ABP1 SOP

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AS OF: October 2010AS OF: October 2010

Tactical Tactical Standard Operating Standard Operating

ProceduresProcedures

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Table of Contents

TASK ORGANIZATION……………………………….

DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS………………………

MOUNTED OPERATIONS……………………………

TEAM OPERATIONS…………………………………

REPORTING FORMATS…………………………

FIRE SUPPORT…………………………………..

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TASK ORGANIZATION

Task Organization

HQ: Maj Pluas Combat Replacements: Capt Moore 1stLt Elliot Capt Polanco Ssgt Rohr 1stLt Alford Lcpl Havrid Msgt Smith

1st Team: 1stLt Gonzalez (Tm Ldr) Ssgt Whitley Sgt Newman Doc Labra 2nd Team: 1stLt Gates (Tm Ldr) Ssgt Asmar Sgt Yahner Doc Saecho

3rd Team: Capt Cunningham (Tm Ldr) GySgt Valencia Sgt Savaki Doc Pena

4th Team Capt Shore (Tm Ldr) GySgt Morales Cpl Cortez Doc Rodriguez

Interpreters AJ Smiley Kalid

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS COLUMN & BOX FORMATIONS

COLLECTIVE TASKS: BUDDY TEAMS ESTABLISHED, 2 BUDDY TEAMS FORM A TEAM FOR MOVEMENT TEAM LEADER GIVES THE FORMATION SELECTED BASED ON THE SITUATION TEAM MEMBERS ASSUME THE FORMATION AND COVER THEIR ASSIGNED SECTORS TEAM TRANSITIONS BETWEEN FORMATIONS AS SITUATION CHANGES AND GAIN AND DEVELOP CONTACT OR BREAK CONTACT

CONDITION: ELEMENTS OF THE TEAM MUST OPERATE DISMOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONSDIAMOND & WEDGE FORMATIONS

WEDGE

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FORMATIONS: Column – Contact not likely, ease of movement, limited visibilityWedge– Contact possible, good 360 coverageSkirmishers – In contact or contact expected, max firepower to front, hard to control



DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS SKIRMISHERS FORMATION

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONSCROSSING DANGER AREA

Crossing Danger Area: Bump and Go

1) First two Marines in column set security.

2) Next two Marines “bump” the first two Marines. The “bumped” Marines cross the road intersection and resume patrolling.

3) Marines continue to bump until entire patrol is across danger are.

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONSMOUT-Clearing Hallways

Clearing L-Shaped Hallways

1) One Man stops short of corner and determines whether to pop alone or pop or as pair.

2) If pop alone, One Man pops corner and notifies team “Popping.” One Man then notifies team “Clear” and whether to move down hallway.

3) If pop in pair, One Man notifies Two Man “Pop as pair. I’ll take low you take high” One Man assumes kneeling position and indicates “Set. Prepare to pop.”

4) Two Man indicates “Set” when

ready. One Man then initiates “Pop” and pair pops corner together.

Clearing T-Shaped Hallways

1) One Man orders Team to assume double column if not already assumed. One Man and Two Man take opposite sides of column, pie off as much of opposing hallway as possible.

2) One Man notifies “Clear.” Two Man notifies “Clear.”

3) One Man then notifies “Prepare to Pop. Pop.” One Man and Two Man then simultaneously turn 180 degrees and pop the hallway nearest to them.

4) One Man notifies stack which hallway to hold and which hallway the stack will move down: “Hold left, go right.” One or Two Man then covers the designated hallway while the stack turns the opposite hallway.

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONSMOUT

Clearing Hallways

Clearing 4 Way Hallways

1) One Man notifies Team of upcoming “4 Way Hallway” and orders Team to assume double stack if not already assumed.

2) One and Two Man pop the left and right hallways as described in T-Shaped Hallway. Three and Four Man cover down the hall the Team is travelling down.

3) Once One and Two Man have notified “Left Hallway Clear” and “Right Hallway Clear,” One Man orders Three Man to move across and cover the hallway or Three and Four Man to move across and cover.

4) Once Three Man (or Three and Four Man) notify “Clear,” One Man notifies which hallways to hold and which for team or follow on stack to move down: “Hold left and right hallways and move forward” or “Hold left hallway and forward hallway, move right.” Marines covering the designated hallways continue to provide security while the stack or follow on stacks move down hallway designated by One Man.

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Room Clearing

Room Clearing

1) One Man designates whether Team assumes Single Stack at door or Split Stack (Stack split on opposite sides of door).

2) One Man attempts to pie off as much of room before entry if possible and notifies stack of what he sees. If doorway is located at one end of room, One Man notifies stack of short wall: “Short wall on left side.”

3) One Man indicates method of entry with hand signal if possible, otherwise with voice (Buttonhook, Cross, etc.). Two Man repeats order to Three Man, who repeats to Four Man.

4) Four Man acknowledges order by using his knee to tap Three Man’s knee. Three Man does same to Two Man, who does same to One Man. One Man then makes entry.

5) Two Man follows behind One Man and moves to opposite corner, unless limited penetration. Three and Four Man remain outside until One Man calls for support.

6) One Man notifies “Left/Right side clear.” Two Man notifies “Right/Left side clear.” Least engaged Marine then calls out “Overhead check…checking…checking…” and conducts an overhead check for mouseholes, ceiling access, etc. Once clear, he notifies “Overhead clear.”

7) One Man notifies “Room clear.” One Man describes room, any other hallways or doorways and windows in room, then orders support to enter, notifying a) how many Marines to enter, b) where to enter and c) who to stack on: “There is a door to the right in the room. Three and Four Man enter and stack on Sgt Doe on door to right.”

8) If possible, mark doorway of cleared room with chalk. “X” marks cleared room. Time permitting, indicate date and time.

Note: If Marine goes down while entering room, remainder of stack does not follow in. Drag Marine out of room and use grenades to clear room.

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Entry Techniques

Buttonhook: Two sided entry

Buttonhook: One sided entry

Cross: Two sided entry

Cross: One sided entry

Limited Penetration: Door @ end of room

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Entry Techniques

Four Man Stack: Buttonhook

Four Man Stack: Cross

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Entry Techniques

Clearing Stairwells

1) One man and Two Man approach stairs while Three and Four Man continue providing security on lower level.

2) One Man moves forward and covers the direct front. Two Man follows closely behind One Man and covers stairs and landing directly above.

3) One and Two Man continue moving up stairs until reach the top. At the top, One and Two Man post security and notify Team “Stairs clear.” One Man then directs the remainder of the team to come upstairs and where to move.

Note: If more Marines are needed to clear stairs, One Man can request Three and Four Man to move in trace. Three and Four Man cover stairs and landings directly above the stack.

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Cordon and Search

3rd FT

2nd FT

1st FT

HQ

Cordon and Search

Note: The Team will not be able to conduct a conventional cordon and search operation due to its limited size. However, the Team may be required toconduct a limited cordon of a target of opportunity until QRF arrives.

1) Patrol Leader orders squad to conduct a cordon of target building and notifiesfire teams of where to establish security positions.2) First Fire Team establishes security over the main entrance of target building. The fire team must provide security to the rear as well, thus providing both a partial inner and outer cordon. Team Ldr notifies PL “First FT Set.”3) Second Fire Team establishes security position that covers side of building and must ensure security to rear as well. Team Ldr notifies PL “Second FT Set.”4) Third Fire Team and HQ establish position between 1st and 2nd FT’s. These teams will be the search team of the target building. Team Ldr notifies PL “Third FT Set.” If no search of building is conducted by squad, then 3rd FT provides rear security.

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DISMOUNTED OPERATIONSPATROLLING

• Short Halt

– Find cover or concealment in immediate vicinity and take a knee

• Long Halt

– Find cover and concealment, in prone if necessary

– Push additional security out if necessary

• Sniper (No Casualties)

– Take immediate cover

– Obscure with smoke if necessary and get out of kill zone

• Sniper (Casualties)

– Take immediate cover, obscure with smoke and retrieve casualty

– Get out of the Kill Zone (KZ) and set up CASEVAC away from sniper

• Indirect Fire (IDF)

– Shout “Incoming”

– Seek cover if immediately available, get small

– PL calls direction and distance to move with respect to movement using A as direction of movement

A

D B

C

– Once at RP get ACE report and send in contact report to higher

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• PIED (Monster)

– Person who identifies PIED notifies the patrol of a “Monster”

– Patrol clears area and sets up near and far security on site

– Confirm PIED with whatever means available

– Cordon area

– PL sends up UXO 9 Line

– Patrol controls the area until threat has been cleared

• IED Strike(No Casualties)

– If no casualties same as PIED, set security and wait for EOD

• IED Strike(Casualties)

– If casualties, set near and far security on site

– Send A/L team to retrieve casualties

– Send LZ team to clear and set up a suitable LZ

– PL sends up CASEVAC 9 Line and MIST report, while A/L team preps casualties for movement to LZ once LZ has been cleared

– PL sends up UXO 9 Line

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• Near Ambush (< 100m)

– Element in the KZ returns fire and becomes the support by fire (SBF)

– PL designates the other element to conduct a flanking maneuver on the EN

– The maneuver element can use the Australian peel, bounding, or moving depending on the EN situation

– SBF element will cease or shift fires on the order of the maneuver element, PL, or 300 mil rule.

– Once area has been secured call in contact report to higher

• Far Ambush (> 100m)

– Return fire

– Break contact in direction identified by PL

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS-MRAPEXTERNAL CONFIGURATION

-VCP Kit

-MRAP SL3-Water Jugs-MRE

-CSW SL3

-Reserve Fuel Tank-Water Jugs (2)

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS-MRAPINTERNAL CONFIGURATION

-Comm Gear

-Med Bag/CLS-Extra Pyro-VC Kit (GS/GSC/RS/RSC)

-Fire Extinguisher

-CSW Ammo(Under Gunner’sSeat)

-Fire Extinguisher-Driver Logbook-TM Manual

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSCREW DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

D UT IES AN D R ESPO NSIBIL ITIE S :

• P a tr o l L e a d e r /C o n v o y C o m m a n d e r ( P L ) / (C C )

» V e h ic le C o m m a n d e r f o r C 2 v e h i cl e

» O v e ra l l r e sp o n s ib i l i t y fo r c o n d u c t o f c o n v o y » R e s p o n s ib le f o r p r im a r y a n d a l ter n at e r o u te s e le c t io n

» O n -g ro u n d d e c is io n m a k e r » T a sk o r g a n ize s v e h ic le r es p o n s i b i l i t ie s » C o n d u c ts c o n v o y b r ie f a n d A A R » M o n i to rs , su p er v i se s , an d c o n t r o ls c o n v o y

» M a in ta in s c o m m u n i ca t i o n w i th h ig h e r ; re p o r ts c h e c k p o i n ts , d e v ia t io n in r o u te s , a n d a l l re p o r ts to h ig h er .

• V e h ic le C o m m a n d e r (V C )

» R e s p o n s ib le f o r e q u ip p in g , o r g a n iz in g , a n d su p e r v is in g r e q u i r e d ta c t ic a l ac t iv i t ie s o f a s s ig n e d v e h ic le

» T a sk o r g a n ize s v e h ic le r es p o n s i b i l i t ie s » M a in ta in s c o m m w ith P L a n d o th e r V C s » P r o v id e s d i r e c t io n t o v e h ic le d ri v e r ( V D ) » M a y se r v e a s n a v ig at o r f o r p at r o l ( N A V ) » D e s ig n a te s a l te r n a te d riv e r » D e s ig n a te s C re w - S e rv e d W e a p o n (C S W ) s e ct o r s o f fi r e » V C c a n n o t b e C S W o r th e V D • V e h ic le D riv e r ( V D )

» O p e ra te s v e h ic le » T a k e s d i r e ct i o n f r o m V C » R e s p o n s ib le f o r f u el in g a n d m a in ta in in g th e v e h ic le » C a n b e r o ta te d , h o w e v e r , m u s t b e a s k i l le d d r iv e r a n d p ro fi cie n t in d r iv in g w i t h N V G s • N av ig a to r ( N A V )

» A ss is t s P L in p rim a ry a n d a l te r n a te r o u te s el ec t i o n » M a in ta in c o n t in u a l a w a r e n e s s o f lo c a t io n (m a p , G P S , e tc . ) » C o m m u n ic a te s c h ec k p o in ts , tu rn s , d a n g e r a r e a s , e tc . to P L » R e c o r d s c h an g e s to ro u te p o s t - o p e r at io n to S -2 • C r e w - S e r v e d W e a p o n O p e r a to r (C S W )

» R e s p o n s ib le f o r p r im a r y a n d a l ter n at e s e c to r s o f f i r e » T a r g e ts g re a te s t th re a t » C a n b e r o ta te d , h o w e v e r , m u s t b e p r o f ic ie n t w i th as s ig n e d C S W sy s te m » M u s t e x e c u te e sc a la t io n o f fo r ce w i th c iv i l ia n t r a ff ic a n d p e d e s t r ia n s » C a l ls A D R A C s » E x e c u te s n o -c o m m h a n d & a r m s ig n a ls w i th o th e r C S W O p e r a to r s

» C o n d u c ts v is u a ls 5 / 2 5 ’s a r o u n d v e h ic le a t a l l h a l t s » M a in ta in s v isu a l c o n ta c t w i th a d ja c e n t v e h ic le s in p a t r o l

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSDUTY DESCRIPTIONS

Security Personnel (SEC)—Passengers» Observe for potential close threats» Signal and direct civilian traffic as required by VC» Dismount on order, conduct 5/25’s; return on order or two horn blasts

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSFORMATIONS

FOR M ATION S :

» M ovem ent shou ld be de liberate , IO T observe possib le roadside IED s, as we ll as to present an aggressive engagem ent posture fo r possib le am bush a ttacks.

» D ispersion in bu ilt up area is 25 to 50 m eters. D ispersion in open te rra in is 50 to 100 m eters. » H erringbone fo rm ations during ha lts w ill no t be used due to roadside IE D threa ts. » P atro ls w ill be d ivided in to two squads. F irst S quad consists of V ic 1 and 2 , Second S quad consists of V ic 3 and 4 . S quads can change in the

order of m ovem ent, but veh ic le designations rem ain the sam e. 2nd S qd 1st S qd

File Form ation

S taggered Form ation

W edge Form ation

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2 H Q

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSFORMATIONS

» Vehicles will drive center of road, whenever possible. Drive within marked lanes in traffic – share the road. » Should an MRAP be accompanied in a patrol, the MRAP will be the lead vehicle. Should two MRAP’s accompany the patrol,

each MRAP will lead each squad. The 4x4 MRAP will lead the convoy should a 6x6 MRAP also be present. This order of movement can be changed by the PL.

Formation with MRAP FIELDS OF FIRE:

• CSW operators cover their assigned sectors, but must be prepared for contact from any direction • Even vehicles cover right; odd vehicles cover left

2 HQ 4

3 1

4 3 1 2

HQ 1

4 1 2

HQ 1 3

2 HQ

3 1

4 Vehicle Patrol

3 Vehicle Patrol

10 O’Clock

2 O’Clock

6 O’Clock

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSBOUNDING OVERWATCH

BOUNDING OVERWATCH

» Bounds can be by individual vehicles or by squads.

Alternate Bounding by Vehicle

Successive Bounding by Squads

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4

3

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2 HQ

2 HQ

2 HQ

1 1

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2 HQ

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2 HQ

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSLINE FORMATION

MOVING INTO LINE FORMATION

Left/Right Flank

Line From Travelling

2 HQ

1 3 4

4

1 2 HQ 3

2 HQ

1 3 4 1

2 HQ

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS REVERSALS

REVERSALS:

1. Two types of Reversals can be executed and will be determined by the PL. 2. In Place Reversal and Point Reversal

IN PLACE REVERSAL:

1. PL notifies Patrol of In Point Reversal. 2. All Vics conduct their own 3 point turnaround. 3. Lead Vics move quickly to the front to resume original order of movement.

1. 2. 3. 4. POINT REVERSAL:

1. PL notifies Patrol of Point Reversal. 2. Lead Vic moves to location to conduct 3 point turnaround. Lead Vic then moves quickly to resume original order of movement. 3. All Vics in trace move to same location and conduct 3 point turnaround at same location as Lead Vic.

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HQ

4 3 1 2

HQ

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CONDITION: THE TEAM IS ENROUTE TO ITS DESTINATION OR CONDUCTING A PATROL AND THERE IS A NEED TO MAKE A SHORT HALT. ISF ARE NOT WITH THE TEAM.

INDIVIUAL TASKS:

PL CONFIRMS THAT IS NECESSARY TO STOP THE TEAM. PL DIRECTS CONVOY TO CONDUCT ROLLING STOP AND DIRECTION TO PULL OFF. BEFORE STOPPING, THE LEAD VEHICLE COMMANDER IDENTIFIES A LOCATION TO STOP AND ANNOUNCES “ALL VICS, ROLLING STOP.” ALL VICS RESPOND THAT THEY COPY IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER. GUNNERS REMAIN IN THEIR CURRENT SECTORS OF FIRE BUT CHECK FRONT OF VEHICLE AND CHECK FOR POSSIBLE SUSPECTED IEDS. GUNNER NOTIFIES DRIVER “CLEAR…CLEAR…CLEAR” UNTIL VIC HAS TRAVELLED LENGTH OF VEHICLE. DRIVER THEN STOPS.CSW REMAINS IN CURRENT SECTOR AND GUNNER NOTIFIES VEHICLE COMMANDER “CONDUCTING 5-25 CHECK.” GUNNER THEN CONDUCTS 5-25 CHECK AROUND PERIMETER OF VEHICLE. ONCE CLEAR, GUNNER NOTIFIES VEHICLE COMMANDER “CLEAR.” PASSENGERS THEN NOTIFY VEHICLE COMMANDER “DISMOUNTING RIGHT/LEFT” AND CONDUCTS 5-25 AROUND VEHICLE. ONCE CLEAR, PASSENGERS NOTIFY VEHICLE COMMANDER “ALL CLEAR.” PASSENGERS RE-ENTER VEHICLE UNLESS ESTABLISHING SECURITY IN URBAN AREA. VEHICLE COMMANDERS WILL ACCOUNT FOR ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AND CALL UP WHEN READY

MOUNTED OPERATIONSACTIONS AT SHORT HALTS

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS FAR AMBUSH - BLOW THROUGH

CONDITION: THE ENEMY INITIATES SNIPER FIRE, OR UNKNOWN DIRECT OR INDIRECT FIRE.

BLOW THROUGH:

1. Vehicle(s) in kill zone report ADDRAC: “Vic X, Contact, Clock direction, Distance, Description.” 12 O’Clock is direction of travel.

2. Even gunners will engage with large volume of fire. 3. Odd gunners will get helmet defilade and hold security away from the ambush. 4. If engaged from other side the gunners roles would switch. 5. If Patrol conducts Blow Through with all Vehicle(s) driving as quickly as possible out of

ambush. PL notifies “All Vics, Blow Through.” All Vehicles acknowledge in numerical order. If Blow Through not possible, Vehicle(s) conduct Break Contact.

6. Use smoke if possible to obscure Blow Through.

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3 1 2 H

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AMBUSH ELEMENT

THIS “BLOW THROUGH” IA DRILL IS THE SAME FOR IDF AND SNIPER ATTACK.

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS FAR AMBUSH – BREAK CONTACT

BREAK CONTACT:

1. Vehicle(s) in kill zone report ADDRAC: “Vic X, Contact, Clock direction, Distance, Description.” 12 O’Clock is direction of travel. CSW gunners immediately engage with large volume of fire.

2. PL notifies “Break Contact” and notifies which Vics to establish SBF. Vehicle(s) in kill zone establish base of fire. Vehicle(s) not in kill zone move back to position where can provide SBF. Once set, team leader of SBF notifies “Vic X and Y are set.” Vehicle(s) in kill zone bound back past SBF. Patrol continues bounding until out of enemy direct fire threat.

3. Use smoke if possible to obscure Break Contact. 4. If Vehicle(s) are down but recoverable, conduct recovery drill.

Support by Fire Position

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3 1 2 1

1 H

Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

AMBUSH ELEMENT

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AMBUSH ELEMENT

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Q 3

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Q

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CONDITION: THE ENEMY INITIATES SNIPER FIRE, OR UNKNOWN DIRECT OR INDIRECT FIRE.

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS AMBUSH – DOWNED LEAD

BREAK CONTACT W/ DOWNED LEAD VEHICLE:

1. Vehicle(s) in kill zone report ADDRAC “Vic X, Contact, Clock direction, Distance, Description.” 12 O’Clock is direction of travel. CSW gunners immediately engage with large volume of fire.

2. Vehicle(s) conduct Break Contact. If a vehicle in the lead squad is immobilized, patrol conducts Recovery Drill. 3. PL orders which Vics to establish SBF and what Vic conducts recovery. Vehicle(s) not in kill zone move back to

position where can provide SBF. Once set, team leader of SBF notifies “Vic X and Y are set.” 4. Recovery Vehicle moves to Driver’s side of Downed Vehicle and conducts Recovery Drill. 5. Recovery Vehicle tows Downed Vehicle out of kill zone past SBF. Patrol continues bounding until out of enemy

direct fire threat and moves to rally point. 6. Use smoke if possible to obscure Break Contact. 7. Be Prepared to call for QRF.

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2 H

Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

Downed Vehicle by Enemy Fire

Recovery Vehicle

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AMBUSH ELEMENT

Support by Fire Positions

Recovery Vehicle tows Downed Vehicle

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2 H

Q

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS AMBUSH – DOWNED FOLLOW VIC

BREAK CONTACT W/ DOWNED FOLLOW VEHICLE:

1. Vehicle(s) in kill zone report ADDRAC “Vic X, Contact, Clock direction, Distance, Description.” 12 O’Clock is direction of travel. CSW gunners immediately engage with large volume of fire.

2. Vehicle(s) conduct Break Contact. If a vehicle in the follow squad is immobilized, patrol conducts Recovery Drill. 3. PL orders which Vics to establish SBF and which Vic to conduct recovery. Vehicle(s) not in kill zone move to position

where can provide SBF. Once set, team leader of SBF notifies “Vic X and Y are set.” 4. Recovery Vehicle moves to Driver’s side of Downed Vehicle and conducts Recovery Drill. 5. Recovery Vehicle tows Downed Vehicle out of kill zone and towards SBF. Patrol continues bounding until out of enemy

direct fire threat and moves to rally point. 6. Use smoke if possible to obscure Break Contact. 7. Be Prepared to call for QRF.

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1

2 H

Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

4

1

2 HQ

AMBUSH ELEMENT

Rear vehicle downed by enemy

fire

Recovery Vehicle


Rear vehicle downed by enemy

fire

4

3

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2 H

Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

4

Recovery Vehicle

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS AMBUSH – HAMMER RIGHT/LEFT

HAMMER RIGHT/LEFT:

1. Vehicle(s) in kill zone report “Vic X, Contact, X O’Clock.” 12 O’Clock is direction of travel. CSW gunners immediately engage with large volume of fire.

2. Assault or withdrawal from the ambush will be determined by mission profile and PL’s assessment. PL notifies all fire teams.

3. If Assault, PL notifies which fire team to “Hammer Right/Left.” Vehicle(s) in kill zone establish base of fire. Vehicle(s) not in kill zone move to right/left flank source of enemy fire.

4. Once assaulting, the flanking vehicle(s) bound forward toward the enemy to close with and destroy enemy. Rear Passengers and VC for Assault Element dismount and assault through.

5. If dismount is necessary in the kill zone (i.e. – team trapped in kill zone, unable to clear zone), team members will dismount on side away from the contact, find cover and return fire (armored-up vehicle may be only means of cover). Heavy Gunner will remain behind gun system and attempt to provide suppressive fires/fire superiority.

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3 1 2 H

Q

Front elements are engaged by enemy

fire

AMBUSH ELEMENT

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3

Front elements are engaged by enemy

fire

AMBUSH ELEMENT

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS POSSIBLE IED

REACT TO POSSIBLE IED:

1. Patrol halts. Vic that identifies possible IED notifies all Vics. All Vics get near/far security, up to 300 meters or terrain defilade. If patrol has partially driven past suspected IED, the first Vic to identify IED calls “Monster, Vic X” with X being the Vic that is closest and just past IED. Vic(s) past IED push up to 300 meters or terrain defilade IOT gain far security. All others move back.

2. Lead Vic attempts to confirm IED with optics. 3. PL sends up UXO 9 Line to higher. 4. Patrol will clear area and maintain cordon on the site. 5. Patrol controls cordon and ensures civilians do not enter the cordon area until the threat has been neutralized.

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3 1 2 H

Q

IED

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3 1 2 H

Q

IED

Vehicles backup to obtain 300 m

separation from IED Threat.

Confirm IED Threat.

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1 2 H

Q

IED

Front Vehicles Drive around IED Threat to

establish cordon, keeping 300 m

standoff.

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Q

1 2 H

Q IED

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Q

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS DETONATED IED

REACT TO DETONATED IED (5 C’s): 1. Vic hit by IED, or any Vic in Patrol, notifies all Vics of IED detonation. 2. All Vics gain near/far security up to 300 meters from detonation or terrain dependent. Vics that have already

passed the detonated IED move forward to gain far security. Vics that have not driven past detonation back up to gain near security.

3. Vic in the kill zone will attempt to use radio to pass ACE report. 4. If not able VC will use VC kit (Green Smoke/Green Star/Red Smoke/Red Star)

a. “Green” means no casualties b. “Red” mean casualties

5. If “Green” conduct same IA drill for PIED, and use recovery vic to get vehicle out of the KZ. 6. If “Red” PL notifies higher and requests CASEVAC and MIST report. 7. Simultaneously, tow vehicle (Vic behind hit Vic) moves to assess situation and directs recovery of personnel or

vehicle. Tow Vehicle gives SITREP to PL. 8. PL decides whether to abandon downed Vic or rig for tow. 9. If rigged for tow, Recovery Vehicle moves to Driver’s side of Downed Vehicle. Right Rear Passenger of

Recovery Vehicle and Driver of Downed Vehicle rig for tow. Move downed vic out of the KZ. 10. If abandon, personnel are moved from the kill zone and vehicle is abandoned (retrieve or destroy weapons,

comm., sensitive equipment). All casualties are treated and Patrol goes firm until QRF arrives. 11. If tow is attempted, follow towing SOP. Patrol attempts to move to designated rally point and re-assess.

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3 1 2 H

Q IED

4

3 1 2 H

Q IED

1 2 H

Q IED

Lead Vehicles move to obtain 300 meter

standoff and establish security. 3

H

Q

Rear Vehicles move back to obtain 300 meter standoff and establish security.

CC assess situation/casualties.

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IED

4 4

3 H

Q

2 H

Q If downed vehicle is immobilized, CC has Vic from non-impacted squad

conduct recovery drill.

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1

IED

3 H

Q 2 H

Q CC determines either to wait at location for QRF arrival or to move patrol to rally point

for QRF.

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS LZ CLEARING

• LZ CLEARING

– Primary: Mine Roller

– Secondary: Mine Sweeper

– Tertiary: Manually

• When clearing the site conduct it in a accurate and logical way

• Clear area for:

– IED's, stakes, large objects, debris, or anything that could obstruct a helicopter landing

– The ground needs to be level, anything greater than 7 degrees needs special considerations

UH-1 CH-46 CH-53

185m200m

150m

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MOUNTED OPERATIONS VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL

Vehicle 1:Additional Special Equipment:

•Megaphone•Sign: “Coalition Checkpoint Ahead”


•2 large search mirrors•Handheld metal detector•Sign: “Search Area”


•Sign: “STOP”

•Patrol Leader•Recorder•Security

•Asst. Patrol Leader•Security

•Search/EPWTeam

1

2

3

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2

3

1

Sketch 1:1. Patrol halts; stops traffic on both sides2. Gunners make 360* check of area;

stomp on gunner’s platform when complete.

3. Dismounts make 5m/25m search of area (A)

4. Vehicles 1 and 3 emplace wire (B), traffic cones (C) and signs (D)

5. Vehicle 2 emplaces wire, cones, and search sign

A

B

C

D1

D2

D3

6. Search Team from vehicle 1 reports to PL.7. Security man from vehicle 3 reports to PL.7. Drivers and gunners maintain security at

their vehicles.8. Asst PL inspects perimeter and reports to

PL.9. SITREP reported to higher HQ.Note: VCP can be multi-directional. D3

would look exactly like D1 but for opposing traffic.

Signs Used:D1 = “Coalition Checkpoint

Ahead”D2 = “Search AreaD3 = “Stop”

100-150M

100-150M

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2

1

A

4. Once distant search is complete, occupants told to re-mount the vehicle and proceed.

1. Driver from vehicle 1 opens the wire.6. Vehicle 1 reports that suspect vehicle is

entering the search area

B

B

C

C Sketch 2:1. Suspect Vehicle (A) approaches TCP;

halts.2. Using megaphone, vehicle 1 instructs

occupants (B) to dismount vehicle and open all doors, trunk, hood and compartments.

3. Dismounts (C) from vehicle 1 inspect vehicle from a distance.

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2

1

C

Sketch 3:1. Suspect Vehicle halted in vehicle search

area (A); occupants moved to personnel search area (B).

2. Search Team (C) from vehicle 1 searches occupants.

3. 2 dismounts (D) maintain security.4. 1 dismount from vehicle 2 acts as recorder.5. Once occupants are searched, search team

searches the vehicle.

Detention of Occupants:1. Based on results of vehicle/occupant

search.2. If occupants are detained, search team

become EPW team.3. If occupants are not detained, record

vehicle information on Start-up sheets and take photos of occupants for records.

B

A

D

C

D

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2

1

C

D

C

D

Sketch 4:1. Search team (C) searches the suspect

vehicle while security team (D) secures occupants.

2. Search team has one person on security, and the other uses mirrors to search under vehicle, starting from front corner bumper all the way around to their start point..

3. Once underneath vehicle is checked with mirrors, the search man works around checking engine compartment, interior, and trunk compartment.

4. Vehicle is complete when search man reaches front of vehicle.

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2

3

Sketch 5:1. If vehicle and occupants are cleared,

occupants ordered to re-mount vehicle and proceed.

2. Dismount from vehicle 3 creates opening in wire.

3. Vehicle proceeds through wire.4. Vehicle 3 NCO reports to PL when vehicle is

cleared of wire.

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Collapsing the Checkpoint:1. Work from inside vehicle (#2) toward

outside vehicles (#1 and 3).2. Vehicle #2 recovers all wire, cones, and

signs.3. Vehicle #1 and 3 recover all wire, cones,

and signs.4. Account for all personnel and equipment;

report to APL.5. Report to higher HQ.6. Continue the mission.

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MOUNTED OPERATIONSESCALATION OF FORCE & COMM.

ESCALATION OF FORCE: Note: The below is guidance for fix site EOF procedures. Actual EOF procedures for fixed site and during mounted operations will be provided once in country.

1. 2. 3. 4. TBD 5. 6. 7.

THREAT IDENTIFICATION: Radio ADRACS will be issued including: q VEHICLE ID – identify which vic is calling ADRAC. “Vic 1” q DIRECTION - clock method…direction of march is 12 o’clock. “9 o’clock” q DISTANCE – in meters. “100 meters” q DESCRIPTION- clear and brief. “1 man w/ AK” POST-CONTACT “ACE” REPORTS: Use “Vic #” plus combination of two colors to send quick report on vehicle and personnel status q “GREEN” – vehicle operational / no casualties q “YELLOW” – vehicle damaged, but moving / routine casualties q “RED” – vehicle inoperable / priority or urgent casualties Ex: “Vic 1, Yellow, Red.” = Vic 1 is damaged, but moving with serious casualties. LOST COMM HAND & ARM SIGNALS: Note: Gunners are responsible for maintaining visual contact with vehicle behind them in patrol.

1. Gunner in lost comm. vic signals to gunner of vic ahead or behind by waving right arm up and down.

2. Signal is returned by gunner in good comm. vic. 3. Gunner in lost comm. vic gives follow up signal to indicate personnel

status: a. Cross arms over head: “We have casualties.” b. Patting head: “We are OK.”

4. Signal is returned in good comm. vic and passed verbally to VC.

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TEAM OPERATIONSMISSION CYCLE

All patrols will complete the following IAW current SOP:

Complete intel debrief for previous mission. Complete honesty trace for previous mission. Complete AAR for previous mission. Complete weapons, vehicle, gear maintenance. Conduct rest, refit, hygiene. Obtain Intel update/SIGEVENTS for last 72 hours. Issue WarnO. Issue FragO. Submit Patrol Overlay, Patrol EDL, and Patrol Roster to COC.

o Deconflict primary/alternate routes/checkpoints/known rally points o Coordinate cross boundary requirements (if applicable) o Receive brief on known LZ’s if any. o Confirm QRF Status. o Submit requests for supporting arms/air support

Confirm request for supporting arms/air support Complete PCC/PCI. Complete Comm Checks. Complete prioritized rehearsals as time allows, at a minimum:

Rehearse CASEVAC. Rehearse actions on the objective (if applicable). Rehearse transition to withdrawal (if applicable).

Complete back-brief. Complete confirmation brief. Intel cell ‘red cell’ rep wargames the plan. Get COP/intel up-date from the COC. Submit mission card. Request permission to exit friendly lines.

Upon return, all patrols will conduct the following IAW current SOP:

Conduct Debrief with Senior Watch Officer. PM vehicles. PM comm. gear. PM weapons.

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1. EVERY INDIVIDUAL Uniform worn IAW Team Standard NVG Mounts serviceable Ammo basic load on hand Weapons cleaned All PPE inspected / repaired Check batteries in NVG’s/lights/optics Dog Tags ID Card Kill Card Mission knowledge

Destination Route Vehicle assignment Timeline Likely enemy situation Mission leadership Mission purpose

4. GUNNER Ammo basic load on hand Ammo cans w / spare ammo / pyro Individual / CSW PMCS & cleaned Spare barrel Night sights/Thermals tested w/ mounts Spare batteries MG mount serviceable Lubricant on hand Gun in correct weapons condition Check/set head space & timing on .50 Cal

2. DRIVER PM inspection of Vehicle completed (all crew members assist) Windshield clean Fuel tank full Cooler with ice 2 cases of bottle water/ 1 case of MREs Tow rope secure Vehicle operators manual on hand and complete Spare batteries on hand Visually checks tire pressure checked including spare tire Convoy Signs( if posted on back of vehicle.)

3. MEDIC / EMT Vehicle (CLS) aid bags filled EMT bag filled Collapsible litters stowed

TEAM OPERATIONSPRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) I

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1. VEHICLE COMMANDER Fuel topped off Load plan correct / tied down PM inspection of Vehicle completed All personnel observing correct weapon condition COMSEC loaded in radios (HOPSET, FREQ & NET IDs, Time) Radio checks complete to include mounted & dismounted Radios CASEVAC / IED,UXO 9 line’s mounted Mission knowledge brief backs BFT EQUIPED VEHICLES GRAPHICS LOADED Individual, driver, gunner, medic, PCCs completed CRITICAL REHEARSALS COMPLETED Warlock is operational BFT is operational Report Vehicle up to Convoy Commander PRECHECKS ON CREW SYSTEMS (DUKE/RHINO) Jammer function check / operable condition EOF pyro and signals present and prepped

2. PATROL LEADER/CONVOY COMMANDER All Commo checks completed Jammer & BFT operational BFT overlays accurate and disseminated Vehicle, weapon, and commo PMCS completed through daily Spot check tire pressure Spot check individual PCIs Convoy brief completed down to every individual Confirmation brief conducted by all members of convoy/patrol Directed rehearsals completed Battle Drills completed Interpreters are in proper uniform ROE known by everyone STATUS OF ROUTES, CASEVAC, QRF ENSURES O&I UPDATE PRIOR TO MVT

TEAM OPERATIONSPRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) II

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENCE / INSPECTION OF VEHICLES

TEAM OPERATIONSPRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) III

Lights HeadlightsTurn Signals/FlashersBrake/Trail LightsSide LightsReflectors

Exterior Body Damage Windshield (if MRAP, check interior/exterior ballistic window layers) Doors Windows Tires/Rims/Lug Nuts Cab/Cargo Canvas/Bows Pintle Hook Batteries Steering Bolts

Cab Horn Wipers Gauges Hand Parking Break Service Break Seat Belts

Engine/Fluid Levels Belts Hoses Oil Level Coolant Level Break Fluid Level Power Steering Fluid Air Filters

Leaks Air Fuel, Oil, Coolant Breaks Fluid Power Steering Cooling System Transmission/Transfer Differentials Gear Hub CV Boots

Safety Equipment Reflector Kit Chock Block Fire Extinguisher Troop Strap Tow Strap/Bar Vehicle SL3 Present

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TEAM OPERATIONSPRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) IV

CONFIRMATION BRIEFS

Confirmation briefs will be conducted by brief back using the questioning method. 1. ROLL CALL 2. TASK ORGANIZATION 3. EQUIPMENT

LOCATION OF WEAPONS LOCATION OF COMM ASSETS LOCATION OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (LZ KITS, DETAINEE HANDLING KITS,

DEMO KITS, BREACHING KITS, VCP KITS, ETC) 4. ENEMY SITUATION UPDATES 5. FRIENDLY SITUATION UPDATES 6. HIGHER’S MISSION & INTENT 7. EXTERNAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE (QRF, CASEVAC, ETC) 8. RFI’S ANSWERED 9. MISSION 10. COMMANDER’S INTENT 11. CONCEPT OF MANEUVER 12. CONCEPT OF FIRE SUPPORT 13. SUBORDINATE UNITS BRIEF TASKS 14. ROUTES (PRIMARY & ALTERNATE BRIEFED ON MAP OF AO) 15. ORDER OF MOVEMENT 16. LOCATION OF KEY PERSONNEL (PL, APL, CORPSMAN, VIPS, DETAINEES) 17. IMMEDIATE ACTION DRILLS

AMBUSH SUSPECTED/DETONATED IED SNIPER AMBUSH (near & far) ROAD BLOCK HOSTILE/PEACEFUL CROWD

18. QRF LINK-UP PLAN 19. LOAD/BUMP PLAN 20. DOWN VEHICLE/VEHICLE RECOVERY PLAN 21. LOST MARINE/VEHICLE PLAN 22. MISSING MARINE/VEHICLE PLAN 23. GO/NO-GO & ABORT CRITERIA 24. ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES 25. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT 26. RULES OF INTERACTION (5 talking points) 27. EPW/DETAINEE PLAN 28. CASUALTY EVACUATION PLAN 29. COMM PLAN (NET DIAGRAM, NET IDS, CALL SIGNS) 30. CHALLENGE, PASS, RUNNING, ALT 31. SIGNAL PLAN (DAY & NIGHT) 32. NO COMM PLAN 33. SUCCESSION OF COMMAND 34. REHEARSALS COMPLETED 35. TIMELINE 36. EXECUTION CHECKLIST 37. ISSUES/QUESTIONS 38. COMMANDER’S COMMENTS

TIME HACK

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RECEIVE FROM ADJACENT UNIT Mission Recent enemy activity in their AO Obstacle plan

Types Location Emplacement times Lanes

How long they expect to remain in position What assistance they can provide

Casualty EVAC Defense (also CL V) Communications platforms Class I/V/III

Callsigns and frequencies Signals

Vehicle markings Number and types of vehicles

GIVE TO ADJACENT UNIT Mission When we will arrive How long we will remain in position What we can provide them Callsigns and frequencies Signals

Vehicle markings # of Vehicles / Personnel 1. US:_________________ 2. IBP:_________

TEAM OPERATIONSADJACENT UNIT COORDINATION

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TEAM OPERATIONSCOMMUNICATIONS SOP

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TEAM OPERATIONSMEDIA RELATIONS

GUIDANCE □ DO NOT VENT TO THE MEDIA. MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE NOT YOUR

ENEMIES OR YOUR FRIENDS.

□ STAY IN YOUR LANE. DISCUSS ONLY THOSE MATTERS OVER WHICH YOU HAVE DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY OR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE. SQUAD LEADERS TALK ABOUT THEIR SQUADS, PLATOON COMMANDERS TALK ABOUT THEIR PLATOONS.

□ REMEMBER OPSEC. DO NOT DISCUSS INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USED BY THE ENEMY.

□ THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “OFF THE RECORD.”

□ TELL THE TRUTH.

□ DO NOT DISCUSS ROE

□ DO NOT SPECULATE. DO NOT ANSWER “WHAT IF?” QUESTIONS.

□ DO NOT USE, “NO COMMENT”. “I DON’T KNOW,” IS AN ACCEPTABLE ANSWER.

□ DO NOT DISCUSS POLITICAL OR FOREIGN POLICY MATTERS.

□ DO NOT USE ACRONYMS

TIPS FOR ON-CAMERA INTERVIEWS

□ PREPARE YOUR UNIFORM AND BE AS SQUARED AWAY AS THE SITUATION ALLOWS.

□ TALK TO THE INTERVIEWER, NOT THE CAMERA.

□ KNOW YOUR MISSION AND KNOW WHAT YOU DO.

□ PROVIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS IN 20-30 SECONDS.

□ TAKE YOUR TIME AND THINK ABOUT YOUR ANSWERS BEFORE YOU SPEAK.

□ ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION AT A TIME.

□ DON’T BE AFRAID TO SAY, “I DON’T KNOW.”

□ NEVER LOSE YOUR COOL.

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TEAM OPERATIONSSENSITIVE SITE EXPLOITATION

1. Member Responsibilities:

a. Patrol/Squad Leader:

1) Search the site.

2) Coordinate the efforts of the team.

3) Support Mission Planning.

4) Prioritize the site for exploitation.

5) Responsible for the accountability and custody of captured material.

6) Ensure SPOTREPS are produced and disseminated.

7) Assist the searcher(s) as required.

b. Enablers - Linguist, HET, EOD, WIT, Female Searchers, and or Special dog teams

1) Linguist - If a trained linguist is not available, the responsibilities of the linguist should be assigned to a Marine who has, at a minimum, some formal language training.

2) Linguist - Interpret material on the site in order to determine what is of value. When in doubt, take it.

3) Linguist/HET - Conduct tactical questioning of detainees in order to get basic information (i.e., name, physical condition, etc.)

4) HET - Support Mission Planning. Detailed interrogations will be conducted onsite or at the HHQ RDF. Don’t try to be a member of a HET. Let the experts do the detailed interrogation.

5) HET - Ensure SSE is collected IOT conduct basic and follow on interrogation of detainees.

6) Other enablers should include but are not limited to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), female searchers, and special dog teams will assist the searcher(s) as required.

c. Searcher:

1) Search the site.

2) Photograph, bag, and tag seized material, documents, and Material.

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2. Required Equipment:

DD 2745: EPW Capture Tag/Captured Material Tag

Log Book for Captured Material and Detainee’s

Detainee Information Form

Evidence Bags

HVI/HVT Smartpack

Camera (Still and Video)

GPS

Audio Recorder

Zip Lock Bags (Assorted sizes - Clear)

Paper Bags

Paper Envelopes

Large Volume Packing Materials (i.e. duffle, mail, or sea bags, etc.)

Safety Goggles (blacked out for prisoners)

Rubber Gloves

550 Chord

Flex Cuffs

Tools for forced entry

Chem Lights

Flashlights

Sketching Materials

Chalk

Small white board w/dry erase markers

SSE Tactical Pocket Reference GTA# XXX-XX-XXXX

Metal detectors (wands)

Gunpowder residue kits

BATS/HIIDE (if available)

DNA Swabs (if available)

All gear inside SSE pack

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3. Conducting SSE:

a. Steps to conducting the search of a building or vehicle:

b. Label buildings and rooms.

c. Video / photograph document the building layout and rooms. Photograph vehicle from all sides include a close up of license plate.

d. If people are found in rooms, restrain and video / photograph in place prior to moving to marshalling area. See detainee procedures below.

e. If incriminating materials found associated with individuals, ensure this is video taped and photographed as well.

f. Items or pocket litter found on individuals are placed in a labeled plastic bag and put around neck.

g. Fill out Detainee information Form and place in evidence bag with pocket litter.

h. Itemize all contraband and evidence associated to the detainee or site using the Captured Material Log/Detainee Log. This initiates the chain of custody.

4. SSE Team Responsibilities:

a. Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

b. Diagrams

c. Tagged and documented physical evidence

d. Captured Material Log/Detainee Log

e. * Witness statements x2

f. * Evidence Custody Form

g. * Detainee with CPA apprehension form

h. * Can be completed at FOB.

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5. Detention Criteria a. Any person who is a security threat to Coalition Forces b. Any person who is identified as having HVI or specific TTP intelligence information worthy of interrogation c. Women and children (normally 15 y/o and younger) will not be detained without approval of higher. d. Religious and Political leaders will not be detained without approval of higher. 6. Apprehending the Detainee (5 S & T) a. Search the individual and separate all items found on the person from the individual who possessed them. Annotate and list the items

b. Silence the detained individuals. Ensure those individuals do not speak, or make gestures of any type to any other individual. “Gagging” is only permitted when the individual exhibits that he cannot remain silent

c. Segregate the detained individuals. d. Safeguard the detainee. Ensure the detainee is not vulnerable to an attack outside of the site e. Speed to the rear. At the soonest available time, transport the detained individual/s to the proper holding facility. f. Tag the detained individuals utiliting DD Form 2745. Identify the detained individuals and label them with appropriate identifying tags containing pertinent information to include: name, time detained, location detained and circumstances of detainment.

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REPORTING FORMATSCOMM STANDARDS & ACE REPORT

ASIP (FM) RADIO SET-UP The channels are loaded as follows. Channel 1 _____________________ Channel 2 _____________________ Channel 3 ______________________ Channel 4 _______________________ Channel 5 ______________________

COMM CONFIGURATION BY VEHICLE VIC 1 VIC 2 VIC 3 VRC-89 VRC-89 VRC-89 TBD TBD TBD

2 PRC-148s per vehicle

VEHICLE CREW RESPONSIBILITY

-DRIVER or DISMOUNTPrimary for set-up, radio checks of all comm. Maintenance, testing, cleaning of all comm equipment.

-VCOverall responsible for preparation of all comm in vehicle. Primary operator for DAGR, BFT, VRC-89s, and Duke.

*Conduct all radio checks 30 min prior to Convoy Brief to identify any problems*.

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REPORTING FORMATSCONTACT REPORT

SPOT REPORT

CONTACT REPORT

"_______________THIS IS _______________ , CONTACT, OVER."

(HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN)

FRIENDLY POSITION

"I AM AT GRID __________ , (6-DIGIT) OR " I AM ________ , _________ , FROM __________________ , (DIST) (DIR) (KNOWN POINT)

ENEMY ACTIVITY

_________________________________________________ , (ABBREVIATED SALUTE REPORT)

FRIENDLY ACTIONS

_________________________________________________ ,

REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT

___________________________________________ , OVER"

□ UPON RESOLUTION, FOLLOW UP WITH SALUTE OR SPOTREP EXAMPLE 1: "CHINA, THIS IS SHANGHAI-5, CONTACT, OVER." "I AM AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRONZE AND MAIN, RECEIVING HEAVY RIFLE FIRE FROM THE NORTH, I AM CALLING FOR MORTAR SUPPORT AND MANEUVERING TO CORDON, REQUEST ROTORS, OVER." EXAMPLE 2: "CHINA, THIS IS DRAGON-2, CONTACT, OVER." "I AM AT GRID 123456, I SEE TWO MAMS DIGGING ON THE EAST SIDE OF RTE ASH, NO WEAPONS SIGHTED, I WILL CONTINUE TO OBSERVE AND REPORT, OVER."

SPOT (SALUTE)

"_______________THIS IS _______________ , SALUTE REPORT, OVER." (HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN) SIZE

_____________________________________________________ ,

ACTIVITY

_____________________________________________________ ,

LOCATION

_____________________________________________________ , (8-DIGIT GRID)

UNIT

_____________________________________________________ , (DESCRIPTION OF IDENTIFYING MARKS)

TIME

_____________________________________________________ , (TIME ENEMY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED)

EQUIPMENT

_____________________________________________________ , (IDENTIFY OR DESCRIBE ALL WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT)

REMARKS

_____________________________________________________ ,

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REPORTING FORMATSCASEVAC REQUEST

"_____________THIS IS _____________, ADVISE W HEN READY FOR C ASEVAC (AFL CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN) BRIEF, OVER."

LINE 1. P ICK -UP GRID

"LINE 1 . ______________________ (8-DIG IT GRID)

LINE 2. CONTACT LINE 2. ___________________, _____________________ (CALLSIGN) (FREQ)

LINE 3. NUMBER OF PATIENTS BY PRECEDENCE:

LINE 3 . ____ A (URGENT) _____ B (URGENT SURGERY) ____ C (PRIORITY) _____ D (ROUTINE) ____ E (CONVENIENCE)

LINE 4. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY PATIENTS:

LINE 4 . A (NONE) C (EXTRACTOR EQUIPMENT) B (HOIST) D (VENTILATOR)

LINE 5. NUMBER OF PATIENTS BY TYPE:

LINE 5 . ____ L (LITTER) ____ A (AMBULATORY)

LINE 6. SECURITY AT PICK-UP SITE:

LINE 6 . N (NO ENEMY) P (POSSIBLE ENEMY)

E (ENEMY TROOPS - CAUTION RECOMMENDED)

X (ENEMY TROOPS - ESCORT RECOMMENDED)

LINE 7. MARKING AT PICK-UP SITE:

LINE 7 . A (PANELS) _______ B (PYRO) _______ (COLOR) (COLOR) C (SMOKE) _______ D (NONE) (COLOR) E (OTHER) _____________________________ (E .G. "NATO Y")

LINE 8. PATIENT NATIONALITY AND STATUS:

LINE 8 . A (US MIL) B (US CIVILIAN) E (EPW ) C (NON-US MIL) D (NON-US CIVILIAN)

LINE 9. NBC CONTAMINATION:

LINE 9 . A (RADIOLOGICAL) B (BIO) C (CHEMICAL) D (NONE)

LINE 10 . PATIENT INFORMATION:

INITIALS LAST NAM E LAST 4 SSN BT

MIST Report

M:Mechanism of Injury

I:Injuries

S: Signs/Symptoms

T:Treatment given

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REPORTING FORMATSCASUALTY REPORT

"____________________THIS IS ____________________ , CASREP, OVER." (HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN) LINE 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

"LINE 1. ________________________ , (BATTLE ROSTER NUMBER)

LINE 2. TIME AND DATE OF INJURY

LINE 2. ______ , _____ , ________ , _________ , (TIME) (DAY) (MONTH) (YEAR)

LINE 3. LOCATION

LINE 3. GRID ________________ , BREAK" (6-DIGIT)

LINE 4. INJURY TYPE

LINE 4. A (GUNSHOT) B (SHRAPNEL) C (CONCUSSION) D (BURN) E ______________________ (OTHER)

LINE 5. PORTION OF BODY 1 - HEAD 2 - FACE 3 - CHEST 4 - ABDOMEN 5 - RT ARM 6- LF ARM 7 - RT LEG 8 - LF LEG 9 - RT SHOULDER 10 - LF SHOULDER 11 - RT FOOT 12 - LF FOOT 13 - BACK 14 - BUTTOCK

LINE 5.

LINE 6. STATUS

LINE 6. A (KIA) B (MIA)

C (WIA - EVAC'ED) D (WIA - NOT EVAC'ED)

LINE 7. EVACUATED

LINE 7. Y (YES) N (NO)

LINE 8. ACTIVITY WHEN INJURED

LINE 8.

LINE 9. CURRENT LOCATION

LINE9. GRID ________________ , OVER." (6-DIGIT)

1

3

4

5

2

6

7 8

9 10

11 12

13

14

Note: Casualty Report is used by COC to higher. CASEVAC Request is used by team during operation or patrol.

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REPORTING FORMATSCONTACT REPORT

HLZ BRIEF (ABBREVIATED)

1. CURRENT LOCATION (GEO. FEATURE, CKPT, GRID, ROAD/INTERSECTION, ETC…) 2. ENEMY SITUATION 3. WINDS (TELL WHERE THEY ARE BLOWING FROM WITH NEAREST SUB-CARDINAL DIRECTION AND ESTIMATE SPEED IN KNOTS) 4. HAZARDS (POWERLINES, BROWNOUT CONDITIONS, LANDMINES, ETC…) 5. LZ MARKING (AIR PANEL, BUZZSAW, CHEM LIGHTS, IR STROBE, SMOKE, TALK-ON, ETC…)

TYPE LZ SIZE (LXW)

OTHER CONSID. SINGLE SECT. (2 A/C)

CH-53 200’X300’ 300’X400’ LARGE ROTOR WASH

CH-46 100’X100’ 200’200’ CAPABLE OF SEMI-ROUGH TERR. LANDING

UH-60 100’X100’ 200’X200’ UNARMED

UH-1N 75’X100’ 150’X150’ VARIETY OF MSN/ORD

AH-1W 75’X100’ 150’X150’ NARROW SKIDS REQ. FLAT, SMOOTH SURF.

LZ MARKING GOUGE:

MISC: AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY FREQ (GUARD): 243.0 (UHF) ALL U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT CONTINUALLY MONITOR THIS FREQ. EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO AIRCRAFT SLOTTED TO SUPPORT YOU, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO

CONTACT ONE FOR EMERGENCY CAS/CASEVAC SUPPORT.

WIND

5-10’

5-10’

NATO “Y”

5-10’

5-10’

NATO “T”

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REPORTING FORMATSCASEVAC – AIR – HLZ

Actions in the event the convoy has a casualty who must be evacuated.

Account for all sensitive items If unconscious, keep his weapon(s) with his vehicle commander If conscious and coherent, let him keep his weapon(s)

Account for all personal belongings Ensure he has his ID tags / card with him Casualty keeps sensitive items unless he is evacuated; if evacuated TC takes them Get the following information from the gaining medical unit:

Name and rank of OIC / NCOIC Unit name and location Unit phone number Estimation of where he’ll be evacuated to Estimation of how long he’ll be gone

Do not report casualties using standard name lines Use battle / kill rosters instead

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REPORTING FORMATSPOSREP

"_______________THIS IS _______________ , POSREP, OVER." (HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN)

LOCATION

"GRID __________ , (6-DIGIT) OR " _____________ , ___________ , FROM ___________________ , (DIST) (DIR) (KNOWN POINT)

MOVEMENT

MOVING __________________________ AT _________ , OVER." (CARD DIR, "ALONG RTE...") (SPEED) OR ______________________________________________ , OVER." (STATIONARY ACTIVITY)

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REPORTING FORMATSIED / UXO REPORT

"_______________THIS IS _______________ , UXO IED REPORT,

OVER." (HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN)

LINE 1. TIME FOUND

" LINE 1. _______________________ , (DTG)

LINE 2. UNIT AND LOCATION

LINE 2. __________________________ , _______________ , (UNIT REPORTING DISCOVERY) (10-DIGIT GRID)

LINE 3. POC

LINE 3. _____ , _____________ , ____________ , __________ , (FREQ) (POC) (CALLSIGN) (PHONE)

LINE 4. MUNITIONS TYPE AND AMOUNT

LINE 4. ______________ , _________ (TYPE) (AMOUNT)

BURIED PROJECTED PLACED THROWN

LINE 5. NBC CONTAINMENT

LINE 5. ____________________________________________ ,

LINE 6. RESOURCES THREATENED

LINE 6. ____________________________________________ , (E.G. "NEAR PUMP-STATION", "ON KEY ROUTE", ETC.)

LINE 7. IMPACT ON MISSION

LINE 7. _____________________________________________ ,

LINE 8. PROTECTIVE MEASURES

LINE 8. _____________________________________________ , (HOW IS IT MARKED AND SECURED)

LINE 9. PRIORITY

LINE 9. IMMED INDIRECT MINOR NO THREAT

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OBSERVER WARNING ORDER“(Helo C/S)__________, THIS IS (Your C/S) __________, STANDBY FOR 6-LINE, I AM NOT A JTAC”

1. CONTROLLER POSITION “MY POSITION IS __________ MARKED BY __________”

2. DIRECTION FROM CONTROLLER TO TARGET “__________” (degrees magnetic or cardinal direction)

3. DiSTANCE FROM CONTROLLER TO TARGET “__________” (in meters)

4. TARGET DESCRIPTION “____________________” (Be specific to help pilot ID target)

5. TARGET MARK TYPE “___________________________________________________”

6. REMARKS “__________________________________________________________” (come over L/R shoulder, L/R pull, etc.)

FIRE SUPPORTCLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) REQUEST

6 LINE

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OBSERVER WARNING ORDER“(Helo C/S)__________, THIS IS (Your C/S) __________, STANDBY FOR 9-LINE, I AM NOT A JTAC”

1. IP/BP : “_________________________________________________”

2. Heading: “_______” (magnetic; IP/BP to Tgt). “Offset _____ (left/right)”

3. Distance: “_______________________________” (IP to Tgt in nautical miles; BP to Tgt in meters) (Naut. Mi = Meters/1,852)

4. Target elevation: “____________” (in feet MSL) (Feet = Meters x 3.28)

5. Target description: “_______________________________________”

6.Target Location “___________________________________________” (latitude/longitude or grid coordinates or offsets or visual)

7. Type mark: “__________________” Code: “__________________” (WP/laser/IR/beacon) (actual code) Laser to target line: “______degrees”

8. Location of friendlies : “_________” (Cardinal Direction and Distance) Position marked by: “______________________________________”

9. “Egress __________________________________________________”Remarks (as appropriate): “_____________________________________”

(Threats, Hazards, Weather, Restrictions, Ordnance Delivery, Attack Heading, Danger Close, SEAD)

Time on target: “TOT ___________________________________________” OR Time to target: “Stand by _____________ plus ______________ . . . Hack.”

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