INTRO TO GRD

Question 1

When did TXNG Counterdrug observations operations begin?

Answer 1

NOV 1988

Question 2

Where was the first SOD/GRD operation conducted?

Answer 2

The Rio Grande Valley with two GRD teams and the US. Border Patrol. The operations resulted in the arrest of 3 smugglers, 169 pounds of marijuana and one .357 Magnum pistol

Question 3

What is GRD authorized strength?

Answer 3

30 (currently 12 fulltime and 12 contingent).

Question 4

How many observations have been conducted since 1989?

Answer 4

1000 observations. GRD is known as being observation experts and it is our termination to continually improve.

Question 5

What is GRDs Mission Statement?

Answer 5

Primary Mission: is to conduct low visibility reconnaissance in support of federal, state, and local LEA’s counter narcotics investigations. GRD also provides training to LEAs in the military unique capabilities and skills to improve drug interdiction and drug demand reduction activities.
Secondary Mission: Provides training support to LEAs in military subjects and skills in order to support law enforcement drug interdiction operations.

Question 6

What are the 5 phases of GRD operations?

Answer 6

• Mission Tasking Sequence First*
  1. Planning
  2. Preparation and Coordination
  3. Execution
  4. Assessing (continuously done throughout each activity in the process)
  5. Post Mission

Question 7

What does the GRD Package Consist of?

Answer 7

1. Training, Operation and Intelligence product
2. Logistical support
3. Observations teams with photo/video
4. Surveillance/Photo/FLIR Recon (C-26 “no longer in Texas”. UH-60, OH-58)
5. Emergency Aerial Medical Evacuation support
6. Translator/Transcriber support
7. Mobile Training Teams

Question 8

What is Image Projection?

Answer 8

The steps the GRD operator takes to make himself “invisible” while conducting operations in an urban environment

1. Appearance should fit with the area (50%) rule
2. Clothing should not call attention to operator. i.e.:
   a. Military Civilian logos
   b. clothing should not draw attention
3. GRD operators are not permitted to invent “explanations”

Question 9

What type of support does GRD provide

Answer 9

1. Urban & Rural Observation Post
2. Mobile Surveillance
3. Remote Video Surveillance
4. Reconnaissance and Tracking Expertise
5. Air to Ground (A2G) Down-link Surveillance Coordination
6. Pre-warrant surveillance

Question 10

What operations does GRD conduct?

Answer 10

Urban and Rural operations

Question 11

When are rural operations conducted?

Answer 11

When the team must observe undetected in filed conditions via manned Ops