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Vehicles must avoid endangering friendly infantry. Do not run them over, and avoid firing main guns near dismounts unless absolutely necessary due to the risk of overpressure injuries. In close terrain infantry should move ahead of the vehicle as this gives dismounts a chance to spot threats early.
Vehicle commanders may, if required, dismount to coordinate directly with infantry.
When moving alongside infantry, vehicles must match their pace. Vehicles can act as mobile cover while advancing behind or beside infantry elements. Maintain awareness of spacing, arcs, and potential threats to avoid masking friendly movement or endangering friendly positions.
Vehicles may be utilised in overwatch roles, using their range and firepower to support advancing infantry by suppressing enemy positions, destroying fortifications, and reducing threats before infantry make contact. Keeping distance also reduces vulnerability to unguided AT weapons like RPGs.
Above: An IFV providing overwatch to infantry
Vehicles can create breaches in walls or compounds to give infantry alternative entry points. The breach vehicle selects a weak point, checks for traps or IEDs, then drives into the wall at speed, deploying smoke if available. After breaking through, the vehicle withdraws to safety, allowing infantry to move through.
Above: An IFV breaching a wall for infantry
Walls can be breached with cannon or heavy machinegun fire to collapse wall sections from a safe distance. Before firing, the vehicle should confirm no friendly forces are near the breach point. Once the breach is made, vehicles shift fire to allow infantry to advance.
Above: An IFV using its cannon to breach a wall