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There are a lot of threads with different ideas about how technology, organization, education etc. will change the nature of the Infantry. The best one to start is probably "Thinking about the Section Attack" http://army.ca/forums/threads/18270.120.html, but "Combat team of Tomorrow" is also relevant http://army.ca/forums/threads/22245.0.html.
I will throw out the first idea: make the dismounted Infantry section 9 men strong, split into 3 X 3 man groups. Two assault groups will be equipped with automatic rifles and 1X M203, while the third "support" group will have the C 9s and rocket launchers, or alternatively, a C-6 and rocket launchers.
Section tactics will involve "one foot on the ground", with the assault groupss in front and the support group in the rear. Should the enemy be identified, the primary tactic would be for the support group to fix them while the assault groups attempt to outflank them either left, right or both sides. The primary effect is to attempt to collapse the enemy morale when they realize they are flanked or surrounded on three sides.
Platoon tactics would emphasise "stacking" the three sections, keeping the flanks tied in or informed of the platoon location, and rapidly pushing through and cutting off enemy positions, rather than direct assaults. The Pl Comd would trail the lead section and be responsible for vectoring in additional support when needed, and "setting up" the follow on sections for passing through the lead section.
The 2I/C's job would change in this scenario, he would have the ERYX and Mortar teams to deal with harder targets and enemy counter attacks. The other job would be dropping off the supply "package" as the Pl support Det passes by the reorging sections.
Mounted tactics would be similar, with the vehicle adding its firepower to the support group.
This is a very bare bones proposal, but it does not require a radical change in equipment or manpower (sections and platoons are only slightly bigger), and a nine man section could fit (a bit uncomfortably) in current LAVs.
I will throw out the first idea: make the dismounted Infantry section 9 men strong, split into 3 X 3 man groups. Two assault groups will be equipped with automatic rifles and 1X M203, while the third "support" group will have the C 9s and rocket launchers, or alternatively, a C-6 and rocket launchers.
Section tactics will involve "one foot on the ground", with the assault groupss in front and the support group in the rear. Should the enemy be identified, the primary tactic would be for the support group to fix them while the assault groups attempt to outflank them either left, right or both sides. The primary effect is to attempt to collapse the enemy morale when they realize they are flanked or surrounded on three sides.
Platoon tactics would emphasise "stacking" the three sections, keeping the flanks tied in or informed of the platoon location, and rapidly pushing through and cutting off enemy positions, rather than direct assaults. The Pl Comd would trail the lead section and be responsible for vectoring in additional support when needed, and "setting up" the follow on sections for passing through the lead section.
The 2I/C's job would change in this scenario, he would have the ERYX and Mortar teams to deal with harder targets and enemy counter attacks. The other job would be dropping off the supply "package" as the Pl support Det passes by the reorging sections.
Mounted tactics would be similar, with the vehicle adding its firepower to the support group.
This is a very bare bones proposal, but it does not require a radical change in equipment or manpower (sections and platoons are only slightly bigger), and a nine man section could fit (a bit uncomfortably) in current LAVs.