8 - 9 REACT TO AMBUSH (FAR) (07-3-D9503) CONDITIONS (CUE) (Dismounted/Mounted) — The platoon/ squad/ section moves tactically, conducting operations. The enemy initiates contact with direct and indirect fire. NOTE: This drill begins when the enemy initiates ambush with direct and indirect fire. STANDARDS (Dismounted)—The unit immediately returns fire and occupies covered and/or concealed positions. The unit moves out of the kill zone, locates the enemy position, and conducts fire and maneuver to destroy the enemy. (Mounted)—Vehicle gunners immediately return fire on known or suspected enemy positions as the unit continues to move out of the kill zone. The unit leader reports the contact to higher headquarters. PERFORMANCE MEASURES 1. Dismounted (Figure 8-7 and Figure 8-8). a. Rangers receiving fire immediately return fire, seek cover, establish a support-by-fire position, and suppress the enemy position(s). b. Rangers not receiving fire move along a covered and concealed route to the enemy’s flank in order to assault his position. Figure 8-7