The intent of this inaugural Cadre is to revise commanders - at all levels - in the standard skills and drills required by command personnel in 5 RANGER.
The aim of Phase 1 is to look at leadership, 5 RANGER Orbat, tasks and Battle Procedure. It should be noted that there are phases to this cadre and command personnel are required to attend all three!
Get the situation stable enough to think. Do you get clear of the killing area, use suppressive fire or fix with IDF etc?
What is happening?
Talk through what is going on out loud – En posn with an MG. Isolate what’s important and what’s not
Q1
What is the Enemy doing, with what and why? (GROUND & EF)
A simple assessment of the En CoA may ID what’s not evident – potential depth, a come on, a show of force. Ground: To assess use OCOKA (Obstacles, Cover and Concealment, Observation/fields of fire, Key terrain, Avenues of approach and withdrawal). EF capability: Use SWATTI (Strength, Weapons, Arcs, Tactics, Type of Position, Intent.)
Q2
What have I been told to do and why? (MSN ANALYSIS)
Focus on the msn and ID the options which sp your superior Comds intent
Q3
What effects do I want to have on the enemy? (WHAT)
What is my INTENT? Make a quick plan. DESTROY, SUPPRESS, STOP, FIND etc
Q4
Where and how can I best carry out each action / effect? (HOW)
Analysis of the ground. Where should you do it from. Attack, Defend, Patrol, OBUA
Q5
What resources do I need for each effect? (TROOPS TO TASK)
Who is best placed or equipped to do it? Do I have the organic systems to carry out the task or do I need support? Think it through
Q6
When and where do the actions take place in relation to each other?
Create a timeline. WngO to Msn complete, related to organic weapons, personnel and any fire sp plan
Q7
What are the control measures?
Visualise your plan to identify where things are going to go wrong (Risk). Use of Reference points or Fire Sp Co-ord measures (FSCM) is crucial. Are any civvies about?
What’s happening? Get information about the situation, environment, opportunities and possible threats.
rient (and Understand)
Conduct a Combat Estimate (7 Questions). Analyse and interpret information gained during your observation (the previous step). Assess the current situation, understand your own strengths and capabilities and the enemies in relation to the environment.
ecide (and Plan)
Based on the previous phases, decide about the course of action and plan. `
ct (Give Orders and Execute)
Give clear Orders and then execute the plan rapidly and decisively. This final phase may lead to a new OODA loop.
Phase 2 of this inaugural Cadre to revise commanders - at all levels - in the standard skills and drills required by command personnel in 5 RANGER. The aim of Phase 2 is to cover Orders, Coy formations, Battle Drills and infantry tactics.