BATTLE DRILL FOXTROT: REACT ТО UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM WHILE MOUNTED (17-PLT-D9516) CONDITIONS The platoon is conducting operations in a training/combat environment. The designated air guard identifi

BATTLE DRILL FOXTROT: REACT ТО UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM WHILE MOUNTED (17-PLT-D9516)
CONDITIONS
The platoon is conducting operations in a training/combat environment. The designated air
guard identifies a UAS which requires the platoon to take either passive or active air defense
measures.
TASK STEPS
1
React to the threat.
2
Air guard detects the UAS.
3
Air guard alerts the platoon with a contact report containing these elements:
а
“CONTACT.”
“ENEMY UAS.”
Announces cardinal direction. (Specify, “NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, or
WEST.”)
Gives visual signal for air attack. (See figure
Figure Visual signal for air attack
4. VCs place their hatches in the open protected or closed position; other crewmen
close their hatches.
5
Platoon leader/sergeant transmits contact report to higher
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