Small Unit Tactics - Military Course
$2000.0
Small Unit Tactics in Mountainous Environments
This course is designed to equip soldiers with the skills needed to navigate complex, high-altitude terrain while effectively responding to enemy fire and ambush scenarios. In mountainous environments, visibility and movement can be severely restricted, making it crucial for soldiers to quickly assess their surroundings and take appropriate action. The course focuses on teaching participants how to identify near and far ambushes, return fire while seeking cover, and use terrain features—such as high ground—to their advantage. Through a series of drills and exercises, soldiers will learn to execute rapid withdrawal techniques during near ambushes and formulate tactical responses for far ambushes by moving to cover, regrouping, and preparing to engage the enemy.
In addition to tactical maneuvers, this training also emphasizes the importance of communication in challenging environments. Soldiers will practice using hand and visual signals to maintain unit cohesion without relying heavily on verbal commands, which can be hindered by the mountainous terrain. Other key components of the course include navigation skills using maps, compasses, and GPS, as well as survival techniques specific to high-altitude environments. Soldiers will learn how to locate water, set up shelters, and provide first aid in isolated settings. Awareness of altitude-related conditions such as hypoxia is also covered, ensuring soldiers can recognize and respond to the early signs of altitude sickness. By fostering team cohesion and situational awareness, this course prepares soldiers for the unique challenges of operating in mountainous terrain.
DATES:
April 7-11
Objectives :
Develop skills to effectively respond to enemy fire while navigating complex terrain.
Prepare soldiers to effectively respond to ambush scenarios, ensuring safety and tactical coherence in mountainous conditions.
Sequence of Actions:
Identify:
Train soldiers to quickly discern between near and far ambush scenarios, considering how terrain may restrict visibility and movement.
Return Fire:
Encourage soldiers to seek immediate cover while returning fire, focusing on terrain features that allow for concealment.
Utilize any high ground advantage to engage the enemy more effectively.
React to Ambush:
Near Ambush:
Conduct drills on rapid withdrawal techniques while assessing routes for minimum exposure to enemy fire.
Far Ambush:
Emphasize the formation of a tactical plan by moving to advantageous cover, regrouping, and preparing return fire.
Communicate:
Practice effective communication strategies that account for the visibility and sound challenges of the terrain.
Use hand and visual signals to maintain unit cohesion without relying heavily on verbal commands.
Regain Control:
Conduct drills to assess whether the unit should counterattack or withdraw, factoring in terrain advantages and enemy strength.
Reinforce the importance of maintaining situational awareness of both the terrain and enemy movements throughout the drill.
Additional Instructional Points
Navigation Skills: Train soldiers on map reading, navigation techniques, and the use of compasses and GPS, taking into account elevation changes in the terrain.
Survival Skills: Conduct training on survival techniques specific to mountainous environments, such as finding water sources, setting up shelter, and first aid procedures in isolated settings.
Hypoxia Awareness: Emphasize recognition and response to mild hypoxia (respiratory distress due to altitude), and first aid procedures for altitude sickness.
Team Cohesion: Conduct team-building exercises to foster trust and enhance communication skills, crucial for effectiveness in high-stress environments.
This POI aims to provide comprehensive and realistic training that prepares soldiers to perform effectively in high-altitude, heavily wooded mountainous terrain while ensuring their safety and increasing unit cohesion and readiness.