From Alpha to Omega: A Milsim Tactical Primer and Training Manual (Modern MILSIM)

206 Pages·7.161 MB·English

by  Craig R. White

FROM ALPHA
TO OMEGA

A MILSIM TACTICAL
PRIMER AND TRAINING
MANUAL

CRAIG R. WHITE
Copyright © by Craig R. White, 2019.

All rights reserved.

While every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure the reliability and accuracy of this book
and its contents, neither the author not the publisher assume any responsibility for the use or misuse
of information contained herein. Suggestions and advice provided herein are only offered to provoke
independent thought. In no event shall the author or publisher be held liable for any incidental,
consequential and/or indirect damages (including but not limited to, damages based on loss of profits,
business interruption, loss of information, etc.) caused by the use of this book. This book is for
informational purposes only.
To Nan, Ethan and Peyton for their
patience in allowing me to pursue this
crazy hobby.
“THERE ARE NO SECRETS TO
SUCCESS. IT IS THE RESULTOF
PREPARATION, HARD WORK,
LEARNING FROM FAILURE.”

COLIN POWELL

“IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A FAIR
FIGHT, YOUR TACTICS SUCK.”

JOHN STEINBECK

“OUT OF EVERY ONE HUNDRED
MEN, TEN SHOULDN’T EVEN BE
THERE, EIGHTY ARE JUST TARGETS,
NINE ARE REAL FIGHTERS, AND WE
ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THEM, FOR
THEY MAKE THE BATTLE. AH, BUT
THE ONE, ONE IS A WARRIOR, AND HE
WILL BRING THE OTHERS BACK.”
HERACLITUS

“NEVER TELL PEOPLE HOW TO DO
THINGS. TELL THEM WHAT TO DO
AND THEY WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH
THEIR INGENUITY.”

GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FROM ALPHA TO OMEGA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART I – BASIC CONSIDERATIONS, FIELDCRAFT AND TEAM
ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
ALPHA: BASIC OVERRIDING CONCEPTS
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
MAINTAINING INITIATIVE:
EFFECTIVENESS:
SIMPLICITY:
IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY:
BETA: WHAT ARE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND
PROCEDURES (TTPs)?
PSYCHOLOGY:
POSITION:
TIMING:
GAMMA: FIELDCRAFT, BASIC SKILLS AND STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
WEAPON ACCURACY:
SLLS CHECK:
SMOOTH, STEALTHY MOVEMENT TO CONTACT:
NOISE DISCIPLINE:
LIGHT DISCIPLINE:
SCAN WHILE MOVING:
SCANNING:
INDICATORS:
AVOID PROVIDING INDICATORS TO ENEMY:
FIRE AND MOVEMENT/BOUNDING:
FLANKING:
TACTICAL PATIENCE:
COVER VS. CONCEALMENT:
HUGGING COVER:
STACKING TREES:
WORKING COVER:
CONTACT WITH ENEMY:
MUZZLE AND TRIGGER DISCIPLINE:
HEAD, BODY, WEAPON:
DISPLACEMENT:
AVOID CROSSING OTHER TEAM MEMBERS’ FIELD OF
FIRE:
STAY OUT OF THE FATAL FUNNEL:
THIRD EYE:
NIGHT VISION PROTECTION:
FINDWORK TO DO:
RIFLEMAN:
SUPPORT GUNNER:
FIRE TEAM LEADER:
SQUAD LEADER:
SNIPER/DESIGNATED MARKSMAN:
ANTI-TANK/GRENADIER:
SUBMACHINE GUNNER:
SPECIALIST:
ONE WAY OF FIGHTING:
TEST YOUR GEAR EXTENSIVELY BEFORE FIELDING IT AT
AN OPERATION:
EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC PREPARATIONS:
ERGONOMICS:
DEFINITION OF CHAIN OF COMMAND:
STRUCTURE OF CHAIN OF COMMAND:
SUCCESSION OF COMMAND:
FOLLOWING CHAIN OF COMMAND:
SHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE:
MAINTAIN OBJECTIVE FOCUS:
GUN UP:
EYES ON SECTOR (EOS):
BUDDY PAIRS:
TARGETING DURING INITIAL ENGAGEMENT:
FINISH THE GUNFIGHT:
DO NOT MUZZLE FLASH TEAM MEMBERS:
ORDERS:
NO SANCTUARY:
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
CORNERING:
MAXIMUM USE OF COVER:
AVOID FLAGGING:
LACE REPORT:
SOLAR COLLECTION/SKYLIGHTING:
ISOLATE OBJECTIVES:
CLOCKRAY METHOD OF IDENTIFYING ENEMY
POSITIONS:
FRESH MAGAZINES:
MAGAZINE CHANGE PROCEDURE:
MEDIC PROCEDURES:
PART II – COMMUNICATIONS
DELTA: COMMUNICATIONS
HAND COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO COMMUNICATION STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE:
RADIO PROWORDS:
PHONETIC ALPHABET:
NUMBERING:
ACRONYMS:
SQUAD AND FIRE TEAM LEADERS:
RIFLEMEN, SUPPORT GUNNERS AND SPECIALISTS:
CHALLENGE WORDS/PASSCODES:
MATH CHALLENGE:
RUNNING PASSWORD:
OPERATIONAL CODE WORDS:
PART III – ROOM CLEARING TACTICS AND PROCEDURES
EPSILON: CLOSE QUARTERS BATTLE – ROOM CLEARING
SPEED
SURPRISE
VIOLENCE OF ACTION
CLEAR THE DOORWAY AND IMMEDIATE AREA
CLEAR THE CORNERS
DOMINATE THE ROOM
CONTROL OCCUPANTS
SECURE THE ROOM
REPORT STATUS
BACK CLEAR (SECONDARY SWEEP)
COVER AND EVACUATE
COMPLEXITY OF ENVIRONMENT
ENTRY TEAM STACK
OFFSET FIELDS OF FIRE FOR POINT AND SECOND MEN
FREE FLOW/READ METHOD OF ROOM ENTRY
EXECUTE DECISIONS
MOVEMENT DURING TEAM BREACH
COMMUNICATE
SLOW IS SMOOTH, SMOOTH IS FAST
DIMINISHING SECTORS (DS)
POINT AND SECOND MEN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
THIRD MAN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
FOURTH MAN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
AVOID OVER-PENETRATION