If 78 hours is not possible, take naps when mission permits to minimize your sleep debt. Fm 78 infantry rifle platoon and squad 22 april 1992 html fm 710 the infantry rifle company 14 december 1990 html fm 715 the army universal task list 31 august 2003 pdf fm 720 the infantry battalion 6 april 1992 html fm 7. The squad maintains a sufficient force that can defeat. The attachment of soldiers with special skills or equipment. Also, the references section provides publications that users of this manual must be familiar with. This manual provides a set of core battle drills for the infantry rifle platoon. The sydney morning herald 07081918 pdf free download. List of artep 78drill battle drills for the infantry rifle platoon and squad. Field manual fm 7 22 army physical readiness training october 2012 us army, united states government on. Fm 78 infantry rifle platoon and squad battle drills.
Drills include a title, a situation to cue the unit or leader to start the drill, the required actions in sequence, and supporting illustrations. React to ambush from fm 78 heres another battle drill for you. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The action is vital to success in combat or critical to preserving life. The platoon encounters a mine wire obstacle preventing the companys movement.
This publication supersedes field manual 106, dated april 2011. Artep 78drill ii preface the goal of training is to produce a combatready unit that responds rapidly to known or suspected enemy activity and defeats the enemy. Conduct initial breach of a mined obstacle platoon 73d112. This publication supersedes artep 78drill, 3 november 1993. San diego is also one of the worlds largest naval bases. An understanding of fm 7 8 and fm 7 20 is essential. The enemy engages the platoon from positions on the far side of the obstacle. The platoons forward movement is stopped by a wire obstacle reinforced with mines that cannot be bypassed. According to the pdf versions there is only 3 pages of difference, however if you compare some subjects are 56 pages off on the new print others are 12 pages off. This manual provides a set of core battle drills for the infantry rifle platoon and squad, active and reserve component. Breach of a mined wire obstacle 073d9412 conditions cue.
National policy concerning antipersonnel land mines table of contents change. Battle drill training is a key factor in achieving that goal. The toc serves as the units c2 hub and assists the commander in synchronizing operations. Field manual fm 722 army physical readiness training october. To fully understand operations of the rifle platoon and squad, leaders must have an understanding of fm 321. Fm 78 infantry rifle platoon and squad internet archive. Where applicable, drills are crossreferenced with material in other chapters, or other drills, or bo th. The following changes have been previously incorporated in this manual. I have an old 7 8 my job is infantry i clung to the lessons of the 7 8, until i realized i should probably get the updated fm, some of the changes are troubling battle drills eliminated and the consolodation of the 7 7j into this was, in my opinion, a good move. Using a combination of fragmentation hand grenades to kill the enemy and white smoke grenades to obscure the enemys sight and rifle fire, the soldiers within a squad assault the enemy force. Field manual fm 722 army physical readiness training. Slsquad leader tlteam leader arautomatic rifleman grngrenadier rrifleman foforward observer. This drill begins when the units lead element encounters a mined wire obstacle and. The platoon may begin rehearsals of battle drills and other sop items.
I have an old 78 my job is infantry i clung to the lessons of the 78, until i realized i should probably get the updated fm, some of the changes are troubling battle drills eliminated and the consolodation of the 77j into this was, in my opinion, a good move. The platoon is moving as part of a larger force conducting a movement to contact or a hasty or deliberate attack. Where applicable drills are crossreferenced with material in other chapters, or other drills, or both. Infantry battle drills describe how platoons and squads apply fire and maneuver to commonly encountered situations. Artep 78 drill, battle drills for the inf rifle plt and. Field manual fm 722 army physical readiness training october 2012 paperback november 7, 2012. After sustained operations get extra sleep each day to pay off your sleep debt.
Artep 7 8 drill ii preface the goal of training is to produce a combatready unit that responds rapidly to known or suspected enemy activity and defeats the enemy. Tt is reported to resemble the battle in the sky, which arthur voegtlin produced at the hippodrome about eight years ago. Field manual fm 7 22 army physical readiness training october 2012. Fm 7 8 table of contents rdl homepage document information download instructions fm 7 8 field manual no. Training standards for battle drills are in the mission training plan mtp. Training standards for battle drills are in the, mission training plan mtp. Guide to coping with deployment and combat stress guide to. Soldiers train and drill to throw fragmentation grenades first, then smoke grenades. A collective action that the crew of a weapon or piece of equipment must perform to usc the weapon or equipment this manual does not. This manual provides a set of core battle drills for the infantry rifle. Mission training plan for the infantry rifle platoon and squad. Fm 78 infantry rifle platoon and squad references 550 cord. The squad kills, captures, or forces the withdrawal of the enemy in its assigned section of the trench. Most of the staff coordination, planning, and monitoring of key events occurs at the toc.
Fm 78 table of contents rdl homepage document information download instructions fm 78 field manual no. This manual supersedes fm 78, infantry platoon and squad dated. The squad is moving and receives fire from the enemy. Chapter 8 information management 81 section i financial management information systems fmis. It also addresses rifle platoon and squad noncombat operations across the spectrum of conflict. The platoon is operating as part of a larger force. Download fm 722, army physical readiness training dated october 2012. My army publications artep 78 drill, battle drills for the inf rifle plt and squad dated 25 jun 2002 the goal of training is to produce a combatready unit that responds rapidly to known or suspected enemy activity and defeats the enemy. Break contact from fm 78 this one is pretty short, but i hope its still informative. This publication supersedes fm 390, dated 4 july 2001.
React to ambush from fm 7 8 heres another battle drill for you. Common battle drills for all infantry units click to follow link breach of a mined wire obstacle 073d9412. The primary audiences for this manual are the rifle company commander. The platoon leader plans when and how his baseoffire element initiates contact with the enemy to establish a base of fire. Battle drills for the infantry rifle platoon and squad. Use caffeine to temporarily sustain mental performance until you can obtain sleep. Fm 78 and artep 78 drill describe friendly force reactions. The primary audiences for this manual are infantry rifle platoon leaders, platoon sergeants.
Collective marksmanship refers to the accuracy of multiple weapon systems by a group of two or more soldiers. The platoons forward movement is stopped by a wire obstacle reinforced with mines, at night, that cannot be bypassed. Battle drills are the actions of individual soldiers and small. The enemy begins to engage the platoon from positions on the far side of the obstacle. A battle drill is a collective action executed by a platoon or smaller element without the application of a deliberated decision making process.