BREAK CONTACT (07-3-D9505) CONDITIONS (CUE) (Dismounted/Mounted)—The unit is stationary or moving, conducting operations. All or part of the unit is receiving enemy direct fire. The unit leader initiates drill by giving the order BREAK CONTACT. STANDARDS (Dismounted/Mounted)—The unit returns fire. A leader identifies the enemy as a superior force, and makes the decision to break contact. The unit breaks contact using fire and movement. The unit continues to move until the enemy cannot observe or place effective fire on them. The unit leader reports the contact to higher headquarters. PERFORMANCE MEASURES 1. Dismounted (Figure 8-4) a. The unit leader designates an element to suppress the enemy with direct fire as the base of fire element. b. The unit leader orders distance, direction, a terrain feature, or last rally point for the movement of the first element. c. The unit leader calls for and adjusts indirect fire to suppress the enemy positions. d. The base of fire element continues to suppress the enemy. Figure 8-4 e. The bounding squad/team uses the terrain and/or smoke to conceal its movement, and bounds to an overwatch position. f. The bounding element occupies their overwatch position and suppresses the enemy with "well aimed fire" (Figure 8-5).