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Chapter 4 Convoy security (within capabilities). Route security. High-value asset security. Fixed site security. Checkpoint security. Downed aircraft recovery team security. AREA SECURITY PROCEDURES 4-60. When conducting an area security mission, the DRT prevents threat ground reconnaissance elements from directly observing friendly activities within the area being secured. It prevents (within capabilities) threat ground maneuver forces from penetrating the defensive perimeters. The commander has his subordinate platoons employ a variety of techniques such as OPs, BPs, ambushes, and combat outposts to accomplish this security mission. A reserve or QRF enables him to react to unforeseen contingencies. Using the intelligence acquisition capability available to the squadron and IBCT, the DRT can execute ambushes and preemptive strikes with greater precision. 4-61. METT-TC determines required augmentation for the DRT. Particular consideration is given to the need for aviation, maneuver forces, engineers, and artillery. Early warning of threat activity is paramount in area security missions and provides the commander with time and space to react to threats. Proper planning, coupled with patrols and aerial reconnaissance, is critical to successful operations, especially in securing fixed sites. Failure to conduct continuous reconnaissance can create a vulnerable seam within which the threat can execute an infiltration or attack. 4-62. A perimeter or combat outpost is established when a unit must secure an area where the defense is not tied into an adjacent unit. Combat outpost vary in shape and distribution of assets based on the results of IPB and METT- TC. A most probable direction of attack may require extra “weighting” of that portion of the perimeter to defeat attack or infiltration. METT-TC variables may require that one platoon mans the combat outpost while the other platoon conducts other security missions. The platoon should rotate between COP defense/maintenance/sleep/rest and the other mission on a random schedule. 4-63. The combat outpost is typically divided into platoon AOs with boundaries and contact points if the DRT has no other missions to conduct. A screen is established, integrating OPs, ground-based sensors, SUASs, HUMINT, and patrols. Organic or attached (a section from a weapons company), antiarmor weapon systems are emplaced to orient on high-speed avenues of approach. Ground-based sensors and SUASs provide overlapping reconnaissance capabilities at extended distances from the perimeter. 4-64. Most circumstances will not permit establishment of defined, neat perimeters. When a perimeter is not feasible, the troop secures the area by establishing a presence and conducting reconnaissance operations throughout the area. Platoons can establish perimeters around base camps, critical infrastructure, and highvalue assets, while other units conduct operations to establish presence, provide security, and assist stability operations. The troop can also position reaction forces or disperse its reserve between several secured perimeters. Other missions or tasks in support of area security may include the following: Screens along zones of separation or other designated areas. Route security of critical LOCs. Checkpoint operations to monitor or control movement. Patrolling between secured perimeters. Demonstrations to maintain an observable presence. 4-16 ATTP 3-20.97 16 November 2010
Security Operations Figure 4-5. Example of a DRT conducting area security 4-65. Route security is a subset of area security. The purpose of route security is to prevent a threat from attacking, destroying, seizing, containing, impeding, or harassing traffic along the route. It also prevents the threat from interdicting traffic by emplacing obstacles on or destroying portions of the route. Route security operations are defensive in nature and, unlike screen operations, are terrain oriented. 4-66. Threat forces will try to sever supply routes and LOCs by various methods. Roads, waterways, and railways may be mined or have IEDs emplaced along them; ambush sites can be located adjacent to the route being secured; or bridges and tunnels can be destroyed by demolitions. Because of the nature of this mission, very long routes may be extremely difficult to secure; however, measures can be enforced to reduce the effect of threat forces. SECURITY FORCE TASKS 4-67. A route security force operates on and to the flanks of a designated route. To accomplish the route security mission, the DRT performs the following functions: Conducts dismounted reconnaissance of the route and key locations along it to ensure the route is trafficable. Mounted reconnaissance if augmented with vehicles. Conducts route clearance (task organized with attached engineers and other elements as required) at designated irregular intervals to prevent emplacement of threat mines and other explosive hazards along the route. (See FM 3-90.119.) Identifies sections of the route to search suspected threat locations. Establishes roadblocks/checkpoints along the route and lateral routes to stop and search vehicles and persons on the route and those entering the route. This may require augmentation from other units, such as an Infantry platoon. Occupies key locations and terrain along or near the route. Conducts ground and aerial reconnaissance/surveillance to maintain route security. Establishes OPs (covert/overt) or ambushes at critical points to watch for threat activity. Employs snipers to overwatch route for unusual activity, such as personnel attempting to plant an IED. ROUTE SECURITY METHODS 4-68. The following discussion highlights two methods that the DRT can use in executing route security depending on the nature of the threat, purpose of the security mission, and characteristics of the route. The methods are as follows: 16 November 2010 ATTP 3-20.97 4-17
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