(2) Forward observer shifts fires. b. Assault squad leader executes knock out bunker drill— (1) The assaulting squad, platoon leader, and RTO move along the covered and concealed route to an assault position and avoid masking the fires of the fire element. (2) Rangers constantly watch for other bunkers or enemy positions in support of bunkers. (3) The supporting element shifts or ceases fire (direct fire and indirect fire). (4) Assault squad executes knock out bunker drill. On reaching the last covered and concealed position— (a) Buddy Team #1 members (Team Leader and Automatic Rifleman) remain where they can cover Buddy Team #2 (grenadier and rifleman). (b) Platoon Leader/ Squad Leader shifts supporting fires as required. (5) Buddy team #2 moves to a blind spot near the bunker. (a) One Ranger takes up a covered position near the exit. (b) Another Ranger cooks off a grenade, announces, "Frag out," and throws it through an aperture. (c) After the grenade detonates, the Ranger covering the exit enters first, and then the team clears the bunker. (6) Buddy team #1 moves to join buddy team #2. (7) The team leader: (a) Inspects the bunker. (b) Marks the bunker IAW unit SOP. (c) Signals squad leader that bunker is clear. c. The platoon leader— (1) Directs the supporting squad to move up and knock out the next bunker. OR (2) Directs the assaulting squad to continue and knock out the next bunker. (3) Rotates squads as necessary. d. The platoon/ squad leader accounts for Rangers, provides a SITREP to higher headquarters, reorganizes as necessary, and continues the mission.

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