Battle drill


An Infantry battle drill describes how platoons and squads apply fire and maneuver to commonly encountered situations. They require leaders to make decisions rapidly and to issue brief oral orders quickly.
"Battle Drill", according to the manual Fieldcraft and Battle Drill, means the reduction of military tactics to bare essentials which are taught to a platoon as a team drill, with clear explanations regarding the objects to be achieved, the principles involved and the individual task of each member of the team.

The Ranger Handbook defines a battle drill as "A collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberate decision-making process". In modern US Military doctrine there are 8 battle drills.
Army Training Publication lists 14 battle drills.
1: React to Direct Fire
2: Conduct a Platoon Attack
2A: Conduct a Squad Assault
3: Break Contact
4: Knock Out a Bunker
6: Enter and Clear a Room
7: Enter a Trench to Secure a Foothold
8: Conduct the Initial Breach of a Mined Wire Obstacle
9: React to Indirect Fire
10: React to a Chemical Attack
11: React to an IED
12: Dismount a BFV and ICV
13: Mount a BFV and ICV
14: Execute Action Left or Right While Mounted