counterambush
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Counterambush refers to tactics, training, or actions taken to respond to an ambush—a surprise attack from a concealed position.
Military and law enforcement units practice counterambush drills to react effectively when caught in an ambush: The patrol executed counterambush procedures and returned fire.
The term can also describe preemptive measures designed to turn an ambush against the attackers.
Offensive response to aggression
- flankingAt the sides of
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- firefightExchange of gunfire
engagement · raid · infiltration · extraction · overwatch · convoy · maneuver · encirclement
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
monitoring · detection · early warning · threat assessment · terrain analysis · informants · signals intelligence · spotters
State of being prepared
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- planningArranging for future events
preparation · alertness · anticipation · proactive · prevention · briefing · route planning · contingency
Punitive response to injury
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- escapeFlight from captivity
- suppressive fireShooting to restrict enemy movement
return fire · rally · recovery · egress · dispersal · speed · aggression · counterfire
counterattack
Offensive response to aggression
- flankingAt the sides of
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- patrolRegular surveillance route
firefight · engagement · raid · infiltration · extraction · overwatch · convoy · maneuver · encirclement · suppression
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
intelligence · monitoring · detection · early warning · threat assessment · terrain analysis · informants · signals intelligence · spotters · observation
readiness
State of being prepared
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
planning · preparation · alertness · anticipation · proactive · prevention · briefing · route planning · contingency · standard operating procedure
retaliation
Punitive response to injury
suppressive fire · return fire · rally · recovery · egress · dispersal · speed · aggression · counterfire · fight through
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- securityProtection from threat
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
barricade · armor · bunker · cover · concealment · hardening · shielding · escort · perimeter · checkpoint
counterambushcapitulation
Complete yielding to demands
retreat · withdrawal · surrender · flee · rout
counterambushambush
Surprise strike from concealment
surprise attack · ambuscade · first strike · sneak attack · bushwhacking
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