110 Waterborne Flashcards
Discuss REACTION ZONE
- Less than 1000M from high value asset (hva)
- no hostile craft should be permitted in this zone
Discuss INTERCEPT ZONE
1001-2000m from HVA
- access by unauthorized craft is challenged
- security boats interact/intercept
Discuss ASSESSMENT ZONE
2001m max range of sensors
-Security boats passively observe crafts
Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: CURRENTS
Significant effect on:
- Fuel consumption - Speed - Anchoring - Craft Orientation - Tactical Operations
Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: DEPTH of WATERWAYS
affect route selection as well as anticipated speed of advance
Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: WATER LEVELS
-Riverine forces must poses up-to-date charts and know how it compares with chart datum
Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: NATURAL OBSTACLES
- floating debris
- rapids/whirlpools
- low hanging branches/limbs
- underwater stumps and roots
Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: MAN-MADE OBSTACLES
-Enemy may place obstacles designed to damage craft or foul propellers, just below surface
Discuss the GUARD MOUNT
-standardized procedures for watch turnover
Discuss the FIVE PARAGRAPH ORDER (SMEAC)
- Situation
- Mission
- Execution
- Admin and Logistics
- Command and Signal
Discuss the following reports/documents: SALUTE
SALUTE:
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Unit
- Time
- Equipment
Discuss the following reports/documents: CONTACT REPORT
use SALUTE to report contacts, ensure all data is transmitted
Discuss the following reports/documents: SITREP
Multipurpose, narrative report submitted at pre-determined intervals, updating HQ on unit activities
Discuss the High Seas AT/FP Program
- 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
Discuss waterborne threats: SMALL CRAFT
-craft armed, with small arms, RPG’s or explosives
Discuss waterborne threats: AIRCRAFT
- intent of aircraft is hard to determine
- warning zones
- broadcasts and PPR’s are critical
Discuss waterborne threats: Deep Draft Vessel
-could be used to block port or carry large amount explosives
Discuss waterborne threats: Sub-SURFACE Treats
-It is difficult to employ a capability to detect them
Discuss waterborne threats: Swimmers/Divers
-popular TTP due to low cost
Discuss waterborne threats: Mines/IED’s
-not a tactical boat mission but crews may be the first to spot threats
Discuss the Security Boat Stopping procedures?
- Blocking
- Hearding - forces it away
- Shadowing - communicates letting them know their presence
Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 1
- 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
Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 2
- Flares (visual/audible)
- Shine spotlight on pilothouse
- blocking Craft Of Interest by positioning boat to counter
- Shouldering/Hearding
- Train weapons on COI
Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 3
- WARNING COI it will be fired upon
- Warning shots across bow
Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 4
- use disabling fire
- direct destruction
Discuss employment of Crew Served Weapons from PATROL BOAT
-high volume of accurate fire at higher range than small arms
Discuss Waterborne defense In-Depth
Establish Zones
- enough to determine hostile intent
- engage as far as possible
- 500m width Zones
Discuss Waterborne defense Warning Shot Procedures
- unauthorized vessel in protective zone
- approaches at high speeds
- when other means of escalation have failed
Discuss Security Boat tactics
- 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
Discuss the Selection of Launch/Recovery Site
- Scheme of Maneuver
- Enemy Situation
- Hydrography
- Obstacles
- Terrain/and Riverbank
Discuss waterway operations: Selection of ROUTES
- Enemy capabilities
- Hydrography
- Capabilities to support Primary & Alternate Plans
- Terrain/Bank characteristics
Discuss waterway operations: Selection of BASE SITES
- 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
Discuss (3) types of Coastal Riverine Patrols
Reconnaissance (gathers intelligence)
Security (Deter/Deny)
Riverine Support (Logistics)
Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERDICTION
-Divert, Disrupt, Delay enemy capability
Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERCEPTION
-Peacetime measures (embargo’s)
Role of a SCREENING VESSEL
-Boat between HVA and threat
Role of a REACT VESSEL
-Intercepts and engages/destroys
