Developing a Defensive Protection Plan(DPP) should be a basic step in being able to defend any retreat or bug-in property. Stocking up on guns and ammo is NOT a defensive plan. Forget the…….”I’ll just grab my gun and stand in front of my house and blast anyone who tries to hurt me or my family.” That is not a plan and will end badly.
The Establishment of a DPP by your group is essential. Understanding the different components involved is critical. Part of a DPP is establishing fields of fire.
Let’s review a few terms and definitions:
Field of Fire – an area which a weapon can cover effectively from a given position.
Interlocking Field of Fire – this is a technique which provides that individual fighting positions are able to support each other as their fields of fire interlock. This ensures that all areas to the front of the defensive positions are covered.
Defending property requires that ALL sides are observed and protected. This is one of the main reasons higher numbers of group members are recommended over the “lone wolf” concept. When planning people and positions it is important that Interlocking Fields of Fire is considered and set up. Having Member 1 cover between Sector A and C, while another member covers C thru E does provide 100% coverage within those areas however if a member goes down a hole will be opened in the defense. By interlocking a more secure defense is established.
Understanding fields of fire when it comes to tactics for the American Reformation is important. Understanding where you – and each member of your team – should concentrate fire on an invading force is critical for operational efficiency and effectiveness. Big words? Maybe. To put it simply everyone needs to know what area they are covering/engaging and make sure that ALL areas are covered.
Supporting Fields of Fire has the purpose of providing intense fire from different angles and multiple positions. This is similar to flanking in that advantageous angles and positions are used to create a more effective and diverse defense.
It is critically important that everyone in your group and on your team knows where their place is – and where everyone else is. If not friendly fire incidences can take place.
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The purpose of this ongoing series on Tactics for the American Reformation is NOT to provide detailed instruction. It is to provide a variety of terms and general concepts that need to be researched.
For more information on fields of fire purchase Contact! A Tactical Manual for Post Collapse Survival.
Rourke-thanks for the helpful defensive tactics. Lightning
Rourke, sorry, I know this has nothing to do with your post today, but I was wondering if you know anything about Palmetto State Armory. Are they any good, or worth the money? I’m thinking of building an AR.
Great company to deal with.Good products great prices most of the time.
Just my opinion though.
I have built several. Quality for the price. Customer service is spotty, but they will eventually get you taken care of if you have a problem. I recommend them. MAS Defense is good too.
Funny this post came up this weekend met some friends at a campground. They had their campers, I had my tent at the other end and after setting up camp I walked off the distance between us and them then along with where the tree line and car access was.
Max’s book “contact” really is pretty good for the non-military layman. I wish they’d come back out with the book/manual called “Failure of Civility” by Mike Grand and Jack Lawson – THAT is a book that should be on every survivalists bookshelf.
“A Failure of Civility” is awesome. Great book.
Really good info, I have much to learn in this area! Thanks Rourke
Thanks Clark.
Yup.. Ranging flags are also useful for communications .. It’s pretty easy to get shook up and underestimate distances etc…
Good thoughts
GG58
Scratching the surface here. I have been to MVT 3 times covering many classes. At MVT their theme is “To be truly dangerous to your enemies, train at MVT.” Believe it, as it is true. Learning the offense helps you to discern the defense as well. The courses are professionally taught, taking you from a no nothing to someone who can with some intelligence and initiative bring the fight to the enemy. You will not receive any better instruction and training outside of joining the armed forces, and it is available for civilians currently. Maxs’ books are a great help as they weave fact with fiction to help promote tactics and philosophy. The main thing I wish to impart is that no one can learn from the interwebz or utube. Won’t cut it. Gotta go out there and do it with professional training. To do less is being caught up in a wet dream. I implore everyone to get real training and soon.
There is no substitute for training. Period.