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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$Introduction How Leaders in the Army Speak An O%%icer&s Role

The role o% o%%icers in the Army is to pro'ide leadership and resources to their su(ordinates) Accordingto *+ $,22- Army .eadership- the ord 0leadership1 is de%ined as 0the process o% in%luencing people (ypro'iding PURPOSE - DIREC IO! " AS#S$ - and moti'ation hile operating to accomplish the missionand impro'ing the organi ation)1

PURPOSE gi'es su(ordinates the reason to act in order to achie'e a desired outcome) O%%icers shouldpro'ide clear PURPOSE %or their %ollo ers) O%%icers use direct means o% con'eying PURPOSE throughrequests or orders %or hat to do)

Pro'iding clear DIREC IO! " AS#S$ in'ol'es communicating ho to accomplish a mission3PRIORI I%I!& AS#S - assigning responsi(ility %or completion- and ensuring su(ordinates understandthe standard)

Although su(ordinates ant and need direction- they e pect challenging AS#S - quality training- andadequate resources) They should (e gi'en appropriate %reedom o% action) Pro'iding clear directionallo s %ollo ers the %reedom to modi%y plans and orders to adapt to changing circumstances) 5irecting

hile adapting to change is a continuous process)

Con'eying AS#' PURPOSE' A!D (OCUS6e assign missions- either to units or indi'iduals- in terms o% AS# and PURPOSE ) 6e pro'ide %ocus(y assigning PRIORI IES ) 6e tell people the )O O* LI!E UP (RO! ")LU($ - and then e plainthe details) All o% these allo %or clear and concise communication and a common understanding o%e pectations up and do n the ranks)

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March 2011, Zormat District, Paktia Province, Afghanistan

#st P.T as assigned the task on t o separate missions to maneu'er to and

command the heights o% t o mountains- 6ach Shakh 7har and Tir 7ol 7har 8+a9or:) These

operations in'ol'ed clim(ing to heights ell o'er ;-""" %eet in order to pro'ide o(ser'ation)The Platoon .eader issued his platoon their task and purpose and assigned them priorities

o% ork %or their occupation o% the o(ser'ation posts)

The actual purpose o% these t o missions as to identi%y routes into the northern and

southern Shah,< =o t- a 'alley kno n historically as a sa%e,ha'en %or insurgents)


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Contents

Section + Purpose and Scope,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,+#)# Purpose)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))#

#)2 Scope)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) #

Section - Operationa. erms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-2)# +ission Statement)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))2

2)2 Tactical +ission TAS=))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 2

2) Purpose)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

2)4 Commander&s O(9ecti'e Rally Point 8ORP:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

2)$ Dn Route Rally Point 8DRP:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))4

2)E .inear 5anger Area 8.5A:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))4

2); .imit o% Ad'ance 8.OA:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))4

2)F Priorities o% 6ork)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))42)#" Pre,Com(at Checks 8PCC:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))4

2)## Pre,Com(at ,Point Contingency Plan)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 4

2)#$ *riction)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 4

Section / Operationa. &raphics,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,0)# nits 8*riendly/Dnemy:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) $

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) +ission 7raphics)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))E

)4 Personnel)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) E

Section 1 P.annin2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,34)# Troop .eading Procedures)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ;

4)2 +DTT,TC))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))#"

4) +ilitary Aspects o% the Terrain 8OCO=A:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))##

4)4 Orders)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))#24)> Rehearsals))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))#$

4)$ ROTC Timelines and Recommended Priorities o% 6ork))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))#F

Section 4 Assem5.y Area Operations and *o6ement,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-->)# Assem(ly Area Operations 8All operations:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))22

>)2 +o'ement to the O(9ecti'e 8All operations:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))24

Section 0 Actions on the O57ecti6e "S8uad$,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-3$)# Actions on the O(9ecti'e 8Squad: O'er'ie ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))2;

$)2 Squad Attack)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))2;

$) Squad Am(ush)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 2

$)4 Squad Reconnaissance)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) >

Section 9 Actions on the O57ecti6e "Patro.$,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/3E)# O'er'ie ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ;

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E)4 Reconnaissance))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))>>

E)> Cordon and Search)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))>;

Section 3 Conso.idation and Reor2ani:ation on the O57ecti6e,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,0-

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$;)# Consolidation and Reorgani ation O'er'ie )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))$2

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Appendi; ) *EDE,# , Cartoon Order 8D ample Phase #:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) 22

*igure >,2 , Squad Security at the ?alt))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))2

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*igure E,> r(an Cordon))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) >F

*igure E,$ Cordon and Search Building Cluster))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) >F

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Section + Purpose and Scope+,+ Purpose

The PURPOSE o% this document is to pro'ide Cadets ith a (asic understanding o% squad and patroloperations conducted at the .eadership 5e'elopment and Assessment Camp 8.5AC:)


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Section - Operationa. erms-,+ *ission Statement

A short paragraph or sentence descri(ing the AS# and PURPOSE that clearly indicates the action to(e taken and the reason thereo% 8 AS# and PURPOSE :) 6s:- (ut ne'er speci%ies ho ) A mission statement should

(e de'eloped (y determining the PURPOSE - then determining the AS# )-,- actica. *ission AS#

The speci%ic acti'ity per%ormed (y a unit hile e ecuting a %orm o% tactical operation or %orm o%maneu'er)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$ Assign o(ser'ation sectors to each soldier or eapon system in the support,(y,%ire element)

se its a'aila(le thermal sights to locate heat sources not 'isi(le to the naked eye- such as 'ehiclesconcealed in tree lines or other ooded areas or personnel ser'ing at OPs)

Support (y %ire closely resem(les the task o% attack (y %ire) The di%%erence is that support (y %iresupports another %orce so it can maneu'er against the enemy- hile an attack (y %ire does not supportthe maneu'er o% another %riendly %orce)

2)2) D%%ects on Dnemy *orce2)2) )# 5estroy

Destroy is a tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy %orce com(at,ine%%ecti'e until it isreconstituted) Alternati'ely- to destroy a com(at system is to damage it so (adly that it cannot per%ormany %unction or (e restored to a usa(le condition ithout (eing entirely re(uilt) The amount o% damageneeded to render a unit com(at,ine%%ecti'e depends on the unitHs type- discipline- and morale)

2)2) )2 *i

Fi is a tactical mission task here a commander pre'ents the enemy %rom mo'ing any part o% his %orce%rom a speci%ic location %or a speci%ic period) This may occur (y engaging him to pre'ent his ithdra al%or use else here- or (y using deception- such as transmitting %alse orders) The commander uses %i in

o%%ensi'e and de%ensi'e actions it is al ays a shaping operation)*i ing an enemy %orce does not mean destroying it) The %riendly %orce has to pre'ent the enemy %rommo'ing in any direction) The tactical mission task o% %i di%%ers %rom that o% (lock in that a %i ed enemy%orce cannot mo'e %rom a gi'en location- (ut a (locked enemy %orce can mo'e in any direction otherthan the one o(structed)

-,/ Purpose

The speci%ic reason %or the tactical operation a unit is per%orming) This is the dri'ing %actor indetermining the AS# needed to accomplish the mission)

! ample "ission Statement: #lpha Company destroys enemy forces alon$ "S% &'()!%*+! +(T , ,.//01( in order to deny enemy freedom of movement and re-supply


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$-,9 Linear Dan2er Area "LDA$

A danger area is any area on a route here the terrain ould e pose the unit to enemy o(ser'ation-%ire- or (oth) A .inear 5anger Area re%ers to areas such as roads- %ire(reaks- po er line clearings- etc)Com5at Checks "PCC$

5etailed %inal checks Soldiers conduct immediately (e%ore the e ecution o% training or operations)

-,++ Pre>Com5at Inspections "PCI$

Juality control inspections- (y leaders- to ensure PCCs are complete and thorough)-,+- Short Ha.t Posture "SHP$

Anytime a tactical mo'ement %ormation stops- indi'idual Soldiers immediately assume the Short ?altPosture) Soldiers take a knee (ehind the (est co'er and concealment immediately a'aila(le- maintaintheir rucksacks on their (acks- eapon at the ready- and scan their assigned sectors o% %ire)

-,+/ Lon2 Ha.t Posture "LHP$

Position indi'idual Soldiers assume i% they kno they ill (e in a location %or longer than %i'e minutes)Soldiers take their rucksacks o%% placing them %rame do n- assume a prone position (ehind co'er andconcealment- and scan their assigned sectors o% %ire)

-,+1 Stop' Look' Listen' Sme.. "SLLS$

S..S stands %or Stop- .ook- .isten- and Smell) This is a technique used hen either acclimating yourelement to your surroundings or trying to detect signs o% the enemy)

STOP3 Kou ill stop all mo'ement .OO=3 Kou ill look %or signs o% the enemy- things like trash- old %ighting positions- or the enemy

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$Section / Operationa. &raphics/,+ Units "(riend.y?Enemy$

)#)# *riendly units are depicted as rectangles- Dnemy units are depicted as equilateral diamonds)

(i2ure />+ > Unit Sym5o.s

)#)2 nit Si e

(i2ure />/ > Unit Eche.ons

)#) nit Type

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$/,- Locations

)2)# Assem(ly Area

AA)2)2 Check Point

)2) Release Point

)2)4 O(ser'ation Post 8OP:

/,/ *ission &raphics

) )# Am(ush

) )2 Attack (y *ire 8AB*:

) ) A is o% Attack / Ad'ance

) )4 Support (y *ire 8SB*:

/,1 Personne.

)4)# *ire Team .eader

)4)2 Squad .eader

)4) Assistant Patrol .eader

)4)4 Patrol .eader

)4)> 7renadier

)4)$ Ri%leman

)4)E Automatic Ri%leman 8+24F G SA6:

)4); +achine 7unner 8+$" / +24"B:

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Section 1 P.annin21,+ roop Leadin2 Procedures

4)#)# Concept

T.P pro'ide small unit leaders a %rame ork %or planning and preparing %or operations) This sectiondiscusses each step o% the T.P)

Army leaders (egin T.P hen they recei'e the initial 6AR!O or percei'e a ne mission) As eachsu(sequent order arri'es- leaders modi%y their assessments- update tentati'e plans- and continue tosuper'ise and assess preparations)


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echelons- the mission may (e a single AS# ) +ost missions and AS# s can (e accomplished inmore than one ay) ?o e'er- in a time,constrained en'ironment- Army leaders may de'elop onlyone COA) !ormally- they de'elop t o or more) Army leaders do not ait %or a complete order (e%ore(eginning COA de'elopment) They de'elop COAs as soon as they ha'e enough in%ormation to doso) sa(le COAs are suita(le- %easi(le- accepta(le- distinguisha(le- and complete) To de'elop them-leaders %ocus on the actions the unit takes at the o(9ecti'e and conducts a re'erse plan to thestarting point)

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Practice essential AS# s Time A'aila(le G Army leaders not only appreciate ho much time is a'aila(le- they understand the

time,space aspects o% preparing- mo'ing- %ighting- and sustaining) They 'ie their o n AS# s andenemy actions in relation to time) They kno ho long it takes under such conditions to prepare %orcertain AS# s 8prepare orders- rehearsals- etc):) The leader&s o(9ecti'e is al ays to pro'ide hissu(ordinates 2/ o% the planning/preparation time 8#/ ,2/ rule:)

4)2)2)$ Ci'il Considerations G ho the man,made in%rastructure- ci'ilian institutions- and attitudes andacti'ities o% the ci'ilian leaders- populations- and organi ations ithin an area o% operations in%luencethe conduct o% military operations 8*+ $,":) Ci'il considerations are analy ed in terms o% si %actors8ASCOPD:)

Areas Structures Capa(ilities Organi ations People

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D'ents

1,/ *i.itary Aspects oB the errain 8OCO=A $

4) )# Concept

Terrain analysis consists o% an e'aluation o% the military aspects o% the (attle%ield&s terrain to determineits e%%ects on military operations) The military aspects o% terrain are o%ten descri(ed using the acronymOCO=A)

4) )2 Structure

4) )2)# O(ser'ation and *ields o% *ire

4) )2)#)# O(ser'ation

O(ser'ation is the a(ility to see the threat either 'isually or through the use o% sur'eillance de'ices)*actors that limit or deny o(ser'ation include concealment and co'er)

4) )2)#)2 *ields o% *ire

A %ield o% %ire is the area that a eapon or group o% eapons may e%%ecti'ely co'er ith %ire %rom agi'en position) Terrain that o%%ers co'er limits %ields o% %ire) Terrain that o%%ers (oth good o(ser'ationand %ields o% %ire generally %a'ors de%ensi'e COAs)

The e'aluation o% o(ser'ation and %ields o% %ire allo s you to3


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the continuation o% the attack or the accomplishment o% the mission)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$4)4) >,Paragraph OPOR5 *ormat

#) Situation3

A) Dnemy #))#)# 5escri(e the critical aspects o% the ci'il situation that impact operations) Re%er to


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$4)4)4 *OO+ / Cartoon *ormat

#))#)2>

+,,+,-0 (i2ure 1>9 > (OO* ? Cartoon OPORD Pa2e +

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Orders


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$#))#)2E

+,,+,-3 (i2ure 1>3 > (OO* ? Cartoon OPORD Pa2e -

4)4)> *RA7O

#))#)2F The *RA7O is an ad9ustment to an e isting OPOR5) There are many reasons an ordermight need ad9usting) +ost commonly- a *RA7O is issued due to a signi%icant change in thesituation on the ground or %or clari%ying instructions)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$(ut does not compromise the actual OPOR5) Commanders take care to not con%usesu(ordinates hen doing this)Terrain) Terrain management %or a %ull,dress rehearsal can (e di%%icult i% it is not consideredduring the initial array o% %orces) The rehearsal area must (e identi%ied- secured- cleared-and maintained throughout the rehearsal)

4)>) =ey .eader Rehearsal

#))#)>" A =ey .eader rehearsal in'ol'es only key leaders o% the organi ation and its su(ordinate units)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$4)>)4 Terrain +odel

4)>)4)# Terrain +odel O'er'ie ) The terrain model is an outstanding 'isual means used during the planningprocess to communicate the patrol routes and also detailed actions on the o(9ecti'e) At a minimum-the Birst terrain mode. is required during planning to display routes to the o(9ecti'e and to highlightprominent terrain %eatures the patrol ill encounter during mo'ement) A second terrain mode. isusually constructed o% the o(9ecti'e area- enlarged to a su%%icient si e and detail to (rie% the patrol&sactions on the o(9ecti'e)

4)>)4)#)# Checklist)

8#: : !orth seeking arro s are made %rom sharpened t igs- pencils- or colored yarn)

8$: Dnemy positions are designated using red yarn- +,#$ rounds- toy Soldiers- or poker chips)

8E: *riendly positions such as security elements- support (y %ire- and assault elements are made using +,#$rounds- toy Soldiers- poker chips- small +RD packets o% sugar and co%%ee- or pre,printed acetatecards)

8;: Small pieces o% card(oard or paper can identi%y target re%erence points and indirect %ire targets) Dnsure gridsare sho n %or each point)

8F: Breach- support (y %ire- and assault positions are made using colored yarn or string so that these positions can(e easily identi%ied)

8#": Bunkers and (uildings are constructed using +RD (o es or tongue depressors/sticks)

8##: Perimeter ire is constructed %rom a spiral note(ook)

8#2: =ey phase lines are constructed ith colored string or yarn)

8# : Trench lines are replicated (y colored tape or yarn- (y digging a %urro and coloring it ith colored chalk orspray paint)

#))#)># !ote3 All sym(ols used on the terrain model must (e clearly identi%ied in the legend)

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$1,0 RO C ime.ines and Recommended Priorities oB ork

4)$)# Squad .anes

(i2ure 1>= > S8uad Lanes ime.ine and #ey Leader Distri5ution oB ork

#F

RO C ime.ines and Recommended Priorities oB ork


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$4)$)2 Patrol .anes

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(i2ure 4>+/ > S8uad Security at the Ha.t

>)#)2)2 Patrol Security

Patrol security is esta(lished in the same manner as squad security ith 4,man teams at eachposition rather than 2,man teams) *ire Team integrity is not maintained in order to %acilitate remo'ingSoldiers %or planning- rehearsals- recons- etc)

(i2ure 4>+1 > Patro. Security at the Ha.t

>)#) AS# - PURPOSE - and Priorities o% 6ork

Pro'iding PURPOSE and direction %or su(ordinates is one o% the %undamental duties o% leaders in the Army) .eaders do this (y esta(lishing AS# - PURPOSE - and priorities o% ork %or their su(ordinates atall times)

A AS# is a clearly de%ined and articulated assignment) These range %rom uni'ersally de%ined Tactical+ission AS#S 8i)e) secure- control- etc) See *+ ,F" Tactics : to mundane chores that must (eaccomplished 8i)e) s eep the motor pool (ay %loor:) The important point is that the AS# is presentedto the su(ordinate (y the leader in a ay that is clear and concise)

The PURPOSE is the reason the leader is assigning the AS# to the su(ordinate) This shoulddescri(e %or the su(ordinate ho their task %its into the larger scheme o% maneu'er)

Priorities o% ork are generally used hen a unit is at the halt 8i)e) assem(ly area- security halt- ORP-etc): Priorities o% ork pro'ide a common understanding- (et een leader and su(ordinate- o% therelati'e importance o% AS#S the su(ordinate is to accomplish 8the assumption is that the moreimportant AS#S ill (e higher in priority:)

>)#)4 +ission Planning)

The assem(ly area is the primary location %or mission planning) The leader ill conduct his Troop.eading Procedures 8see paragraph 4)# : culminating in an OPOR5 and rehearsal o% the mission)

>)#)> +ission Preparation)

This consists o% preparing men 8gender neutral sense:- eapons- and equipment 8+6D: %or theupcoming operation) The process e ha'e %or this is Pre,Com(at Checks 8PCC: and Pre,Com(at

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$ Stop the %ormation in the short halt- e'eryone is on a knee pulling security) The signal is gi'en (y the

element&s leader signi%ying the start o% S..S) Once S..S has (egun e'eryone stays still and %ollo sthe %ollo ing guidelines)

.ook %or signs o% the enemy) A'oid cleared- open areas and tops o% hills and ridges) .isten hen (irds or animals are alarmed 8the enemy may (e near(y:) .isten %or 'ehicles- people

talking- or anything that suggests that the enemy is near) Smell %or odors such as petroleum- smoke- and %ood they are additional signs o% the enemy&s

presence) 8See *+ ,2#)E>:S..S is a technique- that hen used properly can help units identi%y proper a'enues o% approach andlocate the enemy (e%ore they locate you) Although used inappropriately- or too o%ten- it canunnecessarily slo a unit&s mo'ement)

>)2)4 Dsta(lish Short ?alt Posture 8S?P: / .ong ?alt Posture 8.?P:

5uring mo'ement elements need to stop %or 'arying amounts o% time) 5epending on the amount o% timehalted determines the posture the element takes)

Short ?alt Posture 8S?P:

Anytime a tactical mo'ement %ormation stops- indi'idual Soldiers immediately assume the Short ?altPosture) Soldiers take a knee (ehind the (est co'er and concealment immediately a'aila(le- maintaintheir rucksacks on their (acks- eapon at the ready- and scan their assigned sectors o% %ire).ong ?alt Posture 8.?P:

)2)$ Secure the ORP 8,Point Contingency Plan:

A%ter the leader is satis%ied ith the ORP selection- the leader gi'es a >,point contingency plan to thet o Soldiers ho ill remain at the ORP) The t o ho remain at the ORP should (e placed to the sio&clock position- one %acing to ards the direction the squad ill enter %rom and the other %acing theopposite direction) Their %eet should (e touching- and ill utili e a tap code) The tap code allo s %or thet o to ha'e (asic communication as they ait %or the squad to occupy the ORP)

The tap code should (e esta(lished prior) A recommended tap code is as %ollo s) One tap- 8Check tomake sure e'erything is okay:- t o taps 8< hear something:- three taps 8< detect enemy:)

>)2)E Occupy the ORP

6hen the squad arri'es at the ORP %or the %irst time- they ill enter %rom the si o&clock) Team leadersare responsi(le %or emplacing their team mem(ers into properly co'ered and concealed positions andallo %or interlocking sectors o% %ire) Securing the ORP is accomplished (y esta(lishing strong pointsecurity around your perimeter) The strong points should ha'e interlocking sectors o% %ire)



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(i2ure 4>+0 *o6ement' Recon' and Occupation oB the ORP

>)2); Prepare %or the .eader&s Recon o% the O(9ecti'e

As in any reconnaissance- certain preparation o% men- eapons- and equipment must (e accomplishedto ensure the success o% the reconnaissance) 6hile at the ORP- those Soldiers going on thereconnaissance must ensure their equipment makes no noise- is not re%lecti'e- radios ork properlyand are set to a lo 'olume- (inoculars %unction properly- and camou%lage is properly applied) Oncethese tasks are complete- Soldiers ill position themsel'es in the ORP)

>)2)F Conduct the .eader&s Recon o% the O(9ecti'e 8,Point Contingency Plan:

6hen Soldiers are prepared to depart the ORP- the leader ill gi'e the >,Point Contingency Plan to thesenior su(ordinate ho ill (e remaining at the ORP and make sure it is disseminated to the entireelement to include the leader&s reconnaissance element and the element remaining at the ORP) TheSoldiers going on the leader&s reconnaissance o% the o(9ecti'e should include the unit&s leader- theirRTO- sur'eillance and o'er atch team- and any other personnel the leader deems necessary) Theleader&s reconnaissance ill (e counted hen lea'ing the ORP and ill conduct the reconnaissance o%the ORP) The leader ill %irst identi%y a release point hen close to the o(9ecti'e) ?e ill lea'e thema9ority o% the leader&s reconnaissance group there and ill take one additional Soldier %or ard to

identi%y the location o% the o(9ecti'e) Once the o(9ecti'e has (een located he ill emplace thesur'eillance and o'er atch team 8SMO team:) ?e ill then pro'ide a >,point contingency plan to thet o Soldier team) That plan ill identi%y that the t o man team ill continue conducting sur'eillance onthe OB and ill pro'ide supporting %ire i% the recon team gets engaged- this ill allo them to (reakcontact) The SMO team remains in position- the recon team may return to the SMO team requesting acon%irmation o% status o% the OB ) The SMO team ill signi%y a con%irmation o% no change- that there has(een a change- or that they may ant to a(ort) 8An a(ort ould (e gi'en i% an o'er helmingly largeenemy %orce has arri'ed on the OB :) A%ter the leader&s reconnaissance has completed their plan- they

ill gi'e the SMO team their %inal >,point contingency plan 8This may (e gi'en prior (ut the time issu(9ect to change at this point:) The recon team minus the SMO team ill return to the ORP and ill (ecounted (ack into the perimeter)

>)2)F)# +o'ement to Contact

A leader&s reconnaissance is not used %or +o'ements to Contact)

>)2)F)2 Am(ush

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$>)2)F)4 Reconnaissance

Since the mission is a reconnaissance- a leader&s reconnaissance takes a slightly di%%erent approach)The team ill typically (e comprised o% t o reconnaissance team- each consisting o% t o Soldiers- andan SMO team) The leader ill identi%y a rally point and then the o(9ecti'e) Once the OB has (eenidenti%ied the leader ill identi%y and communicate a limit o% ad'ance 8.OA: %or each recon team- this.OA ill pre'ent each team %rom running into the other hile conducting their recon) SeeReconnaissance)

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Section 0 Actions on the O57ecti6e "S8uad$0,+ Actions on the O57ecti6e "S8uad$ O6er6iew

Cadets in Army ROTC are e pected to kno the %ollo ing types o% missions at the squad le'el3 mo'ement tocontact- am(ush- attack- and reconnaissance) 5uring these missions you may encounter additionalchallenges) See each mission (elo to learn a(out the potential (ranch plans you should ha'e %or each o% the

missions) A (ranch plan is a contingency plan or course o% action 8an option (uilt into the (asic plan or courseo% action: %or changing the mission to aid success o% the current operation- (ased on anticipated e'ents-opportunities- or disruptions caused (y enemy actions)

Durin$ an ambush a variable you may face could be unarmed civilians 2alkin$ into your kill 3one4 *f thishappens you should have a branch plan4 That branch 2ould be to not fire on the unarmed civilians4

(i2ure 0>+9 > Cartoon Order "E;amp.e Phase / > Am5ush$

0,- S8uad Attack

$)2)# O'er'ie

An attack destroys or de%eats enemy %orces- sei es and secures terrain- or (oth) Attacks requiremaneu'er supported (y direct and indirect %ires) They may (e either decisi'e or shaping operations)

Attacks may (e hasty or de.i5erate - depending on the time a'aila(le %or planning and preparation andthe type o% speci%ied mission) Commanders e ecute hasty attacks hen the situation calls %orimmediate action ith a'aila(le %orces and minimal preparation) They conduct deli(erate attacks hen

there is more time to plan and prepare) Success depends on skill%ully massing the e%%ects o% all theelements o% com(at po er) Attacks seen at the squad le'el- %or Cadet Command- can (e (roken up intomo'ement to contact and deli(erate attack) A deli(erate attack hinges on a leader&s reconnaissance-and initiating contact ith the enemy)

5uring an attack mission- prior to committing any %orces the leader + ST assess the enemy situation)5uring a leader&s reconnaissance or a%ter direct %ire contact ith the enemy- the leader must make adecision3 to attack- ithdra - maintain eyes on the enemy- or esta(lish a support (y %ire position toallo another %riendly element to maneu'er on the enemy)


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$)2) Squad Attack G ?asty / +o'ement to Contact

A mo'ement to contact de'elops the situation and esta(lishes or regains contact)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$82: Buddy teams %ire in sequence so that they are not reloading at the same time)

() The squad is outmatched and requires help %rom the rest o% the platoon to conduct a platoonattack) The squad leader then deploys the %ire team not in contact ith the enemy to esta(lish asupport (y %ire position) ?e reports to the platoon leader) !ormally- the squad ill (ecome the (ase o% %ire element %or the platoon) The squad continues to shoot ell,aimed %ires at the enemy andresponds to orders %rom the platoon leader) 8The platoon leader- his RTO- the platoon *O- onemachine gun team- the squad leader o% the ne t squad- as ell as the eapons squad leader and the

other machine gun team- are already mo'ing to (egin a platoon attack:)$)2) )4 Assault 8Point 2 on *igure $,#; Squad Attack :

The determination to assault is dependent on t o things3 %irst- can the %ire team in contact suppressthe enemyL Second- can the %ire team not in contact maneu'er to the enemy&s %lankL


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$(i2ure 0>+3 S8uad Attack

$)2)4 Squad Attack , 5eli(erate

A deli(erate operation is conducted ith detailed planning) A deli(erate squad attack is conducteda%ter ha'ing made se'eral considerations)

#) Reconnoiter- pinpoint o(9ecti'e/enemy positions/o(stacles)

2) 5etermine eak points designate supporting positions)

) Assign platoon/squad o(9ecti'esIidenti%y the decisi'e point)

4) 5etermine main attack- supporting attack- reser'e)

>) Assign (reach- support- assault missions)

$) 5esignate %ire control measures)

E) Coordinate indirect/direct %ires and CAS to time o% attack)

;) Control measures during attack)

F) Secure 8ground and air:)

#") Consolidate and reorgani e)

$)2)4)# Organi ation

Typical task organi ation %or a squad is %or Team A 8lead %ire team: to (e the Support Team and TeamB 8trail %ire team: to (e the Assault Team) The %irst action is %or Team A to esta(lish the Support (y *ire8SB*: position- generally to the enemy&s %ront) The squad leader then maneu'ers Team B to theenemy&s %lank to esta(lish the Assault Position)

!OTD3 The %ollo ing squad attack is ritten %or a squad deli(erate attack)

$)2)> *undamentals

5uring a deli(erate attack you ill (e e pected to esta(lish an ORP %or %inal preparation prior toreaching your o(9ecti'e- conducting a leader&s reconnaissance to determine the e act location o% your o(9ecti'e- plan your support (y %ire location- assault lane- and security positions) See leader&sreconnaissance 8Section >)2)F : %or more in%ormation)

!ote3 Since you ill (e splitting your %orce- a technique that is o%ten used is making sure to keep yourteams organic 8those in alpha team remain together as those in (ra'o team remain together:) Koursupport (y %ire should ha'e good o'er atch o'er as much o% the o(9ecti'e as possi(le) Since this isthe case- your SMO during your leader&s reconnaissance also needs to (e in a good o'er atchposition) )# 5eparting the ORP to the OB

a) Kour %irst goal is to make it to the release point) The lead should (e taken (y an indi'idual hoent on the leader&s reconnaissance and kno s e actly here the release point is) The order o%

march out o% the ORP is not critical (ut should (e ell distri(uted %or %ire po er- and could go support-assault) This ill make it easier at the release point %or splitting your %orces)

() pon reaching the release point the squad leader ill drop o%% the squad and take one person ithhim %or security) The squad leader ill then mo'e to check ith the SMO team- ho kept eyes on theOB hile the squad leader as (ringing the rest o% the squad %or ard- to con%irm- change- or a(ortthe mission) 8Con%irm nothing has changed- identi%y that there has (een a change on the o(9ecti'e

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$that a%%ects the plan- or a(ort that something serious has changed and it may no longer (e ise toattack):

c)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$: Dnemy does not die in am(ush- they thro eapons do n and surrender or are ounded) As

the squad mo'es across the OB the squad mem(er ho has the surrendering enemy in their lane ill secure that DP6 ith the support o% a (uddy)

$) ) Organi ation)

A typical am(ush organi es into a Security Dlement- Support Dlement- and Assault Dlement) Squadam(ushes task organi e into a Security Dlement and a Support/Assault Dlement) *or the Squad-Support and Assault are com(ined (ecause a Squad is not large enough to organi e into three distinctelements)

$) )4 Security

AS# G The Security Dlement&s primary TAS= during actions on the o(9ecti'e is to secure theSupport/Assault Dlement) The tactical mission task secure means pre'enting a unit %rom (eingdamaged or destroyed as a result o% enemy action 8*+ #,"2:) This means the primary %ocus o% theSecurity Dlement is to pre'ent enemy rein%orcements %rom a%%ecting the Support/Assault&s mission o%destroy)

$) )> *undamentals

5uring a deli(erate attack you ill (e e pected to esta(lish an ORP %or %inal preparation prior toreaching your o(9ecti'e- conducting a leader&s reconnaissance to determine the e act location o% your o(9ecti'e- plan your support (y %ire location- assault lane- and security positions) See leader&sreconnaissance 8Section >)2)F : %or more in%ormation)

!ote3 Since you ill (e splitting your %orce- a technique that is o%ten used is making sure to keep yourteams organic 8those in alpha team remain together as those in (ra'o team remain together:) Koursupport (y %ire should ha'e good o'er atch o'er as much o% the o(9ecti'e as possi(le) Since this isthe case- your SMO during your leader&s reconnaissance also needs to (e in a good o'er atchposition) )# 5eparting the ORP to the OB

a) Kour %irst goal is to make it to the release point) The lead should (e taken (y an indi'idual hoent on the leader&s reconnaissance and kno s e actly here the release point is) The order o%

march out o% the ORP is not critical (ut should (e ell distri(uted %or %ire po er- and could go support-assault) This ill make it easier at the release point %or splitting your %orces)

() pon reaching the release point the squad leader ill drop o%% the squad and take one person ithhim %or security) The squad leader ill then mo'e to check ith the SMO team- ho kept eyes on theOB hile the squad leader as (ringing the rest o% the squad %or ard- to con%irm- change- or a(ortthe mission) 8Con%irm nothing has changed- identi%y that there has (een a change on the o(9ecti'ethat a%%ects the plan- or a(ort that something serious has changed and it may no longer (e ise toattack):

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$a) The support team leader continues to identi%y high pay o%% targets and directs his su(ordinates ith%ire commands to destroy those targets)

() The squad leader pro'ides C2 (y directing the support %ire team to support the mo'ement o% theother team) ?e uses any signaling techniques a'aila(le to identi%y the status o% the maneu'erelement)

c) pon reaching the last co'ered and concealed position3

8a: The squad leader positions himsel% here he can (est control his teams)8(: The squad leader pro'ides C2 signal to the %ire team in support to shi%t %ires a ay %rom theassaulting team)

8c: The assaulting %ire team assaults the enemy position %rom the (lind side and does not mask the%ire o% the team in support) Assaulting across the o(9ecti'e can (e done in many ays and aredependent on the nature o% the terrain and the num(er o% enemy positions- as ell as the amount o%enemy %ire (eing recei'ed) nder hea'y enemy %ire this could (e done (y (ounding one indi'idual ata time along the assault line- hile the remainder o% the squad pro'ides suppressi'e %ire- under less%ire it could (e done (y (ounding a (uddy team at a time- or i% there is no %ire it could (e done online)

8d: Soldiers constantly atch %or enemy positions and other enemy positions that could (e in supporto% those positions)

8;: The squad leader ensures that security has (een esta(lished at the limit o% ad'ance %or theassault element- and signals %or the support to assault across the o(9ecti'e) Once the support hasreached their .OA- the squad (egins consolidation and reorgani ation)

0,1 S8uad Reconnaissance

$)4)# O'er'ie

Reconnaissance operations are those operations undertaken to o(tain- (y 'isual o(ser'ationor other detection methods- in%ormation a(out the acti'ities and resources o% an enemy orpotential enemy- or to secure data concerning the meteorological- hydrographical orgeographical characteristics and the indigenous population o% a particular area)Reconnaissance primarily relies on the human dynamic rather than technical means)

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$Reconnaissance is per%ormed (e%ore- during- and a%ter other operations to pro'ide in%ormationused in the intelligence preparation o% the (attle%ield 8

reconnaissance to his plan during the conduct o% the operation)#: Dnsure continuous reconnaissance2: 5o not keep reconnaissance assets in reser'e

: Orient on the reconnaissance o(9ecti'e4: Report in%ormation rapidly and accurately>: Retain %reedom o% maneu'er $: 7ain and maintain enemy contactE: 5e'elop the situation rapidly

$)4) )# 7ain all required in%ormation)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$$)4)4 Actions on the O(9ecti'e- Area Reconnaissance 8*igure >,#:)

8#: The element occupies the ORP as discussed in the section on occupation o% the ORP) The RTOcalls in spare %or occupation o% ORP) The leader con%irms his location on map hile su(ordinate leadersmake necessary perimeter ad9ustments)

82: The leader organi es the patrol in one o% t o ays3 separate recon and security elements- orcom(ined recon and security elements)

8 : The leader takes su(ordinates leaders and key personnel on a leader&s recon to con%irm theo(9ecti'e and plan)

8a: ,point contingency plan (e%ore departure)

8(: Dsta(lishes a suita(le release point that is (eyond sight and sound o% the o(9ecti'e i% possi(le- (utthat is de%initely out o% sight) The RP should also ha'e good rally point characteristics)

8c: Allo all personnel to (ecome %amiliar ith the release point and surrounding area)

8d: : The leader and his recon party return to the ORP)

8a: Con%irms the plan or issues a *RA7O)

8(: Allo s su(ordinate leaders time to disseminate the plan)

8$: The patrol conducts the recon (y long,range o(ser'ation and sur'eillance i% possi(le)

8a: RMS elements mo'e to o(ser'ation points that o%%er co'er and concealment and that are outside o%small,arms range)

8(: Dsta(lishes a series o% o(ser'ation posts 8OP: i% in%ormation cannot (e gathered %rom one location)

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$8a: 5isseminates in%ormation to all patrol mem(ers through key leaders at the ORP- or mo'es to aposition at least one terrain %eature or one kilometer a ay to disseminate) To disseminate- the leaderhas the RTO prepare three sketches o% the o(9ecti'e site (ased on the leaderHs sketch and pro'ides thecopies to the su(ordinate leaders to assist in dissemination)

8(: Reports any in%ormation requirements and/or any in%ormation requiring immediate attention to higher headquarters- and departs %or the designated area)

8# :


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$4 Properly reporting the de'ice to higher ?J)

> pon contact ith a possi(le C&s 8Con%irm- Clear- Call- Cordon- andControl):

8a: Con%irm, sing any method o% o(ser'ation %rom a distance 8(inoculars- thermal imaging- !@7s-etc): or as little personnel as possi(le- look %or telltale signs o% an : nit adheres to the rules o% engagement)

E)#)#)2)# Actions to (e taken

#: Soldier asks to see accreditation certi%ication)2: Soldier asks here the escort is i% the reporter appears to (e unescorted)

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$8a: 5etermines i% escort is in the area) Asks %or a speci%ic name and unit rather than accepting a

general a'e 0o'er there)18(: Requests person or team to accompany the reporter to headquarters element location or

calls %or superiors to come to the location)8c: ses tact in dealing ith media team)

E: .eader attempts to 'eri%y identity o% media team)8a: !oti%ies higher headquarters PAR or pu(lic a%%airs o%%icer 8PAO:)

8(: Ad'ises media team to depart area o% operations to make contact ith higher headquartersPAR or PAO) Pro'ides location and recommends route);: 7uidelines %or media team operations in a controlled area)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$!oteF Reducing or eliminating enemy %ire may (e more important to the casualtyHs sur'i'al than thetreatment you can pro'ide)

8#: Suppress enemy %ire)

82: se co'er or concealment 8smoke:)

8 : 5irect the casualty to return %ire- mo'e to co'er- and administer sel%,aid 8stop (leeding:- i% possi(le)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$8(: +onitor %or increasing respiratory distress) Presence Patrols

Conducted a presence patrol so that the military presence o% S troops is pro9ected- and allappropriate human intelligence 8? +

maintain %orce protection- as appropriate- %or the threat situation and ill maintained situationala areness (y monitoring *+ communications)

The patrol interacts ith the local ci'ilians as the OPOR5 or situation dictates) This includes local or%oreign ci'ilians- la en%orcement and go'ernmental o%%icials- and other %orces located in the area) Actin a manner that ill not incite aggression against )S) %orces or our allies)

8#: tili e any designated human intelligence 8? +

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$E)#)#)$ Culturally Sensiti'e Sites

Partly due to our homogeni ed culture- dealing ith culturally sensiti'e sites may (e challenging tomany Americans) Our culture does not place a re'erence on many locations) Darly during in the : +o'e quickly- hile attempting to maintain a loose %ormation) +ake sure to maintain securityduring mo'ement)

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U,S, raid on Ira8 mos8ue sparks Sunni Ara5 an2er The )S) military said they conducted the raid in response to a tip,o%% o% Usu(stantial terrorist acti'ityU in the

mosque)

By Reuters | Jan.09, 2006 | 12:00 AM

Sunni Arab political parties in Iraq condemned the weekend U.S. raid on the Baghdad offices of an influentialIslamic organization, accusing the U.S. military of targeting uslim clergy and !iolating a place of worship.Sunday"s raid on the offices of the uslim #lerics" Association appears likely to worsen the relationship between the U.S. military and the Sunni Arab community in Iraq at a time when $ashington is trying toencourage Sunnis to abandon support for the insurgency and embrace the political process.

%he U.S. military said they conducted the raid in response to a tip&off of 'substantial terrorist acti!ity' in themosque and says its soldiers beha!ed respectfully during their search of the premises and their arrest of si(people. )ate on Sunday, the *ront issued a statement demanding the release of the si( men detained inSunday"s operation and called on them 'to respect the worship places and religious clergy, and ne!er to repeat

this in the future.'

$hile the raid appears likely to fuel grie!ances among the once&dominant Sunni Arab community who feelmarginalized under the Shi"ite and +urdish&led go!ernment, it was not immediately clear if it would complicateefforts to form a new o!ernment.
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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$8$: Once at the speci%ied destination 0 O&Clock- 2"" meters1) The senior Soldier ill immediately take

charge until the patrol leader arri'es) ?e/She ill gain accounta(ility and (egin %orming a securityperimeter)

E)#)#)F React to 5irect Contact

6hen you make direct contact ith the enemy- you ill (e e pected to immediately react to contact)5epending on +DTT,TC you ill either (reak contact or attack) See $)2) %or an e planation %or reactto contact)

React to Sniper

Snipers are a 'ery deadly pro(lem %or con'entional military %orces in any en'ironment- ur(an orother ise) A trained sniper or a decent marksman is a %ormida(le %oe ho can create con%usion-cause casualties- harass or e'en disrupt the %lo o% operations) Their precision shooting capa(ilityand kno ledge o% %ield cra%t make them hard to detect and di%%icult to counter) This is another %orm o%direct contactyou ill react in a 'ery similar ay to direct contact against a con'entional %orce)

*undamentals

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$ D ecute

$ 5e(rie%/Report

E Reengage)

As ith many processes in the military- these steps can (e 'ie ed in three phases3 Preparation-D ecution- and *ollo ,through)

E)#)#)#2) Preparation

# *ollo ,through

8$: Conduct a post,=.D de(rie% ith the personnel in'ol'ed) 6as the desired end state achie'edL


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8E: A =.D is ne'er a singular e'ent) A =.D is a(out (uilding a relationship- something that requires timeand dedication) Al ays prepare %or the ne t =.D in the %uture ith the same leader to sustain therelationship and %ollo ,up on issues discussed and commitments made %rom the pre'ious =.D)Dnsure- i% possi(le- that the leader has the a(ility, or at least the in%ormation necessary, to contactyou in the %uture)

9,- Patro. Raid

E)2)# O'er'ie

A raid is a %orm o% attack- usually small scale- in'ol'ing a s i%t entry into hostile territory tosecure in%ormation- con%use the enemy- or destroy installations)


Poor Assumptions


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$The sequence o% platoon actions %or a raid is similar to those %or an am(ush) Additionally- the assaultelement o% the platoon may ha'e to conduct a (reach o% an o(stacle)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$9,/ Am5ush

E) )# O'er'ie

An am(ush is a surprise attack %rom a concealed position on a mo'ing or temporarily halted target) Am(ushes are classi%ied (y category,,hasty or deli(erate type,,point or area and %ormation,,linear or .,shaped) The leader uses a com(ination o% category- type- and %ormation in de'eloping his am(ushplan) The key planning considerations include,,

8a: Co'erage o% entire kill one (y %ire)8(: +DTT,TC)

8c: se o% e isting or rein%orcing o(stacles- including Claymores- to keep the enemy in the kill one)

8d: Security teams 8typically equipped ith hand,held antitank eapons such as AT,4 or .A6Claymores and 'arious means o% communication)

8e: Protect the assault and support elements ith claymores or e plosi'es)

8%: se security elements or teams to isolate the kill one)

8g: Assault through the kill one to the limit o% ad'ance 8.OA:) 8The assault element must (e a(le tomo'e quickly through its o n protecti'e o(stacles):

8h: Time the actions o% all elements o% the platoon to preclude loss o% surprise)


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E) )> Organi ation)

A typical am(ush organi es into a Security Dlement- Support Dlement- and Assault Dlement) Sectionsi ed am(ushes task organi e into a Security Dlement- a Support Dlement- and an Assault Dlement)

E) )$ Security

AS# G The Security Dlement&s primary TAS= during actions on the o(9ecti'e is to secure theSupport and Assault Dlements) The tactical mission task secure means pre'enting a unit %rom (eingdamaged or destroyed as a result o% enemy action 8*+ #,"2:) This means the primary %ocus o% theSecurity Dlement is to pre'ent enemy rein%orcements %rom a%%ecting the Support/Assault&s mission o%destroy)

E) )E *undamentals

5uring a deli(erate attack- you ill e pect to esta(lish an ORP %or %inal preparation prior to reachingyour o(9ecti'e- conducting a leader&s reconnaissance to determine the e act location o% youro(9ecti'e- plan your support (y %ire location- assault lane- and security positions) See leader&sreconnaissance 8Section >)2)F : %or more in%ormation)

!ote3 Since you ill (e splitting your %orce- a technique that is o%ten used is making sure to keep yourteams organic) Kour support (y %ire should ha'e good o'er atch o'er as much o% the o(9ecti'e aspossi(le) Since this is the case- your SMO during your leader&s reconnaissance also needs to (e in agood o'er atch position)


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E) )F 5eli(erate 8Point/Area: Am(ush)

8#: 'ask (tandards ) The am(ush is emplaced !.T the time speci%ied in the order) The patrolsurprises the enemy and engages the enemy main (ody) The patrol kills or captures all enemy in thekill one and destroys equipment (ased on the commander&s intent) The patrol ithdra s allpersonnel and equipment %rom the o(9ecti'e- on order- ithin the time speci%ied in the order) Thepatrol o(tains all a'aila(le P


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$8g: Support element leader assigns sectors o% %ire) ?e,,

Dmplaces claymores and o(stacles as designated)


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$ D'acuate and treat %riendly ounded %irst- then enemy ounded- time permitting)

The demolition team prepares dual,primed e plosi'es or incendiary grenades and a aits the signalto initiate)

This is normally the last action per%ormed (e%ore the unit departs the o(9ecti'e and may signal thesecurity elements to return to the ORP)

Actions on the o(9ecti'e ith stationary assault line all actions are the same ith the e ception o%

the search teams) To pro'ide security ithin the teams to the %ar side o% the kill one during thesearch- they ork in three,Cadet teams) Be%ore the search (egins- the Cadet mo'e all =


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$E)4)2)2 A'oid detection (y the enemy)

A patrol must not let the enemy kno that it is in the o(9ecti'e area) : The leader and his recon party return to the ORP)

8a: Con%irms the plan or issues a *RA7O)

8(: Allo s su(ordinate leaders time to disseminate the plan)

8$: The patrol conducts the recon (y long,range o(ser'ation and sur'eillance i% possi(le)

8a: RMS elements mo'e to o(ser'ation points that o%%er co'er and concealment and that are outside o%small,arms range)

8(: Dsta(lishes a series o% o(ser'ation posts 8OP: i% in%ormation cannot (e gathered %rom one location)

8c: 7athers all P>



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9,4 Cordon and Search

Searches are an important aspect o% population and resource control) The need to conduct searchoperations or to employ search procedures may (ecome an ongoing requirement in certain sta(ilitysituations) A search can orient on people- materiel- (uildings- or terrain) A company team may (erequired to per%orm a search as part o% a (attalion task %orce operation or independently)

E)>)# Planning

Prior to conducting the search- patrol leaders must understand the limits o% their search authority andthe ROD- hich can (e %ound in Appendi A( ) +isuse o% search authority can ad'ersely a%%ect theoutcome o% the commandHs mission) There%ore- the sei ure o% contra(and- e'idence- intelligencematerial- supplies- or other items during searches must (e conducted and recorded la %ully to (e o%%uture 'alue) Proper use o% authority during searches gains the respect and support o% the people)

8#: Authorit*. Authority %or search operations should (e care%ully re'ie ed) +ilitary personnel mustkno that they may per%orm searches only in areas ithin military 9urisdiction or here other ise la %ul)Searches may (e conducted only to apprehend suspects or to secure e'idence pro'ing an o%%ense has(een committed)

82: +nstructions. Search teams should (e gi'en lists o% prohi(ited or controlled,distri(ution itemsshould (e idely disseminated and on hand during searches) The military or ci'il police ho ork iththe populace and the resource control program are contacted (e%ore the search operations- orperiodically i% search operations are a continuing acti'ity) This is normally coordinated (y the (attaliontask %orce sta%%) nits must consider the e%%ect o% early arning on the e%%ecti'eness o% their operation)

8 : +nter reters. .anguage di%%iculties can inter%ere hen S %orces inter%ace ith the local populace)There%ore- units gi'en a search mission should (e pro'ided ith interpreters as required)

84: 'em o. Search operations are conducted slo ly enough to allo %or an e%%ecti'e search (ut rapidlyenough to pre'ent the threat %rom reacting to the search)

8>: -se of orce. nder normal search conditions- minimum essential %orce is used to eliminate anyacti'e resistance encountered) Some situations may require the %ull shock e%%ect o% speed and surpriseand limited 'iolence o% action) Patrols should (e prepared to clear rooms under precision or highintensity conditions)

8$: (ur rise. Searches may (e conducted during limited 'isi(ility- early morning hours or multiple timesto achie'e surprise) Searchers should return to a searched area a%ter the initial search to surprise andeliminate targeted indi'iduals- groups- or their leaders ho might ha'e either returned or remainedundetected during the search)

8E: /stab ishing a !ordon. Plans should (e de'eloped %or securing the search area 8esta(lishing acordon: and %or handling detained personnel) Checkpoints can (e employed to canali e tra%%ic)

E)>)2 Procedures)

The procedures %or conducting a cordon and search are3

8#: (earch of +ndividua s. The %act that anyone in an area to (e searched could (e an enemy or asympathi er is stressed in all search operations) ?o e'er- to a'oid making an enemy out o% a suspect-

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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$searchers must (e tact%ul) The greatest caution is required during the initial handling o% a person a(outto (e searched) One mem(er o% the search team pro'ides security hile another mem(er makes theactual search) 6here appropriate- checkpoints are placed hich allo controlling indi'iduals ithminimum %orce ith ma imum security)

82: (earch of ema es. The threat may use %emales %or all types o% tasks hen they think searchesmight (e a threat) To counter this- %emale searchers should (e used) 8This should (e coordinated (y the(attalion sta%%): ) Conduct o% Cordon and Search)

6hen intelligence identi%ies and locates targeted indi'iduals and groups- an operation is mounted toneutrali e them) This should (e done (y local police- acting on the arrant o% a disinterested magistrate8such as a 9udiciary:- and (ased on pro(a(le cause) Patrols ill pro'ide security and assist in this e%%ort);



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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$(i2ure 9>-4 Cordon and Search )ui.din2 C.uster

8c: %eserve !lement4 The reser'e element is one platoon minus a squad) Part o% the reser'e may (elocated inside the cordon to (e prepared to assist the search element part may (e located outside thecordon to assist the security element) This is dependent on the company le'el operations order yourecei'e %rom your TAC)

E)>)> Dsta(lishing a Cordon) An e%%ecti'e cordon is critical to the success o% the search e%%ort) Cordons are designed to pre'ent theescape o% indi'iduals to (e searched- and to protect the %orces conducting the operation)


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Section 3 Conso.idation and Reor2ani:ation on the O57ecti6e3,+ Conso.idation and Reor2ani:ation O6er6iew

Consolidation and reorgani ation on the o(9ecti'e is a critical 9uncture hich is o%ten o'erlooked duringplanning) nits must accomplish the %ollo ing tasks3

Dsta(lish security on the o(9ecti'e Secure Dnemy Prisoners o% 6ar 8DP6: Administer %irst aid 8enemy and %riendly: Consolidate/redistri(ute ater and ammunition Conduct site e ploitation/gather intelligence *urnish reports to their higher headquarters)

Since many o% these actions are completed concurrently- it is important %or leaders to clearly delineatepriorities o% ork %or their su(ordinate units/leaders) A ay to do this is to clearly delineate thecomposition o% each team and each team&s priorities o% ork)

(i2ure 3>-0 Cartoon Order "E;amp.e Phase 1$

3,- Security

Security is al ays the %irst priority) A unit cannot accomplish any mission/task ithout %irst securingitsel%) Security during consolidation and reorgani ation starts ith security during actions on theo(9ecti'e

3,/ LACE

.ACD report is the most (asic Soldier report) .iquid G ho much ater the Soldier has Ammunition G ho much ammunition a Soldier has Casualties G 6hether or not the Soldier is in9ured/ ounded Dquipment G 6hether or not the Soldier has all o% his assigned equipment

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3,1 SI REP

The 'ery (asic %orm o% a situation report 8S)2 Dnemy Prisoner o% 6ar 8DP6: Search

The assault element may pro'ide t o,Soldier 8(uddy teams: or %our,Soldier 8%ire team: search teams tosearch (unkers or (uildings on the o(9ecti'e) These teams ill search the o(9ecti'e or kill one %or anyP


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ROTC Operations Smart Book 24 A! 2"#$Hostile act: Attac( or other se o& &orce a#ainst 'S Forces or se o& &orce thatdirectl" $recl des or i!$edes the !ission/d ties o& 'S Forces.

Hostile intent: Threat o& i!!inent se o& &orce a#ainst 'S Forces or threat o&&orce to $recl de or i!$ede the !ission/d ties o& 'S Forces.

). Yo !a" se &orce* $ to and incl din# deadl" &orce* a#ainst hostile actions:

a+ In sel&,de&ense-

+ In de&ense o& "o r nit* or other 'S Forces-c+ To $re ent the&t* da!a#e* or destr ction o& &irear!s* a!! nition* e0$losi es*or $ro$ert" desi#nated " "o r Co!!ander as ital to national sec rit". Protectother $ro$ert" %ith less than deadl" &orce.

. Personnel not in ni&or! %ith %ea$ons are considered ci ilian* t treated%ith #reat ca tion. I& $ersonnel %ith %ea$ons are co!!in#led %ith hostile&orces* the" !a" e en#a#ed %itho t %arnin#.

. Personnel not in ni&or! %ith %ea$ons !a" e en#a#ed %itho t %arnin# i&threatenin# nonco! atants or 'S &orces.

3. Ci ilian ehicles %ith cre% ser ed %ea$ons are declared hostile and !a" e

en#a#ed %itho t %arnin#.4. 'S &orces %ill not endan#er nonco! atants to en#a#e ene!" &orces nless insel&,de&ense* de&ense o& nit or 'S Forces.

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