Set a clear trigger—like a silent whistle—so everyone knows the moment the ambush begins. Assign each soldier a single target and a single weapon to avoid chatter. Pre‑brief the squad: one man holds the line, two fire to the left flank, one to the right, the rest ready to switch on the whistle. Keep the first burst to three rounds, then pause for a half‑second before the next, so you can gauge the enemy’s response. Drill this pattern until the squad can fire in a tight, coordinated burst and then pivot on a second trigger if the enemy breaks. That’s disciplined fire and quick decision‑making in one package.

Exactly, the drill should condition the squad to hit the second trigger on autopilot. We’ll run it until the fire rhythm becomes muscle memory, so when the whistle sounds, the action is immediate, not a second of hesitation. That’s the difference between a unit and a team.

Right, no time for doubt. The whistle is the cue—everybody fires, then shifts, then follows the plan. Practice until it’s automatic, and we’ll stay alive.