REACT TO AMBUSH (NEAR) (07-3-D9502) CONDITIONS (CUE) (Dismounted/Mounted)—The unit moves tactically, conducting operations. The enemy initiates contact with direct fire within hand grenade range. All or part of the unit is receiving accurate enemy direct fire. This drill begins when the enemy initiates ambush within hand grenade range. STANDARDS (Dismounted)— Rangers in the kill zone immediately return fire on known or suspected enemy positions, and then assault through the kill zone. Rangers outside the kill zone locate and place well aimed suppressive fire on the enemy. The unit assaults through the kill zone and destroys 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. Rangers on disabled vehicles in the kill zone dismount, occupy covered positions, and engage the enemy with accurate fire. Vehicle gunners and Rangers outside the kill zone suppress the enemy. The unit assaults through the kill zone and destroys the enemy. The unit leader reports the contact to higher headquarters. PERFORMANCE MEASURES 1. Dismounted (Figure 8-10). Figure 8-10 a. Rangers in the kill zone return fire immediately, as follows (Figure 8-11): (1) No Cover: Immediately, without order or signal, assault through the kill zone. (2) Cover: Without order or signal, occupy the nearest covered position and throw smoke grenades.