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Chapter 7<br />
ammunition, and other items. If available, Infantry units should employ working dogs to alert handlers to a<br />
variety of sources including personnel and material.<br />
INTERPRETERS<br />
7-184. Interpreters are valuable assets during reconnaissance operations that require a close proximity to<br />
indigenous personnel. A troop may be operating near individuals who have had no previous contact with<br />
U.S. personnel and who are unsure of how to deal with U.S. Soldiers. Early in the planning process, the<br />
commander should request an interpreter who is either from the AO or familiar with the AO. Using<br />
interpreters, communications is improved between the local population and unit personnel. Interpreters also<br />
improve intelligence gathering and lead to acceptance of the unit within that AO. Interpreters are often used<br />
during searches, including operations at roadblocks/checkpoints.<br />
TACTICAL MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT TEAMS<br />
7-185. Tactical MISO teams support the troop by coordinating broadcasts of information to influence the<br />
population on or near the objective with loudspeakers or other delivery means. Tactical MISO teams<br />
integrate with the IE process at the squadron level to meet the commander's objectives. The commander<br />
should consider withdrawing from the area when employing MISO capabilities since the presence of each<br />
unit has the potential to compromise the mission of the other.<br />
7-186. At the tactical level, MISO teams seek to influence targets directly through face-to-face<br />
encounters, dissemination of printed products, and use of loudspeakers. Tactical MISO teams can:<br />
Influence potential adversaries in the civil population not to interfere with friendly force efforts.<br />
Induce cooperation or reduce active opposition.<br />
Reduce collateral damage by giving instructions to noncombatants in the combat zone.<br />
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL<br />
7-187. The troop requires EOD support to destroy threat ammunition and equipment and to ensure that<br />
IEDs and UXO are rendered inoperable. Explosive ordnance disposal capabilities are not organic to the<br />
troop, and augmentation of EOD personnel may be needed to clear an identified explosive hazard or assist<br />
in the collection of explosive components. Requests for EOD support are processed through squadron<br />
operational channels to the IBCT, which in turn forwards the request to the supporting EOD headquarters.<br />
Once IEDs or UXOs are located and reported, the EOD headquarters determines which EOD assets can<br />
respond. If there is a constant presence of IED/UXO hazards, EOD teams can be attached to the troop.<br />
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM<br />
7-188. Civil affairs teams collect information and conduct assessments to help friendly forces target their<br />
relief efforts or stabilize the civil environment. Civil affairs teams should be incorporated with the IE<br />
process to meet operational objectives. They assist in assessing the environment and evaluating the effect<br />
of search operations on the region. Civil affairs teams meet with local leaders to mitigate the impact of the<br />
search and outline the goals and objectives of the operation.<br />
7-38 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010