Cordon and SearchSgt Coleman

Task Conditions and Standards

Task- Conduct class on Cordon and Search

Conditions- Classroom environment in Iraq

Standards- Able to conduct a practical exercise following the class using what you learned

Sources

FM 3-2098 chapter 5 sec 6 FM 3-2096 FM 3-20971 For additional information on cordon and

search proceduresmdashincluding controlling the populace searching a house conducting roadblockcheckpoint operations and employing ROE (including EOF)

Cordon and search operations involve isolating the target area searching the area and capturing or destroying possible insurgents andor contraband A cordon and search may be a task during a movement to contact raid deliberate attack or area reconnaissance

Once intelligence gathering elements identify and locate important enemy elements or enemy information a cordon and search operation may be conducted to collect more detailed information or to neutralize the enemy

The continuous and effective employment of these intelligence gathering assets before and during the cordon and search may provide updates to the enemy situation that may cause changes to the mission and increase the probability of mission success

In some situations the targeted individuals may escape leaving behind caches of weapons equipment or other materials Accurate documentation and cataloging of information and material of intelligence value at the cordon and search site is vital Once evidence has been moved it becomes more difficult to connect it to the suspect house incident or individual

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Task Conditions and Standards

Task- Conduct class on Cordon and Search

Conditions- Classroom environment in Iraq

Standards- Able to conduct a practical exercise following the class using what you learned

Sources

FM 3-2098 chapter 5 sec 6 FM 3-2096 FM 3-20971 For additional information on cordon and

search proceduresmdashincluding controlling the populace searching a house conducting roadblockcheckpoint operations and employing ROE (including EOF)

Cordon and search operations involve isolating the target area searching the area and capturing or destroying possible insurgents andor contraband A cordon and search may be a task during a movement to contact raid deliberate attack or area reconnaissance

Once intelligence gathering elements identify and locate important enemy elements or enemy information a cordon and search operation may be conducted to collect more detailed information or to neutralize the enemy

The continuous and effective employment of these intelligence gathering assets before and during the cordon and search may provide updates to the enemy situation that may cause changes to the mission and increase the probability of mission success

In some situations the targeted individuals may escape leaving behind caches of weapons equipment or other materials Accurate documentation and cataloging of information and material of intelligence value at the cordon and search site is vital Once evidence has been moved it becomes more difficult to connect it to the suspect house incident or individual

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Sources

FM 3-2098 chapter 5 sec 6 FM 3-2096 FM 3-20971 For additional information on cordon and

search proceduresmdashincluding controlling the populace searching a house conducting roadblockcheckpoint operations and employing ROE (including EOF)

Cordon and search operations involve isolating the target area searching the area and capturing or destroying possible insurgents andor contraband A cordon and search may be a task during a movement to contact raid deliberate attack or area reconnaissance

Once intelligence gathering elements identify and locate important enemy elements or enemy information a cordon and search operation may be conducted to collect more detailed information or to neutralize the enemy

The continuous and effective employment of these intelligence gathering assets before and during the cordon and search may provide updates to the enemy situation that may cause changes to the mission and increase the probability of mission success

In some situations the targeted individuals may escape leaving behind caches of weapons equipment or other materials Accurate documentation and cataloging of information and material of intelligence value at the cordon and search site is vital Once evidence has been moved it becomes more difficult to connect it to the suspect house incident or individual

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Cordon and search operations involve isolating the target area searching the area and capturing or destroying possible insurgents andor contraband A cordon and search may be a task during a movement to contact raid deliberate attack or area reconnaissance

Once intelligence gathering elements identify and locate important enemy elements or enemy information a cordon and search operation may be conducted to collect more detailed information or to neutralize the enemy

The continuous and effective employment of these intelligence gathering assets before and during the cordon and search may provide updates to the enemy situation that may cause changes to the mission and increase the probability of mission success

In some situations the targeted individuals may escape leaving behind caches of weapons equipment or other materials Accurate documentation and cataloging of information and material of intelligence value at the cordon and search site is vital Once evidence has been moved it becomes more difficult to connect it to the suspect house incident or individual

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Once intelligence gathering elements identify and locate important enemy elements or enemy information a cordon and search operation may be conducted to collect more detailed information or to neutralize the enemy

The continuous and effective employment of these intelligence gathering assets before and during the cordon and search may provide updates to the enemy situation that may cause changes to the mission and increase the probability of mission success

In some situations the targeted individuals may escape leaving behind caches of weapons equipment or other materials Accurate documentation and cataloging of information and material of intelligence value at the cordon and search site is vital Once evidence has been moved it becomes more difficult to connect it to the suspect house incident or individual

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Task Organization Commanders task organize the reconnaissance and scout

platoon as a security force (inner or outer cordon) search force or reserve force during a cordon and search The reconnaissance or scout platoon

will typically operate as part of the security force or the reserve force If required however it can operate either by itself as the search force or as part of a larger search force HUMINT resources may expedite

identification of threats reduce the chances for exposure to IEDs and assist in the return of the platoon to its base Platoon leaders may need to plan for augmentation to includemdash

1048698 Infantry or tank sections from a maneuver battalion or squadron

1048698 ISR assets such as UAS support 1048698 Mine detection andor demolition support from engineer

units 1048698 Interrogation translator andor HUMINT support from the

MICO 1048698 PSYOP teams 1048698 EW support (such as radio intercept) from the MICO 1048698 LNOs to assist with HN interaction

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION The security element is responsible for isolating the

objective and specific target areas within an objective - This element is normally divided into two separate

groups the outer cordon and the inner cordon

The outer cordon element prevents possible outside influence affecting the mission of the searchassault force by blocking access to the target and interdicting elements trying to reinforce the isolated enemy

An inner cordon is established to isolate the specific area in which the target of the operation is located An inner cordon prevents enemy movement within the specific area preventing enemy entry or escape from the target area

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

An effective cordon is critical to the success of the search effort Deployment to the search area is rapid and is synchronized so it does not provide early warning to the local population

First the security force surrounds the area as an inner or outer cordon the search force then moves into the area

If the platoonrsquos surprise action is successful and the target individuals are taken into custody the detainees must be moved immediately to the CAB or squadron S-2 to ensure the unit has sufficient time to process and conduct TQ of detainees

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Checkpoints and roadblocks are established along roads entering and exiting the area OPs are established and security patrols are executed in the surrounding area The security force orients mainly on people or vehicles attempting to escape or evade the search in the populated area however the security force can also cut off elements or individuals trying to reinforce enemy forces in the search area Platoon leaders may plan the use of sniper teams or UASs for additional security and overwatch while scouts

conduct checkpoints or roadblocks Snipers may detect and engage IED emplacement enemy sniper teams or other ambush preparations targeting the cordon and search force as it departs the area

A mobile reserve force should be located near the search zone Its specific mission is to reinforce OPs patrols or the search force and to assist the other elements as required by the mission

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Target

Inner Cordon

Outer Cordon

TCP 1

TCP 2

Reserve Force

Search Team

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions

Questions

• Cordon and Search
• Task Conditions and Standards
• Sources
• Slide 4
• Slide 5
• Task Organization
• CONDUCT OF THE OPERATION
• Slide 8
• Slide 9
• Slide 10
• Questions