(W) Tactical Site Exploitation Flashcards
What is tactical site exploitation (TSE)?
the action taken to ensure that documents,
material, and personnel are identified, collected, protected, and evaluated in order
to facilitate follow-on actions
Explain the importance of TSE.
can provide further intelligence for future operations, answer information requirements, and provide evidence to keep detainees in prison
What is the purpose of TSE?
feeds intelligence/evidence up the chain of command to the company and battalion, where it is exploited for immediate operations
When is TSE conducted?
TSE is always an implied task
At what two levels can TSE be conducted?
Hasty - occurs when there is not enough time or the enemy threat is too high
Deliberate - conducted when the unit has enough time and assets to secure a site
At what level is TSE planning normally conducted?
Battalion
Experience in the current conflicts (OIF/OEF) has shown are you most likely to find intelligence where?
Kitchens and bathrooms
Who is responsible for all questioning at the site of a search?
Tactical Questioner
What are the six steps of the targeting cycle?
Find Fix Finish Exploit Analyze Disseminate
What is one of the first steps of a TSE search?
Sketch containing buildings, rooms, personnel, vehicles, equipment, weapons, intel, etc.
The diagram should include a north-seeking arrow, numerical designation, objective (OBJ) name, and room numbers.
What are some variations on who conducts a TSE search?
US only
Occupant-assisted
Informant-assisted
Joint (host/coalition) search
During TSE, How often should search teams be rotated or rested?
20-30 minutes
During TSE, what should the photographer take pictures of?
Everything
During TSE, what is the most important thing to take pictures of?
The detainee with the evidence
How do you search an outside area, and what are three ways to do so?
Systematically in a grid, strip, or spiral pattern
Why is search of an unoccupied building often more difficult?
More likely to be bobby-trapped
What types of evidence are required to ensure successful prosecution of detainees?
Photographs, sworn statements, and diagrams (PSD)
On what form is evidence recorded for proper chain of custody?
DA 4137
What is tactical questioning?
The process of identifying, sorting, and exploiting all individuals on target
What is the most important trait of a good tactical questioner?
Street smarts and the ability to detect lying
What is the first step of the targeting cycle?
Exploit
