guard Transporting of troops, equipment and supplies.
follows the main body. Its mission is to protect the rear of
the columns from surprise harassment, attacks and Arrival Time - the time the head of a column or elements reaches a
observation of the enemy. designated point, lines or object.

Strength and composition if your guards have the same Clearance Time - the time at which the tail of a column or
characteristics with that of the advance guards. elements thereof, passes a designated point line or object.

MARCHES Column - formation in which elements are place one directly behind
the other.
Foot March - a method of moving troops from one place to
another. It is resorted to when transportation is not available, and
Length of Column - the length of roadway occupied by a column
when the distance to be covered is relatively short.
in movement including the gaps inside the column from the front to
rear.
Classification of Foot March
1. Tactical March
Completion Time - the time the tail of column passes the release
2. Admin March
point.
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Critical Point - any point along a route of march where Road Movement Table - a composite list showing the organization
interference with a troop movement may occur. and time and space scheduled for march movement. It is generally
published as an annex to an operation order for road movement.
Distance - the space between adjacent individuals measured in any
direction. Road Space - the length of roadway allocated to and or actually
occupied by a column on route. Road space is expressed in meters
Column Gap - the space between two consecutive elements or in kilometers.
proceeding in the same direction on the same route. It can be
calculated in units of lengths or in units of time measured from the Route Reconnaissance - a careful survey of route for military
rear on one element to the front of the following element. purposes. The recon may be accomplished by ground or serial
elements.
March Collecting Post - location on the route of march in
casualties who cannot continue to march are given medical Serial - an element or a group of elements within a series.
treatment and then moved to medical stations in the rear.
Speed - the actual rate of the forward movement of a vehicle at a
March Outpost - observation posts and patrol established for the given movement as shown in the speedometer (in km/hr (KMPH) or
protection of a command or troops during halt in the march. miles per hour (MPH).

March Unit - units which moves and halts at the orders of a single Start Point - a well defines point on a route at which the elements
commander. The march unit normally correspond to one smaller composing a column begin to be under the control of the
troops, unit such as squad section, platoon, company or battery. commander of this movement. It is at this point, at an appointed
time of each element composing the column. In addition to the
Pace Setter - an individual selected by the column commander who principal start points for its different elements.
travels in the lead element to regulate the column speed and
established the pace necessary to meet the required movement Strip Map - sketch a route of march which may or not be drawn to
order. scale but which should include identifying landmarks such as town,
bridges, outstanding building or cross roads.
Rate of March - the average number of miles or kilometers to be
traveled in a given period of time, including all ordered halts. It is Time Distance - the time it takes the head of a column or any
expressed in miles or kilometers traveled each hour. single element thereof to move from one point to another at a given
rate of march.
Release Point - a well defines point on a route at which the
element composing a column return under the authority of their MARCH DISTANCE/FACTORS
respective commanders each of these elements continuing its
movement towards its own appropriate destination 1. Distance

Road Movement Graph - a time space diagram used in planning Between Platoon Company
and controlling both foot and motor marches and in preparing or Men
checking road movement, tables. Reduced Distance 1 - 2 mtrs 25 mtrs 50 mtrs
Normal Distance 3 - 5 mtrs 50 mtrs 100 mtrs
Extended Distance as situation demands
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2. Rate of March (3) platoon. Formation is a column of two and 2 meters

between men. Column gaps between companies is 50
Road Cross Country meters and between platoons is 25 meters.
Day Time 4 KPH 2.4 KPH
Night Time 3.2 KPH 1.6 KPH LC = (350 x 1.2) + (2 x 50) + (6 x 25)

3. Road Space Factors = 420 + 100 + 300

Formation 2 mtrs/men 5 mtrs/men = 670 meters

Single Column 2.4 5.4
Column of 2s 1.2 2.7 3. Pass Time Formula
Column of 3s .5 1.8
Column of 4s .4 1.4 PST = LC x Factors

4. Pass Time Factors = 670 x .0187

Rate of March Factors = 12 mins

4 KPH .0152
3.2 KPH .0817 4. Completion Time Formula
2.4 KPH .0250
1.6 KPH .0375 CPT = SP + PT + TD + Scheduled halts or breaks

MARCH FORMULA/COMPUTATION Problem Solving:

The 68 IB are advised to go on Bivouac tomorrow at 0600H
1. Time Distance Formula
approximately 48 kms away from Fort Magsaysay. This
battalion is composed of 484 Officers and men forming four
TD (Mtrs/Min) = Distance (KM)
(4) company march unit. Each containing four (4) platoon
Rate of March
size. Formation is 100 meters between platoon. Break and
halts to include lunch is one (1) hour and 25 minutes.
Example:
Solve the following:
TD = 32 (Distance in KM)
1. Time distance
4 (Rate of March)
2. Length of column
3. Pass time
= 8
4. Completion time
2. Length of Column Formula

LC (M) - Nr of men x RS Factor + Distance of Unit

Example:
Foot troops of a Battalion composed of 350 men. Formed
into three (3) company march units. Each containing three
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BIVOUACS ORGANIZATION FOR THE MARCH

Bivouacs are established at the end of the march to allow the A command executing a march is basically organized into march
elements of the marching units to rest. It is established along the serial or on march column:
route of long march.
1. March Unit - is a unit of command which moves and halts at
Guidelines in the Selection or Occupation of the Bivouac the command of a single commander. The march unit normally
Area corresponds to one of the smaller troop units such as squad,
section, platoon or company.
1. Nearness to the route of march.
2. Good road nets.
3. Large enough to permit dispersion of entire unit. 2. March Serial - consist of one or more march units organized
4. Adequate cover and concealment. under the senior officer and given specific alphabetical
5. Elevated of well drained silts. designation to facilitate control. The march unit of the serial
6. Sandy loam or gravel soil, favorable to waste disposal. normally passes the same march characteristics. A serial is
7. Defensible in case of enemy attack. usually a Battalion or is mar

Occupation of Bivouac Area 3. Marching alone.

1. Members of the quartering party will meet the element of 4. March Column - is composed of a command moving over the
the marching unit at the regulating point and lead to their same route. It may be composed of one or more serials.
respective assigned areas. This prevents confusion and
congestion at the entrance of the Bivouac area.

2. Troops when they reach their assigned areas will select a

site for fixing tent. They will link-up their defensive position
to that of the adjacent position.

Factors in Selecting Tent Sites

1. Adequate cover and concealment

2. Wide dispersion
3. Drainage

Undesirable Sites for Bivouac

1. Dry river or stream bed

2. Ravines
3. Adjacent to swampy ground
4. Steep slopes
5. Clay or dusty soil
6. Does not allow for adequate dispersion of units
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Individual Protective Measures

CHAPTER 17
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT WOUNDS

One of the inherent dangers of being a combat soldier is that one Wounds – any break in the continuity of the skin/tissue of the body.
enemy bullet that pierces through the body of the individual soldiers.
Each bullet is like a ―to whom it may concern‖ letter which is for the Classification of Wounds
consumption of anyone who receives it. The bullet that pierces into
the body of a soldier is not the end of his charmed life. He has his 1. Open Wound – there is a break in the skin or mucus
prayers and teammates, that can stop the bleeding, can calm him membrane.
down, and perform the techniques of first aid before he gets
professional help from our friendly doctors and lovely nurses. 2. Close Wound – involves underlying tissues without a break
in the skin or mucus membrane.
The worst thing that can happen to a soldier is to needlessly die
because his teammates did not know how to help him or they did Types of Wounds
the wrong thing when they administering first aid. There is simply no
excuse. You cannot lose a teammate because you no not know what 1. Abrasions – results from scraping (abrading) the skin.
to do. Its therefore imperative for you to heed the lesson on first aid. Bleeding is minimal and limited to ruptured small veins and
capillaries.
First Aid – immediate treatment administered to a victim of injury
or illness before the services of a doctor or corpsman can be 2. Incised Wound – cuts, commonly caused by sharp objects
obtained. the degree of bleeding depend on the deep and extent of a
cut. Deep cuts may involves blood vessels and may cause
FOUR LIFE SAVING STEPS extensive bleeding, they may also damage muscles tendons
and nerves.
1. Stop the bleeding – by elevating, direct pressure and by
applying tourniquet.
3. Lacerated Wound – jagged, irregular or blunt breaks or tears
in the skin. The destruction of tissues is greater in.
2. Protect the Wound – by applying first aid dressing.
4. Fracture Wounds – irregularly caused by pointed objects
3. Prevent or Treat Shock – keep the victim lying down with
such as pin, icepick, nails and splinters. External bleeding is
his/her hear lower than the body. Loosen any tilt clothing. Keep
usually minor, but the fracturing object may penetrate
the casualty’s convertible warm by wrapping with blanket. If
deeply into the body and thus damage organs and cause
she/he is unconscious, place him at his/her sides, prevent
severe internal bleeding. Generally are not flushed out by
checking on vomits and other fluid. Give him fluid by mouth with
external bleeding, therefore they are more likely than other
warm stimulants such as coffee, tea or cocoa, remember Alcohol
wounds to become infected, tetanus organism grow rapidly
is not stimulants fluid.
in the absence of air.
4. Restore Breathing – if a casualty stops breathing you must
5. Invulsions – involve forcible separation or tearing or tissue
give artificial respiration immediately. The sooner you begin
from the victims body. commonly caused by animals bites
artificial respiration, the more likely you are to succeed in
and accidents involving motor vehicles and heavy
restoring breathing.
machinery.
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Complication of Wounds For hemorrhage from the forearm with no associated

amputation, place the tourniquet just above the wound
1. Bleeding - continuation of blood flowing from the wounds. or amputation.
2. Infections – the healing process is delayed by infection.
When possible, place the tourniquet over the smooth
Treatment sleeve or trouser leg to prevent skin from being pinched
or twisted.
Control Bleeding
Once a tourniquet has been applied, inspect it and the
1. Direct pressure – is a place where the main artery to the dressing frequently to see if the tourniquet has slipped
injured person or part lies neat the skin surface and over a and if any sign or further bleeding is present. If
bone. Pressure at such a point applied with the fingers or necessary tighten the tourniquet, but under no
with the hand, no first aid materials are required. The object circumstances loosen it. It should only loosened by
of the pressure is to compress the artery against the bone, medical personnel.
thus shutting off the flow of blood from heart to the wounds.
It needs tube loosen for 2 –3 seconds in every 20-30
The pressure points is that which is: minutes, and piece of wood, stick, etc.
Nearest to the wound
Between the wound and the main part of the body. FRACTURE
Fracture - are broken bone, skull.
It can be seldom be maintained for more than fifteen
minutes. Pressure points are recommended for use while
The Two Classes of Fracture
direct pressure is being applied to a serious wound. If
bleeding continues, you may apply a Tourniquet.
1. Simple or Close Fracture – no break in the continuity or no
injury to the skin. It is free from air and infection.
Only when the direct pressure, elevation and pressure points
fail to stop the bleeding from a limb, or when blood is
2. Compound or Open Fracture – one in which, there is wound
gushing from a major wound such as a limb amputation,
communicating with the broken ends of the bone is broken
should a tourniquet be applied. The use of a tourniquet can
into more than two (2) pieces. Complicated when there are
cause the loss of the limb below the hand, hence it must b
also injuries in the adjoining vessels, nerves or muscles.
used as a last-resort measure.
Treatment for Fracture
2. Tourniquet Application
Place the tourniquet around the limb and between the
1. Determining the full extend of injuries and dress the wound.
wound and the heart. Never place directly over the
2. Immobilized (Splint) the fracture to prevent further damage.
wound or fractured.
Treatment for the Neck and Back Fracture
For amputation or partial amputation of the foot, leg,
hand and arm for bleeding from the upper arm or thigh,
1. Lay the patient on his back.
place the tourniquet just above the wound or
2. Place a small pad under his back and under the hollow of his
amputation.
neck.
3. Prepare improvised liter.
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Bandaging and Splinting Fracture Administering Artificial Respiration

1. Prepare an improvised splitting. 1. Take a deep breath, open your mouth wide, and make an
2. Strips or rolls gauze or other materials that are use or airtight seal around the casualty’s mouth or nose, defend
wrapping or binding any part of the body to hold compress upon which one of you have left open, (If the patients is an
in place. infant or small child, cover both his nose and mouth with
3. Prepared an improvised litter. your mouth sealing your lips against the skin of his face.

RESTORE BREATHING 2. With your eyes focused on the casualty’s chest, blow into
his/her airway (Mouth to Nose)
Restore Breathing – If the casualty stops breathing, you must give
artificial respiration immediately.
3. Remove your mouth from the casualty’s airway opening, and
listening for the return of air from the lungs, or his/her
There are Two Primary Methods for Administering
lungs. If the casualty’s exhalation is noisy, elevate his jaw
Artificial Respiration
more.
1. Mouth to Mouth Method
4. After his/her exhalation of air from the casualty’s lungs blow
another deep breath into his/her airway. Make the first five
a. Clear the casualty’s upper airway by turning his head to
(5) or ten (10) breaths deep except for infant. And give
one side quickly and remove from his mouth any vomits.
them at a rate in order to provide fast reoxygenation.
Mucus or debris is by running your finger behind his
Thereafter, give the breaths at a rate of (12-20) per minutes
lower teeth and over the back of his tongue. If he/she is
until the casualty’s is able to breath satisfactory for himself
wearing removable dentures, put them into his/her
or until you are positive his life is gone.
pocket.
If the casualty’s Jaw are so tightly closed:
b. Position the casualty’s on his back.
Thumb-jaw-Lift – is the best method to open the mouth.
c. Place him face up and put a rolled blanket or similar
Two-Hand-Jaw-Lift
object under his shoulder, so that his head will drop
back. If such an object is not available, tilt his head back
SNAKE BITE
so that the neck is extended and the head is in chin-up
position. Kinds of Snake Bite

d. Adjust the casualty’s lower jaw to a jutting-out position. 1. Poisonous Snake Bite – has elliptical eyes and leave two (2) fang
This moves the base of the tongue away from the back marked.
of the throat, thus enlarging the airway passage to the
lungs. 2. No Poisonous Snake Bite – has around eyes and single fang
marked.
2. Mouth to Nose Methods – The same procedure was made or
should be done. But instead of mouth, close his nose with
your thumb and fore finger.
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Signs and Symptoms of Snake Bite POISONING

Poisoning – any substance – solid, liquid or gas the tends to impair
1. General discoloration on the skin due to destruction, RBC
health a cause death when introduced into the body.
2. Marked pain and swelling
3. General weakness and paralysis
Treatment
4. Shortness of vision
5. Dimness of vision
1. Induce Vomiting – insert the blunt end of a spoon or your
6. Dropping of eyelids
finger in the back of a victim mouth.
7. Slurring of speech
8. Nausea and Vomiting
2. Neutralize and dilate the poison – by giving a pure milk or
9. Shock
water with charcoal.
10. Increase salvation and sweating
3. Transport the victim to the nearest hospital.
First Aid for Snake Bite
BURNS
1. Keep the victim from not moving around.
2. Keep the victim calm as possible, preferably lying down. Burns – an injury that result from heat, chemical agents or
3. Immobilized the bitten area and keep it at or below heat level. radiation.
4. Apply tourniquet 2-4 inches above the bitten area, but not
around the joint and around the head, neck or trunk. Classification
5. Cut should be 1/8 inch deep and1/4 wide directly over each fang
marked or bite. 1. First Degree Burns – involve the superficial layer of the skin,
6. Transport the victim immediately to the nearest hospital as soon healing occurs rapidly. It is redness, swelling and pain.
as possible.
2. Second Degree Burns – deeper than first degree burns,
DROWNING blister formation, considerable swelling, more painful
because the nerve ending are destroyed in 3rd degree burns.
Drowning – aspiration of fluids or obstruction of the airway caused
by spasm of the larynx in the water.
3. Third Degree Burns – involve complete loss of all layers of
the skin.
Cause
Treatment
1. Cramps – muscles undergo marked spasm and would totally
incapacitates a swimmer because of severe pain.
1. 1st Degree Burns – this can be immerse immediately in cold
water or place ice wrapped.
2. Hyperventilation – excessive deep breathing of the lungs
before swimming under water, the carbon dioxide
2. 2nd Degree Burns – causing skin blister, cover the skin with
concentration of the blood is lowered by the forced exhaling
sterile dressing but don’t open the blister.
of air during deep breathing. The circulation of the blood to
the brain and normal functioning of the brain may be greatly
3. 3rd Degree Burns – don’t pull stock clothing from burns, cut
altered. There is lung congestion in salt water drowning and
clothing away from burned area. Scrubs hands with alcohol
lung collapse in fresh water submission.
or similar collation before applying dressing to prevent
contamination.
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TRANSPORTATION OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED

1. By means of improvised liter
a. Materials, Jacket, pole or strong pole.
b. Rolled blanket.
c. Empty sock of rice.

2. By means of two (2) man carry

a. Arm carry
b. Supporting carry
c. Chair
d. Etc.
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Individual Protective Measures

CHAPTER 18
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND
SANITATION
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HYGIENE AND SANITATION 5. Always wash your hands with soap and water after doing fatigue
duty, after engaging in strenuous exercise, before eating and
Personal Hygiene and Sanitation is every soldier’s responsibility. A
after coming out of the comfort room.
command is the mirror-image of its Commander, the state of the
health of men and the condition they work in, reflect the leadership,
6. Use only your own eating and drinking utensils if possible. You
discipline and supervision in the unit. If one or several members of
may contact disease from infected mess gear or personal articles
an operating unit become sick due to bad sanitation, the effective
of others. For the same reason, avoid borrowing and lending
strength of the unit is reduced thus diminishing its fighting capability
your own pipes, towels, shoes, etc.
and efficiency.
7. When mosquito’s and other flying insects are present in you
Therefore, it is important to practice hygiene and sanitation not only
area, be sure to use your mosquito net. Tuck it well around your
to serve as an example, but also to impart to others the need for
bedding and ensure that there are no holes before sleeping.
clean and healthful living to support our primary objective that is the
Take your anti-malaria tablets regularly, many soldiers became
accomplishment of the mission.
fatal casualties due to their indifference to this tiny but effective
anti-malaria tablets.
Rules of hygiene and sanitation are simple and easy to follow but
some carelessly disregard them. It is for this reason that everybody
8. Never drink water from any untreated source until has been
should sometimes go out of their way to remind and see to it that
declared safe for drinking by your medical officer. When
aid rules of good hygiene and sanitation are followed.
purification tablets (such as halazone) are available, use them to
treat your drinking water. If there are none, you may consider
INDIVIDUAL HYGIENE
boiling your water at least fifteen minutes to kill the harmful
Following are basic health guidelines that everyone must follow to bacteria’s germs that may be present.
stay as a combat effective soldier.
9. Relieve yourself on an area which is designated as the head area
1. Always keep your body clean. Take a bath once every day. As for your unit.
minimum, bathe your feet, hands and private parts. If possible,
change your underwear and socks after bathing. When water is 10. Exercise your muscles and joints regularly. Inactivity may do
scarce, you may bathe at least twice a week. If water availability equal damage to your health as extreme exertion or fatigue.
is worst, scrub your body regularly with clean wet cloth.
11. Avoid venereal diseases. Do not associate with infected woman
2. Change your underclothing daily if possible, If not, at least twice who may be carries of these diseases. If you think you have
a week. Inspect them for lice, fleas or other bug that may keep caught any of these sexually transmitted diseases report to your
you itchy. medical officer at once. Any venereal disease can be cured much
easier and quickly on its early stage. Untreated VD may result to
3. Change clothing, shoes or socks immediately after they are get death or permanent damage to your body.
wet to avoid getting colds, athletes foot and other illnesses.
12. As a leader, you must set an example of personal cleanliness
4. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, preferably after waking up and sanitary. Discipline to your men. If possible, bathe, shave
and before going to bed. Brush your teeth on the inside and and wear clean clothes daily. Observe all the precaution
outside, away from the gums and towards the cutting surface of mentioned above and require that everybody do likewise.
the teeth.
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CAMP SANITATION 5. Carry out a continuous campaign against insect, rodents and
other pests may include flies, mosquitoes, lice, ticks, mites,
Camp Sanitation refers to the rules of cleanliness and sanitation
cockroaches and rats. The simplest way to control the increase
which soldiers should follow to keep and maintain camps.
of these pests is to cut-off their nourishment by screening
heads, galleys and messes and by disposing waste properly. You
1. When putting up camps and bivouacs, build them around a
must also drain or soil stagnant pools of water to kill the larvae
sanitary plan. Make provision for sanitation requirements, such
of insects when in the field. Bury empty ration cans and turns
as the location of the galley, the head and the billeting areas of
split coconut husks upside down to prevent disease carrying
the men.
insects and rodents to breed or feed on them.
2. Control your water supply. Purify drinking water in a manner
approved by the medical officer. When water source is a stream
or a river, mark separate water points for washing, cooking and
human consumption. Washing and bathing points must always
be downstream from points used for human consumption. Of
course, in the case of tactical camps, these watering points must
be well secured against enemy harassment.

3. Locate and construct heads and urinals away from the galley,
mess hall, and water supply but not too far from the living areas.
As much as possible, heads and urinals should be situated
downwind of above mentioned areas. In the construction of
heads, follow the prescribed design. When situation allows a
straddle type head trench may be constructed easily. The trench
should be dug one foot wide, two and half feet deep and four
feet long or longer depending on the number of men who will
use it. The earth removed in digging is piled at the end of the
trench with a can or shovel so that each men can cover his
waste with soil after using the trench. Wooden plants may be
used to improve the stepping area of this type of head. When
leaving the camp be sure to cover the trench completely. A
simple field urinal may as easily be constructed.

4. Maintain the sanitary conditions in the galley. Food must be

stored in clean receptacles. Garbage, leftovers and other refuse
must be disposed of at designated dumping areas or garbage
pits, where they may be covered with soil or burned. When
improperly disposed and left uncovered, insects, especially flies,
feed on this garbage, pick up the germs and later transfer them
to your food. Dysentery and other illness may then result.
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Mandatory Subjects II
CHAPTER 19
FIELD ARTILLERY OPERATIONS
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105MM HOWITZER SECTION Volley Fire - a method of fire in which a pieces of a battery or a
portion thereof fire simultaneously.
105MM Howitzer M101A1 – is a light towed FA weapon normally
used in direct support of the Infantry Division. The 105mm Bn
Salvo Fire - a method of fire in which a pieces of a battery or a
includes three (3) Firing Batteries with six (6) Howitzers each.
portion thereof fire successively at specific interval.
Mission: to destroy, neutralize, or suppress the enemy, by
Repeat Range - to obtain fire at the same distance from the
cannon, rocket and missile fires and to assist in integrating fire
observer as the previous round or volley fire not observed.
support into arms operations.
Correction - a term use in a fire message to show that the observer
DEFINITION OF TERMS
made an error and that the corrected data will follow.
Call for Fire - a concise message prepared by the Forward
observer. It contains all information needed by the FDC to HISTORY
determine the method of target attack. Call for fire is a request
In the dawn history, war engines were performing the function of
not an order. It must be sent quickly and clearly.
artillery (which may be loosely defined as a means of hurling missiles
too heavy to be thrown by hand), and it was from the use of these
MIL - the smallest angular measurement that divides a circle into
crude weapons that the basic principles of artillery originated. The
6400 mils.
scriptures record the use of ingenious machines – probably
predecessors of the catapult and ballista getting power from the
Observer Identification - tells the FDC who is calling for fire.
ropes made of hair hide, or sinew – on the walls of Jerusalem eight
centuries BC.
Warning Order - consist of type of mission, the size of the element
to fire for effect and the method of target location.
The Ballista had horizontal arms like a bow and was used to reduce
fortification. The arms were set in rope, a cord, fastened to the
Fire for Effect - observer observers should always strive for first
arms like a bowstring, fired arrows, darts, and stones. Like a modern
round fire for effect.
field gun, the ballista shot low and directly toward the enemy.
Fire Mission - a warning order to alert the FDC personnel that
The Catapult was the howitzer or mortars of its day. It could throw
message to follow (request for fire), warning to communicate
a 100 pound stone 600 yards in a high are to strike the enemy
personnel that the observer has a priority message.
behind his wall or to batter down his defenses.
Direction - a horizontal clockwise angle measured from the north or
THREE ELEMENTS OF GUNNERY TEAM
base direction.
Forward Observer - serves as the eyes & ears of all indirect fire.
Left or Right - means to correct the deviation as observed along It is the element of gunnery team that detects, select suitable
the observers target line. targets, request for fire & make necessary adjustment.

Add or Drop - to increase or decrease the distance of burst from Fire Direction Center - serves as the brains of artillery system,
the observer. receives the call for fire from the observer, plot the target location
on the firing chart and converts firing data into appropriate fire
Up or Down - to announce the difference in altitude between the commands.
RP and Target or between OP and target.
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Firing Battery - serves as the brawn/arm of the artillery system.

They will manipulate the data into the howitzer being sent by the
FDC.

COMPOSITION OF 105MM HOWITZER SECTION

1. Chief of Section
2. Gunner
3. Assistant Gunner
4. Cannoneer #1
5. Cannoneer #2
6. Cannoneer #3
7. Cannoneer #4
8. Cannoneer #5
9. Cannoneer #6

FA CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

1. Capabilities

Shifting fires rapidly within a large area without displacing.

Massing fires on one or more targets.
Placing indirect fires on targets from positioning in defilade
Can deliver fire on all conditions (Weather & terrain).
Placing fires on targets in defilade
Delivering accurate fires without adjustments.
Displacing rapidly to new positions
Destroying point targets
Direct fires against enemy forces
Provide battlefield illumination.
Target acquisition – detecting suitable targets & their
location thru map
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Mandatory Subjects II
CHAPTER 20
INTRODUCTION TO ARMOR
OPERATIONS
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ORIGIN OF ARMOR OPERATIONS On Nov. 20, 1917, after the creation on Jan. 26 of the year of the
U.S. Tank Corps, about 400 U.S. built tanks under Brig. Gen. Hugh J.
Armor operations may be said to have been evolved out of the
Elles launched a surprise attack on Cumbrai, a French industrial city,
invention of the tank. The tank was developed from the war chariots
breaking through 10 miles of the Hinderburg Line. As a result, Elles
of old. Against fortifications, man developed these war carts armored
routed the enemy, taking as captives 8,000 personnel, and capturing
with wood. As early as 1482, Leonardo da Vinci, an eminent Italian
100 heavy guns. At war’s end, the armored forces of Britain, France
painter, sculptor, accomplished engineer, and scientist, invented a
United States and Germany had recorded a total of 91 armored
covered chariot propelled by men inside.
engagements.
In 1901, the French experimented with their own version of a tank.
During World War II, Germany defeated Poland mainly because of
They placed an armored tub and a machine gun on an automobile.
the massive use of tanks and dive-bomber’s in ―blitzkrieg‖ warfare.
The French experience did not succeed. However, by 1911, the idea
This proves that German armor made the difference between victory
of a tracklaying vehicle was developed in Europe in Europe, but it
and defeat in combat.
found no popular acceptance.
Today, the major world powers maintain their large standing
Sometime later, in 1915, Lt. Col. Ernest Dunlop Swinton of the
armored forces as part of their armed services. For instance, the
British Army, who became a major general in later years, created the
United States maintains four armored divisions, two or three
first tank for use in combat. It was a motor-powered armor-plated
armored cavalry regiments, and several mechanized and tank
vehicle with caterpillar treads to enable it to cross trenches. He
battalions. The U.S.S.R., on the other hand, has the world’s largest
(Swinton) received the full support of Winston Churchill who was
armored force. Its armored force consists of both the motorized rifle
then Britain’s first Lord of Admiralty. This was during World War I.
divisions and tank divisions. Its tank divisions alone constitute about
The tank as invented by Swinton was designed to overcome machine
1/3 of the strength of the Russian Army.
guns, barbed war entanglement, and the stalemate of trench
warfare.
BROAD MISSION OF ARMOR OPERATIONS
It was in the Battle of Samme Valley in Picardy, Northern France As feature above, armor operations had evolved from their crudest
where there was heavy fighting, when the British army used about form to its modern day version. As such, armor is now regarded as
49 tanks for the first time in combat against German forces. This the ―arm of speed and violence.‖ At the same time, it (armor) has
was on Sept. 15, 1916. However, no major success was achieved. become a combined-arms force organized to conduct mounted
From this auspicious event, such as the introduction of the tank by combat through the use of tanks and other armor-protected vehicles
the British Army, we can safely conclude without fear of as the principal means of accomplishing its ground combat mission.
contradiction that it ushered in an era in the large-scale resort to
armor warfare and the organization of armored forces. The Armor operations in all types of conflict range from a threatening
appendage, ―tank,‖ stuck in the minds of many after these vehicles posture in a cold war situation to punitive active in a general war.
were shipped in creates to France and labeled ―tank.‖ Operationally, however, armor Armor operations in all types of
conflict range from a threatening posture in a cold war situation to
At about the time, the French Army out with its own version of the punitive active in a general war. Operationally, however, armor can
tank. The French model, developed by Col (later general) Jean B. conduct the following missions: to provide security; to perform
Estienne, consisted of a metal box and a gun placed on top of a Holt reconnaissance; and to engage in offensive, defensive, or delaying
caterpillar tractor. In that same year (1916), the British and French actions. These are the innate missions of armor.
agreed the Britain would produce heavy tanks, while France would
produce light ones.
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CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF ARMOR While it is true that armor is capable of doing almost everything this
truism cannot be readily accepted a gospel truth. This is because
By its very nature, armor has been accepted as the ―anti-tank
armor has its own limitations. For use, because of weight, a tank
weapon.‖ that has been to invent. This is the general perception of
cannot be effectively used in a mountains terrain, particularly so
what armor is capable of doing. However, it is capable of doing more
when the area, is thickly forested or vegetated. If employed in such
than this, such as the following: deep penetration and wide
a situation, a tank’s maneuverability is limited. What is cited here is
envelopment, exploitation, mobile defense, destruction of hostile
the main battle tank or the heavily-built one.
armor, reconnaissance and security, counter-insurgency operations,
close support of infantry, and economy of force employment. Now,
For another, a tank is also not suitable for use in an area where
let us look into the aspects of each of these capabilities.
there are deep bodies of water. Min this case, fordability becomes a
major problem. And this can be solved only when a hastily-built
1. Deep Penetration and Wide Envelopment. Through
bridge capable of overcoming the heavy weight is laid out. Still for
mobility, deception, and surprise, armor can dig deep into
another, the tank consumes so much fuel.
the enemy’s rear areas with great freedom of action as it
seizes key terrain, disrupts communication, destroys
Because of these limitations as discussed above, considering if they
command posts and missile sites, and captures or destroys
were tactically and logistically cumbersome, the heavy tanks were
enemy supplies. It can be employed as a troop reserve.
discarded by the United States Army. In their stead, the medium and
light tanks were introduced as the more tactically and logistically –
2. Exploitation. Once success is attained by the friendly
efficient ones or models.
forces, this can be exploited to the hill by an armored force.
CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATION OF
3. Mobile Defense. An armored force is the best alternative
TANKS AND ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS
whenever there is a need to employ a mobile counter-attack
force. There are two categories of tanks. One is the main battle tank, while
the other is the light tank. A main battle tank, weighs from 37 to 52
4. Destruction of Enemy Armor. This can be exemplified by tons. Its primary armament consists of the 90-mm and 120-mm
the popular saying ―another tank is the best anti-tank guns. In the US Army, the 52-ton Patton M148 with a 90-mm gun,
weapon.‖ which was replaced by the 52-ton M60 with a 105-mm gun is a main
battle tanks as described herein: USSR – 40-ton T54 with a 100-mm
5. Reconnaissance and Security. To cover, guard, screen gun, and 40.8-ton T62 with a 115-mm gun; West Germany – 43-ton
and provide rear area security are part of the inherent of the Leopard with a 105-mm gun; Britain – 56.6 ton Chieftain with a
armor. 105-mm gun; and Sweden – 41-ton

6. Counter-insurgency Operations. Armor is very suitable USSR – 40-ton T54 with a 100-mm gun, and 40.8-ton T62 with a
in ―searched-and-destroy‖ operations against roving guerilla 115-mm gun; West Germany – 43-ton Leopard with a 105-mm gun;
forces. Britain – 56.6 ton Chieftain with a 105-mm gun; and Sweden – 41-
ton STRV103 with a 105-mm gun. The French model is the lightest
7. Economy and Force. It is more economical to employ a among the main battle tanks.
small armored force insofar as mission accomplishment is
concerned. A light tank is categorized as such when its weight ranges from 9 to
25 tons and equipped with guns of from 76-mm to 90-mm caliber.
8. Close Support of Infantry. The infantry will accomplish The only exception here is the US Sheridan. The main light tanks of
much more when it enjoys the support of an armored force. the following major countries are as follows: US-16.8 ton Sheridan
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equipped with a 152-mm combination missile launcher gun, and 3. Deliberate Attack. This tactical action is characterized by
25.4-ton M41 with a 76-gun; USSR – 15.4 P176 with a 76-mm gun greater ad widely extensive preparations and designed to
(amphibious); Britain – 8.7-ton Scorpion with a 76-mm gun, which is exact massive destruction on the part of the enemy.
the first aluminum tank; and France – 14-6-ton AMX13 equipped
with a 90-mm gun and SS11 guided missile. 4. Reconnaissance in Force. The main objective of this
action is to discover and test the enemy’s disposition and
The general capabilities and limitations of armor are also applicable strength for purposes of future operations.
to tanks. In addition to those capabilities of armor, tanks can
operate near nuclear explosions. This is because their armor is a 5. Infiltration. To obtain information about the enemy or to
protection against blasts or radioactivity. harass him.

A tank differs much from armored cars, reconnaissance vehicles,

armored personnel carriers, or self-propelled artillery. These
specified vehicles do not possess the capabilities of tanks.

ROLE OF TANKS
Since tanks can perform varied combat missions, they can also
assume various roles. Among these are: to fight other tanks, to
create shock and panic, to punch through suppressed defenses, and
to wreck havoc and disaster against soft targets. Ranged against
their capabilities are their inherent or built-in vulnerabilities and
weaknesses. For instance, tanks are very much vulnerable when
operating in close terrain, woods and cities, when visibility is reduced
by bad weather or smoke.

In addition to the general limitations of armor, we may also mention

the following limitations of tanks: they cannot cross most rivers or
swamps without bridging, they cannot also climb steep hills and
mountains.

MODES OF ATTACK
An armored force can resort to the following modes of attack
operating independently or in support of the infantry:

1. Movement to Contact. This means that an armored force

has to seek the enemy and when in contact, to engage and
destroy him.

2. Hasty attack. Once contact with the enemy is established,

a hasty or sudden attack is made with the ultimate aim of
complete destruction on the hostile side.
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Mandatory Subjects II
CHAPTER 21
INTRODUCTION TO
UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE
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DEFINITION OF TERMS AFP OBJECTIVES

Unconventional Warfare – a quasi-military activity describe by The general objective of the AFP is to develop its capability for
commonly used but seldom defined terms such as economic, conducting unconventional warfare in order that:
political, psychological, guerilla warfare, underground
escape/evasion activities. 1. Effectively support all phases of unconventional military
operations.
Guerilla Warfare – comprises combat operations in enemy 2. Can cause the defeat or withdrawal of enemy forces through
controlled or hostile territory by irregular predominantly the conduct of unconventional warfare on all-out, action
indigenous forces of a military or paramilitary nature to achieve wide scale.
limited activities. 3. Can continue to prolong the resistance against the enemy
occupying power until such time as the intervention of
Escape and Evasion – is the part of unconventional warfare where friendly powers can affect the liberation of the Philippines.
by friendly military personnel and other selected individuals are
enable to emerged from enemy held or hostile areas to areas RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE
under friendly control.
WARTIME
Subversion – consist of covert and clandestine action by resistance
1. Not a sole responsibility of one major service.
group to reduce the military economic, psychological and
2. All personnel regardless of major services component will be
political potential of the enemy.
involved and must therefore be trained.
3. All civilian and quasi-military agencies assigned home
Resistance - the cornerstone to guerilla warfare. Resistance
security or civil defense missions.
movements are those organized activities of a disaffected
4. Psychological operations to gain the support of the people
population in which are employed both passive and violently
and to unify the spirit of resistance against a foreign
active means to resist a government or occupying power. Most
aggressor.
unconventional warfare activities may be classed as resistance
5. All available resources and the services of every effort will be
movement.
utilized.
CONCEPTS OF UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE
PEACETIME
The primary factors in the development of the AFP concept of 1. The primary employment of individual staffs and unit to
unconventional warfare: conduct and participate in unconventional warfare training
activities.
1. Filipino resistance movements of the past. 2. Operational task may be assigned such individuals during
2. Roles and mission of GHQ and the major services. periods of national emergency.
3. Existing concepts of defense. 3. Staffs and units should attain certain stages of development
4. Threats to the security of the Philippines. and proficiency.
5. Need for an organized, centrally controlled and directed
guerilla unit.
6. An effective counter to the enemy’s strategy.
7. Need for a defense plan.
8. Utilizing military specialist to support conventional forces
operations.
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NATURE OF UNCONVENTIONAL OPERATIONS affairs operation designed to reinforce a government

capabilities.
1. Covert Operation - conducted in such a manner as to conceal
the identity of the sponsor.
2. Unconventional warfare produces intelligence to support
conventional forces.
2. Overt Operation - do not try to conceal either the operations
of the identity of the sponsor.
UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE IN SUPPORT TO
CONVENTIONAL OPERATIONS
3. Clandestine Operations - place emphasis on concealment of
the operations rather than the identity of the sponsor. 1. Commanders in the field insure that UW operations: support
conventional military operations.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
2. The nature of a particular operation in a target area will be
1. Unconventional warfare includes the three (3) interrelated fields
influence by any factors such as ideological matters the
of Guerilla Warfare, Escape & Evasion, and Subversion.
effectiveness of mass media communication.
2. Unconventional Warfare maybe either strategic or tactical in
3. UW is particularly useful when application of force must be
nature is normally under a unified command for the purpose of
limited or discrete or when a commitment of a conventional
assisting and supporting conventional military effort.
force is not practical.
CONDUCT OF OPERATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INFLUENCE
1. Unconventional Warfare is conducted by organizations trained
1. Psychological, political and economic influence effect of other
and equips to operate directly against enemy target in hostile
military operation may have immediate or long term impact on
areas.
UW operation.
2. Close coordination of conventional, psychological, civil affairs
2. Unconventional warfare must closely coordinated to civilian
and UW operations is required to obtain the necessary support
agencies that have responsibilities in economic, political, and
of the local population.
psychological operation.
3. The political consequences of sponsoring guerilla and other
resistance forces must be carefully considered, support of
COORDINATION OF OPERATIONS
political groups that are unpopular with the local population or
1. Unconventional warfare are planned and coordinated at a incompatible with friendly national interest maybe detrimental to
national level and may require the participation of several long term objective
agencies of the government 4. Guerilla forces may developed diverse political objective, rivalries
among leaders may result from personal ambition.
2. To discharge this responsibility, the theater commander develop,
organize, plan and support unconventional warfare operation.

Related Activities:

1. To produce the desired effect, unconventional warfare

operation must be supported by psychological operation
designed to influence the target population and by civil
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INFLUENCE OF CONVENTIONAL OPERATIONS Guerilla Missions

1. Conventional operations may effect the attitudes of the local
1. Guerilla forces provide maximum assistance in support of
population in a manner that influences the effectiveness of UW
advancing ground forces by attacking targets in enemy rear
operations for example destruction of religious facilities.
areas at decisive times or over a prolonged area.
2. Guerilla operation should be coordinated with the overall
2. PSYOPS directed at the enemy civilian population can contribute
interdiction program.
to popular acceptance and influence the people to cooperate
3. Mission assigned guerilla forces must be within their
with the military operations in the area.
capabilities.
4. Guerilla forces maybe used to consist airborne and airmobile
EFFECT OF CONVENTIONAL OPERATIONS
operation by occupying key terrain such as drop and landing
Destruction of enemy rear facilities and desolation of his zone.
strength and resources. UW forces can directly support 5. Guerilla forces can furnish target information, exploit the
conventional military operation. effect of nuclear and other fire.

Enemy of UW operations must be countered. Counter measures Reinforcement of Guerilla Forces

include the use of consolidation PSYOPS in conjunction with civil
affairs and the use of combat troops or irregular para-military Maybe reinforce by fire support, aircraft and other combat
units in counter guerilla role. support element.

GUERILLA WARFARE Communication

Guerilla warfare comprises combat operations in enemy controlled or
Special Forces operated in enemy controlled areas must be
hostile territory by irregular predominantly indigenous forces of a
provided communication equipment, those are normally non-
military or paramilitary nature to achieved limited objectives
electronics such as messenger a visual signs.
Normally, the primary mission of guerilla forces is to entreat enemy
Combat Service Support Considerations
lines of communication and conduct attacks against critical enemy
installation as prescribed by commander.
1. Guerilla forces make maximum use of supplies obtained
from civilian sources and those acquired from enemy in the
Guerilla warfare is characterized by offensive action carried out by
area.
relatively small unit with emphasis on mobility, elusiveness and
2. Combat support for the guerilla is usually provided through
surprise.
the Special Forces units.
3. Initial combat service support consists of minimum essential
Tactical guerilla operation is closely coordinated with and can
supplies and equipment commensurate with the size of
support the tactical operation of conventional military.
guerilla forces and its intended for operations.
4. Normally air transport is the most effective method of
In nuclear war, the fluidity of operation, the disruption of
delivering supplies to the guerilla forces.
communication, the dispersion of units and the mass movement of
people would lead the opportunities for the development of guerilla
forces.
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Demobilization

As friendly conventional forces uncover the areas of guerilla

operations, the ability of guerilla force to support operation
effectively diminished, guerilla units retain beyond their
period of usefulness may become a liability.

EVASION AND ESCAPE

Evasion and escape is the part of unconventional warfare where by
friendly military personnel and other selected individuals are enable
to emerged from enemy held or hostile areas to areas under friendly
control.

The objective of evasion and escape are to provide allied military

forces personnel and other selected individual means to avoid
capture, to escape or be removed from enemy held or hostile
territory.

Evasion and escape system moved independently a guerilla forces.

Provide detail guidance concerning the principles and techniques of

evasion and escape.

SUBVERSION
Subversion consist of covert and clandestine action by resistance
group to reduce the military economic, psychological and political
potential of the enemy. It includes such activities as infiltration,
espionage, propaganda, sabotage or terrorism.

Employment of Subversion

1. Subversion is used to determine confidence and disrupt

social institution to achieve a desired political objective.

2. Subversion is designed to exploit such potential

vulnerabilities as widespread popular grievances and
dissatisfaction corrupt, oppressive, premature, nationalistic
ambition of the people or their leader.
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Mandatory Subjects II
CHAPTER 22
PLATOON TACTICS
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CHARACTERISTICS MISSION
The Infantry Rifle Platoon (Light) is a soldier powered organization To close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to destroy
that can be deployed rapidly. It has no organic vehicles and is or capture him or repel his assault by fire, close combat and
footmobile. It has austere combat support and relies more on counterattack.
professionally trained and disciplined soldiers under superb
leadership. All fighters are trained in day and night combat support. CAPABILITIES
The Light Infantry Rifle Platoon can:
The Rifle Platoon/Squad (Light) can be employed in a variety of
scenarios. It is suited for economy of force and contingency
Provide a base of fire and maneuver.
operations. It is also ideally suited for air assault operations and is
Close with the enemy to destroy or capture him.
strategically mobile. The platoon/squad is usually deployed as part of
Repel and assault by fire, close combat and counterattack.
the company from whom it depends on combat support and combat
Seize and hold terrain.
service support.
Maneuver in all types of local weather and terrain.
Provide light antitank protection.
ORGANIZATION
Conduct combat operations under limited visibility.
The rifle platoon each has a platoon headquarters and three rifle Participate in air assault operations.
squads. With the platoon headquarters are the platoon leader, Participate in amphibious/waterborne operations.
platoon sergeant, radio/telephone operator (RATELO) and machine Operate in conjunction with heavy forces.
gun crew. It has two general purpose machine guns (GPMG) each
operated by a crew of two. These GPMGs provide sustained fire at The Light Infantry Rifle Platoon depends on the company
longer ranges and with better penetration than any of the platoon’s headquarters for:
weapons.
Unit level administration.
The three rifle squads have nine (9) men each. The nine-man Supply.
composition of the squad is ideal and affords flexibility and Unit level maintenance of communication equipment.
effectiveness. It can still operate even if 20% of its strength is Transportation.
ineffective. Medical support.
Heavy anti-armor and mortar fire support.
The rifle squad is broken down into two (2) fire teams. Each fire
team has four (4) men composed of a team leader, grenadier, ASSIGNMENT
automatic rifleman and a riflemam. The two fire team leaders
Organic to Light Infantry Rifle Company.
doubles as anti-armor gunners. The two (2) riflemen also serve as
medical aidman.
EFFECTIVENESS/WEAKNESSES
Each squad has two 40 mm grenade launchers (GL), which are The platoon is extremely effective when operating in areas that
attached to the assault rifle, and two squad automatic weapons would be unfavorable to heavy forces. Its strengths include the
(SAW). It is light enough to be operated by one man moving with ability to move in restricted terrain; infiltrate through or around the
the rest of the squad in assault. Its range, penetration and sustained enemy unobserved; employ accurate, intense, small arms fire for
rate of fire is lesser than that of the platoon GPMG. The rest of the short durations; use the environment to protect the force from
squad is armed with individual assault rifles. The two fire team enemy fire and maneuver; and withstand the extremes of weather
leaders are also armed with light antitank weapons (LAW). and terrain.
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There are inherent weaknesses of the Light Infantry Rifle Platoon. It with the terrain that mission, the concepts, and the
is no as mobile as mounted forces in terrain favorable to vehicular platoon’s scheme of maneuver and priority of fires.
movement. Against a heavy enemy, it may not have sufficient
density of artillery or anti-armor weapons to sustain a high volume b. Radiotelephone operator. The RATELO’s main duties are
of fire for a prolonged period. It is vulnerable to all classes of fire, to set up, operate, and maintain the FO party’s
including CAS, once observed by the enemy. communications equipment. At times, he must also
perform the duties of the FO for the platoon.
DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
EQUIPMENT
Within the platoon, many different tactical, administrative, and
logistical tasks must be done continuously and in some cases SHOOT
simultaneously. In order to do this, the tasks of key men must UNIT PCS
defined in detail, coordinated, and understood by each soldier. Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) 6
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) 2
1. Rifle Platoon Leader. He is responsible for all the platoon Squad Arm Weapon (SAW) 6
does or fails to do. This includes the tactical employment, 40MM Grenade Launcher (GL) 6
training, administration, personnel management, and Assault Rifle 25
logistics of his platoon. He must know his men and how to Sub-Machine Gun 9SMG)/Carbine 1
employ the platoon’s weapons. He is responsible for Pistol 1
positioning and employing all assigned or attached crew-
served weapons.
COMMUNICATE
2. Rifle Platoon Sergeant. This soldier is the senior NCO in UNIT PCS
the platoon and second in succession of command. He helps
Rad, FM 5W MP 1
and advises the platoon leader, and leads the platoon in the
Rad, FM 2W HH 4
platoon leader’s absence. He supervises the platoon’s
administration, logistics, and maintenance. He may prepare
and issue paragraph 4 of the platoon OPORD. The rifle
SEE
platoon sergeant is responsible for individual training. He
UNIT PCS
must ensure that soldiers can perform their individual MOS
tasks. He advises the platoon leader on appointments, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) 4
promotions and reductions, assignments and discipline of Binocular 1
NCOs and enlisted soldiers in the platoon.

3. Fire Support Team. The platoon has a fire support team

attached from the DSFA battalion. This team provides each
platoon with a two-soldier FO party – an FO and his
RATELO.

a. Forward observer. The FO acts as the eyes of the FA

and mortars. He works for the platoon leader. The FO’s
main responsibilities are to locate targets and to call for
and adjust indirect fire support. The FO must be familiar
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PLATOON FORMATIONS 1. Platoon Column

The formation is the platoon’s primary movement formation. It
Platoon formation includes the platoon column, the platoon line
provides good dispersion both laterally and in depth and
(squads on line or in column), the platoon vee, and the platoon
simplifies control. The lead squad is the base squad.
wedge. The leader should weigh these carefully to select the best
formation based on his mission and on METT-T analysis. A
Note: METT-T will determine where crew-served weapons move
comparison of the platoon as follows:
in the formations.
WHEN CHARACTERISTICS
MOVEMENT
FORMATION
NORMALLY
USED
CONTROL FLEXIBITY
FIRE CAPABILITIES/
RESTRICTION
MOVEMENT They normally move with the platoon leader so he can quickly
Platoon Platoon Good for Provides good Allows limited Good establish a base of fire.
Column Primary maneuver dispersion firepower to the
Movement (fire and laterally and in
Formation movement) depth
Platoon Line, When the Difficult Minimal Allows maximum Slow
Squad on Line leader wants firepower to the
all soldiers front-little to flaks
forward for and rear
maximum
firepower to
the front and
the enemy
situation is
known
Platoon line, May be used Easier than Greater than Good to the front Slower
squads in when the platoon platoon column; and rear; not as than
column leader does column; squads on line; good as platoon platoon
not want squads on but less than column; better than column;
everyone on line; but platoon line; platoon line but faster
line; but more squads on line than
leader wants difficult than platoon
to be platoon line;
prepared for column squads on
contact; when line
crossing the ld
when ld is
near the
objective
Platoon Vee When enemy Difficult Provides 2 Immediate heavy Slow
situation is squads up front volume of fire to the
vague, but for immediate front
contact is fire-power & 1
expected from squad to the
the front. rear for
movement (fire
& movement)
upon contact
fm the flank
Platoon When enemy Difficult but Enables leader Provides heavy Slow;
Wedge situation is better than to make contact volume of firepower faster than
vague, but platoon vee with a small to the front or flanks platoon
contact is not and platoon element & still vee
expected. line, squads have 2 squads
on line to maneuver
Platoon File When visibility Easiest Most difficult Allows immediate Fastest
is poor due to formation FM fires to the flanks;
terrain, or which to mask most fires to
light. maneuver front and rear
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2. Platoon-Line, Squad-on-Line 4. Platoon Vee

This formation allows the delivery of maximum fire to the front This formation has two (2) squads up front to provide a heavy
but little fire to the flanks. The formation is hard to control. The volume of fire on contact. It also has one (1) squad in the rear
platoon center squad is the base squad. that can either over watch of trail the other squads. This
formation is hard to control; movement is slow. The platoon
leader designates one of the front’s squads to be the platoon
base squad.

3. Platoon-Line, Squad-on-Column
The platoon leader when he does not want to deploy all
personnel on line, and when he wants the squad to react to
unexpected contact. This formation is easier to control and it
lends itself better to rapid movement than the platoon – line,
squad – on – line formation.
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5. Platoon Wedge 6. Platoon File

This formation is used when enemy situation is vague, but This formation is used hen visibility is poor due to terrain,
contact is not expected. This formation is better then platoon vegetation or light condition. The distance between soldiers is
vee and platoon – line, squad – on – line. less than normal to allow communication by passing messages
up and down the file. The platoon file has the same
characteristics as the fire team in squad files.
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TECHNIQUES OF PLATOON MOVEMENTS 2. Travelling Over watch

Travelling over watch is used when contact is possible but speed
1. Travelling is needed. The platoon leader moves where he can best control
Traveling is used when contact is not likely and speed is needed. the platoon. The platoon sergeant travels with the trailing squad.
Though he is free to move throughout between squads. The
lead squad uses traveling over watch and trailing squads use
traveling.
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3. Bounding Over watch

Bounding overwatch is used when the contact is expected.
Platoon leader conduct bounding overwatch using successive or
alternative bounds.

a. One Squad Bounding – One squad bounds forward to a

chosen position, then it becomes the overwatching element
unless contact is made in route.

b. One Squad Overwatching – one squad overwatches the

bounding squad from covered positions from which it can
see and suppress likely enemy positions. Soldiers use
scanning techniques to view their assigned sector. The
platoon leader remains with the overwatching squad also.

c. One Squad Awaiting Orders – One squad is committed and

ready for employment as directed by the platoon leader. The
platoon sergeant and the leader of the squad awaiting
orders position themselves to the platoon leader.
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CHAPTER 23
60MM MORTAR
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60MM MORTAR ELEVATIONS APPROXIMATE:

w/ M5 Mount (Conventional) 40O to 85O ; 710 to 1510 MIL
This weapon is organic to the weapons platoon of Rifle Company. It
w/ M1 Baseplate 0O to 85O ; 0 to 1510 MILS
supports units of the company in the attack or defense. The mortar
one turn of elevating
is an excellent weapon for firing at hostile troops in the open and 1/2O ; 10 MILS
crank (approximate)
enemy assembly areas.
Traverse, right or left
125 MILS
(approximate)
Normally, the mortar is fired from a defiladed position. This is the
one turn of handwheel
reason why it cannot be engaged by flat-trajectory weapons. Since 15 MILS
(approximate)
the mortar crews cannot see their targets, its fire is adjusted by a
forward observer.
RATE OF FIRE:
Maximum 30 RDS per minute
CHARACTERISTICS
Sustained 18 RDS per minute
The 60-mm mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle-loaded, high angle-of- Note: Firing at the maximum rate of fire for more than one
fire weapon. The mortar, hereafter referred to as the barrel, is minute will cause gas leakage around the base cap)
assembled into a single unit. The mount consists of two units – the
bipod and baseplate. The barrel is attached to the bipod by a clamp, RANGE:
and it is easily dismounted. It is fastened to the baseplate by Maximum, approximate:
inserting the spherical projection into the base cap socket and then HE, M49A2 1,790 meters
closing the locking lever. The mortar may be used for direct fire Smoke (WP), m302 1,450 meters
missions by eliminating the bipod and substituting the small Training Practice, M50A2 1,790 meters
baseplate, M1, for the conventional baseplate. When this is done Training Round, M69 225 meters
one man can operate the mortar. In this case, the mortar is referred Illumination, M83A1 & A2 1,000 meters
to in this manual as the handheld mortar. For a detailed list of the
parts, equipment, and essential data for the mortar, see TM 9-3071- MORTAR ASSEMBLY
1 and supporting maintenance unit. 1. The Barrel Assembly
The mortar barrel assembly consists of the barrel and
GENERAL DATA combination abase cap and firing mechanism.
WEIGHTS:
Mortar, complete 45.2 LBS a. The Barrel - bored smooth and carefully finished in interior
Mortar, with M1 baseplate 20.5 LBS dimensions and surfaces.
Barrel 16.0 LBS b. The Base Cap - hollowed and threaded to screw on the
Bipod 16.4 LBS barrel, thereby closing the breech end of the barrel. The
Baseplate 12.8 LBS firing mechanism housing is attached to the base cap by a
Baseplate, M1 4.5 LBS threaded adapter. The spherical projection which fits into
and locks into the socket of the baseplate, is a prolongation
OVERALL LENGTH: 32.25 INCHES of the firing mechanism housing.
c. The Firing Mechanism - consists mainly of a firing pin, firing
pin striker, firing spring, striker pawl, trigger and firing lever.
a firing selector, which acts as a cam on the rear end of the
firing pin striker, permits the mortar to be fired with or
without the firing lever.
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2. The Bipod c. The Traversing Mechanism Assembly – consists of the

The bipod consists of the leg assembly, elevating mechanism traversing mechanism, shock absorbers, and clamp.
assembly, and traversing mechanism assembly.
c.1. The Traversing Mechanism - is a telescoping type of
a. The Leg Assembly - consists of two tubular steel legs mechanism and consists of a tube and nut. Turning the
connected by a clevis joint that is attached by two bearing handwheel causes the nut to move back and forth within
(front and rear) to the elevating screw guide tube. The the tube, thus moving the yoke and traversing the
clevis joint limits the spread of the legs. Each half of the mortar. The yoke provides the bearing for the
clevis joint is provided with a spring latch to lock the legs in traversing mechanism and connects the mortar clamp
the open position. The legs terminate in spiked feet. and the elevating mechanism. The sight bracket fits into
a dovetail slot in the yoke.
a.1. The Left Leg - has a cross-leveling mechanism that
provides the gunner with a means of keeping the bubble c.2. The Shock Absorbers - stabilize the mortar and mount
in the cross-level of the sight centered. It is necessary during the firing. They permit movement between the
to keep the sight cross-leveled. When the mortar is yoke and the clamp assembly and are countered by the
cross-leveled the barrel points in the desired direction. resistance of two coil compression springs, which are
The cross-leveling mechanism consists of a sliding mounted in the shock absorber retainers of the saddle.
bracket, a sleeve, a locking nut, and adjusting nut, and a
connecting link. The sliding bracket is mounted on the c.3. The Clamp - is in two sections and clamps the barrel to
sleeve and locked in the desired position on the sleeve the bipod. The lower half is called the saddle and
by the locking nut. The sliding bracket is also connected includes two shock absorbers retainers with locking
to the guide tube nut moves the sleeve up or down the screws. The upper half of the clamp is called the
left leg and transmits movement through the sliding clamping collar. The two halves of the clamp are hinged
bracket, connecting link, and guide tube to the yoke on and can be locked tightly together by the clamp bolt.
which the sight is mounted. Thus, the bubble in the When secured about the barrel, they lock it firmly to the
cross-level of the sight may be centered by moving the bipod. The clamping collar is placed around the barrel
adjusting nut. so that 10 inches of the barrel extends in front of the
collar.
a.2. The Right Leg - contains no moving parts. On the lower
part of the right leg is a leather handgrip and a strap to 3. The Baseplate
secure the legs to the barrel when the mortar is carried. The baseplate is a pressed steel body to which are welded a
series of ribs and braces, a front flange, and the socket. A
b. The Elevating Mechanism Assembly – consists of an locking lever is mounted on a pivot on the left of the socket to
elevating screwnut that moves vertically on a screw within lock the spherical projection of the mortar in the socket. The
the guide tube. The elevating screw turned by the crank base cap fits into the recess in the forward part of the baseplate
attached to its lower end. The upper end of the elevating when the entire mortar is carried as one unit.
screw fits into the lower end of the traversing bearing and is
locked to it by a pin. The elevating screw remains within the 4. The M1 Baseplate
guide tube when the elevating crank is turned. the elevating A curved metal base with a ball socket shaped to receive the
screwnut appears above the guide tube when the mortar is spherical projection. Part of the ball socket consists of a split
elevated. nut that fits around the spherical projection and then screws into
the socket on the baseplate to hold the spherical projection
secure. A carrying strap may be fastened at one end to the stud
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on the baseplate. The other end of the strap is permanently the retracting spring until the lock slides out through the
attached to the muzzle cover. lock recess.

FUNCTIONING Assembling the Firing Mechanism

Follow the procedure given in 1 through 10 below, for assembling
The mortar is fired by inserting a complete round in the muzzle. The
the firing mechanism.
elevation of the barrel allows the round to slide toward the base of
1. Place the stop washer and retracting spring on the rear
the barrel. When the firing selector is set on drop fire, as the round
shank of the firing pin and lock in place with the firing pin
reaches the base, the primer of the ignition cartridge strikes the
lock.
firing pin located inside the base cap. The flame from the exploding
2. Place the firing pin assembly in the musk-room end of the
cartridge ignites the propelling charge. The gas pressure produced
housing adapter and secure the assembly by replacing the
from the burning propellant drives the round up and out of the
firing pin bushing. Set the bushing securely with the wrench
barrel, arming the fuze. When fired, the round carries the fired
provided for that purpose.
ignition cartridge case with it. The mortar is then ready for the next
3. Replace the housing adapter in the base cap by sliding it
round. When the firing selector is set on lever fire, the lever is
down the barrel until the slotted collar protrudes from the
tripped to ignite the ignition cartridge after the round has come to
base cap. Then screw it firmly into place in a
rest against the base cap.
counterclockwise direction.
4. Pick up the firing mechanism housing in the left with the
DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING AND
raised square surface up and the spherical projection to the
DISMOUNTING
rear; replace the firing lever spring and sleeve in the upper
Disassembling the Firing Mechanism forward hole in the right side of the housing.
The crew may disassemble the firing mechanism; however, this is 5. Hold the tripper in the right hand with the point to the front
only part of the mortar disassembled by other than supporting and the flat cam surface up; position it in the rectangular
maintenance unit personnel. Follow this procedure in disassembling hole in the flat surface of the housing by starting the pointed
and assembling the firing mechanism: cam in first. Keep it pointed toward the front of the firing
1. Remove the lock screw from the firing mechanism housing. mechanism housing. While holding the tripper in place from
2. Unscrew in a counterclockwise direction the complete firing the inside with the index finger of the left hand, replace the
mechanism housing assembly from the base cap. firing lever in the hole on the left with the lever arm up and
3. Remove the firing pin striker, firing spring and firing spring to the front. Set the firing lever spring sleeve flush with the
stop. surface of the housing.
4. Remove the housing cover pin by drifting it out to the left. 6. Replace the selector plunger and spring in the rear upper
5. Push in on the selector plunger and remove the housing hole, and the firing selector in the lower hole on the right
cover, firing selector, selector plunger and spring, firing side of the housing.
lever, tripper, and firing lever spring and sleeve. 7. Replace the housing cover and pin. The pin is drifted in
6. Taking up the barrel and base cap, remove the housing from left to right. Press the selector plunger in flush with
adapter by screwing it in a clockwise direction and allowing the housing surface while replacing the housing cover.
it to slide out the muzzle end of the barrel. (do not unscrew 8. Place the firing spring and spring stop on the striker. The
the base cap from the tube) spring stop sleeve must protrude beyond the face of the
7. Remove the firing pin assembly from the housing adapter by striker.
turning the firing pin bushing in a counterclockwise direction. 9. Place the striker in the housing with the groove inline with
8. Remove the stop washer and retaining spring from the firing the tripper. Set the firing selector at lever fire and screw the
pin lock by pressing the firing pin lock against the action of complete firing mechanism housing assembly securely to the
housing adapter in a clockwise direction.
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10. Test the firing mechanism by tripping the firing lever. If it

functions properly, replace the screw lock in the right side of
the housing.

CARE AND CLEANING

Before Firing
1. Dismount the main groups.
2. Clean the bore and firing mechanism with clean, dry rags.
Do not apply any oil to the bore before firing.
3. Clean and oil lightly all metal moving parts with oil. do not
use grease.
4. Mount the mortar for firing.

After Firing
Clean the mortar bore thoroughly by the evening of the day on
which it is fired, because firing causes powder and primer fouling to
collect in the bore and on the firing pin. This fouling absorbs and
retains moisture from the air, thereby causing rust. Remove these
deposits by cleaning with rifle bore cleaner, soap solution, or water.
1. Clean the bore, firing mechanism and all working parts on
the mount. if this cannot be done at once, apply oil carefully
to prevent rust.
2. At the first opportunity, clean, oil and inspect all parts and
make needed repairs and replacements
3. On assembly, check the operation of the firing mechanism
and bipod to make sure that functioning is correct.

Cleaning Equipment
The equipment authorized and issued for cleaning and lubricating
the mortar are:

1. Chamber cleaning brush, M6

2. Cleaning staff, M9
3. Hand trigger operated oiler
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CHAPTER 24
80MM MORTAR
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CHARACTERISTICS CARE AND CLEANING

The 81-mm mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading high angle-of- Care and cleaning of the mortar become the responsibility of all
fire weapon capable of high degrees of accuracy. It can deliver fire using personnel. This chore must not be left to chances. Lack of
at ranges up to 4,000 yards (3,657.6 kms). The mortar has three care makes the weapon more likely to become unserviceable rather
(3) main units: the barrel, the bipod and the base plate. The circular than for use.
base plate allows it to be shifted through 6,400 mils simply by
moving the bipod. It is fastened to the base plate by inserting the Before Firing
spherical projection of the base plug into the socket of the base Check the mortar and ammunitions needed to insure that they are in
plate and rotating the barrel to one0quarter (90o) turn. proper conditions.

GENERAL DATA After Firing

Clean the barrel with a rifle bore cleaner or gen purpose oil. x diesel
Weight of Mortar 93.5 lbs
fuel. x hot soapy water for temporary one day period. then clean it
Weight of Barrel 29 lbs
with prescribed lubricant. x engine oil. x coconut oil. x used oil ( the
Weight of Bipod 40 lbs
red one). x singer sewing machine oil. x baby oil.
Weight of Base Plate 25.5 lbs
Maximum Rate of Fire 20 rounds/min
Sustained Rate of Fire 15 rounds/min

OPERATION/FUNCTIONING
Its functioning is very simple. The mortar is fired by inserting a
complete cartridge into the muzzle with the fin assembly down. on
reaching the base, the primer of the cartridge strikes the pin inside
the base plug. The cartridge explodes.

AMMUNITION
Range Weight
Cartridge Primary Use
(mtrs) (lbs)
HE M374 4,737 9.34 Anti pers & light matls
HE M362 3,550 9.42 Anti pers
WP M375 4,737 10.2 Illumination
M301A3 3,150 7.15 training (practice)

Fuzes - designed for superquick impact action with greater

sensitivity and speed than fuzes formerly used with 81mm mortar
ammunition and function on point impact or graze contact.
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Crew Serve Weapons Training

CHAPTER 25
CAL 50 MG
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CAL 50 MG GENERAL DATA

This weapon is very important especially in defensive and offensive WEIGHTS:
operations. It can deliver a volume of fires accurately that give the Receiver group 60 lbs
troops accomplished their mission successfully. Once the weapons Barrel 24 lbs (approx)
start to fire to the enemy, it gives morale to the troops. Tripod mount M3 (w/ traversing &
elevating mechanism & pintle w/ 44 lbs
CHARACTERISTICS bolt)
Total weight of gun, complete, on
The browning machinegun, caliber .50 HB, M2, is belt-fed, recoil- 128 lbs (approx)
tripod mount, M3
operated, air-cooled, crew-operated machinegun. The gun is
capable of single-shot, as well as automatic.
MAXIMUM RANGE (M2 BALL): 6,800 meters (approx.)
1. Belt Feed - by positioning some of the component parts, the
MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 1,830 meters (approx.)
gun is capable of alternate feed (ammunition can be fed into the
weapon from the right or the left side of the receiver); however,
RATE OF FIRE:
the infantry uses only left side feed. A disintegrating metallic link
Sustained 40 RDS or less per minute
belt is used in feeding.
Rapid 40 RDS or more per minute
Cyclic Rate of Fire 450-550 RDS per minute
2. Recoil Operation - the force for recoil operation is furnished by
Muzzle Velocity (M2 Ball) 3,050 ft per second (2,080 mph)
expanding powder gases which are controlled by various springs,
cam and levers.
LENGTH:
Barrel 45 inches
3. Air Cooling - maximum surface of the barrel and receiver are
Gun, Overall 65 inches (approx.)
exposed to permit air cooling. Perforations in the barrel support
allow air to circulate around the breach end of the barrel and
OPERATION
help in cooling the parts. The heavy barrel is use to retard early
overheating. Operations include loading or unloading the gun, clearing the gun, or
allowing the bolt to go forward.
4. Sights - the gun has a leaf-type rear sight, graduated in both
yards and mills for ranges from 100 to 2,600 yards and from 0 1. Half-Loading and Unloading the Gun
to 62 mils. A windage knob permits deflection changes of 5 mils
right or left of center. The front sight is a semi-fixed blade type a. To half-load the gun, the gunner insures the bolt is forward
with cover. and the cover is closed. The assistant gunner inserts the
double loop end of the ammunition belt in the feedway until
the first round is engaged by the holding pawl. The gunner
grasps the retracting slide handle with the right hand, palm
up, and vigorously jerks the bolt to the rear and releases the
retracting slide handle. If the bolt latch release lock is
engaging the bolt latch release, the bolt and retracting slide
handle will move forward under pressure of the driving
spring group, half-loading the gun. However, if the bolt
latch release is up and free of the bolt latch release lock, the
bolt latch will hold the bolt and retracting side handle to the
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rear. The retracting slide handle must be returned to its c. If the bolt is allowed to go forward with the barrel out of the
most forward position prior to releasing the bolt. To gun, parts may be damaged when the bolt slams forward.
complete half-loading, press the bolt latch release allowing The added weight and cushioning effect of the barrel act as
the bolt to go forward. a buffer and protect the parts from damage.

b. To fully load the gun, the procedure is the same as in half- d. To allow the bolt to go forward with the barrel out of the
loading, except it requires the gunner to pull and release the gun, pull the retracting slide handle all the way to the rear,
bolt twice. engaging the bolt stud in the notch in the rear of the
retracting slide. Maintain a steady pressure to the rear on
2. Unloading and Clearing the Gun the retracting slide handle; press the bolt latch release and
allow the bolt to ride slowly forward.
a. To unload the gun, the gunner unlocks the bolt latch release
(if applicable) and raises the cover. The assistant gunner 4. Single Shot Operation
lifts the ammunition belt from the feedway. The gunner
pulls the bolt to the rear and examines the chamber and t- a. To fire the gun single shot, the bolt latch release must be in
slot to insure they hold no rounds. In darkness, the gunner the up position. The latch engages the notches on top of
must feed the chamber and t-slot. the bolt when the bolt is to the rear after each round is
fired.
b. To clear the gun additional precautions are taken. After the
steps above have been accomplished, a wooden block, b. When the bolt latch release is depressed the latch assembly
extending above and below the receiver approximately one is raised, allowing the bolt to be driven forward into battery.
inch, is inserted in the receiver between the bolt and the The gun may then be fired by pressing the trigger.
rear of the barrel. A cleaning rod is then inserted in the
muzzle end of the barrel, pushed through the bore until it c. When the bolt latch release is locked down by the bolt latch
can be seen in the receiver, and immediately removed. release lock on the buffer tube sleeve, the gun functions as
an automatic weapon.
c. During any temporary cessation of fire where it is not
necessary to unload or clear the gun, the bolt should be FUNCTIONING
latched to the rear to prevent accidental firing.
1. The cycle of operation is broken down into eight basic steps.
More than one step may occur at the same time. the steps are
3. Precautions During Operation
listed below in the order explained:
a. Insure that the cover (once raised) remain in the raised
a. Feeding – is the action of placing a cartridge in the
position, with the barrel reaming in the gun, before allowing
receiver, approximately in back of the barrel, ready for
the bolt to go forward.
chambering.
b. If the cover is lowered when the bolt is to the rear, the belt
b. Chambering – the round is placed in the chamber.
lever lug will not fit into its proper groove in the bolt. Thus,
parts may be damaged as the bolt goes forward. In the
c. Locking - the bolt is locked to the barrel and barrel
cover assembly, the belt feed lever lug is held to the left by
extension.
the action of the shoulder headless pin and spring, just
above the pivot. angst
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d. Firing - the releasing of the firing pin, igniting the primer of 3. Backplate Group - insure that the bolt latch release is in the
the cartridge. up position, free of the bolt latch release lock. If it is not, push
down on the bolt latch release and turn the buffer tube sleeve to
e. Unlocking - the bolt unlocks from the barrel and barrel the right to free it. The bolt must be forward before the
extension. backplate is removed. If the bolt is to the rear, push down on
the bolt latch release allowing the bolt to go forward.
f. Extracting - the empty cartridge case is pulled from the
chamber. Caution: Care must be taken to prevent the bolt from slamming
forward with the barrel removed. Use the retracting slide handle
g. Ejecting - the empty cartridge case is ejected from the to ease the bolt forward after the bolt latch is released. The
receiver. backplate latch lock and latch are below the buffer tube. Pull out
on the lock and up on the latch; remove the backplate by lifting
h. Cocking - the firing pin is withdrawn into the cocked it straight up.
position.
4. Driving Spring Rod Assembly - the inner and outer driving
2. With the browning machinegun, caliber .50 HB, M2 the recoiling springs and driving spring rod are located inside the receiver
groups must be manually operated to place the first round in the next to the right of the driving plate. Push in on the head of the
chamber, the cycle of operation begins with the first round driving spring rod and push to the left to remove the driving
positioned over the belt holding pawl. The recoiling groups are spring rod retaining pin from its seat in the right sideplate. Pull
in their forward position. the driving spring assembly to the rear and out of the receiver.

DISASSEMBLY Caution: never attempt to cock the gun while the backplate is
off and the driving spring assembly is in place. If the backplate
General disassembly consists of removing the major groups and
is off and the driving spring assembly is compressed, the
assemblies for inspection or cleaning.
retaining pin of the driving spring rod can slip from its seat in the
sideplate and could cause serious injuries to anyone behind the
1. Clearing the Gun - before disassembly can be conducted, the
gun.
gun must be cleared.
5. Bolt Stud - grasp the retracting slide handle and give it a quick
2. Barrel Group - turn the cover latch and raise the cover group.
jerk, freeing the bolt from the barrel extension. Aline the
grasp the retracting slide handle with the right hand, palm up,
shoulder on the bolt stud with the clearance hole in the bolt slot
and pull the recoiling parts to the rear until the lug on the barrel
on the right sideplate, and remove the bolt stud latch (left of the
locking spring alines with 3/8-inch hole in the right sideplate of
trigger lever) and push the bolt forward to aline the bolt stud
the receiver (just below the feedway exit). The barrel can be
with clearance hole.
turned only when the lug is aligned with 3/8-inch hole. Place
the smallest loop of a caliber.50 link, or suitable spacer, between
6. Bolt Group - after freeing the bolt, slide it to the rear and out
the trunnion block and the barrel extension. This holds the
of receiver. Place the bolt down on its right side (with the
barrel locking spring lug alined with the 3/8-inch hole in the right
extractor arm up) so that the extractor will not fall from the bolt.
sideplate. Unscrew the barrel from the receiver. Be careful not
to damage the threads or barrel locking notches when setting
7. Barrel Buffer Group and Barrel Extension Group - insert
the barrel down. Pull back slightly on the retracting slide handle
the drift of a combination tool, or other pointed instrument,
and remove the link or spacer from the receiver.
through the hole in the lower rear corner of the right sideplate.
push in on the barrel buffer body lock. At the same time, place
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one hand in the receiver and push the barrel extension group 3. Bolt - place the bolt in the receiver, with the top of the cocking
and barrel buffer group to the rear. Remove the barrel buffer lever forward and the extractor down. Push the bolt forward into
group and barrel extension group from the receiver. Separate the receiver. As the front end of the bolt approach the tips of the
the two groups by pushing forward on the tips of the accelerator, lock in the sideplate the receiver, press down on the
accelerator. rear end of the bolt to insure the front end of the bolt clears the
accelerator tips. Raises the rear of the bolt and continue to push
8. Barrel Buffer Assembly - pull the barrel buffer assembly from the bolt forward until the bolt latch engages the notches in the
the rear of the barrel buffer body group. The barrel buffer top of the receiver.
assembly will not be disassembled. This completes general
disassembly. Note: The barrel extension, barrel buffer, and bolt groups may
be assembled and returned to the receiver together.
ASSEMBLY
4. Bolt Stud - aline the stud hole in the bolt with the clearance
To assemble the gun, replace the groups and assemblies (in reverse
hole and replaced the bolt stud, insuring that the shoulder of the
order of removal in disassembly).
stud is inside the sideplate.
1. Barrel Buffer Assembly and Barrel Buffer Body Group -
5. Driving Spring Group - press up on the bolt latch and push
replace the barrel buffer assembly in the barrel buffer body
the bolt all the way forward by pushing on the bolt stud only.
group, with the key on the spring guide to the right. This key
Place the end of the driving spring rod in its hole in the rear of
must fit in its slot in the right slide of the barrel buffer body.
the bolt, and push forward on the driving spring group and the
Turn the barrel buffer tube until the screwdriver slot (in the rear
barrel buffer tube. Press in and to the right on the head of the
of the tube) is vertical, the arrow pointing to the right. The stud
driving spring rod and place the retaining pin in its seat in the
on the tube lock will now engage the serrations in the barrel
right sideplate.
buffer tube, to keep the tube from turning. Push the barrel
buffer assembly fully forward.
Note: At this time, the barrel buffer tube should be completely
inside the receiver. If not, the barrel buffer body spring in to
2. Barrel Buffer Group and Barrel Extension - to join the two
properly seated.
groups together, hold the barrel buffer group in the right hand,
with the index finger supporting the accelerator. Join the notch
6. Backplate Group - holds the backplate with the latch down
on the shank of the barrel extension group with the cross-groove
and the trigger up; place the backplate guides in their
in the piston rod of the barrel buffer assembly. At the same
guideways. Hold out on the latch lock and tap the backplate into
time, aline the breech lock depressors with their guideway in the
position until the latch snaps into place. Release the latch lock,
sides of the barrel extension, insuring the tips of the accelerator
and pull up on the backplate group to insure it is firmly seated.
are against the rear end of the barrel extension (claws against
the shank). Push the groups together. As the accelerator rotates
7. Barrel - pull the retracting slide handle to the rear until the lug
to the rear, press down on its tips insure positive locking of
on the barrel locking spring is visible through the 3/8-inch hole
groups. Place the groove in the receiver, and push them forward
in the right side-plate. Place the smallest loop of a caliber .50
until the barrel buffer body spring lock snaps in to position.
link, or suitable spacer, between the trunnion block and the
When the parts are properly locked in place, the barrel buffer
barrel extension. Screw the barrel all the way into notches.
tube should protrude about 1½ inches from the rear of the
Remove the link and close the cover. This completes general
barrel buffer body group.
assembly.