110 Waterborne Flashcards

1
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Discuss REACTION ZONE

A
  • Less than 1000M from high value asset (hva)

- no hostile craft should be permitted in this zone

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2
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Discuss INTERCEPT ZONE

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1001-2000m from HVA

  • access by unauthorized craft is challenged
  • security boats interact/intercept
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3
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Discuss ASSESSMENT ZONE

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2001m max range of sensors

-Security boats passively observe crafts

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4
Q

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: CURRENTS

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Significant effect on:

- Fuel consumption
- Speed
- Anchoring
- Craft Orientation
- Tactical Operations
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5
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Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: DEPTH of WATERWAYS

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affect route selection as well as anticipated speed of advance

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6
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Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: WATER LEVELS

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-Riverine forces must poses up-to-date charts and know how it compares with chart datum

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7
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Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: NATURAL OBSTACLES

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  • floating debris
  • rapids/whirlpools
  • low hanging branches/limbs
  • underwater stumps and roots
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Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: MAN-MADE OBSTACLES

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-Enemy may place obstacles designed to damage craft or foul propellers, just below surface

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9
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Discuss the GUARD MOUNT

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-standardized procedures for watch turnover

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10
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Discuss the FIVE PARAGRAPH ORDER (SMEAC)

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  • Situation
  • Mission
  • Execution
  • Admin and Logistics
  • Command and Signal
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11
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Discuss the following reports/documents: SALUTE

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SALUTE:

  • Size
  • Activity
  • Location
  • Unit
  • Time
  • Equipment
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12
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Discuss the following reports/documents: CONTACT REPORT

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use SALUTE to report contacts, ensure all data is transmitted

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Discuss the following reports/documents: SITREP

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Multipurpose, narrative report submitted at pre-determined intervals, updating HQ on unit activities

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14
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Discuss the High Seas AT/FP Program

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  • concepts of operations
  • pre-planned responses
  • tactics
  • crisis management procedures
  • consequence management procedures
  • baseline security posture
  • measures to increase security posture
  • reporting procedures
  • command and control procedures
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15
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Discuss waterborne threats: SMALL CRAFT

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-craft armed, with small arms, RPG’s or explosives

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16
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Discuss waterborne threats: AIRCRAFT

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  • intent of aircraft is hard to determine
  • warning zones
  • broadcasts and PPR’s are critical
17
Q

Discuss waterborne threats: Deep Draft Vessel

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-could be used to block port or carry large amount explosives

18
Q

Discuss waterborne threats: Sub-SURFACE Treats

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-It is difficult to employ a capability to detect them

19
Q

Discuss waterborne threats: Swimmers/Divers

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-popular TTP due to low cost

20
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Discuss waterborne threats: Mines/IED’s

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-not a tactical boat mission but crews may be the first to spot threats

21
Q

Discuss the Security Boat Stopping procedures?

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  • Blocking
  • Hearding - forces it away
  • Shadowing - communicates letting them know their presence
22
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Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 1

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  • Presence
  • Hail by Radio
  • Verbal Lair “remain clear”
  • Sound (Siren/Five Blasts / blue lights)
  • Hand movements
  • Man weapons stations
  • Use unambiguous warning device
  • Aggressive maneuvering
  • Herd contact
23
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Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 2

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  • Flares (visual/audible)
  • Shine spotlight on pilothouse
  • blocking Craft Of Interest by positioning boat to counter
  • Shouldering/Hearding
  • Train weapons on COI
24
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Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 3

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  • WARNING COI it will be fired upon

- Warning shots across bow

25
Q

Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 4

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  • use disabling fire

- direct destruction

26
Q

Discuss employment of Crew Served Weapons from PATROL BOAT

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-high volume of accurate fire at higher range than small arms

27
Q

Discuss Waterborne defense In-Depth

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Establish Zones

  • enough to determine hostile intent
  • engage as far as possible
  • 500m width Zones
28
Q

Discuss Waterborne defense Warning Shot Procedures

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  • unauthorized vessel in protective zone
  • approaches at high speeds
  • when other means of escalation have failed
29
Q

Discuss Security Boat tactics

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  • small boats are capable of high speeds, shallow draft, hard to detect
  • utilize “hit and run tactics”
  • use geography by engaging targets that cant easily maneuver
  • operate in groups, better combat capabilities
30
Q

Discuss the Selection of Launch/Recovery Site

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  • Scheme of Maneuver
  • Enemy Situation
  • Hydrography
  • Obstacles
  • Terrain/and Riverbank
31
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Discuss waterway operations: Selection of ROUTES

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  • Enemy capabilities
  • Hydrography
  • Capabilities to support Primary & Alternate Plans
  • Terrain/Bank characteristics
32
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Discuss waterway operations: Selection of BASE SITES

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  • area which can be defended without jeopardizing offensive capability
  • sufficient area to accommodate forces ashore
  • be within range of Operations/Communications
  • Potential for deployment/Combat
33
Q

Discuss (3) types of Coastal Riverine Patrols

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Reconnaissance (gathers intelligence)

Security (Deter/Deny)

Riverine Support (Logistics)

34
Q

Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERDICTION

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-Divert, Disrupt, Delay enemy capability

35
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Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERCEPTION

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-Peacetime measures (embargo’s)

36
Q

Role of a SCREENING VESSEL

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-Boat between HVA and threat

37
Q

Role of a REACT VESSEL

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-Intercepts and engages/destroys