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1 TC Infantry Rifle and Mechanized Platoon Collective Task Publication August 2013. Headquarters, Department of the Army DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release;. distribution is unlimited. This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online ( ). To receive publishing updates, please subscribe at TC Training Circular Headquarters No. Department of the Army Washington, , 19 August 2013. Infantry Rifle and Mechanized Platoon Collective Task Publication Contents Page Preface .. v Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION .. 1-1. Section I Text References .. 1-1. Section II Army Approach to Training .. 1-1. Army Training Strategy .. 1-2. Army Leadership Development Strategy .. 1-2. Army Training System .. 1-3. Unit Training Management .. 1-7. Army Force Generation .. 1-8. Section III - Other Training 1-9.

2 Operational Environment .. 1-10. Decisive Action .. 1-13. Planning Training .. 1-17. Training Products .. 1-17. Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming Training .. 1-22. Chapter 2 Crosswalk and Outlines .. 2-1. Supporting Collective Task to Company METL. Crosswalk .. 2-1. Training and Evaluation Outlines .. 2-4. 2-4. Structure .. 2-5. Format .. 2-5. Use .. 2-6. DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. i Contents Conduct a Movement to Contact ( Platoon -Company). (07-2-1090) .. 2-7. Conduct an Attack by Fire ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- 1256) .. 2-12. Conduct a Raid ( Platoon Company) (07-2-9008) .. 2-25. Enter and Clear a Building (Section- Platoon ) (07-3- 9018) .. 2-31. Conduct Support by Fire ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- 3000) .. 2-39. Conduct an Air Assault ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- 1495).

3 2-45. Conduct a Bypass ( Platoon -Company) (07-2-9002) .. 2-50. Breach an Obstacle ( Platoon -Company) (17-2-3070) 2-55. Conduct a Delay ( Platoon -Company) (07-2-9004) .. 2-69. Conduct a Withdrawal ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- 9009) .. 2-74. Conduct a Relief in Place ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- 9012) .. 2-79. Conduct a Screen ( Platoon -Company) (17-2-9225) .. 2-84. Conduct Route Reconnaissance ( Platoon -Company). (17-2-4000) .. 2-93. Conduct a Movement to Contact ( Platoon -Company). (17-2-4010) .. 2-99. Conduct Area Reconnaissance ( Platoon -Company). (17-2-4011) .. 2-109. Conduct Area Security ( Platoon -Company) (07-2- ) .. 2-118. Secure Routes ( Platoon -Company) (07-2-1450) .. 2-125. Conduct Roadblock and Checkpoint Operations ( Platoon -Company) (19-3-2406) .. 2-131. Conduct Convoy Security (19-3-2007).

4 2-141. Secure Civilians During Operations ( Platoon - Company) (07-2-4054) .. 2-147. Integrate Indirect Fire Support ( Platoon -Company). (07-2-3036) .. 2-151. Conduct Consolidation and Reorganization ( Platoon - Company) (07-2-5027) .. 2-158. Conduct a Passage of Lines as the Passing Unit ( Platoon -Company) (07-2-9006) .. 2-161. Conduct a Passage of Lines as the Stationary Unit ( Platoon Company) (07-2-9007) .. 2-167. Conduct Logistics Package (LOGPAC) Support (63- 2-4546) .. 2-172. ii TC 19 August 2013. Contents Conduct Operational Decontamination (03-2-9224) . 2-178. Treat Casualties (08-2-0003).. 2-184. Evacuate Casualties (08-2-0004) .. 2-188. Chapter 3 Supporting Battle/Crew 3-1. Battle/Crew Drills .. 3-1. React to Contact (Visual, IED, Direct Fire [includes RPG]) (07-3-D9501) .. 3-6. Break Contact (07-3-D9505).

5 3-12. React to an Obstacle (17-3-D8008) .. 3-17. React to an IED Attack While Maintaining Movement (05-3-D0017) .. 3-20. Establish a Hasty Checkpoint (19-4-D0105).. 3-22. Conduct the 5 Cs (05-3-D0016) .. 3-26. React to Indirect Fire (07-3-D9504) .. 3-28. Knock Out Bunker (07-3-D9406) .. 3-30. Evacuate a Casualty (Dismounted and Mounted). (07-3-D9507) .. 3-33. Enter a Trench to Secure a Foothold (07-3-D9410) .. 3-36. Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle (07-3-D9412).. 3-41. React to Air Attack Drill (17-3-D8004) .. 3-46. React to Ambush (Far) (07-3-D9503) .. 3-49. React to Nuclear Attack (07-3-D9483) .. 3-53. React to a Chemical Attack (03-3-D0035) .. 3-55. React to Ambush (Near) (07-3-D9502) .. 3-57. Enter and Clear a Room (07-4-D9509) .. 3-62. Appendix A Infantry Platoon Unit Task List .. A-1.

6 Appendix B. Infantry Company Higher Headquarters' METL .. B-1. Appendix C. CATS Task Selection to METL Matrix .. C-1. GLOSSARY .. Glossary-1. REFERENCES .. References-1. INDEX .. Index-1. Figures Figure 1-1. Collective and individual tasks supporting higher unit METL .. 1-15. Figure 1. React to contact, direct fire (dismounted) .. 3-8. Figure 2. React to contact, direct fire (dismounted) .. 3-9. 19 August 2013 TC iii Contents Figure 3. React to contact, direct fire (dismounted).. 3-10. Figure 1. Break contact (dismounted) .. 3-13. Figure 2. Break contact (dismounted) (continued) .. 3-14. Figure 3. Break contact (dismounted) (continued) .. 3-15. Figure 1. Enter a trench to secure a foothold .. 3-37. Figure 2. Enter a trench to secure a foothold (continued) .. 3-38. Figure 3. Enter a trench to secure a foothold (continued).

7 3-39. Figure 1. Breach obstacle .. 3-43. Figure 1. React to ambush (far) (dismounted) .. 3-49. Figure 2. React to ambush (far) (dismounted). (continued) .. 3-50. Figure 3. React to ambush (far) (dismounted). (continued) .. 3-51. Figure 1. React to ambush (near) (dismounted) .. 3-58. Figure 2. React to ambush (near) (dismounted). (continued) .. 3-59. Figure 3. React to ambush (near) (dismounted). (continued) .. 3-60. Figure 1. Clear a room, first two Soldiers enter .. 3-63. Figure 2. Clear a room, third Soldier enters .. 3-63. Figure 3. Clear a room, fourth Soldier enters .. 3-64. Tables Table 1-1. Chapter 1 text 1-1. Table 2-2. Example Infantry Platoon supporting Collective tasks to company METL. crosswalk .. 2-2. Table 3-1. Collective task to drill 3-1. Table A-1. Infantry Platoon unit task list.

8 A-1. Table C-1. Example Infantry Platoon CATS task selection to company METL matrix .. C-2. iv TC 19 August 2013. Preface Purpose The training circular (TC) is a tool that Platoon leaders can use as an aid during training strategy development. The products in this TC are developed to support the plan. Scope This TC provides guidance for Platoon leaders, leaders, and Soldiers who are responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing training of the Infantry Platoon . Applicability This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated. Intended Audience The primary target audience for this TC is the Platoon leader, and other leaders within an Infantry Platoon .

9 The secondary audience comprises training developers involved in developing training support materials for Professional Military Education (PME). Feedback The proponent for this publication is the Army Training and Doctrine Command. The preparing agency is the Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. You may send comments and recommendations by any means, US mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone, following the format of DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms. More information is available by phone. Point of contact information is as follows. E-mail: Phone: COM 706-545-7114 or DSN 835-7114. Fax: COM 706-545-8511 or DSN 835-8511. Mail: Commanding General, MCoE. Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD). Doctrine and Collective Training Division ATTN: ATZB-TDD. Fort Benning, GA 31905-5410.

10 Unless otherwise stated in this publication, masculine nouns and pronouns refer to both men and women. 19 August 2013 TC v This page intentionally left blank. Chapter 1. Introduction The mission of the Infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver in order to destroy or capture him, or to repel his assault with fire, close combat, and counterattack. The Infantry will engage the enemy with combined arms in all operational environments to bring about his defeat. The close combat fight is not unique to the Infantry . SECTION I TEXT REFERENCES. 1-1. Table 1-1 contains the references used in this chapter. Table 1-1. Chapter 1 text references Reference Subject Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 memorandum, Army ATS. Training Strategy The Army Leader Development Strategy for a 21st LDS.