8 - 23 Figure 8-18 (1) The next two Rangers position themselves against the edge of the trench to roll right and left of the entry point to clear far side of obstacle and establish foothold. They engage all identified or likely enemy positions with rapid, short bursts of automatic fire and scan the trench for concealed enemy positions. The rest of the squad provides immediate security outside the trench. (2) The team clears enough room for the squad or to the first trench junction and announces, "Clear." (3) Squad leader marks entry point in accordance with platoon SOP, then sends next team in to increase the size of the foothold by announcing, "Next team in." (4) Team moves into trench and secures assigned area (Figure 8-19).