ABP

ABP 11

Tactical
Standard Operating
Procedures
AS OF: October 2010

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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
CONDITION: ELEMENTS OF THE TEAM MUST OPERATE DISMOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT
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

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
DIAMOND & WEDGE FORMATIONS

CONDITION: ELEMENTS OF THE TEAM MUST OPERATE DISMOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT

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

WEDGE

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
SKIRMISHERS FORMATION

CONDITION: ELEMENTS OF THE TEAM MUST OPERATE DISMOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT

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

FORMATIONS:
 Column – Contact not likely, ease of movement, limited visibility
Wedge– Contact possible, good 360 coverage
Skirmishers – In contact or contact expected, max firepower to front, hard to control

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
CROSSING 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 OPERATIONS
MOUT-Clearing Hallways
Clearing L-Shaped Hallways Clearing T-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.
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.

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.

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
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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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
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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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
Entry Techniques

Buttonhook: Cross: Limited Penetration:

Two sided entry Two sided entry Door @ end of room

Buttonhook: Cross:
One sided entry One sided entry

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
Entry Techniques
Four Man Stack: Four Man
Buttonhook Stack: Cross

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
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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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
MOUT
Cordon and Search
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 to
conduct a limited cordon of a target of opportunity until QRF arrives.

1) Patrol Leader orders squad to conduct a cordon of target building and notifies
fire 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.

2nd FT

3rd FT HQ

1st FT

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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
PATROLLING

• 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
15 – Once at RP get ACE report and send in contact report to higher
 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
PATROLLING

• 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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 DISMOUNTED OPERATIONS
PATROLLING

• 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-MRAP
EXTERNAL CONFIGURATION

-Reserve Fuel Tank

-Water Jugs (2)

-VCP Kit
-CSW SL3

-Water Jugs
-MRAP SL3
-MRE

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS-MRAP
INTERNAL CONFIGURATION

-Driver Logbook -Fire Extinguisher

-TM Manual

-CSW Ammo
-Comm Gear (Under Gunner’s
Seat)

-Fire Extinguisher

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

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
CREW DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
D U T IE S A N D R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE 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 ll r e s p o n s ib ilit 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 lter n at e r o u te se le c tio n
» O n -g ro u n d d e c is io n m a k e r
» T a s k o r g a n ize s v e h ic le r es p o n s i b ilitie 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 ito rs , s u p e r v i s e s , a n d c o n tr o ls c o n v o y
» M a in ta in s c o m m u n i c a ti o n w ith h ig h e r ; re p o r ts c h e c k p o i n ts , d e v ia tio n in r o u te s , a n d a ll 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 s u p e r v is in g r e q u ir e d ta c tic a l ac tiv itie 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 si b ilitie 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 ir e c tio n t o v e h ic le d ri v e r ( V D )
» M a y s e r v e a s n a v ig at o r f o r p atr o l ( N A V )
» D e s ig n a te s a lte 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 fir 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 ir e cti 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 ille d d r iv e r a n d p ro fi c ie n t in d r i v in g w i t h N V G s

• N av ig a to r ( N A V )
» A s s is ts P L in p rim a ry a n d a lte r n a te r o u te s e l e c ti o n
» M a in ta in c o n tin u a l a w a r e n e s s o f lo c a tio n (m a p , G P S , e tc .)
» C o m m u n ic a te s c h e c 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 a n g e s to ro u te p o s t- o p e r a t 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 lter n at e se c to r s o f f ir 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 ith as s ig n e d C S W s y s te m
» M u s t e x e c u te e s c a la tio n o f fo r c e w ith c iv ilia n tr a ff ic a n d p e d e s tr 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 ith 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 ll h a lts
» M a in ta in s v isu a l c o n ta c t w ith a d ja c e n t v e h ic le s in p a tr o l

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
DUTY 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 OPERATIONS
FORMATIONS
FORM A T IO N S :
» M o v e m e n t s h o u l d b e d e l i b e r a t e , I O T o b s e r v e p o s s i b l e r o a d s i d e I E D s , a s w e l l a s t o p r e s e n t a n a g g r e s s i v e e n g a g e m e n t p o s t u r e fo r p o s s i b l e
a m b u s h a tta c k s .

» D i s p e r s i o n in b u i l t u p a r e a i s 2 5 t o 5 0 m e t e r s . D i s p e r s i o n in o p e n t e r r a i n i s 5 0 t o 1 0 0 m e t e r s .

» H e r r in g b o n e fo r m a t io n s d u r in g h a lt s w ill n o t b e u s e d d u e to r o a d s id e IE D t h r e a ts .

» P a t r o ls w ill b e d iv id e d in t o tw o s q u a d s . F ir s t S q u a d c o n s is ts o f V ic 1 a n d 2 , S e c o n d S q u a d c o n s is t s o f V ic 3 a n d 4 . S q u a ds c a n c h a n g e in th e
o r d e r o f m o v e m e n t , b u t v e h i c l e d e s i g n a t i o n s r e m a in t h e s a m e .

2
4 3 HQ 1

2nd Sqd 1st S qd

F ile F o r m a t io n

3 1

2
4 HQ

S ta g g e r e d F o r m a tio n

2
HQ

W e d g e F o r m a t io n

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
FORMATIONS

» 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.

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4 3 HQ 11

2
4 3 HQ 11

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

3 1 4 Vehicle Patrol

2
4 HQ

10 O’Clock

6 O’Clock

3 1 3 Vehicle Patrol

2
HQ

2 O’Clock

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
BOUNDING OVERWATCH

BOUNDING OVERWATCH
» Bounds can be by individual vehicles or by squads.

1 1
1

2
2 HQ
HQ

Alternate Bounding by Vehicle

3 3 3

4
4 4

1 1 1

2 2
2 HQ HQ
HQ

Successive Bounding by Squads

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
LINE FORMATION

MOVING INTO LINE FORMATION

4 3 2 HQ 1

2
4 3 1
HQ

Left/Right Flank

2 1
4 3 1
HQ

2
HQ

Line From Travelling

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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.

2
4 3 HQ 1

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.

2
4 3 HQ 1

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
ACTIONS AT SHORT HALTS

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

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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.

4 3 2 1
H
Q

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

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.

4 3 2 1
1

H
Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

4 3 2 1
1

H
Q
3

Support by Fire AMBUSH ELEMENT

Position

2 1
1

H 3
Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

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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.

Recovery Vehicle
Downed Vehicle by
Enemy Fire
2
H
Q
1

Support by Fire
Position AMBUSH ELEMENT

Recovery Vehicle tows

Downed Vehicle

2 1
H
Q
3

Support by Fire
Positions
AMBUSH ELEMENT

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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.

Rear vehicle Recovery Vehicle

downed by enemy
fire 3

4 2
H
Q
1

AMBUSH ELEMENT

Rear vehicle Recovery Vehicle

downed by enemy
Support by Fire
fire
3 Position
4

2
H
1
Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

4 3

2
H 1
Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

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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.

Front elements are

engaged by enemy
4 3 2 1
fire
H
Q

AMBUSH ELEMENT

2 1 Front elements are

4 3 engaged by enemy
4 fire

4 AMBUSH ELEMENT

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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.

4 3 2 1
H
Q

IED

Vehicles backup to
obtain 300 m
separation from IED
Threat.
Confirm IED Threat.

4 3 2 1
H
Q
IED

2 1
H
Q
Front Vehicles Drive
around IED Threat to
3 2 1 establish cordon,
H keeping 300 m
Q standoff.
IED

4 3 2 1
4 H H
Q Q
IED

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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.

4 3 2 1
H
Q
IED

4 3 2 1
Rear Vehicles move H
back to obtain 300 Q
IED
meter standoff and
establish security.
CC assess
Lead Vehicles move
situation/casualties.
to obtain 300 meter
2 1 standoff and establish
4 3
security.
4 H H
Q Q
IED

3
4
4 3 1
2
4 H H
If downed vehicle is Q Q
immobilized, CC has Vic IED
from non-impacted squad
conduct recovery drill.

3
3
3 4 1
4 H 2
4 Q H
2
Q
CC determines either to wait H IED
at location for QRF arrival or Q
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

150m
185m
200m

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 MOUNTED OPERATIONS
VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL

Vehicle 1:
Additional Special Equipment:
•Megaphone
•Sign: “Coalition Checkpoint
Ahead”

•Search/EPW
Vehicle 2:
Team
Additional Special Equipment:
•2 large search mirrors
•Handheld metal detector
•Sign: “Search Area”

•Patrol Leader
•Recorder
•Security

•Asst. Patrol Leader

2
•Security

Vehicle 3:
Additional Special Equipment:
•Sign: “STOP”
3

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VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL

Sketch 1:
1. Patrol halts; stops traffic on both sides
2. Gunners make 360* check of area;
stomp on gunner’s platform when
complete.
3. Dismounts make 5m/25m search of area
D1
(A)
4. Vehicles 1 and 3 emplace wire (B),
C traffic cones (C) and signs (D)
5. Vehicle 2 emplaces wire, cones, and
B
search sign
1

A
2 100-150M

D2
100-150M

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. 3
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 Area
D3 = “Stop” D3

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VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL
C Sketch 2:
1. Suspect Vehicle (A) approaches TCP;
B halts.
A
2. Using megaphone, vehicle 1 instructs
occupants (B) to dismount vehicle and
B
open all doors, trunk, hood and
compartments.
3. Dismounts (C) from vehicle 1 inspect
vehicle from a distance.

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
2

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VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL
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.

B
1
C
C

Detention of Occupants:
1. Based on results of vehicle/occupant
search.
2. If occupants are detained, search team
become EPW team. 2

3. If occupants are not detained, record A

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

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VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL
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
D all the way around to their start point..

C
D

2
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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VCP USING 3 VEHICLE PATROL
Sketch 5:
1. If vehicle and occupants are cleared,
occupants ordered to re-mount vehicle and
proceed.
1 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.

Collapsing the Checkpoint:

1. Work from inside vehicle (#2) toward 3
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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ESCALATION 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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MISSION 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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PRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) I

2. DRIVER
1. EVERY INDIVIDUAL  PM inspection of Vehicle completed
 Uniform worn IAW Team Standard
(all crew members assist)
 NVG Mounts serviceable
 Windshield clean
 Ammo basic load on hand
 Fuel tank full
 Weapons cleaned
 Cooler with ice
 All PPE inspected / repaired
 2 cases of bottle water/ 1 case of
 Check batteries in NVG’s/lights/optics
MREs
 Dog Tags
 Tow rope secure
 ID Card
 Vehicle operators manual on hand
 Kill Card
and complete
 Mission knowledge
 Spare batteries on hand
 Destination
  Visually checks tire pressure
Route
 Vehicle assignment checked including spare tire
 Timeline  Convoy Signs( if posted on back of
 Likely enemy situation vehicle.)
 Mission leadership
 Mission purpose
4. GUNNER
 Ammo basic load on hand
 Ammo cans w / spare ammo / pyro
3. MEDIC / EMT  Individual / CSW PMCS & cleaned
 Vehicle (CLS) aid bags filled  Spare barrel
 EMT bag filled  Night sights/Thermals tested w/
 Collapsible litters stowed mounts
 Spare batteries
 MG mount serviceable
 Lubricant on hand
 Gun in correct weapons condition
 Check/set head space & timing
on .50 Cal

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PRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) II

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

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PRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS (PCI) III

PREVENTIVE MAINTENCE / INSPECTION OF VEHICLES

Lights Engine/Fluid Levels

 Headlights  Belts
Turn Signals/Flashers  Hoses
Brake/Trail Lights  Oil Level
Side Lights  Coolant Level
Reflectors  Break Fluid Level
 Power Steering Fluid
 Air Filters
Exterior
 Body Damage
 Windshield (if MRAP, check Leaks
interior/exterior ballistic window layers)  Air
 Doors  Fuel, Oil, Coolant
 Windows  Breaks Fluid
 Tires/Rims/Lug Nuts  Power Steering
 Cab/Cargo Canvas/Bows  Cooling System
 Pintle Hook  Transmission/Transfer
 Batteries  Differentials
 Steering Bolts  Gear Hub
 CV Boots

Cab
 Horn Safety Equipment
 Wipers  Reflector Kit
 Gauges  Chock Block
 Hand Parking Break  Fire Extinguisher
 Service Break  Troop Strap
 Seat Belts  Tow Strap/Bar
 Vehicle SL3 Present

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 TEAM OPERATIONS
PRE-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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ADJACENT UNIT COORDINATION

RECEIVE FROM ADJACENT UNIT GIVE TO ADJACENT UNIT

 Mission  Mission
 Recent enemy activity in their AO  When we will arrive
 Obstacle plan  How long we will remain in position
 Types  What we can provide them
 Location  Callsigns and frequencies
 Emplacement times  Signals
 Lanes  Vehicle markings
 How long they expect to remain in position  # of Vehicles / Personnel
 What assistance they can provide 1. US:_________________
 Casualty EVAC 2. IBP:_________
 Defense (also CL V)
 Communications platforms
 Class I/V/III
 Callsigns and frequencies
 Signals
 Vehicle markings
 Number and types of vehicles

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COMMUNICATIONS SOP

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MEDIA 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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SENSITIVE 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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SENSITIVE SITE EXPLOITATION
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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SENSITIVE SITE EXPLOITATION

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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SENSITIVE SITE EXPLOITATION

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SENSITIVE SITE EXPLOITATION

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 FORMATS
COMM 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 DISMOUNT
Primary for set-up, radio checks of all comm. Maintenance, testing, cleaning of all comm
equipment.

-VC
Overall 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 FORMATS
CONTACT REPORT
SPOT REPORT

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

"I AM AT GRID __________ ,

(6-DIGIT)
FRIENDLY
OR
POSITION
" 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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CASEVAC REQUEST

" _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T H IS IS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , A D V IS E W H E N R E A D Y F O R C A S E V A C
(A F L C A L L S IG N ) (U N IT C A L L S IG N ) B R IE F , O V E R ."
L IN E 1 . P IC K -U P
G R ID
" L IN E 1 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(8 -D IG IT G R ID )
MIST Report
L IN E 2 . C O N T A C T L IN E 2 . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ M:Mechanism of Injury
(C A L L S IG N ) (F R E Q )

L IN E 3 . _ _ _ _ A (U R G E N T ) _ _ _ _ _ B (U R G E N T
I:Injuries
L IN E 3 . N U M B E R O F SU R G ER Y)
P A T IE N T S B Y
PR EC E DEN C E: _ _ _ _ C (P R IO R IT Y ) _ _ _ _ _ D (R O U T IN E )
S: Signs/Symptoms
_ _ _ _ E (C O N V E N IE N C E ) T:Treatment given
L IN E 4 . S P E C IA L L IN E 4 . A (N O N E ) C (E X T R A C T O R E Q U IP M E N T )
E Q U IP M E N T
N EED E D BY
B (H O IS T ) D (V E N T IL A T O R )
P A T IE N T S :

L IN E 5 . N U M B E R O F
P A T IE N T S B Y T Y P E : L IN E 5 . _ _ _ _ L (L IT T E R ) _ _ _ _ A (A M B U L A T O R Y )

L IN E 6 . N (N O E N E M Y ) P (P O S S IB L E E N E M Y )
L IN E 6 . S E C U R IT Y
A T P IC K -U P S IT E : E (E N E M Y T R O O P S - C A U T IO N R E C O M M E N D E D )

X (E N E M Y T R O O P S - E S C O R T R E C O M M E N D E D )

L IN E 7 . A (P A N E L S ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B (P Y R O ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(C O L O R ) (C O L O R )
L IN E 7 . M A R K IN G A T C (S M O K E ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D (N O N E )
P IC K -U P S IT E : (C O L O R )
E (O T H E R ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(E .G . " N A T O Y ")

L IN E 8 . P A T IE N T L IN E 8 . A (U S M IL ) B (U S C IV IL IA N ) E (E P W )
N A T IO N A L IT Y A N D
STATU S: C (N O N -U S M IL ) D (N O N -U S C IV IL IA N )

L IN E 9 . N B C L IN E 9 . A (R A D IO L O G IC A L ) B (B IO )
C O N T A M IN A T IO N :
C (C H E M IC A L ) D (N O N E )

IN IT IA L S LAST N AM E LAST 4 SSN B T

L IN E 1 0 . P A T IE N T
IN F O R M A T IO N :

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CASUALTY REPORT

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

"____________________THIS IS ____________________ , CASREP, OVER."

(HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN)
LINE 1.
PERSONAL "LINE 1. ________________________ ,
INFORMATION (BATTLE ROSTER NUMBER)
LINE 2.
TIME AND DATE OF LINE 2. ______ , _____ , ________ , _________ ,
INJURY (TIME) (DAY) (MONTH) (YEAR)
LINE 3.
LINE 3. GRID ________________ , BREAK"
LOCATION
(6-DIGIT)

LINE 4. A (GUNSHOT) B (SHRAPNEL)

LINE 4.
INJURY TYPE C (CONCUSSION) D (BURN)

E ______________________ (OTHER)

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

LINE 6. A (KIA) B (MIA)

LINE 6.
STATUS
C (WIA - EVAC'ED) D (WIA - NOT EVAC'ED)

LINE 7.
EVACUATED LINE 7. Y (YES) N (NO)

LINE 8.
LINE 8.
ACTIVITY WHEN INJURED

LINE 9. CURRENT
LINE9. GRID ________________ , OVER."
LOCATION
(6-DIGIT)

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CONTACT 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…)

LZ SIZE (LXW)
TYPE 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:
5-10’ 5-10’

5-10’ 5-10’

WIND

NATO “Y” NATO “T”

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.

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CASEVAC – 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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POSREP

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

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

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

______________________________________________
, OVER."
(STATIONARY ACTIVITY)

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IED / UXO REPORT

"_______________THIS IS _______________ , UXO IED REPORT,

OVER."
(HHQ CALLSIGN) (UNIT CALLSIGN)
LINE 1. TIME
" LINE 1. _______________________ ,
FOUND
(DTG)

LINE 2. UNIT LINE 2. __________________________ ,

AND _______________ ,
LOCATION (UNIT REPORTING DISCOVERY) (10-DIGIT
GRID)

LINE 3. _____ , _____________ , ____________ ,

LINE 3. POC __________ ,
(FREQ) (POC) (CALLSIGN)
(PHONE)

LINE 4. ______________ , _________

LINE 4.
(TYPE) (AMOUNT)
MUNITIONS
TYPE AND
BURIED PROJECTED PLACED
AMOUNT
THROWN

LINE 5. NBC
CONTAINMENT LINE 5.
____________________________________________ ,

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

LINE 7.
IMPACT ON LINE 7.
MISSION _____________________________________________
,

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

LINE 9. LINE 9. IMMED INDIRECT MINOR NO

PRIORITY THREAT

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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) REQUEST
6 LINE

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.)

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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) REQUEST
9 LINE

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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CFF FORMAT

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CFF FORMAT

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CFF FORMAT

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CFF FORMAT

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CFF FORMAT

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