IED Flashcards

1
Q

What is the IA for encountering an IED?

A

5 C’s

  • Confirm
  • Clear
  • Check
  • Cordon
  • Control
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2
Q

How do you figure out your mvmt formations?

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Through a thorough METT-TC analysis and route reconnaissance. CC must balance the need for passive security with ability to command and control.

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3
Q

What are the two basic formations for the column?

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Open Column and Close Column

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4
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What is the dispersion and adv/disadvantages of open column?

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-Distance between vehicles is approximately 100m-200m.
-ADV
-Provide protection again IDF, IED, or air
attack
-Less chance to be caught in killzone
-more stopping distance, more maneuver
room
-DIS
-Larger footprint
-more difficult C2
-Intervals harder to maintain
-harder to maintain visual contact
-IA drills harder to execute
-lack of mutual support

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5
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What is the dispersion and adv/disadvantages of close column?

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Distance is approximately 50m-100m
-ADV
  -smaller footprint
  -greater control
  -more mutual support/mass fires
  -more difficult for civilian traffic to enter
   convoy
-DIS
  -more vulnerable to IDF and IED's
  -more vehicles caught in kill zone
  -less stopping and maneuverability
  -exhausting for drivers to maintain
   interval
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6
Q

What is required in your SOM?

A
  • Task Organization
  • Distribution of Forces
  • Route
  • Movement Formations
  • TCM’s
  • Actions on Objective
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7
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What are some of the diff TCM’s?

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  • Check Points
  • Rally Points
    • Floating Rally Points
    • Fixed Rally Points
  • Unit Boundaries
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8
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What is the Task Organization for a convoy?

A

Lead Security Unit
Main Body Security Unit
Rear Security Unit

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9
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What are the responsibilities of Convoy Commander?

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  • Must be focused outward on the overall picture and mission
  • supervise actions, such as final insp of vehicles and personnel once they are staged
  • overall command
  • assess EN situation
  • plan convoy: formation, route, FSP
  • develop and issue convoy order
  • conduct COC and cross boundary coordination
  • coordinate actions on the obj
  • develop IA drills
  • submit a detailed manifest
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10
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What are the responsibilities of ACC?

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  • second in cmd
  • responsible for vehicle prep, loading, staging
  • conducting rehearsals prior to staging
  • assess and attempt to repair or recover down vehicles with maint problems
  • maintain formation, dispersion, and order of march
  • make recommendations to CC as appropriate.
  • complete detailed manifest for CC
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11
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What are the responsibilities of VC?

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-Take charge of the vehicle
-Know the route
-defend the driver + vehicle; ensure 360 security is maintained
-ensure vehicle follows IA drills and commands of the CC
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