Conducting a Platoon Raid for Army CST

Preparation

360 Degree Security

• Conduct in Objective Rally Point (ORP) before the mission.

Receiving the Mission

• Platoon leader (PL) receives mission from company HQ.
• PL issues a Warning Order (WARNO) to the platoon.
• PL and HQ leaders create a terrain model and plan.
• Optional: Set up a Rally Point (RP) between ORP and objective as a checkpoint.

Leader's Recon

• PL conducts recon, brings key personnel (squad leaders, point man, RTO).
• Issue 5-point contingency plan (GOTWA) to PSG and platoon:
  • Who's going.
  • When leadership is coming back.
  • Actions if platoon gets attacked.
  • Actions if leadership receives contact.

Moving Out

• PL will decide formation based on terrain (typically platoon column fire team wedge).
• Radio communication between PL and PSG to move platoon.

Setting Up for the Raid

• Upon reaching RP, PL sets up elements for the raid:
  • Assault elements.
  • Support by fire elements.
  • Security elements.
• Optional: Security and observation team for nearby roads.

Conducting the Attack

• PL initiates attack (fires or whistle).
• After