Search and Destroy Operation Flashcards
Security forces carry out search and destroy operations in jungle to capture/destroy the hostile. With a view to what, these operations are conducted?
(a) Locate and capture or destroy insurgents, their camp/hideout and their wpn, ammn and equipment.
(b) Demonstrate authority of the Govt to the local population in an area where hostile may be active or areas where hostiles adopt intimidating posture against the local population.
(c) Familiarize own troops with the terrain.
What are the activities the hostiles normally carry out from their camps/hideouts?
(a) Visit villages for the following:
(i) Collection of info, supplies, tax and recruitment.
(ii) Contact their informers.
(iv) Spread of propaganda.
(v) Meeting with families, friends and relatives.
(b) Move from one camp/hideout to another camp/hideout.
(c) Carry out hostile acts against security forces, government officials and locals not cooperating with the insurgent cause.
(d) They usually confined to hide outs by night and stay alert throughout the duration.
In which situation SADO carried out?
SADO is carried out in following situation:
(a) New faces in Village.
(b) Received Information.
What are the planning considerations of SADO?
1) Force Level.
2) Terrain Analyses.
3) Information.
4) Surprise and Deception Measures.
5) Day vs. Night Search.
6) Control Measures.
7) Coordination.
What are the techniques of Search?
(a) Sweep method.
(c) Selective method.
(d) Fan method.
(e) Base Line method.
What is the organization of SADO?
(a) Stops.
(b) Search parties.
(c) Reserves.
What may be two types of Stop in sweep method?
Stop may be two types in sweep method
(a) Static Stop
(b) Mobile Stop
What are the points that should be kept in mind regarding search parties?
(a) Action on locating a Camp/Hideout.
(b) Chance Encounter.
(c) Pursuit.
(d) Passage of Information.
(e) Search.
(f) Co-ordination.
(g) Tracking skills.
(h) Recognition Signals.
What is the execution of SADO?
(a) Planning and preparation
(b) Move to FRV
(c) Search
(d) Return to base
How surprise and deception measures is carried out?
a. Carry out extensive move in areas other than the area of operation.
b. Move the troops after darkness.
c. Move out the troops from area of operations during daytime and re induct them at night.
d. Impose control measures like curfew at the last minute.
e. Pass the information to minimum possible civil administrators at the last minute.
f. Enter the area of operations from different directions.
g. Avoid using prominent tracks. Cross-country or unused paths should be followed.
What are the control measure in SADO?
- Curfew.
- Road block and check points.
- Mobile check points
- Issue of passes to needy people.
- Restrictions on movement on roads and tracks
What are the tasks that may be given to reserves in SADO?
(a) Initially enforce control measures.
(b) Be prepared to act as stops in the areas of operations.
(c) Be prepared to raid a camp or hideout.
(d) Be prepared to pursuit the fleeing hostile.
(e) Be prepared to bear any unforeseen eventualities.
