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Organizing ambushes

Ambush divided into three main sections and the sections are divided into groups according to need depending on the following factors

The task of the ambush

The size of the enemy and its potential

The nature of the land

Size of the force executing personnel, weapons and equipment

Figure shows the organization of the ambush

Elements of a successful ambush

The success of the ambush on the following

Site selection

When selecting the site must study well off the map and aerial photographs and explored in person whenever possible and should note the following points when selecting the site

Take advantage of the natural sites

Development plan in order to deprive the enemy of proliferation and escape from the ambush killing selected

Election of the way to and from the target

Control

Control and communication of great importance in the success of the ambush patrol in three stages: the movement to the target, the occupation of the target, and the implementation of the task and return. And the factors that help to achieve control are

Early warning of the imminent arrival of the target

Wait-and-control of the fire until the target passes in the area of the victim

Opened fire in a timely manner

Take appropriate action if it is discovered the ambush

Lift and turn the tide of the cross-fire when the attack is on fire to enter the target

Uncontrolled withdrawal on time and interested to the point of meeting the target

Must all members of the patrol to control themselves so as not to discover the ambush and you must have patience and restraint to stay calm when waiting for the emergence of the target and when they approach the goal must resist the temptation to open fire before giving the signal

Communications

Audio-visual communications such as zeroing shots and enlightenment to change constantly to prevent the creation of gaps and the continued use of the same contacts could cause their knowledge of the enemy can target to recognize the reference and the reaction time early to avoid the full impact of an ambush. For example, if used rounds of enlightenment always be white as a sign of withdrawal following the ambush of the enemy caution that can be called one

makes her an early withdrawal of the patrol. There are usually signs of need in the ambush,