USMA Quiz 3 Review: Patrols, Ambushes, and Raids

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key military tactics, definitions, organization, types, and sequence of phases for ambushes and raids from the Quiz 3 Review lecture notes.

Task Organization of a Combat Patrol

Assault, Support, Security

Ambush

A surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporarily halted target (ATP 3-21.8, FM 3-90).

Purpose of an Ambush

To Destroy or Harass enemy forces.

Ambush Locations

Ambush Site (SBF/ASLT Line), Kill Zone, Rally Points, Security Positions

Ambush Types

Destruction Ambush, Harassing Ambush

Ambush Forms

Point Ambush, Area Ambush, Anti-Armor

Ambush Formations

Linear Ambush, L-Shaped Ambush, V-Shaped Ambush

Raid

A surprise attack against a position of installation for a specific purpose other than seizing/holding terrain (ATP 3-21.8, FM 3-90).

Purpose of a Raid

Conducted to Destroy an installation, destroy/capture enemy Soldiers/equipment, or free prisoners.

Planned Withdrawal (Raid)

The action following a raid (for example: Red, White, Blue SOP).

Fundamentals of the Raid

Surprise/Speed, Coordinated Fires, Violence of Action, Planned Exfiltration

Isolation Task

Tactical Mission Task – Seal off an enemy physically and psychologically from sources of support, deny freedom of movement.

Sequence of the Raid (5 Phases)

1) Insertion/Infiltration 2) Isolation 3) Surprise Attack 4) OBJ Seized/Task Accomplished 5) Withdrawal