PROBLEM SOLVING

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PROBLEM SOLVING FLOWSHEET
NO
YES
DOES THE DAMN THING WORK?
YES
NO
DONT FUCK WITH IT
DID YOU FUCK WITH IT?
YOU DUMB SHIT
DOES ANYONE KNOW?
NO
WILL YOU CATCH HELL?
YES
HIDE IT
NO
YOU POOR BASTARD
SHIT-CAN IT
NO
CAN YOU BLAME SOMEONE ELSE?
YES
NO PROBLEM
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ID KNOWN PERSON
SUBJECT RANK SSN DPOB MOS/DUTY
POSITION UNIT SECURITY CLEARANCE/ACCESS
ID UNKNOWN PERSON
SEX RACE SKIN COLOR COMPLEXION AGE HEIGHT WE
IGHT BUILD/POSTURE HAIR EYES DRESS DISTINGUIS
HING CHARACTERISTICS
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• AN/PSN 11 PLGR
• DETERMINE LOCATION
• SELECT MENU KEY OPTION
• PRESS RIGHT ARROW, SETUP WILL BEGIN TO BLINK
• PRESS DOWN ARROW TO SELECT SETUP
• SETUP WILL BLINK, PRESS DOWN ARROW
• DEFAULT SCREEN WILL APPEAR, PRESS RIGHT ARROW FIX
  
• WILL BLINK
• PRESS DOWN UNTIL CONT APPEARS
• PRESS RIGHT ARROW UNTIL ALLY-Y BLINKS
• PRESS DOWN ONCE UNTIL MIXED APPEARS
• PRESS RIGHT ARROW TO SELECT PAGE DOWN
• PAGE DOWN 3 TIMES
• OBSERVE E 3RD PAGE. ENSURE THAT /-m IS SELECTED
• RIGHT ARROW TO PAGE DOWN
• DOWN PAGE ONCE
• ENSURE WGD IS SELECTED (WGS-84)
• PRESS POS BUTTON

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• SINCGARS FAILURES
• RECEIVE PATH TEST
• DATE RATE ADAPTER
• ECCM MODULE
• ?
• COMSEC MODULE
• ?
• SEND AN ERF
• -MODE KNOB FH-M
• -FUNCTION KNOB ON LO
• -CHANNEL KNOB ON SAME AS RECIRINBG STATION
• -PRESS HLD LD WITH BEING CHANNEL WITH THE
  HOPSET
• TO BE SENT
• -TELL THE RECEIVING STATION TO BE ON FH AND LD
  AND STAND BY
• -PRESS SEND
• -RESTORE THE HOPSET BACK TO THE SAME CHANNEL
  WHERE
• YOU GOT IT

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LATE ENTRY -MODE KNOB ON FH -FUNCTION KNOB ON SQ
ON -CHANNEL KNOB ON CHANNEL HAVING NETS
HOPSET -PRESS FREQ LE DO NOT KEY RADIO UNTIL
THE L DISAPPEARS FROM THE DISPLAY -IF L
DOESNT DISAPPEAR WITHIN ABOUT 2 MINUTES GO TO
CUE AND EFR LADING SINGLE CHANNEL
FREQUENCIES -MODE KNOB ON SC -FUNCTION KNOB ON
LD -CHANNEL KNOB ON CORRECT NUMBER ON MAN OR
CUE -PRESS FREQ CLR STO ENT DIGIT OF
FREQUENCY LOADING VINSON -SINCGARS KNOB SET TO
ANY -VINSON SET TO 1, LD, ON (SHOULD HAVE STEADY
TONE UNLESS ALREADY FILLED) -KYK-13 SET TO 1, ON
AN CONNECTED TO VINSON FILL CONNECTOR WITH
CABLE -KEY RADIO HANDSET. SHOULD HEAR A BEEP AND
LIGHT ON KYK-13 SHOULD FLASH. PLACE KYK-13 AND
VINSON TO 6 AN REPEAT RETURN CENTER VINSON KNOB
TO C.
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9 Line MEDEVAC

• Line 1-Location of the PICK UP site.
• Line 2-YOUR radio frequency, call sign and
  suffix.
• Line 3-Number of patients by precedence
• A-Urgent C-Routine
• B-Priority D-Convenience
• Line 4-Special equipment required
• A-None C-Extraction equipment
• B-Hoist D-Ventilator
• Line 5-Number of patients
• L-Litter
• A-Ambulatory
• Line 6-Security at pick up site
• N-No enemy troops in area.
• P-Possible enemy troops in area (use caution)
• E-Enemy troops in area (use caution)
• X-Enemy troops in area (escort needed)
• Line 7-Method of marking pick up site
• A-Panels D-None
• B-Pyrotechnic signal E-Other

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9 Line MEDEVAC

• Line 1__________________________(Pick up grid)
• Line 2__________________________(Your Freq.)
  __________________________(Your Call Sign w/
  Suffix)
• Line 3 Alpha-(Urgent)_______________________
• Bravo-(Priority)______________________
  _
• C-(Routine)________________________
• D-(Convenience)____________________
• Line 4 Alpha (None)
• Bravo (Hoist needed)
• Charlie (Extraction equipment needed)
• Delta (Ventilator needed)
• Line 5 Lima-Litter_______________________
• Alpha-Ambulatory_________________
• Line 6 November-(No enemy)
• Papa-(Possible enemy, use caution)
• Echo-(Definite enemy, use caution)
• Xray-(Definite enemy, escort
  required)
• Line 7 Alpha-(Panels) Delta-(None)
• Bravo-(Pyro w/ desc.)Echo-(Other w/
  desc.)
• Charlie-(Smoke w/ description)

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5 Point Contingency Plan (GOTWA)

• Going____________________________________
• (Where the leader is going)
• Others____________________________________
• (Who is the leader taking with him/her)
• Time_____________________________________
• (When will I return, NOT how long I will be gone,
  give a specific time of return)
• What_____________________________________
• __________________________________________
• (What to do if I dont make my designated radio
  check if I dont return by my designated time)
• Actions
• If I have contact/action
• I will_______________________________________
• You will____________________________________
• If you have contact/action
• I will_______________________________________
• You will____________________________________

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Life Support Area (LSA)
POC
LOCATION
MEAL CARD UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
DFAC
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER/ MIDNIGHT MEAL
SERVICE TIME LOCATION
SERVICE TIME LOCATION
SERVICE TIME LOCATION
CHAPLAIN SERVICES
WATER POINT
SHOWER
LATRINE
LAUNDRY
TURN IN
BARBER SHOP
PICK UP
POLICE CALL AREA/TIMES
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
GYM
TV ROOM
GAMES/COMPUTER
ED CENTER
OTHER
SHOPPETTE
BALL COURTS
BANK
OTHER
PHONE BANK
REMARKS
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OPERATIONS AREA
LOCATION/ADDRESS
PHONE
STU III
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
COMPUTERS
PRINTERS
CAMERAS
OTHER
REQ.
ON HAND
REQ.
ON HAND
POWER STRIPS
OTHER
COMPUTER CABLE
OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
STORAGE CONTAINERS
COMBO/KEY LOCATION
COMBO/KEY LOCATION
COMBO/KEY LOCATION
WORK ORDERS
NAME NUMBER NAME NUMBER
COMPUTERS
COMMS
LAN/SATCOMS
SAFE/LOCKS
BUILDING ISS.
CONSTRUCTION
OTHER
SUPPLY REQS.
NAME NUMBER NAME NUMBER
ADMIN.
COMFORT ITEM
PRINT. CARTS.
DISKS, CDs, . . .
ADP EQUIP.
FURNITURE OFFICE EQUIP
COMMS.
OTHER
BRIEFINGS
TIME TYPE DUE
SOURCE
OPERATIONS
MISSION
GUARD SHIFTS
REQUIREMENTS
ROVING
STATIONARY
PERIMETER SECURITY
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
SECTOR SKETCH
FIGHTING POSITIONS
WEAPONS
TIMES (STAND TO)
COORDINATION
DETAILS
POC
ALTERNATE
KP
LATRINE
FIREGUARD
OTHER
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SUPPORTED UNIT COORDINATION
S1
POC
ALTERNATE
DAILY STATUS REPORT INPUT DUE
TO (POC)
UNIT MANNING REPORT INPUT DUE
TO (POC)
PAY TEAM HOURS
REQUIREMENTS
MAIL CALL TIME
LOCATION
OUT GOING MAIL TIME
LOCATION/REMARKS
POC
ALTERNATE
S2
SCAR
REMARKS
TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
.
REPORTING
SUSPENSE
REMARKS
TYPE
TO WHOM
METHOD
PIR ISSUES
INTSUM ISSUES
BRIEFING/MEETINGS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
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SUPPORTED UNIT COORDINATION
S3
POC ALTERNATE
SIGO
CONTACT INFO
FILL
SOI
RADIO
CABLES
BATTERIES
TRAINING
LINGUIST SUPPORT
CONTACT INFO
REMARKS/NOTES
POC ALTERNATE
S4
TO (POC)
SENSITIVE ITEMS REPORT DUE
MAINTENANCE
PMCS SCHEDULE/REQUIREMENTS
MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTS
LICENSING/TRAINING/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
DISPATCHING PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS
FUEL POINT/POL PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS
MOTOR POOL ACCESS/VEHICLE PARKING
INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS MAINTENANCE PARTS
AMMUNITION ISSUE STORAGE
CREW SERVED WEAPONS MAINTENANCE PARTS
POC ALTERNATE
PMO
IN BRIEF
MISSION BRIEF
COORDINATION
CRIME AREAS
OFF LIMIT AREAS
SOPs/BLOTTER REPs
CA
POC ALTERNATE
IN BRIEF
POLICE/FIRE
EMERGENCY/OTHER
MEDICAL
COLLECTION/REPORTING
LIAISON CONTACTS
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MISSION SUPPORT
SCHEDULE
LOCATION(S)
REPORTS REQUIRED
DUE TO WHOM
SCHEDULE
LOCATION(S)
COORDINATION REQUIRED
REMARKS
SCHEDULE
LOCATION(S)
COORDINATION REQUIRED
REMARKS
5 Ss
SENSITIZING
PRE-BRIEFING
DEBRIEFING TEAMS
LEADER SCREENING
SCHEDULE
LOCATION(S)
COORDINATION REQUIRED
REMARKS
INTERROGATION
DOC-EX
SCREENING
UNITS SUPPORTED
COORDINATION REQUIRED
REPORTS DUE/WHOM
REMARKS
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TYPE OF MEETING
DOCUMENTATION
AUTHORIZATION
REMARKS
G2X COORDINATION
TFCICA DECONFLICTION
MP COORDINATION
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
LETTER OF EXEMPTION
CONVOY CLEARANCE
CONVOY BRIEF
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
CONVOY PROCEDURES
QRF COORDINATION
GPS/PLUGR
FIRE SUPPORT
COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS
SITUATION UPDATE
PRE-COMBAT INSPECTIONS
OPERATIONAL RECON
DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZATION
ALLIED REPORTING
ALLIED BASE CAMP PROCEDURES
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TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES

• RECEIVE THE MISSION
• ISSUE A WARNING ORDER
• MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
• INITIATE MOVEMENT
• RECONNOITER
• COMPLETE THE PLAN
• ISSUE THE COMPLETE ORDER
• SUPERVISE

WARNING ORDER____________
REFERENCES TIME ZONE USED THROUGHOUT THE
ORDER TASK ORGANIZATION

• SITUATION
• ENEMY FORCES. Include significant changes in
  enemy composition
• Dispositions and courses of action. Information
  not available for inclusion in the initial
• WARNO can be included in subsequent warning
  orders.
• FRIENDLY FORCES. Only address if essential to
  the WARNO.
• (1) Higher commanders mission.
• (2) Higher commanders intent.
• Attachments and detachments. Initial task
  organization, only address major
• unit changes.

• MISSION. Concise statement of the task and
  purpose (who, what, when, where, and
• why). If not all information is known, state
  which parts of the mission statement are
  tentative.

• EXECUTION.
• Concept of operation. Provide as much
  information as available. The concept
• should describe the employment of maneuver
  elements.
• Tasks to maneuver units. Provide information on
  tasks to subordinate units for
• execution, movement to initiate, reconnaissance
  to initiate of security to emplace.
• Identify special teams with squad and platoon.
• Tasks to combat support units. See paragraph 3b.
• Coordinating instructions. Include any
  information available at the time of the
• issuance of the WARNO. Include the following
  Uniform and equipment common to all
• (changes in SOP e.g., drop rucks, drop or pick up
  helmets). Time line. CCIR.
• Risk guidance. Deception guidance. Specific
  priorities, in order of completion.
• Guidance on orders and rehearsals. Orders group
  meeting (attendees, location and
• time). Earliest movement time and degree of
  notice.

• SERVICE SUPPORT. Include any known logistics
  preparation for the operation.
• Special equipment. Identifying requirements, and
  coordination transfer to using
• units.
• b) Transportation. Identifying requirements,
  and coordinating for preposition of assets.

• COMMAND AND SIGNAL
• Command. Sate the chain command in different
  from unit SOP.
• Signal. Identify current SOI edition, and
  pre-position signal assets to support
• operation.

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OPERATION ORDER
1. SITUATION
A. ENEMY
B. FRIENDLY
C. WEATHER
D. ROAD CONDITIONS
E. MAP ORIENTATION/MINES
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OPERATION ORDER
2. MISSION
A. WHO
B. WHAT
C. WHEN
D. WHERE
E. WHY/HOW
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OPERATION ORDER
3. EXECUTION
A. CONVOY MANIFEST CONVOY NUMBER CONVOY
COMMANDER CONVOY NCOIC PAX MANIFEST
B. MARCH ORDER VEHICLE 1 (BUMPER NUMBER,
DUTIES) VEHICLE 2 VEHICLE 3 VEHICLE 4
C. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS CONVOY SP/RP
TIMES CONVOY RALLY POINTS/SAFE HAVENS CONVOY
INTERVAL CONVOY SPEED CATCH UP SPEED
D. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION PARKING
PLACE/METHOD COLLECTION/SECURITY
ELEMENTS PRIMARY/BACKUP HANDLERS TARGET/LOCATION
/DURATION COLLECTION FOCUS/QUESTIONING PLAN
E. REACTION/BATTLE DRILLS REACT TO UNEXPLODED
ORDNANCE (UXO) REACT TO CROWDS/RIOTS REACT
TO MINE STRIKE SECURITY PLAN REACT TO FIRE
(SNIPER/NEAR AMBUSH/FAR AMBUSH/INDIRECT FIRE)
REACT TO VEHICLE BREAKDOWN REACT TO TRAFFIC
ACCIDENT REACT TO COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE
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OPERATION ORDER
4. SERVICE SUPPORT

• MISSION BRIEFING BOOK\
• MAPS
• ROUTE OVERLAY
• MINE OVERLAY
• VEHICLE PMCS
• VEHICLE DISPATCH
• VEHICLE BII
• MRES
• WATER
• FUEL IN VEHICLE

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OPERATION ORDER
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL
COMMANDER/CONVOY COMMANDER NCOIC/CONVOY
NCOIC A. CALL SIGNS AND FREQUENCIES
NOTES
CH
SECTION
CALL SIGN
FREQUENCY
1
2
3
4
5
6
B. PHONE NUMBERS
SECTION
PHONE
NOTES
C. CHALLENGE AND PASSWORDS
PASSWORD
AREA/SITUATION
CHALLENGE
D. SIGNAL/PYROTECHNICS
PYROTECHNIC/SMOKE/SIGNAL
MEANING/ACTION/DRILL
E. NOTES/REMARKS
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6. SAFETY
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
NATURE OF OPERATION/OPERATIONAL AREA
OPERATION LENGTH
LOCAL AREA
TACTICAL
SUSPECTED HAZARD OR UNKNOWN CONDITION
4
72 HOURS
3
5
48 HOURS
2
3
4
24 HOURS
1
2
3
FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR/NATURE OF MISSION
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SUPPORT OR NON TACTICAL
DAY TACTICAL
NIGHT TACTICAL
4
AD HOC (HEY YOU)
3
5
2
ATTACHED
3
4
1
2
3
ORGANIC
LEADER REST AND TIME FOR PREPARATION/TIME FOR
MISSION PREPARATION
LEADER REST
IN DEPTH
MINIMAL
ADEQUATE
4
lt4 HOURS
3
5
6 HOURS
2
3
4
8 HOURS
1
2
3
SOLDIER SELECTION/SOLDIER EXPERIENCE
TASK
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
SOMEWHAT FAMILIAR BUT NOT EXPERIENCED
OJT
4
COMPLEX
3
5
ROUTINE
2
3
4
SIMPLE
1
2
3
SOLDIER ALERTNESS/LENGTH OF REST
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
OPTIMUM 8 HOURS
ADEQUATE 6 HOURS
MINIMAL lt 4 HOURS
4
TACTICAL
3
5
GARRISON
1
2
3
EQUIPMENT STATUS/MAINTENANCE STATUS
EQUIPMENT AGE
HIGHLY MAINTAINED
C-2/C-3
COMBAT READY
4
OLD
3
5
AVERAGE
2
3
4
NEW
1
2
3
WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/VISIBILITY/MO
ISTURE
TEMPERATURE
DAY CLEAR/DRY
LIMITED VISIBILITY DRIZZLE
NIGHT DUST/RAIN ICE
4
VERY COLD
3
5
COLD
2
3
4
MODERATE
1
2
3
REMARKS
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6. SAFETY
RISK ASSESSMENT
LOW MEDIUM HIGH 0-11 12-22 23
REMARKS (SAFETY/RISK REDUCTION MEASURES)
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CALL FOR FIRE
A. OBSERVERS CALL SIGN
B. WARNING ORDER
(1) TYPE OF MISSION
(a) ADJUST FIRE
(b) FIRE FOR EFFECT
(c) SUPPRESS
(d) IMMEDIATE SUPPRESSION
(2) SIZE OF ELEMENT TO FIRE FOR EFFECT
(3) METHOD OF TARGET LOCATION
(a) POLAR PLOT
(b) SHIFT FROM A KNOWN POINT (GIVE POINT TRP)
(c) GRID
(4) LOCATION OF TARGET
(a) GRID COORDINATE 6 DIGIT, 8 DIGIT IF
GREATER ACCURACY IS REQUIRED
(b) SHIFT FROM A KNOWN POINT (1) SEND OT
DIRECTION MILS (NEAREST 10) DEGREES CARDI
NAL DIRECTION SEND LATERAL SHIFT (RIGHT/LEFT
TO NEAREST 10m) SEND RANGE SHIFT (ADD/DROP TO
NEAREST 100m) SEND VERTICAL SHIFT ONLY IF IT
EXCEEDS 35 m (UP/DOWN TO NEAREST 5m) (c) POLAR
PLOT (1) SEND DIRECTION (NEAREST 10
MILS) SEND DISTANCE (NEAREST 100m) SEND
VERTICAL SHIFT (NEAREST 5m)
(5) DESCRIPTION OF TARGET
(a) TYPE
(b) ACTIVITY
(c) NUMBER
(d) DEGREE OF PROTECTION
(e) SIZE AND SHAPE
(6) METHOD OF ENGAGEMENT
(a) TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT
(1) AREA FIRE-MOVING TARGET (2) PRECISION
FIRE-POINT TARGET
(7) DANGER CLOSE
(a) 600m FOR MORTARS
(b) 600m FOR ARTILLERY
(c) 750m FOR NAVAL GUNS 5 INCHES OR SMALLER
(d) 1000m FOR NAVAL GUS OVER 5 INCHES
(e) 2000m FOR 16 INCH NAVAL GUNS
(8) MARK (USED TO ORIENT OBSERVER/INDICATE
TARGETS
(9) TRAJECTORY
(a) LOW ANGLE (STANDARD)
(b) HIGH ANGLE
(10) AMMUNITION
(a) PROJECTILE
(b) FUSE
(c) VOLUME OF FIRE
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CALL FOR FIRE
A. OBSERVERS CALL SIGN
B. WARNING ORDER
(1) TYPE OF MISSION
(a) ADJUST FIRE
(b) FIRE FOR EFFECT
(c) SUPPRESS
(d) IMMEDIATE SUPPRESSION
(2) SIZE OF ELEMENT TO FIRE FOR EFFECT
(3) METHOD OF TARGET LOCATION
(a) POLAR PLOT
(b) SHIFT FROM A KNOWN POINT (GIVE POINT TRP)
(c) GRID
(4) LOCATION OF TARGET
(a) GRID COORDINATE 6 DIGIT, 8 DIGIT IF
GREATER ACCURACY IS REQUIRED
(b) SHIFT FROM A KNOWN POINT (1) SEND OT
DIRECTION MILS (NEAREST 10) DEGREES CARDI
NAL DIRECTION SEND LATERAL SHIFT (RIGHT/LEFT
TO NEAREST 10m) SEND RANGE SHIFT (ADD/DROP TO
NEAREST 100m) SEND VERTICAL SHIFT ONLY IF IT
EXCEEDS 35 m (UP/DOWN TO NEAREST 5m) (c) POLAR
PLOT (1) SEND DIRECTION (NEAREST 10
MILS) SEND DISTANCE (NEAREST 100m) SEND
VERTICAL SHIFT (NEAREST 5m)
(5) DESCRIPTION OF TARGET
(a) TYPE
(b) ACTIVITY
(c) NUMBER
(d) DEGREE OF PROTECTION
(e) SIZE AND SHAPE
(6) METHOD OF ENGAGEMENT
(a) TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT
(1) AREA FIRE-MOVING TARGET (2) PRECISION
FIRE-POINT TARGET
(7) DANGER CLOSE
(a) 600m FOR MORTARS
(b) 600m FOR ARTILLERY
(c) 750m FOR NAVAL GUNS 5 INCHES OR SMALLER
(d) 1000m FOR NAVAL GUS OVER 5 INCHES
(e) 2000m FOR 16 INCH NAVAL GUNS
(8) MARK (USED TO ORIENT OBSERVER/INDICATE
TARGETS
(9) TRAJECTORY
(a) LOW ANGLE (STANDARD)
(b) HIGH ANGLE
(10) AMMUNITION
(a) PROJECTILE
(b) FUSE
(c) VOLUME OF FIRE
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FIELD EXPEDIENT CALL FOR FIRE
CALL TASK FORCE COMMAND NET SWITCH TO FIRE
SUPPORT ELEMENT NET
1. TARGET NUMBER OR GRID
2. NAME AND RANK OF OBSERVER

• 3. LOCATION OF OBSERVER
• DEVICE USED FOR LOCATION

4. TARGET DESCRIPTION
5. NATURE OF THREAT
6. LASING OR DIGITAL EQUIPMENT
7. BUILT UP AREAS (BUILDINGS, POVs)
8. OBSERVER TRAINED? UNTRAINED?
9. FRIENDLIES IN AREA
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UXO SPOT REPORT
CALL TASK FORCE COMMAND NET SWITCH TO PROVOST
MARSHAL NET
1. DATE/TIME GROUP THE ITEM WAS DISCOVERED
2. REPORTING ACTIVITY/UNIT AND LOCATION

• 3. CONTACT METHOD BETWEEN WITNESS AND EOD
  RESPONSE TEAM (FREQ,
• CALL SIGN, ETC. . .)

4. TYPE OF ORDNANCE (DROPPED, PLACED, PROJECTED
OR THROWN)
5. NBC CONTAMINATION IN THE AREA
6. RESOURCES THREATENED (FACILITIES, ROUTES, ETC
. . .)
7. IMPACT ON MISSION
8. PROTECTIVE MEASURES THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN TO
PROTECT PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT
9. RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOR RESPONSE BY
EOD IMMEDIATE-WHEN THE UXO STOPS THE UNITS
MANEUVER AND MISSION CAPABILITY OR THREATENS
CRITICAL ASSETS VITAL TO THE MISSION. INDIRECT-WHE
N THE UXO SLOWS THE MANEUVER OR MISSION
CAPABILITY OR THREATENS CRITICAL ASSETS IMPORTANT
TO THE MISSION. MINOR-WHEN THE UXO REDUCES THE
UNITS MANEUVER AND MISSION CAPABILITY OR
THREATENS NON-CRITICAL ASSETS OF VALUE. NO
THREAT-WHEN THE UXO HAS LITTLE OR NO EFFECT ON
THE UNITS MISSION OR ASSETS.
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REACT TO UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO)
-VEHICLE THAT SPOTTED THE UXO WILL STOP. -ALL IN
THE VEHICLE WILL UTILIZE PRE-DESIGNATED HAND AND
ARMY SIGNALS FOR UXO. -ALL VEHICLE WILL STOP AND
TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT. -ALL VEHICLES WILL MOVE A MINIMUM OF
150 METERS AWAY FROM UXO BUT REMAIN WITHIN VERBAL
COMMUNICATION RANGE. -A CALCULATED ATTEMPT WILL
BE MADE TO IDENTIFY THE UXO. -THE UXO WILL BE
MARKED BY ANY AVAILABLE MEANS.
WARNING AT NO TIME
WILL ANYONE TOUCH, DISTURB OR TRY TO DISARM THE
UXO -CONVOY COMMANDER WILL CALL IN A UXO REPORT
TO HIGHER HQ AND AWAIT FOLLOW ON INSTRUCTIONS.

• 
  UXO/MINE STRIKE
• ALL STOP
• TURN OFF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
• SELF EXTRACT AT LEAST 150 METERS
• EVACUATE CASUALTIES STABILIZE INJURIES
• EVACUATE SENSITIVE ITEMS
• SEND MEDEVAC REQUEST
• SEND ACE REPORT
• SEND SALUTE REPORT
• PREPARE TO RECEIVE MEDEVAC

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MEDEVAC LZ SETUP

• ALL LANDINGS
• AIRCRAFT SHOULD LAND FACING THE WIND
• SLOPE OF THE LZ SHOULD NOT EXCEED 8 DEGREES
• CLEAR LZ OF ALL DEBRIS AND OBSTACLES
• SECURE ALL LOOSE ITEMS IN THE AREA
• DO NT POP SMOKE UNTIL AIRCRAFT IS IN SIGHT
• DO NOT APPROACH AIRCRAFT UNTIL CREW SIGNALS
• DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE OR PERSONNEL DURING LANDING
• SECURE VRS OR LIGHTS WITH LARGE ROCKS, ETC. . .
• APPROACH AIRCRAFT AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE FRO THE
  FRONT
• NIGHT LANDINGS
• DO NOT USE SMOKE UNLESS PILOT REQUESTS
• DO NOT USE FLASHING LIGHTS AT CLOSE RANGE
• ALL LIGHTS MUST BE TURNED OFF EXCEPT THOSE USED
  TO INDICATE THE LZ
• WHEN AIRCRAFT APPROACH LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON.

VRS PANELS LIGHTS
L A N D I N G D I R E C T I O N
W I N D D I R E C T I O N
7 PACES
VRS PANELS LIGHTS
14 PACES
VRS PANELS LIGHTS
VRS PANELS LIGHTS
14 PACES
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IMMEDIATE ACTION DRILL-BREAK CONTACT
1. COMMUNICATE TO ALL WHAT YOU SEE 2. RETURN
FIRE AS PER ROE 3. DO NOT GET OUT OF VEHICLES,
UNLESS a. VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE 4. MOVE OUT OF
THE DILL ZONE 5. MOVE TO THE DESIGNATED RALLY
POINT 6. SEND ACE REPORT 7. SEND SALUTE
REPORT 8. USE SMOKE CALL FOR FIRE IN NECESSARY
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
HMMWV
HMMWV
KILL ZONE
AMBUSH
1. IF VEHICLE IS DISABLED 6. MOVE OUT OF
THE KILL ZONE 2. DISMOUNT OPPOSITE THE AMBUSH
7. USE BUDDY SYSTEM 3. USE VEHICLE AS HASTY
DEFENSE 8. USE BOUNDING OVER WATCH 4. STAY
BEHIND THE TIRES 9. USE INDIVIDUAL COMBAT
TACTICS 5. RETURN FIRE AS PER ROE 10.
RETURN FIRE AS PER ROE LEADER CHECKS PERSONNEL,
ASSESS SITUATION AND DECIDES COURSE OF ACTION,
MOVE OUT OF THE KILL ZONE, ASSEMBLE AT THE RALLY
POINT.

• MOVE OUT OF KILL ZONE
• TEAM LEADER IDENTIFIES RP
• TM MEMBER FARTHEST FROM RP BOUNDS
• TOWARD RP BEHIND COVERING FIRE, OTHERS
• FOLLOW FROM FARTHEST TO NEAREST.
• ALL OTHER TEAM MEMBERS PROVIDE COVERING
• FIRE UNTIL ALL ARE OUT OF KILL ZONE.

THREAT
TO THE RP
3
1
2
3
4
1
4
2
KILL ZONE
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USING VEHICLE AS HASTY DEFENSIVE POSITION
1
INCOMING FIRE
2
ATTEMPT TO EVACUATE VIA FASTEST ROUTE/RETURN FIRE
IF ROAD BLOCKED, ASSUME HASTY DEFENSIVE POSITION
3
4
BREAK CONTACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEAM SOP
1
TC
1
2
D I R E C T I O N O F T R A V E L
2
DRIVER
3
REAR PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE
4
REAR PASSENGER TC SIDE
1
2
3
3
4
DISABLED VEHICLE BREAKDOWN

• CONVOY STOPS
• ESTABLISH SECURITY
• ASSESS SITUATION
• REPORT TO HIGHER
• DO NOT GET OFF THE ROAD IN POTENTIALLY MINED
  AREAS
• OPERATOR WILL ASSESS BREAKDOWN (CAN YOU FIX ON
  THE SPOT OR SELF
• RECOVER)
• REQUEST MAINTENANCE SUPPORT/SELF-RECOVERY
• MAINTAIN SECURITY UNTIL MAINTENANCE ARRIVES

• TOW BAR
• ALL PINS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
• SAFETY CHAIN
• TRANSFER AND TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL
• HAZARD LIGHTS ON
• WATCH YOUR SPEED

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ROAD BLOCKS
1. IDENTIFY THE ROAD BLACK. 2. STOP BEFORE
REACHING THE ROAD BLACK AND POSITION VEHICLES
FOR RAPID EGRESS. 3. ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS
WITH HIGHER ECHELON AND SUBMIT SPOT REPORT. 4.
LEADERS ASSESSMENT. -IS BREACHING THE ROAD BLOCK
MISSION ESSENTIAL -IF NOT, AVOID THE ROADBLOCK
REMOVE VEHICULAR ROAD BLOCK
DISABLED VEHICLES
DIRECTION TO DRIVE INTO CORNERS OF DISABLED
VEHICLES
HMMWVs
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1. Identification, Markings, License Numbers,
and vehicle descriptions
Identification/Markings License Vehicle
Description
2. Number, Names, Ages and Sex of Passengers
Name Birth
date Age Occupation/Role
3. Conditions of Passengers Health, Dress, and
Attitudes
Name Health
Dress
Attitude
4. Type and Quantity of Cargo
Cargo Type
Quantity
5. Point of origin and Destination of Vehicle
Origin
Destination
6. Stated reason of travel by passengers
7. Weapons/Ammunition found in vehicles
(confiscate IAW w/ ROE and guidance)
Weapon/Ammunition Type
Weapon/Ammunition Quantity
8. Reports or sightings OPFOR by driver and/or
passengers
9. Any unusual events observed by passengers
10. Notes
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IED STRIKE FIRST VEHICLE DISABLED STEP 1-ALL
STOP, TURN OFF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, USE NOISE
DISCIPLINE STEP 2-MOVE TO THE DAMAGED
VEHICLE STEP 3-EVACUATE AND STABILIZE CASUALTIES,
EVACUATE EQUIPMENT STEP 4-MOVE AT LEAST 150
METERS BACK STEP 5-CALL MEDEVAC, ACE, SALUTE STEP
6-PREPARE TO RECEIVE MEDEVAC
IED STRIKE SECOND VEHICLE DISABLED STEP 1-ALL
STOP, TURN OFF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, USE NOISE
DISCIPLINE STEP 2-MOVE TO THE DAMAGED
VEHICLE STEP 3-EVACUATE AND STABILIZE CASUALTIES,
EVACUATE EQUIPMENT STEP 4-MOVE AT LEAST 150
METERS BACK STEP 5-CALL MEDEVAC, ACE, SALUTE STEP
6-PREPARE TO RECEIVE MEDEVAC
IED STRIKE MIDDLE VEHICLE DISABLED STEP 1-ALL
STOP, TURN OFF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, USE NOISE
DISCIPLINE STEP 2-
MOVE TO THE DAMAGED VEHICLE STEP 3-EVACUATE AND
STABILIZE CASUALTIES, EVACUATE EQUIPMENT STEP
4-MOVE AT LEAST 150 METERS BACK STEP 5-CALL
MEDEVAC, ACE, SALUTE STEP 6-PREPARE TO RECEIVE
MEDEVAC
REACT TO CIVIL DISTURBANCE LARGE CROWD
1
H M M W V
C R O W D
2
3
4
1-MOVE TO A SAFE LOCATION 2-ESTABLISH
SECURITY 3-OBSERVE, REPORT, FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS 4-DO NOT LET THE CROWD GET BETWEEN
YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE 5-DO NOT LET THE CROWD GET
BETWEEN YOUR VEHICLES AND THE NEAREST SAFE
HAVEN 6-DO NOT DO OR SAY ANYTHING THAT WILL
FURTHER INSIGHT THE CROWD 7-LISTEN TO AND TRY TO
UNDERSTAND THE CROWDS GRIEVANCES 8-KEEP COOL,
CALM, COLLECTED AND COMMUNICATE