BASIC BATTLE DRILL

What is the accurate order of actions in the react to contact battle drill?

• 3 STEP

• Element in contact locates the enemy and places well-aimed fire on enemy positions

• 2 STEP

• Begins when the enemy initiates direct fire contact

• 1 STEP

• Unit Leaders report the contact to higher headquarters

• 4 STEP

• Element in contact returns fire and seeks cover

What battle drill is being demonstrated in the video shows?

Which option correctly identifies a step that is NOT involved in Reacting to Contact?

• Reacting when the enemy initiates direct fire contact

• Reacting when the leader initiates the signal

• The element in contact returning fire and seeking cover

• Unit leaders reporting contact to higher headquarters

What are the four basic combat battle drills covered in Lesson 2 of the MS1 class​?​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Establish Security at the Halt
• React to Contact
• React to Ambush (Near)
• React to Indirect Fire

Which battle drill does the scenario represent?

a

React to contact

React to Ambush (Near)

React to Indirect Fire