AFP INFANTRY OPERATIONS

• The mission of the infantry is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver, to destroy or capture him, or repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack.
• The mission of the infantry platoon is to confront the enemy in order to defeat, capture, repel his assault, and weaken his fighting capability.
• The mission of the infantry squad is to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to destroy or capture him or repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counter-attack.
• The rifle platoon is organized with a Platoon Headquarters and Three Rifle Squads.
• The infantry platoon and squad are entirely dependent on the battalion and the company headquarters for unit-level administration, supply, unit-level maintenance of communication equipment, transportation, medical support, and mortar fire support.
• Types of movement formations include Wedge, File, Squad Column, Squad Line, Squad File, Column, Line (with Squads-on-Line).
• A danger area is any place on a route where the leader's estimate process tells him that his platoon might be exposed to enemy observation, fire, or both.
• Types of danger areas include Open Areas, Roads and Trails, Villages, Streams.
• In open areas, the platoon should conceal itself on the near side and observe the area.
• When crossing roads or trails at or near a bend, narrow spot, or on low ground, the platoon should cross at an angle.
• When passing villages, the platoon should pass on the downwind side and well away from them.
• When traveling in streams, the platoon should select a narrow spot that offers concealment on both banks.