B-7. The platoon leader and subordinate leaders must be proactive in reducing the risk of fratricide, friendly fire and noncombatant casualties. They have several tools to assist them in this effort: identification training for combat vehicles and aircraft, the unit’s weapons safety posture, the weapons control status (WCS), recognition markings, and a COP to include range cards, AO sketches, and rehearsals. Knowledge and employment of applicable ROE are the primary means of preventing noncombatant casualties.
Note. Because it’s difficult to distinguish between friendly and enemy dismounted Infantry Soldiers, small-unit leaders must constantly monitor positions of friendly squads.
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