User Guide

COMBAT

Combat in Open Country

Long Distance Combat

Combat in open country and long distance combat have a lot in common.

Passive reconnaissance is used in this type of combat: rather than planning a full-

scale attack, select targets for weapons effective in long distance fighting (sniper

rifle, machine gun). All attacks are usually concentrated at one or two target

points, ideally fairly close to each other. You can use either targeted (sniper) or

non-targeted (machine guns or other weapons) fire to soften-up an enemy posi-

tion. This may provoke an enemy response, so it’s important to provide cover for

each member of the squad.

Movement

Troop Posture

Movement in the upright (standing) position should be used only in the most

urgent situations for fast crossing of short distances. This kind of movement should

not be used without cover being provided by other squad members.

Movement in the crouched position can be used for fast and relatively safe

progress in open country with other squad members providing cover.

Movement in the crawling position is the safest way of protecting yourself

against enemy fire. The slow rate of progress is the only disadvantage. It is ideal

for reconnaissance.

Movement in open terrain forces soldiers to minimize their silhouettes. Figure

1 indicates a soldier standing up, and hence very vulnerable in open country; the

soldier shown on Figure 2 is in the correct position.

When moving from point to point, the squad should move in a way that will

hide them from enemy patrols. Try to utilize all covering terrain obstacles between

you and enemy, even the smallest obstacles! The soldier in Figure 3 is incorrectly

positioned; the soldier in Figure 4 is correctly positioned for movement.

Fig. 1 Fig.2

Fig. 3 Fig.4