BOLC II TACSOP TRAINING TODAY FOR COMBAT TOMORROW

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BOLC II TACSOPTRAINING TODAY FOR COMBAT TOMORROW

• January 2007

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ANNEX A

• PCC/PCI

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ANNEX A PCC/PCI

• UNIFORM
• a. SOLDIERS UNIFORM All soldiers will have
  their uniforms with all rank / patches subdued
  and sewn on and sleeves down. Soldiers will only
  wear the issue belt with buckle and either OD
  green or black socks (no white socks). ACH or
  patrol cap with subdued, sew-on or pin-on rank
  will be worn in a field environment and the beret
  will be the only headgear worn in a garrison or
  administrative environment. Regardless of
  environment, the ACH helmet will always be worn
  if there is a threat of head injury. I.D. tags
  will be of the tactical (i.e., silenced) type.
   
• b. ACH ACH helmets will be worn with the
  soldiers name centered or offset to the
  soldiers left (due to the NVG Mounting Bracket)
  on the helmet band printed in black, block
  letters. The helmet band will be secured at the 9
  and 3 oclock positions with gutted 550-cord tied
  with a girth hitch as shown and attached to the
  webbing.
• c. FLC See Figure E-3
• Each attachment to the MOLLE FLC will be secured
  properly using the weaving on the attaching bands
  through the vest (see figure E-4).
• For canteen tie-downs, on end of 550 cord (not
  gutted) will be secured to the FLC using a
  bowline. The other end will be secured to the
  canteen with an end-of-line bowline and
  girthhitched to the neck of the canteen.
  End-of-line bowlines will be secured with a half
  hitch.
• Compass lanyards will be girthhitched to the
  vest.
• No knives will be worn except pocketknives /
  leatherman-type tools.
• Only flashlights or LED lights may be worn on
  the shoulder strap. 
• All excess straps will be rolled and secured
  with black or green tape.

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Figure E-1
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A. SECURE THE CANTEEN WITH AN END OF THE ROPE
BOWLINE WITH THE FREE RUNNING END ROUTED THROUGH
THE LOOP OF THE BOWLINE TO FORM A SLIP KNOT.
SECURE THE NBC LID TO THE CANTEEN CAP WITH BLACK
OR GREEN TAPE. PLACE AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF TAP
AROUND THE CAP SECURING THE TAPE HOLDING THE LID.

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Figure E-3
Figure E-4
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e. RUCKSACK Rucksacks will be tied down as
shown
- E-Tool will be on the right side and the
2-Quart canteen will be on the left side as worn.
The GP Strap will be hooked to the 2-Quart
canteen rings as shown and routed around the
rucksack and through the E-Tool cover, pocket
straps, and rucksack frame as shown. - A
label with last name and unit down to platoon
level (e.g. 1/D/1-30 FA) will be attached to
the right inside crossbar of the frame.
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f. SENSITIVE ITEMS TIE DOWNS All
sensitive items will be tied down as shown.
There are no exceptions to this policy. Items
that are not attached to a weapon system will be
tied to the ring on the FLC strap or to a snap
link attached to the FLC strap using an
end-of-line bowline with half hitch
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g. PACKING LIST
Uniform (worn) ACU FLC ACH Weapon w/ blank
adapter (M4, yellow) and UBL Camelback hydration
system (black or camouflage) - 1 ea Compass,
Lensatic (military issue) Medic alert
tags/bracelet (if applicable) Notebook, pocket
size - 1 ea Pens/Pencils - 3-5 ea Rucksack with
UBL Rucksack 1-ACU set 1-Boots, pair 1-Set
wet weather gear 2-Pair OD/black
socks 1-Drawers, cotton 2-T-shirts,
brown 1-Towel 1-Pair military black leather
gloves 1-Washcloth 1-Pair glove inserts,
wool 1-Shaving kit / minimal toiletries
1-Polypro Top, Sleep shirt, and/or Field
Jacket Liner (winter only) 1-Poncho 1-Patrol
cap 1-Shoe Polish, shoe shine brush
1-Poncho liner 1-Entrenching tool (left
side) 1-Foot powder 1-2qt canteen (right
side) 2-Zip lock bags (1 gallon) 1-Waterproof
bag 1-Bivey cover 1-Reflective
Belt 1-Flashlight 1- Weapons Cleaning Kit,
small arms (4 rods, 1 handle, bore brush,
chamber brush, two ended tooth brush, chamber
patches, 1 small bottle of CLP) Note Wrap 2
qt strap around rucksack to secure on right side
of ruck. Indicates items to be placed in
waterproof bag. Entrenching tool is secured to
the left side of ruck with 550 cord. Optional
or as needed
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A Bag (duffel) Black Watch cap - 1 ea (winter
only) Boots, Combat Leather/Hot Weather (blk,
green, or tan) 1 pr BDU (Temperate or Hot
Weather) - 2-3 ea Drawers, cotton - 5
ea Eyeglasses (military issue) (if applicable)
- 1 ea Gloves, insulated, black (no brand name
logos) - 1 ea Gortex or Field Jacket - 1 ea
(winter only) Polypro Top, Sleep shirt, and/or
Field Jacket Liner - 1 ea (winter only) Running
shoes - 1 pr Summer Army IPFU (complete) - 4
ea Winter Army IPFU (complete) - 1 set (winter
only) Shower shoes - 1 pr Sleeping bag
(complete) - 1 ea Sleeping mat - 1 ea Socks,
wool, cushion sole - 4-5 pr Socks, white - 3-4
pr T-shirts, brown - 4-5 ea Toiletries (for five
days) Optional Index Cards Insect repellant (non
aerosol) Insulated gloves, black, w/o logos Knee
or Elbow Pads of any kind Leatherman / Pocket
knife Map Case Pace Cord Flashlight (Surefire,
photon micro light, mini-mag light) Protective
eyeglasses Religious writings Band-Aids /
Moleskin Hand Sanitizer Petroleum Jelly Baby
Wipes
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• PCC / PCI INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST
• Weapon w/ optics Clean and serviceable
• Ammunition and Magazine Magazines serviceable,
  clean, and functional
• ACH Chin strap serviceable, cover clean
• FLC rigged in accordance with Appendix E
• Blood Type and Battle Roster Number on helmet
  band
• Interceptor Body Armor Plates properly
  installed
• Notebook and Pen
• Issued Eye Protection (Goggles or Glasses)
• Water Source Camelback or Canteens full
• Flashlight
• ID Tags
• Military ID Card
• NVGs Ensure extra batteries are on hand and
  NVGs are tied down to the soldier
• Gloves
• Knee pads
• Elbow pads

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ANNEX B

• PLANNING

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APPENDIX 1 TROOP LEADING PRODEDURES

• EIGHT TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES
• RECEIVE THE MISSION
• ISSUE WARNING ORDER
• MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
• START NECESSARY MOVEMENT
• RECONNOITER
• COMPLETE THE PLAN
• ISSUE THE PLAN
• SUPERVISE
• WARNING ORDER FORMAT

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OPERATIONS ORDER FORMAT
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ANNEX C

• TACTICAL OPERATIONS

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APPENDIX 1 MOUT

• PRINCIPLES OF MOUT
• (a) Surprise. Strike the enemy at a time or place
  or in a manner for which he is unprepared. Key to
  success gives the assaulting element the
  advantage.
• (b) Security. Never permit the enemy to acquire
  unexpected advantage.
• (1) Maintain during all phases of the operation.
• (2) Four-dimensional battlefield (height, depth,
  width, subterranean).
• (3) Always maintain 360 degree security (include
  elevated and subterranean areas).
• (4) Mission is never complete as long as you
  remain in the urban
• environment. The status of actors in the urban
  environment does not afford the sense of security
  offered by open terrain. The key to
  survivability is a constant state of situational
  awareness.
• (c) Simplicity. Prepare clear, uncomplicated
  plans, and provide subordinates with concise
  orders to ensure thorough understanding.
• (1) Always keep plans simple.
• (2) Ensure everyone understands the mission and
  the commanders intent.
• (3) Plan and prepare for the worst.
• (d) Speed. Rate of military action.
• (1) Acts as security.
• (2) Move in a careful hurry.
• (3) Smooth is fast and fast is smooth.
• (4) Never move faster than you can accurately
  engage targets.
• (5) Exercise tactical patience.
• (e) Violence of Action. Eliminate the enemy with
  sudden, explosive force.

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APPENDIX 1 MOUT

• METT-TC CONSIDERATIONS. To effectively plan
  combat operations in urban environments, leaders
  must utilize Troop Leading Procedures and conduct
  a thorough analysis utilizing METT-TC factors.
  The following lists specific planning guidance
  that must be incorporated when planning for urban
  operations.
• a. Mission. Know correct Task Organization to
  accomplish the mission (Offense, Defense, or
  Stability and Support Operations).
• b. Enemy.
• (1) Disposition. Analyze the arrayal of enemy
  forces in and around your
• objective, known and suspected. Example Known
  or suspected locations of minefields, obstacles,
  and strong points.
• (2) Composition and Strength. Analyze the
  enemy's task organization, troops available,
  suspected strength, and amount of support from
  local civilian populace based on intelligence
  estimates. Is the enemy a conventional or
  unconventional force?
• (3) Morale. Analyze the enemy's current
  operational status based on friendly
  intelligence estimates.
• (4) Capabilities. Determine what the enemy can
  employ against your forces.
• (5) Probable Course(s) of Action. Based on
  friendly intelligence estimates, determine how
  the enemy will fight within his area of operation
  (in and around your area of operation).
• c. Terrain.
• (1) Leaders conduct a detailed terrain analysis
  of each urban setting,
• considering the types of built-up areas and
  composition of existing structures.
• (2) Utilize OCOKA when analyzing terrain, in
  and around the area of
• operation.
• (a) Observation and Fields of Fire Always be
  prepared to conduct urban operations under
  limited visibility conditions. This includes the
  effects of reduced illumination, as well as
  natural and manmade obscuration. Leaders should
  ensure that soldiers are equipped with adequate
  resources, which allow them to successfully
  operate in the urban environment under these
  types of conditions.

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• c. Terrain. (CONTINUED)
• (1) Leaders conduct a detailed terrain analysis
  of each urban setting,
• considering the types of built-up areas and
  composition of existing structures.
• (2) Utilize OCOKA when analyzing terrain, in
  and around the area of
• operation.
• (a) Observation and Fields of Fire Always be
  prepared to conduct urban operations under
  limited visibility conditions. This includes the
  effects of reduced illumination, as well as
  natural and manmade obscuration. Leaders should
  ensure that soldiers are equipped with adequate
  resources, which allow them to successfully
  operate in the urban environment under these
  types of conditions.
• (b) Cover and Concealment Leaders must
  perform a thorough analysis of peripheral as
  well as intra-urban areas. Leaders should
  identify routes to objectives, which afford
  assault forces with the best possible cover and
  concealment. Additionally, leaders should take
  advantage of limited visibility conditions,
  which would allow for forces to move undetected
  to their final assault / breaching positions.
  When in the final assault position, forces should
  move as rapidly as tactically possible to access
  structures, which afford additional cover and
  concealment. Leaders must learn to properly
  employ obscurants and exercise tactical
  patience to fully take advantage of these
  effects. Finally, all
• members of the urban force must practice noise
  and light discipline. Soldiers must avoid
  unnecessary voice communications, learn the
  proper use of white light, and limit contact
  with surfaces that may alert the enemy of their
  presence.
• (c) Obstacles There are many manmade and
  natural obstacles on the periphery, as well as
  within the urban environment. Leaders should
  conduct a detailed reconnaissance of routes and
  objectives (this must include subterranean
  complexes), taking into consideration route
  adjustments and special equipment needs.
• (d) Key Terrain Analyze which buildings,
  intersections, bridges, LZ/PZ, airports, and
  elevated areas that provide a tactical advantage
  to you or the enemy. Additionally, the leader
  must identify critical infrastructure within his
  area of operations, which would provide the
  enemy with a tactical advantage on the
  battlefield. These may include, but are not
  limited to, communication centers, medical
  facilities, governmental facilities, and
  facilities that are of psychological
  significance.
• (e) Avenues of Approach Consider roads,
  intersections, inland
• waterways, and subterranean constructions
  (subways, sewers, and basements). Leaders should
  classify areas as go, slow go, or no-go based on
  the navigability of the approach.
• NOTE Military maps may not provide enough detail
  for urban terrain analysis or reflect the
  underground sewer systems, subways, water
  systems, or mass transit routes.

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• d. Troops. Analyze your forces utilizing their
  disposition, composition, strength, morale,
  capabilities, etc. Leaders must also consider the
  type and size of the objective to plan effective
  use of troops available.
• e. Time. Operations in an urban environment
  have a slower pace and tempo. Leaders must
  consider the amount of time required to secure,
  clear, or seize the urban objective and stress
  and fatigue soldiers will encounter. Additional
  time must also be allowed for area analysis
  efforts, these may include, but are not limited
  to
• Maps and urban plans Recon and analysis
• Hydrological data analysis
• Line-of-sight surveys
• Long Range Surveillance and Scout
  reconnaissance
• Similar to the conduct of other military
  operations, leaders need to designate time for
  rehearsals. Urban operations require a variety of
  individual, collective, and special tasks, which
  are not associated with operations on less
  complex terrain. These task require additional
  rehearsal time for clearing, breaching, obstacle
  reduction, casualty evacuation, and support
  teams. Additionally, rehearsal time must be
  identified for rehearsals with combined arms
  elements. These may include, but are not limited
  to
• Artillery
• Armor
• Aviation
• Armor
• Engineers
• f. Civilians. Authorities such as the National
  Command will establish the Rules of Engagement.
  Commanders at all levels, may provide further
  guidance regarding civilians occupying the area
  of operations (AO). Leaders must daily reiterate
  the ROE to subordinates, and immediately inform
  them of any changes to the ROE. Soldiers must
  have the discipline to identify the enemy from
  noncombatants and ensure civilians understand and
  follow all directed commands.
• NOTE Civilians may not speak English, may be
  hiding (especially small children), or dazed from
  a breach. Civilians must not be given the means
  to resist. Rehearse how clearing/search teams
  will react to these variables. Never compromise
  the safety of your Soldiers.

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MOUT (ENTER/CLEAR A ROOM)
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MOUT (MOVEMENT ON STAIRWELLS)
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MOUT (MOVEMENT DOWN HALLWAYS)
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MOUT (MOVEMENT DOWN HALLWAYS)
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
March Column Standards Blackout drive or
service drive lights will only be used when
ordered by the platoon mentor. Weapons
Orientation First vehicle weapons straight
ahead Last vehicle weapons to the
rear Remaining vehicles weapons alternate

• Convoy Brief
• Destination and route of march.
• Location of SP, checkpoints, rally points, and
  RP (use map).
• Location of danger areas or road hazards.
• SP Time.
• March interval (in meters).
• March Speed (MPH).
• Catch up speed (MPH).
• Road conditions.
• Weather and visibility.
• Emergency procedures.
• Actions on contact.
• Time, location, and duration of scheduled
  haults.
• Time platoon leaves present position.
• Order of march.
• Special instructions
• Indirect fire plan
• Designate air guards
• Designate Traffic Control Point personnel.

Bottom Line Ensure each vehicle crew knows where
they are going, understands contingency plans,
and adheres to march discipline (catch-up speed,
interval, and reporting.
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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APPENDIX 2 CONVOY OPERATIONS
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VEHICLE LOAD PLAN

• Prior to loading, soldiers will be broken down
  into an appropriate number of chalks (5 ton ACL
  18 soldiers with gear HMMWV ACL 10 soldiers
  with gear). The senior ranking leader in each
  chalk will be designated as the chalk leader and
  must be fully briefed on the route to be taken.
  In addition, each chalk leader will be
  responsible for performing a number of essential
  tasks to ensure that driver is prepared for
  movement through personally inspecting all
  pertinent maintenance forms, determining that
  fuel levels have been topped off and inspecting
  drivers dispatch.
• All soldiers will establish security around the
  area where loading will take place as directed by
  the chalk leader.
• Once the trucks are in position and all
  soldiers are ready to load, the chalk leader will
  begin directing buddy teams to load the truck.
  The first two soldiers will load the truck and
  remain at the rear of the truck to assist others
  in loading.

The second buddy team on the truck (usually a MG
team) will assume air guard at the front of the
truck.
d. Subsequent buddy teams will assume positions
on alternating sides of the truck. Soldiers will
be seated on the floor with weapons pointed
outside of the truck.
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e. Once all soldiers are loaded, the chalk
leader will assist the driver in closing the
tailgate. The soldiers at the rear of the
vehicle will secure the safety strap. The chalk
leader will remain dismounted until the signal to
move out is given by the platoon leader. f. To
dismount the truck, the chalk leader and driver
lower the tailgate and the last soldiers release
the safety strap. g. The first two soldiers off
the truck will assist all other soldiers in
unloading. Soldiers will assume security
positions around the dismount point as directed
by the squad leader, the last two soldiers off
the truck being the air guards. h. Once the
truck is checked to ensure all personnel and
equipment are off, the chalk leader assists the
driver in closing the tailgate.
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APPENDIX 3 CORDON SEARCH
4 COMPONENTS OF A CORDON SEARCH

• COMMAND ELEMENT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE UNIT
  CONDUCTING THE MISSION. IT PROVIDES COMMAND,
  CONTROL, AND COORDINATION OF THE VARIOUS ASSETS.
• SECURITY ELEMENT THE SECURITY ELEMENT IS
  RESPONSIBLE FOR ISOLATING THE OBJECTIVE AREA AND
  SPECIFIC TARGET AREAS WITH THE OBJECTIVE. IT IS
  USUALLY DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS THE OUTER CORDON
  AND THE INNER CORDON.
• SEARCH/ASSAULT ELEMENT MISSION IS TO CLEAR,
  SEARCH OR ASSAULT TARGETS WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
  BUILDING OR AREA THAT THE TARGET(S) ARE LOCATED
  AND TO CAPTURE, KILL, OR DESTROY THE TARGET
• SUPPORT ELEMENT (ASSETS AVAILABLE) DESIGNED TO
  ACT AS A FORCE MULTIPLIER DURING A CORDON
  SEARCH OPERATION. THIS ELEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE
  PREPARED TO ASSUME THE DUTIES AND
  RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SEARCH/ASSAULT ELEMENT.

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APPENDIX 3 CORDON SEARCH
EXAMPLE OF A CORDON SEARCH

• 1xPLATOON IS THE OUTER CORDON
• 1xPLATOON ESTABLISHES ITS OWN INNER CORDON AND
  CONDUCTS THE SEARCH

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APPENDIX 3 CORDON SEARCH
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APPENDIX 3 CORDON SEARCH
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APPENDIX 4 PATROL BASE

• PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
• Leaders planning for a patrol base must consider
  the mission and passive and active security
  measures.
• a. Mission. A patrol base must be located so it
  allows the unit to accomplish its mission.
• b. Security Measures. Security measures involve
  the following.
• (1) The leader selects
• Terrain that the enemy would probably consider
  of
• little tactical value.
• Terrain that is off main lines of drift.
• Difficult terrain that would impede foot
  movement such as an area of dense vegetation,
  preferably bushes and trees that spread close to
  the ground.
• Terrain near a source of water.
• Terrain that can be defended for a short
  period and that offers good cover and
  concealment.
• (2) The leader plans for
• Observation posts.
• Communication with observation posts.
• Defense of the patrol base.
• Withdrawal from the patrol base to include
  withdrawal routes
• and a rally point, or rendezvous point or
  alternate patrol base.

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APPENDIX 4 PATROL BASE
ESTABLISHING A PATROL BASE

• The patrol base is reconnoitered and established
  the same as an ORP or RRP, except that the
  platoon will enter at a 90-degree turn.
• The platoon leader leaves a two-man OP at the
  turn. The platoon sergeant and the last fire team
  will get rid of any tracks from the turn into the
  patrol base.
• The platoon moves into the patrol base as
  depicted
• All squad leaders move to the left flank of their
  squad sector.
• The platoon leader and support element or weapons
  squad leader start at 6 oclock and move in a
  clockwise manner adjusting the perimeter (meeting
  each squad leader at his squads left flank). If
  the platoon leader and support element leader
  find a better location for one of the machine
  guns, they reposition it.

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APPENDIX 4 PATROL BASE

• After the platoon leader has checked each squads
  sector, the squad leader and another squad member
  report to the CP as an RS team.
• The platoon leader issues the three RS teams a
  contingency plan and remind them that they are
  looking for the enemy, water, built-up areas or
  human habitat, roads and trails, and any possible
  rally points. (Squads occupying patrol base on
  their own do not send out RS teams at night.)
• The RS team departs from the left flank of their
  squads sector and moves out a given distance, as
  stated by the platoon leader in his instructions.
  The team moves in a clockwise direction and
  reenters the patrol base at the right flank of
  their squads sector. The RS team, if at all
  possible, should prepare a sketch of the squads
  front and report to the CP.
• Once all squad leaders (RS teams) have completed
  their reconnaissance, they report back to the
  platoon leader at the CP.
• The platoon leader gathers the information from
  his three RS teams and determines if the platoon
  is going to be able to use the location as a
  patrol base.

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APPENDIX 4 PATROL BASE

• PATROL BASE ACTIVITIES If the platoon leader
  determines that he will be able to use the
  location as a patrol base, he gives the following
  information to his platoon sergeant and squad
  leaders. Platoon leader also disseminates other
  information such as daily challenge and password,
  frequencies, call signs. Squad leaders return to
  their squads, give out information, and begin the
  priorities of work as stated by the platoon
  leader. The patrol base must be sterilized upon
  departure.
• a. Security. Only one point of entry and exit is
  used. Noise and light discipline are maintained
  at all times. Everyone is challenged. Squad
  leaders supervise the placement of aiming stakes
  and ensure Claymores are put out. Each squad
  establishes an OP and may quietly dig hasty
  fighting positions. Squad leaders prepare and
  turn in sector sketches to include range cards.
• b. Alert Plan. The platoon leader states the
  alert posture (for example, 50 percent or 33
  percent) and the stand-to time for day and night.
  He sets up the plan to ensure positions are
  checked periodically, OPs are relieved
  periodically, and ensure that at least one leader
  is up at all times.
• c. Withdrawal Plan. Platoon leader designates
  which signal to use if contact is made (for
  example, colored star cluster), the order of
  withdrawal if forced out (for example, squads not
  in contact will move first), and the rendezvous
  point for the platoon (if the platoon is not to
  link up at an alternate patrol base).
• d. Maintenance Plan. Platoon leader ensures that
  machine guns,
• other weapon systems, communication equipment,
  NVDs are not broken down at the same time for
  maintenance. Redistribute ammunition.
• NOTE Weapons are not disassembled at night.
• e. Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Plan. The
  platoon sergeant ensures the platoon slit trench
  is dug and marked at night with a chemical light
  inside the trench. Squad leaders designate squad
  urine areas. All soldiers accomplish the
  following daily shave brush teeth wash face,
  hands, armpits, groin, and feet and darken
  (polish) boots. Soldiers ensure that no trash is
  left behind.
• f. Mess Plan. No more than half of the platoon
  eats at one time.
• g. Water Resupply. Platoon sergeant organizes a
  watering party. They carry canteens in an empty
  rucksack.

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ANNEX D

• FOOT MARCH

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APPENDIX 1 FOOT MARCH

• The preparation for a foot march include
• Warning order In order to afford subordinate
  units the maximum possible time to prepare for a
  pending move, a warning order containing all
  readily available information about the march is
  issued. It is usually brief, stating who, what,
  when, and why of the march. This begins with a
  brief by the platoon mentor to the student
  platoon leader. All foot marches are published on
  the training schedule as well.
• Route Recon Every march is based on a route
  reconnaissance, which is conducted by the primary
  instructor and approved by the company commander.
  The recon will be thorough and complete, as time
  and situation will permit. A map of the route is
  also given to the Student Platoon Leader so that
  he can brief his subordinate leaders.
• Inspection Prior to starting the march, the
  students and their equipment should be inspected
  and deficiencies corrected or limited.
• FORMATION
• March using a column of twos.
• A steady pace must be maintained, a rapid pace
  will cause the end to continually run, and a slow
  pace will cause continual starting and stopping.
• Normal distance is 2 to 5 meters between
  soldiers (1 to 3 meters at night), 50 meters
  between platoons (25 meters at night), and 100
  meters between companies (50 meters at night).

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APPENDIX 2 FOOT MARCH STANDARDS

• 8.1km Administrative Foot March
• a. Uniform will include ACUs, Individual
  Weapon, ACH, MOLLE, Rucksack w/prescribed packing
  list (total load factor not to exceed one-third
  of the soldier's body weight)
• b. Movement will be conducted by platoons.
• c. Designated route during limited visibility
• d. Standard rate of march is 18 min/Mile
• 16km Tactical Foot March
• a. Uniform will include ACUs, Prescribed
  Weapon, Ammunition, Patrol Cap, MOLLE, Rucksack
  w/prescribed packing list (total load factor not
  to exceed one-third of the soldier's body weight)
  , IBA (worn or carried in rucksack), ACH (worn or
  carried in rucksack)
• b. Movement will be conducted by platoons.
• c. Route will be cross country and not include
  hardball or gravel roads.
• d. Standard rate of march is based on mission
  execution time

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RATE/ STANDARD

• 5 MILES IN 1.5 hrs
• DAY 4.0 kph/ Limited Visibility 3.2 kph
• CROSS-COUNTRY
• DAY 3.2 kph/ Limited Visibility 1.6 kph
• APPENDIX 3 PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Trim toenails at least every two or three weeks,
  depending upon individual needs. Cut toenails
  short and square, and straight across.
• Keep feet clean and dry, and use foot powder.
  Wear clean, dry, unmended, good-fitting socks
  (preferably cushion-soled) with seams and knots
  outside. A nylon or polypropylene sock liner can
  reduce friction and add protection.
• Carry an extra pair of socks. Carefully fit new
  boots. When getting used to a new pair of boots,
  alternate with another pair tape known hot
  spots.
• Under Armor/ Spandex shorts can reduce chafing
  and add protection.

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ANNEX E

• FOB OPERATIONS

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APPENDIX 1 FOB IN/OUT PROCESSING
  1. GENERAL. The following SOPs apply to Force
Protection of friendly troops, foreign nationals,
civilians located within FOB Smith and any enemy
POWs being held within the confines of the FOB.
All individuals entering, exiting, or residing
within FOB Smith must adhere to the SOPs set
forth in this Appendix. 2.  PROCEDURES FOR FOB
OCCUPATION. A. BLUE COMPANY IN-PROCESSING OVERVIE
W Blue Company is the parent company of the
FOB. They are responsible for the latrine
buildings and are responsible for their security
and cleanliness as well. They also have overall
responsibility for the clam shell tent east of
the Blue Company area. Red Company is responsible
for assisting Blue Company with the cleanliness
of the common use facilities (latrines and clam
shell). Everyone is responsible for policing the
site and ensuring that no damage occurs to any
facilities. Policing the site includes picking
up all trash, brass and pulling weeds around the
site and raking the training pit. There is no
maintenance crew to pull weeds so the students
need to do this during occupation. Anyone
witnessing another person accidentally or
deliberately doing damage to the site or any of
the facilities is required to report the damage
immediately. B. IN-PROCESSING You will meet the
site Mayor, or his representative, at the Mayors
Cell at the agreed upon date and time. Allow at
least 2 hours for in-processing.
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• 1. You will be given a packet with these
  instructions on top as well as the following
• a. A preprinted DA Form 2062, Hand Receipt, for
  each building within your company footprint for
  your signature.
• b. A preprinted DA Form 5513, Key Control Log,
  for the key box in your company headquarters.
• c. Copies of preprinted DA Form 2062 and DA
  Form 5513 to issue facilities and keys to
  students and cadre.
• 2. You will immediately sign for three keys, a
  key to the locks on the gates (all are keyed
  alike), a key to the company headquarters
  building and a key to the key box within that
  building.
• 3. All of your buildings will already be
  unlocked for your inventory so you do NOT need to
  take any keys out of your key box. If you get to
  a building that is locked call the Mayor and he
  will open it for you.
• 4. Inventory each building personally. Inspect
  each building for the following
• a. Accountability. The hand receipt for each
  building will list what equipment and in what
  quantity should be in the building. If there is
  a discrepancy, make a note of it and the mayor
  will investigate before you sign for the
  facility. NOTE Every A building has a 24 x
  48 folding table. This table is for setting out
  in front of the building to put water, Gatorade
  or hand sanitizer. Do NOT use anything else for
  this purpose.
• b. Serviceability. Inspect to see that all of
  the equipment in the building is in good shape.
  Open drawers and doors to ensure proper
  operation.
• c. Verify serial numbers. The projector in the
  headquarters building will be the only item that
  will need to be verified by serial number.
• d. Damage. Annotate any damage to any
  structure inside and out. During out-processing
  you will be held responsible for any damage that
  was not reported before you assumed
  responsibility for the building.
• e. Key Inventory. Complete a thorough
  inventory of the keys in the company key box.
  The keys that end in A2 and B2 are for use to
  issue to students. The keys that end in A1 and
  B1 are the backup copies and are to remain in
  the key box except for an emergency.
• 5. Once you complete the inspection of a
  building, lock the door, turn off all lights and
  go on to the next one.b. Once all of your
  inventories are complete, return to the Mayors
  Cell.

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• 6. The Mayor will go over the results of your
  inventory and resolve all discrepancies. Once
  that is complete, you will sign the hand receipts
  for each building. You will also sign for all of
  the keys in the key box located in the
  headquarters building.
• 7. Once you are in-processed you are personally
  responsible for what you have signed for. Ensure
  that everything is secured before departing the
  site.
• C. RED COMPANY IN-PROCESSING
• OVERVIEW Red Company is responsible for
  assisting Blue Company with the cleanliness of
  the common use facilities (latrines and clam
  shell).
• Blue Company is the parent company of the FOB.
  They are responsible for the latrine buildings
  and are responsible for their security and
  cleanliness as well. They also have overall
  responsibility for the clam shell tent east of
  the Blue Company area.
• Everyone is responsible for policing the site and
  ensuring that no damage occurs to any facilities.
  Policing the site includes picking up all trash,
  brass and pulling weeds around the site and
  raking the training pit. There is no maintenance
  crew to pull weeds so the students need to do
  this during occupation.
• Anyone witnessing another person accidentally or
  deliberately doing damage to the site or any of
  the facilities is required to report the damage
  immediately.
• D. IN-PROCESSING
• You will meet the site Mayor, or his
  representative, at the Mayors Cell at the agreed
  upon date and time. Allow at least 2 hours for
  in-processing.
• 1. You will be given a packet with these
  instructions on top as well as the following
• a. A preprinted DA Form 2062, Hand Receipt, for
  each building within your company footprint for
  your signature.
• b. A preprinted DA Form 5513, Key Control Log,
  for the key box in your company headquarters.
• c. Copies of preprinted DA Form 2062 and DA
  Form 5513 to issue facilities and keys to
  students and cadre.
• 2. You will immediately sign for three keys, a
  key to the locks on the gates (all are keyed
  alike), a key to the company headquarters
  building and a key to the key box within that
  building.
• 3. All of your buildings will already be
  unlocked for your inventory so you do NOT need to
  take any keys out of your key box. If you get to
  a building that is locked call the Mayor and he
  will open it for you.

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• 4. Inventory each building personally. Inspect
  each building for the following
• a. Accountability. The hand receipt for each
  building will list what equipment and in what
  quantity should be in the building. If there is
  a discrepancy, make a note of it and the mayor
  will investigate before you sign for the
  facility. NOTE Every A building has a 24 x
  48 folding table. This table is for setting out
  in front of the building to put water, Gatorade
  or hand sanitizer. Do NOT use anything else for
  this purpose.
• b. Serviceability. Inspect to see that all of
  the equipment in the building is in good shape.
  Open drawers and doors to ensure proper
  operation.
• c. Verify serial numbers. The projector in the
  headquarters building will be the only item that
  will need to be verified by serial number.
• d. Damage. Annotate any damage to any
  structure inside and out. During out-processing
  you will be held responsible for any damage that
  was not reported before you assumed
  responsibility for the building.
• e. Key Inventory. Complete a thorough
  inventory of the keys in the company key box.
  The keys that end in A2 and B2 are for use to
  issue to students. The keys that end in A1 and
  B1 are the backup copies and are to remain in
  the key box except for an emergency.
• 5. Once you complete the inspection of a
  building, lock the door, turn off all lights and
  go on to the next one.6. Once all of your
  inventories are complete, return to the Mayors
  Cell.
• 7. The Mayor will go over the results of your
  inventory and resolve all discrepancies. Once
  that is complete, you will sign the hand receipts
  for each building. You will also sign for all of
  the keys in the key box located in the
  headquarters building.
• 8. Once you are in-processed you are personally
  responsible for what you have signed for. Ensure
  that everything is secured before departing the
  site.

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• E. BLUE COMPANY OUTPROCESSING
• OVERVIEW
• Allow 2-3 hours for out-processing. Have
  personnel standing by to correct any deficiencies
  and be prepared to leave the site immediately
  after clearing. If you are not ready to leave
  the site immediately you will not be cleared.
  You tell the Mayor when you want to out-process.
  It does NOT have to be the same day that you
  leave the site. It can be a few days later to
  accommodate training. However, you must be ready
  when the Mayor arrives to begin the inspection.
• F. THINGS TO DO TO PREPARE FOR OUT-PROCESSING
• These are the actions that must be accomplished
  to make your out-processing go smoothly.
• 1. Clean everything, and then clean it again.
  The floors in every building must be swept and
  mopped. Walls must be cleaned to remove
  handprints and boot marks. Windows cleaned and
  locked, blinds closed and window sills must be
  cleaned. Tuff boxes must be wiped down to remove
  any dirt. Desks and cabinets must be wiped down
  as well as the desk chair legs. All Tables and
  chairs must be cleaned, not just the seat areas
  of the chairs, the whole chair. Dry erase boards
  must be completely cleaned and not have a bunch
  of marks on them. Doors and door handles must
  be cleaned to remove any dirt or mud. Outside
  stairs need to be cleaned to remove any dried
  dirt or mud. Guard shacks and towers will be
  swept and mopped and everything will be removed
  except for the two stools
• 2. Put everything back where it belongs. It is
  preferred that no furniture leave its designated
  building, but if you do move something, put it
  back in the building it belongs in. Also, setup
  the furniture as follows (even if it wasnt that
  way when you got the building). In the A
  buildings, lean the 24x48 table for outside use
  against the wall by the front door. a.
  Headquarters Building. The two desks are at the
  end of the room next to the key box and facing
  into the room. The desk chairs are behind the
  desk. The 20 stackable chairs are in 5 rows of
  four facing the desks.
• b. Supply Building. The lockers are against the
  wall of the end of the buildings outside wall (to
  the right as you come in the front door). The
  freezer is on the same wall to the left of the
  lockers. The desk is immediately in front of the
  two lockers, facing away from them, and the desk
  chair is pushed in behind it.
• c. Billets. The bunk beds are arranged on line
  with 5 sets on each wall and one set on the wall
  with the thermostat. If there are Tuff boxes,
  place one Tuff box on each bunk. When lining up
  the beds do not cover any of the fire pull
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d. Classrooms. Place the tables in the
configuration as shown on the diagram. Place the
chairs on top of the tables as they would go when
they are being used. Do not stack them and make
sure they are facing the front of the
classroom. e. Guard Tower/Shacks. The two
stools should be placed facing the front, one on
either side of the shelf. G. RED COMPANY
OUTPROCESSING OVERVIEW Allow 2-3 hours for
out-processing. Have personnel standing by to
correct any deficiencies and be prepared to leave
the site immediately after clearing. If you are
not ready to leave the site immediately you will
not be cleared. You tell the Mayor when you want
to out-process. It does NOT have to be the same
day that you leave the site. It can be a few
days later to accommodate training. However, you
must be ready when the Mayor arrives to begin the
inspection. H. THINGS TO DO TO PREPARE FOR
OUT-PROCESSING These are the actions that must be
accomplished to make your out-processing go
smoothly. 1. Clean everything, and then clean
it again. The floors in every building must be
swept and mopped. Walls must be cleaned to
remove hand prints and boot marks. Windows
cleaned and locked, blinds closed and window
sills must be cleaned. Tuff boxes must be wiped
down to remove any dirt. Desks and cabinets must
be wiped down as well as the desk chair legs.
All Tables and chairs must be cleaned, not just
the seat areas of the chairs, the whole chair.
Dry erase boards must be completely cleaned and
not have a bunch of marks on them. Doors and
door handles must be cleaned to remove any dirt
or mud. Outside stairs need to be cleaned to
remove any dried dirt or mud. Guard shacks and
towers will be swept and mopped and everything
will be removed except for the two stools.
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• 2. Put everything back where it belongs. It is
  preferred that no furniture leave its designated
  building, but if you do move something, put it
  back in the building it belongs in. Also, setup
  the furniture as follows (even if it wasnt that
  way when you got the building). In the A
  buildings, lean the 24x48 table for outside use
  against the wall by the front door.
• a. Headquarters Building. The two desks are at
  the end of the room next to the key box and
  facing into the room. The desk chairs are behind
  the desk. The 20 stackable chairs are in 5 rows
  of four facing the desks.
• b. Supply Building. The lockers are against
  the wall of the end of the buildings outside wall
  (to the right as you come in the front door).
  The freezer is on the same wall to the left of
  the lockers. The desk is immediately in front of
  the two lockers, facing away from them, and the
  desk chair is pushed in behind it.
• c. Billets. The bunk beds are arranged on line
  with 5 sets on each wall and one set on the wall
  with the thermostat. If there are Tuff boxes,
  place one Tuff box on each bunk. When lining up
  the beds do not cover any of the fire pull
  stations or the air intake on the wall.
• d. Classrooms. Place the tables in the
  configuration as shown on the diagram. Place the
  chairs on top of the tables as they would go when
  they are being used. Do not stack them and make
  sure they are facing the front of the classroom.
• e. Guard Tower/Shacks. The two stools should
  be placed facing the front, one on either side of
  the shelf.
• f. Trash cans and dumpsters. Remove all trash
  bags with trash from the trash cans and replace
  with a clean, empty trash bag. Place the lid on
  the trash cans and move them underneath the deck
  it is attached to. Close dumpster lids and
  police around them. Any trash that will not fit
  in the dumpster or not allow the dumpster to
  close must be hauled away by the unit.
• 3. Do a police call. Then do another one. And
  then do one more. Pick up all trash and
  especially brass. Make sure that all container
  doors are closed on all of the containers. Dont
  forget the weeds they are yours to keep as a
  souvenir.
• 4. Leave the guard shacks/towers doors unlocked
  but closed. Close and secure all windows.
  Ensure the HVAC units are turned off and
  disconnected from the generators. Remove the
  generators.

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• 5. Thermostats. Set the thermostats in each
  building as follows.
• a. Summer and Fall (June through October).
  Turn off thermostats.
• b. Winter (November through March). In
  latrines, set heat to 65 degrees. All other
  buildings set heat to 55 degrees.
• c. Spring (April though May). Turn off
  thermostats.
• 6. If there is any damage at all, you will need
  to have a statement from the person who caused it
  at the time of your out-processing. There is no
  exception.
• 7. Unlock all doors to all buildings just before
  the out-processing inspection/inventory.
• I. OUTPROCESSING
• 1. The Mayor will meet you at the agreed upon
  time at your company headquarters building.
  Everything on the above list will be completed
  before the Mayor begins the inspection. If they
  are not done the Mayor will not start the
  inspection.
• 2. The Mayor will inspect each facility for
  cleanliness, accountability and serviceability.
  Personnel should be standing by to make on the
  spot corrections if necessary.
• 3. Once the inspection/inventory is complete
  your hand receipts will be zeroed out by the
  Mayor in your presence. All hand receipts will
  remain with the Mayor for historical purposes.
• 4. Once cleared you must exit the site
  immediately.
• a. Trash cans and dumpsters. Remove all trash
  bags with trash from the trash cans and replace
  with a clean, empty trash bag. Place the lid on
  the trash cans and move them underneath the deck
  it is attached to. Close dumpster lids and
  police around them. Any trash that will not fit
  in the dumpster or not allow the dumpster to
  close must be hauled away by the unit.
• b. Latrines. Make sure all toilet paper holders
  have toilet paper, soap dispensers and paper
  towel holders are filled. Restock any cleaning
  supplies used during the occupancy. Empty all
  trash from the trash cans and place a clean empty
  bag in each one. Place the lid on top.
• c. Do a police call. Then do another one. And
  then do one more. Pick up all trash and
  especially brass. Make sure that all container
  doors are closed on all of the containers. Dont
  forget the weeds they are yours to keep as a
  souvenir.

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• d. Leave the guard shacks/towers doors unlocked
  but closed. Close and secure all windows.
  Ensure the HVAC units are turned off and
  disconnected from the generators. Remove the
  generators.
• 5. Thermostats. Set the thermostats in each
  building as follows.
• a. Summer and Fall (June through October).
  Turn off thermostats.
• b. Winter (November through March). In
  latrines, set heat to 65 degrees. All other
  buildings set heat to 55 degrees.
• c. Spring (April though May). Turn off
  thermostats.
• 6. If there is any damage at all, you will need
  to have a statement from the person who caused it
  at the time of your out-processing. There is no
  exception.
• 7. Unlock all doors to all buildings just before
  the out-processing inspection/inventory.

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APPENDIX 2 FORCE PROTECTION

• FORCE PROTECTION CODES. Four primary code words
  will be used to alert individuals within the FOB
  of the current force protection level in effect.
  These code words are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and
  Delta. Force protection levels may change at any
  time and those requirements for the new force
  protection level will begin immediately. In the
  event of an attack against the FOB, force
  protection level Delta will be implemented
  immediately regardless of the previous force
  protection level.
• A. Force Protection Level Alpha (threat level is
  low and attack unlikely)
• (1) Uniform at a minimum will be ACU/BDU uniform,
  patrol cap, and individual weapon.
• (a) Personnel conducting physical training will
  be allowed to wear the APFU uniform while
  conducting PT, however, weapons must be present.
• (b) Personnel implementing rest plans or
  conducting movement to shower areas will be
  authorized to wear the APFU, however, individual
  weapons must be with the person at all times or
  with a designated guard.
• (2) Guards manning towers, conducting entry
  control point (ECP) operations, or conducting
  roving patrols will wear ACU/BDU uniform, FLC
  vest, ACH headgear, IBA, and must have assigned
  weapon with them at all times.
• (3) All individuals entering or exiting the FOB
  must receive prior approval from their respective
  Tactical Operations Center (TOC). ECP guards will
  not allow vehicles to enter or exit the FOB
  without first receiving approval from their
  respective TOC.
• (4) All guards will confirm communication with
  their respective TOC at a minimum of every 60
  minutes or when any incident at their post
  requires them to do so.
• (5) Personnel will ensure their immediate
  supervisors are aware of their location at all
  times.

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• (6) Personnel entering the FOB will clear all
  weapons upon entry into the FOB and those weapons
  will remain cleared while in the FOB with weapons
  in a Green status. Personnel will only reload
  weapons when exiting the FOB at the respective
  weapon loading point.
• B. Force Protection Level Bravo threat level
  medium and attack unlikely)
• (1) Force Protection Level Alpha measures 2-3 and
  5-7 remain in effect
• (2) Uniform at a minimum will be ACU/BDU uniform,
  patrol cap, FLC vest, and individual weapon.
• (3) Personnel conducting physical training will
  be allowed to wear the APFU uniform while
  conducting PT, however, weapons must be present
  and formations will consist of no more than 12
  personnel at any time.
• (4) Personal moving to and from shower areas will
  be in ACU/BDU uniform, patrol cap, FLC vest, and
  individual weapon.
• (5) All guards will confirm communication with
  their respective TOC at a minimum of every 45
  minutes or when any incident at their post
  requires them to do so.
• (6) QRF will conduct drills at a minimum of once
  per every two days with a 1-hour recall
• (7) Supervisors will ensure all personnel under
  their command are aware of the location of
  bunkers for their personnel in the event of an
  attack. Personnel will also be made aware of
  their respective posts if it becomes necessary to
  reinforce guard towers, ECPs, or Casualty
  Collection Points.
• (8) Quick Reaction Forces (QRF) will conduct
  drills at a minimum of once per week with a
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C. Force Protection Level Charlie (threat level
medium and attack is likely but not
imminent) (1) Force Protection Level Bravo
measures 1-4 remain in effect. (2) Uniform at a
minimum will be ACU/BDU uniform, patrol cap, FLC
vest, individual weapon, and ACH headgear hand
carried. No personnel will be further than 100
meters from their IBA at any time. (3) Personnel
conducting physical training will not be allowed
to wear the APFU uniform while conducting PT.
Physical training, when conducted, will be in
ACU/BDU uniform, patrol cap, and individual
weapon. Formations will consist of no more than
12 personnel at any time. (4) Personal moving to
and from shower areas will be in ACU/BDU uniform,
patrol cap, FLC vest, hand carried ACH headgear
and individual weapon. (5) All guards will
confirm communication with their respective TOC
at a minimum of every 30 minutes or when an
incident at their post requires them to do so.
(6) QRF will conduct drills at a minimum of once
per day with a 30-minute recall. D. Force
Protection Level Delta (threat level high and
attack is imminent) (1) Force Protection Level
Charlie measures 1-4 remain in effect. (2)
Uniform at a minimum will be ACU/BDU uniform, ACH
headgear, FLC vest, IBA, and individual weapon to
include those personnel moving to and from shower
facilities. Personnel will not congregate in open
areas in groups of more than three personnel. (3)
Physical training will not be conducted outside
of buildings or hardened structures. (4) QRF will
remain on alert status with a 15-minute
recall. (5) All guards will confirm communication
with their respective TOC at a minimum of every
20 minutes or when an incident at their post
requires them to do so. (6) Unnecessary movement
will be kept at an absolute minimum both inside
and outside of the FOB.  
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E. Sirens and Alarms. 1. In the event of an
attack or drill at one of the ECPs or towers by
either personnel or vehicle, a siren of three
short blasts (repeating) will sound followed by
instruction as to the nature of the attack. All
personnel will immediately don ballistic
protective equipment if not already in that force
protection uniform. (a) Personnel designated to
augment guard forces already on station, will
move to those locations and take instructions
from the senior personnel already on site. (b)
Personnel designated to assist with casualty
evacuation or treatment will move to designated
positions and treat casualties accordingly until
casualties can be evacuated from the FOB. (c)
Personnel who are not designated with specific
requirements for this type of attack will move to
their respective bunker system and conduct
accountability. Accountability will be forwarded
to their respective TOC within 10 minutes by
either messenger or through FM communications. 2.
In the event of an attack by indirect fire either
within the FOB or in close proximity, a siren of
two intermediate blasts will sound followed by
instructions as to the nature of the attack. All
personnel will immediately don ballistic
protective equipment if not already in that force
protection uniform.   (a) All personnel will
immediately seek the nearest covered and
concealed position or hardened structure.
Personnel will remain there until initial rounds
have fallen/impacted, and then move to their
respective bunker system and conduct
accountability. Accountability will be forwarded
to their respective TOC within 10 minutes by
either messenger or through FM communications.   (
b) Personnel designated to assist with casualty
evacuation or treatment will move to designated
positions and treat casualties accordingly until
casualties can be evacuated from the FOB.   (c)
Tower Guards will remain in place and continue to
scan for possible follow-on attack.
 
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• 3. In the event of a breach in the FOB or enemy
  personnel have been spotted within the confines
  of the FOB, a siren of one extended blast will
  sound followed by instructions as to the nature
  of the attack. All personnel will immediately don
  ballistic protective equipment if not already in
  that force protection uniform
• (a) Tower Guards will monitor both the interior
  and exterior of the FOB for enemy activity and
  report to their respective TOC.
• (b) All remaining personnel will move inside the
  closest building or hardened structure and remain
  there until the all clear is given.
• (c) Personnel designated as FOB clearing teams
  will consolidate and sweep through the FOB
  clearing all buildings and hardened structures of
  enemy personnel.
• (d) Casualties will be treated by the nearest
  combat lifesaver and moved inside the nearest
  structure to avoid enemy personnel and allow FOB
  clearing teams the ability to sweep the FOB in a
  timely manner.
• F. Drills and Rehearsals.
• (1) All scheduled drills or force protection
  rehearsals must be coordinated between all unit
  TOCs within the FOB in order to provide realistic
  training to all units located within the FOB.
•  (2) In the event of an attack within the
  confines of a single units responsible area in
  FOB Smith, that unit, when notified, will notify
  all other units within the FOB so that they may
  take appropriate actions IAW this SOP.
• APPENDIX 3 (ECP OPERATIONS) TO ANNEX E
• (1) FOB will have at a minimum of two ECPs.
• (a) Search tactical and government vehicles
  using a wand w/mirror and checking the drivers
  ID card only unless Force Protection Measures
  warrant increased inspection measures (see
  Attachment 1 for ECP locations).
• (b) Search non-tactical vehicles by having the
  driver and all occupants exit the vehicle.
  Occupants will leave the door opened used to exit
  the vehicle. The driver only will open all
  compartments inside the vehicle (i.e. glove box,
  console, etc). The driver only will open the
  trunk, hood, and fuel cap. The ECP guards will
  use the driver as a shield when the driver opens
  the trunk, hood, and fuel cap (see Attachment 2
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• 2. ECP guards will use the Explosive Hazard
  Distance Table below to keep a safe distance away
  from any VBIED. See Attachment 2 for ECP
  emplacement.
• H. Tower Guards Minimum one every 500m along
  perimeter. Tower guards will immediately fill out
  a range card (DA Form 5517-R see below). The
  Sergeant of the Guard is responsible for
  approving all range cards. Platoons are
  responsible for instructing students on how to
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• I. Safe Weapons Handling
• (1) Commanders and leaders will enforce the
  standards for weapons safety, clearing
  procedures, and clearing barrels.
• (2) Unloading a weapon is simply one step in
  the process of clearing a weapon. At no time
  should a weapon be unloaded and not cleared.
• (3) Safe muzzle orientation is critical to
  weapon safety. Soldiers will always keep their
  weapon pointed in a safe direction by carrying
  the weapon at the low ready at all times. At no
  time should any part of the human body be in the
  likely path of a bullet. This requires constant
  awareness of the muzzle orientation.
• (4) Weapons orientation will be enforced at all
  times, not just when the weapon is considered
  loaded.
• (5) Weapons will be kept on safe at all times
  when not engaging a target or when enemy contact
  is not imminent.
• (6) Soldiers will clear their weapon prior to
  entering the FOB. Leaders will supervise weapons
  clearing at all times whether ammunition is
  present or not. Leaders will remain involved to
  ensure ammunition has not inadvertently been left
  in the weapon or placed in the weapon in a manner
  that can result in an accidental discharge.
• (7) Fingers will be kept off t