Infantry Drills

B-79: Method



Previous: B-78: Range (Optional)

B-79. Method describes to the firer the way or method the target(s) are engaged. Leaders use this element when presented with multiple targets to identify which target to engage first. For collective fire commands, this can also indicate the fire pattern used to engage the threats. Multiple methods may be used in one fire command.

Next: B-80: Control (Optional)

Go Back To: U.S. Army FM 3-21.8: The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad