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APPENDIX F

FRATRICIDE REDUCTION LESSON PLAN


I. Definition

II. Primary Causes of Fratricide
A. Direct fire control
B. Land navigation
C. Combat Identification
D. Inadequate control measures
E. Reporting or Communication problems
F. Weapons errors
G. Battlefield Hazards
III. Effects of Fratricide
A. Loss of confidence
B. Leader self-doubt
C. Hesitation
D. Over command and control
E. Loss of aggressiveness
F. Loss of initiative
G. Disrupted operations
H. Degradation of cohesion, morale and combat power
IV. Reduction Measures
A. Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
1. Combat identification training
2. Assembly area procedures
3. Crew drill or battle drill
4. Training devices
5. Rehearsals
6. Reconnaissance Priorities
7. Field training
8. Live fire
9. Training literature
B. Equipment Solutions
1. Thermal beacons
2. Thermal tape
3. Navigation aids
4. Combat Vehicle Marketing System
5. Combat Identification Marking System

USE THIS LESSON PLAN AS A TRAINING TOOL TO PLAN AND PREPARE YOUR INITIAL FRATRICIDE REDUCTION CLASS. THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS SUPPORTING INFORMATION TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR CLASS.

Table of Contents
Appendix E - TRADOC and CALL Fratricide Study
Appendix G - Example Course of Action (COA) Decision Matrix



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