MSRO / LE / Force Protection Flashcards

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Define PATCOM

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The in scene authority throughout the fixed/moving security zone enforcement operation. A direct representative of TACON

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2
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HVA zone size

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Reaction: 1k yards
Intercept: 1k yards

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3
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87 migrant saturation and super saturation. Placement?

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50 and 100

Sat: 32 aft deck and 18 forecastle
Super: 64 aft deck and 36 forecastle

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4
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Define FPCON bravo

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Implemented during and increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity.

Capable of being maintained for weeks without undue hardship.

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5
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Define FPCON alpha

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Implemented during general terrorist threat activity directed at units or personnel.

Capable of being maintained indefinitely.

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6
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What are Maritime Regimes

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Codes and conventions of behavior agreed upon by coastal states to provide a degree of security in territorial waters and high seas.

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Define FPCON Charlie

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Incident has occurred or intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent.

Capable of being maintained for a short period, will likely create hardship.

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What is FPCON delta

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Applies in an immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when there is intelligence a specific location is targeted.

Maintain for a short period. Will create hardship.

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9
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FPCON alpha measures

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Remind personnel to be suspicious and inquisitive.

Plans available/reviewed

Secure unused areas

Increase security spot checks

Limit access

Consult local authorities

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10
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FPCON bravo measures

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Inform

Implement contingency plans

25m clear of buildings

Secure/inspect buildings

Examine mail

Check deliveries

Additional security measures

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FPCON Charlie measures

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Minimum access

Control entry

Random vehicle searches

Issue weapons to guards

Increase patrols

Erect barriers

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12
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FPCON delta measures

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Augment guards

Search all vehicles

Search all cases, boxes, etc

Control access to all areas

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13
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Describe a moving HVA zone, 2 boat

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Screen boat 1 off port bow in intercept zone

Screen boat 2 off starboard quarter in intercept zone

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Describe moving HVA zone, 3 boat

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Screen boat 1 off port bow inside intercept zone,

Screen boat 2 off STBD bow inside intercept zone,

Screen boat 3 off stern inside intercept zone.

Reversible

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Describe moving HVA zone, 4 boat

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Screen boat 1 off port bow inside intercept zone,

Screen boat 2 off STBD bow inside intercept zone

Screen boat 3 off port quarter inside intercept zone

Screen boat 4 off STBD quarter inside intercept zone

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Describe fixed HVA zone, 2 boat

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Screen boat 1 inside intercept zone, left,

Screen boat 2 inside intercept zone, right.

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Describe fixed HVA zone, 3 boat

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Screen boat 1 inside intercept zone, left,

Screen boat 2 inside intercept zone, right,

Screen boat 3 inside reaction zone, roaming

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Describe fixed HVA zone, 4 boat

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Screen boat 1 inside intercept zone, left,

Screen boat 2 inside intercept zone, right,

Screen boat 3 inside reaction zone left,

Screen boat 4 inside reaction zone right.

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19
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Define COTP

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Officer of the USCG, under the command of the District Commander, so designated by the Commandant for the purpose of giving immediate direction to USCG L/E activities within their assigned area

20
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What is an HVA

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A High Valued Asset which requires protection

21
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Define OPCON

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Responsible for developing plans that utilize available resources to provide protection of an HVA

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22
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What is TACON

A

Tactical Control.

Responsible for the oversight of assigned assets as well as providing guidance as needed

23
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MAW. What is a “Clear weapon”

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Balance between safety and readiness.

Posture used during CIKR patrol with no imminent threat.

Weapon bore clear, on safe.

24
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What is RB?

A

Response Boat.

Single asset acting as part of a security zone protection unit.

25
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What is SZPU

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Security Zone Protection Unit

Team of assets assigned to protect an HVA

26
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MAW. What is “half load”

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Used during all MSRO activities except CIKR.

Manned, either shouldered or ready-air

Weapon is clear, bolt forward, ammo on feed tray.

27
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MAW. What is “Full load”

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Weapon loaded

Free to train

On safe until firing

28
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What is NVPZ, size

A

Naval vessel protection zone

500 yard regulated area

100 yard exclusion zone (within regulated area)

29
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What is LAA

A

Limited access area

When safety, security, or other national interests dictate, control access to and the movement within certain areas

Examples; security zone, NVPZ, safety zone, regulated area, restricted area

30
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What is a level 3 PWCS units capabilities

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No pinpoint protection

Carries long guns on all MSRO activities

31
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What is a PWCS level 1 units capabilities

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Has designated pinpoint protection workload

Crews maintain tactical competencies

MAW carried and displayed

32
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What is passive and active deterrence

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Passive: creating a security presence “random patrols”

Active: physical act, through use of force, to block or negate an emergent threat

33
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What is an HCPV

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High Capacity Passenger Vessel

Carries 500 or more crew and passengers

34
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What is required to enforce a security zone or NVPZ

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Two vessels with MAW

Qualified crews

35
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Define security zone

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An area of land, water, or land and water, fixed or moving, that is designated by the COTP/District commander to prevent damage and safeguard.

36
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Define NVPZ

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500 yard regulated area of water surrounding a large US naval vessel that is necessary to provide safety/security

37
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What is a security boarding

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Intervention by an armed boarding team to deter acts of terrorism and/or transportation security incidents.

38
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What is MARSEC level 3

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Security posture set when a terrorist attack is imminent or has already occurred

39
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What is MARSEC level 2

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Heightened security posture.

Normally implemented in response to a specific or non-specific threat

40
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What is MARSEC level 1

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Baseline security posture

Provides deterrence through sustained operations communications, and credible presence

41
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What is a Maritime CIKR

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Critical Infrastructure Key Resource

Fixed maritime resources identified as high risk

42
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When planning MSRO activities, what should be considered

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1) determine risk through “MSRAM” Maritime Risk Analysis
2) determine what to protect
3) know the requirements for implementing the proper MARSEC level
4) direct the correct assets

43
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What are the seven principles that guide the execution of MSRO

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1) clear objectives
2) effective presence
3) unity of effort
4) on-scene initiative
5) flexibility
6) managed risk
7) restraint

44
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What is PWCS

A

Protection of the US domain and the US maritime transportation system against terrorist acts, sabotage, espionage, and subsersive acts.

45
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What is SROE

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Standing Rules of Engagement

Orders issued by competent military authority that define the extent to which military personnel may use force in self defense or to accomplish their mission

46
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When does SROE apply?

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1) CG unit operating under DoD TACON outside US territorial seas
2) Air and Homeland Defense missions conducted by CG under DoD TACON, regardless of location
3) When engaged in national self-defense

47
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What is an SNO

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Statement of no objection

Means by which a CG flag officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commanders lawful discretion and authority