6 - 9 NOTE: Platoon leader plans fires on all known LDA crossing sites. Near side security in overwatch sterilizes signs of the patrol. (3) Danger Area (Small/ Open) (a) The lead squad halts the platoon and signals “Danger area.” (b) The PL moves forward to the lead squad to confirm the danger area. (c) The platoon leader confirms danger area and establishes near and far side rally points. (d) The PL designates lead squad to bypass danger area using the detour bypass method. (e) The paceman suspends current pace count and initiates an interim pace count. Alternate pace/compass man moves forward and offsets compass 90 degrees left or right as designated and moves in that direction until clear of danger area. (f) After moving set distance (N meters as instructed by PL). Lead squad assumes original azimuth, and primary pace man resumes original pace. (g) After the open area, the alternate pace/ compass man offsets his compass 90 degrees left or right, and leads the platoon/ squad the same distance (N meters) back to the original azimuth. (4) Danger Areas (Series). A series of danger areas is two or more danger areas within an area that can be either observed or covered by fire. • Double linear danger area (use linear danger area technique and cross as one LDA) • Linear/ small open danger area (use by pass/ contour technique. Figure 6-5) • Linear/ large open danger area (use platoon wedge when crossing). NOTE: A series of danger areas is crossed using the technique which provides the most security. Figure 6-5. SMALL OPEN DANGER AREA