Expeditionary Waterborne Fundamentals Flashcards
What are security zones
Security zones are used in the protection of HVAs
What is the reaction zone
The reaction zone is where potentially hostile contacts are engaged with increasing levels of force
What is the intercept zone
The intercept zone is the zone where screening vessels patrol and intercept COIs
What is the assessment zone
The outermost security zone for HVA protection
Define SMEAC
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration and logistics
Command and control
Define SALUTE
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
Discuss the following security boat terms
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Shadowing
Identify and deter any vessel before it becomes a danger
Herding
The screening vessel maneuvers alongside the COI forcing it to move in a direction away from the HVA
Shouldering
A method used to physically force a vessel to change its course or stop
What are the 3 types of coastal riverine patrols
Reconnaissance
Security
Riverine support
Discuss the following maritime operations
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Interdiction
An action to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy’s military surface capabilities.
Interception
Teams deny the use of waterways and secure areas of interest
What is the role of the screening vessel
Protects the HVA by screening and intercepting COIs
