- Reconnaissance-in-Force (RIF)
Reconnaissance-in-Force (RIF) is a military tactic used to gather intelligence about enemy positions, strengths, and vulnerabilities by engaging them directly. Unlike covert reconnaissance, which prioritizes stealth, RIF involves deliberate combat operations to provoke a response from the enemy, allowing forces to assess their capabilities and strategy.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 23, 2020) Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), helo-cast combat rubber raiding crafts from a CH-53E Super Stallion April 23, 2020. The 26th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gary Jayne III) Reconnaissance-in-Force is a powerful but risky military tactic that balances the need for intelligence with the realities of combat. When executed effectively, it provides critical insights that can shape the outcome of larger military operations.
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Lead Men to War
Small Unit Tactics is the art of using Soldiers in squads and platoons to conduct war. These tactics prioritize moving behind enemy lines with little to no footprint while maintaining tight security. Use tactics to destroy the enemy by executing a perfect ambush.
Special Operations Veterans have written from their own experience with real-life examples, the step-by-step tactics that Soldiers must master. This manual explains in detail how to conduct a successful mission, from infiltration to ambushing the enemy.
To completely explain every idea, this manual has over 170 full color images. Diagrams and photographs are critical to learning physical movements and coordinated maneuvers. These images are perfect for visual learners who are tired of mind-numbing walls of text.
Raid the Enemy
Small Unit Soldiers use the advanced tactics of Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and Close Quarters Battle (CQB). These tactics prioritize swiftly moving into and out of enemy terrain to destroy, seize, and conduct information warfare.
Special Operations Veterans have written from their own experience with real-life examples, the step-by-step tactics that Soldiers must master. This manual explains in detail how to conduct a successful mission, from infiltration to raiding the enemy.
To completely explain every idea, this manual has over 320 full color images. Diagrams and photographs are critical to learning physical movements and coordinated maneuvers. These images are perfect for visual learners who are tired of mind-numbing walls of text.
Ambush and Raid
Small Unit Soldiers use complex tactics and maneuvers to successfully ambush and raid the enemy. Each stage of a successful mission, from infiltration to attacking, requires professional skills and knowledge to flawlessly execute.
Special Operations Veterans teach these skills from experience using real-life examples in this combined printing of the two manuals, Small Unit Tactics and Small Unit Raids. The topics include: Transportation to the Objective, React to Enemy Contact, Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Exfiltration, and more.
This book has over 500 full color images. Diagrams and photographs are critical to learning physical movements and coordinated maneuvers. These images are perfect for visual learners who are tired of mind-numbing walls of text.
