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Prep Sequence:

1. If possible, the EcM coordinates with CCA units to establish a perimeter around the target building.
2. The element pops smoke for concealment as they prep and stack up outside the point of entry (usually a door).
3. The EcM radios the codeword "Inject" to initiate breaching sequence.


Breaching Sequence:

1. #05 breaches the door and gets out of the way.

2. #03 throws a flashbang or HE grenade through the doorway.

3. #02 enters the room and eliminates immediate threats. He moves to either the left or the right corner of the room. His ability to move to a corner will be determined by obstacles, size of the room, and the enemy situation.

4. #03 enters the room with #02. He moves along the wall in the opposite direction of #02. Both units clear the breach point and immediate threats, all while moving to their chosen corners.
IC note: Rooms are never entered with less than two units. The #02 or #03 may radio "short zone" if the room is too small for the whole team.

5. #04 enters the room and moves in the opposite direction of #03. He primarily scans for any overhead threats.

6. The EcM enters the room and moves in the opposite direction of #04.

7. #05 enters the room and moves in the opposite direction of the EcM. He provides rear security as the situation dictates.

8. All units move along their walls while engaging threats. Grenades must be used with caution in enclosed spaces.

9. The EcM radios "clear" when all threats are eliminated.

Element Formations: (information from http://www.wildlion.edikos.com/squadtactics.html)

DAGGER- Units move in a single file line. The pointman is usually at the front of the line. Used when speed and distance are priorities and enemy contact is not expected.

SWORD- Units move in a loose horizontal line.
Used when contact with the enemy is in progress or expected.

SLASH- SLASH is the act of changing from DAGGER to SWORD.
This is the set up command to execute a static defense or to get into a SWORD formation for assault.

RAZOR- is a modified SWORD skirmish line that moves at an angle.
This is often used when an element is moving along a road, building, or other boundary.

MACE- A MACE consists of surrounding an enemy position and assaulting from multiple directions. It is often used when assaulting a hostile building or bunker. This requires an advantage in manpower as casualties will be heavy.





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VII. OTA Tactics

Fire and Movement (information from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_movement)
   Fire and and Movement is an assault tactic used by Overwatch units in HL2, as well as by real life military units.

The basic principle: One group pins down the enemy while another group advances and flanks.

     How to Perform Simple Fire and Movement-
1. The EcM divides his element into two groups, typically one led by him and one led by his 02.
2. Group 1 pops smoke to cover themselves as they set up.
3. Group 1 lays down near-continuous fire on the enemy.
     a. Suppressive fire limits enemy firepower and renders the enemy unable to react or assess their situation clearly.
4. Group 2 advances while group 1 has the enemy pinned down.
5. Group 2 flanks around the enemy's cover and destroys the enemy in close-quarter battle.

     The "Leapfrogging" varient of FaM
When group 1 sets up its base of fire, group 2 will not advance all the way to the enemy. Instead, they will advance part of the way there, then set up their own base of fire.
When group 2's BoF is set up, group 1 will advance under the cover of the new firebase.
   The proccess continues until one group reaches the enemy and destroys him.

IC Note: As a rule of thumb, OTA units should always act as a team. A single unit is little more threat to enemies than an armed citizen. Overwatch elements are lethal because of the exeptional teamwork they demonstrate in combat.

V. OTA Weapons and Equipment
(information from http://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Weapons)

     Primary Weapons:
SMG1/MP7- low power, high fire rate, poor accuracy. Low recoil. Undermounted grenade launcher. Ideal for close-range combat.

Shotgun/SPAS 12- extremely high power, low fire rate. Fires buckshot in a cone-shaped pattern. Can fire both barrels at once. Ideal for close-range combat.
   NOTE: only the 02 and higher ranks are authorized to use the shotgun.

AR2/pulse rifle- high power, low fire rate, moderate accuracy. High recoil. Can launch energy balls. Ideal for medium-range combat.
   
     Equipment:
Body armor upgrade- further protects wearer from bullets and shrapnel in the form of more plating, padding, etc.

HE (high explosive) grenade- useful for flushing enemies from cover

Smoke grenade- useful for screening assaults

Flashbang- useful for clearing rooms

SMG grenade- useful for neutralizing enemies in cover

Energy ball- ideal for causing chaos in enclosed spaces.
   NOTE: only the EcM and SeC are authorized to fire the energy ball.

IV. OTA Deployment Protocol

1. A CP will request support to OTA SeC.
   a. He must briefly state why Overwatch support is needed.
   b. In the absence of SeC, the EcM considers the request. If neither SeC nor the EcM is online, Overwatch support is IC-ly considered unavailable.

2. If Overwatch support is granted by SeC, SeC must alert his EcM and brief him on the situation.
   a. (optional) Logs must be made by the CP DvL or OfC detailing why OTA support was requested, and the outcome of the request.

3. The SeC will brief his EcM on the situation.

4. The EcM will assemble his units to brief them and assign weapon loadouts.

5. Overwatch will deploy from the Nexus and must take the safest route to the combat zone.

6. On completion of a mission, Overwatch must restrict access to the combat zone until CP units can relieve them and dispose of on-site contrabrand.

7. After being relieved by the CCA, the element will return to the Nexus for debriefing.