10 Commandments of Close Combat Ops
- Don’t send large number of troops to do the job of a small team.
- Use small teams as force multipliers by adding superior firepower and resource. Carry short range weapons for room intervention.
- Act with stealth and surprise, don’t lose this greatest advantage.
- Take responsibility of your own zone of function & depend upon your buddies to take responsibility for theirs.
- Shoot first, shoot fast and shoot on any part of the target.
- Do not empty your magazine with mindless burst fire. Always reload under cover or under buddy coverfire.
- Try to avoid collateral damage. Remember to consider ricochets.
- Expect a small percentage of hostage and civilian casualty.
- The Op is always more important than the comfort or wellbeing of your self or your buddies. Cater to injury management only after the operation.
- Don’t change the Team members. Train with the Team, Play with the Team and Fight battles with the Team.
