hasty ambush

Definition

An improvised ambush set up quickly with minimal planning when opportunity presents itself, because sometimes the enemy walks into your lap and you'd be rude not to shoot them. Opportunistic violence at its finest.

Example Usage

Enemy patrol approaching our position—set hasty ambush, weapons hold until my command.

Origin

Infantry tactics doctrine distinguishing from deliberate, planned ambushes

Fun Fact

Despite the name, 'hasty' doesn't mean sloppy—it's a specific tactical procedure taught to every infantry unit, just with less prep time than a deliberate ambush.

Source: Infantry patrol tactics field manuals

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