Harbor Security

Question 1

Area where close coordination is needed to have a valid and effective program. Includes the host country and other ships at pier side with you.

Answer 1

Harbor security

Question 2

Threats to ships in a harbor or confined waterways have been called the what?

Answer 2

Maritime equivalent of urban warfare

Question 3

Developed for use in low intensity conflicts

Answer 3

harbor security boat patrol tactics

Question 4

Threats which need to be taken into consideration by the patrol unit are:

Answer 4

(1) Mines
(2) Sneak attacks
(3) Small boat assault with small arms
(4) Small boat laden with explosives.
(5) Small boat assault with standoff weapons.

Question 5

Depending on assets available, the harbor security boat unit should consist at a minimum of:

Answer 5

• Two fully equipped boats

- Command Center located ashore or on a floating asset, but separate from security boats.

Question 6

Command center should be equipped with radar sufficient to allow coverage of the what?

Answer 6

Patrol area plus 2000 meters or better.

Question 7

An overt patrol designed to ensure a visible deterrent to aggressor forces. This type of patrol places resources, personnel, and boats in the most vulnerable position.

Answer 7

High Profile Patrol

Question 8

the closest approach to the asset that an intruding vessel will be allowed.

Answer 8

Standoff Distance

Question 9

the area that will be patrolled and/or actively surveyed. Will provide multi-layered defense posture.

Answer 9

Perimeter

Question 10

Patrol technique that is effective in a low threat environment with limited assets. Limitations can be overcome with use of spotter aboard target ship.

Answer 10

Single overt patrol

Question 11

Require surveillance positions aboard target vessel. Provides info to the boat as well as back fire support if needed.

Answer 11

Single boat covert patrol

Question 12

offers both visible deterrence and interdiction necessary in a medium and high threat environment. Enhanced with surveillance aboard target vessel, this patrol has ability to respond quickly

Answer 12

Two-boat overt patrol

Question 13

Using one boat for overt patrol and the second boat as a covert reaction boat. Overt boat conducts routine patrol along route, while other boat is covert patrol who purpose is to provide backup or defense.

Answer 13

Combined patrol

Question 14

Suspect Intruder Approach

Answer 14

Approach from the quarter and up both sides. It provides excellent view of vessel’s interior.

Question 15

Waterside force protection perimeters consist of the following zones:

Answer 15

• Minimum standoff zone
• Threat zone
• Warning zone
• Assessment zone

Question 16

The boundary an aggressor or potential aggressor is not allowed to enter.

Answer 16

Minimum standoff zone

Question 17

Unidentified potentially hostile contacts are engaged, with appropriate levels or force until threat retreats outside this zone and is no longer a threat.

Answer 17

threat zone

Question 18

area around asset where access will be controlled and is established based on the scope of activity expected within the port and corresponding threat analysis.

Answer 18

Warning zone

Question 19

Extends beyond the warning zone and counter surveillance. Observation and assessment is conducted to detect suspicious activity and track contacts of interest. Also used to inspect, identify, and classify an intruder as authorized, unauthorized or unknown.

Answer 19

Assessment zone