Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
c. Use a white light during hours of reduced visibility if METT-TC
permits..
d. Check for abnormalities such as disturbed earth, wires, cables, or
anything that does not look like it belongs there.
e. Do not dismount unless directed to do so by the vehicle commander.
f. If ordered to dismount, check under the vehicle for visual indicators of
IEDs.
g. If dismounted, continue to scan assigned sector.
2. Conduct a 25-meter scan.
a. Upon completion of the 5-meter scan, continue scanning assigned
sector out to 25 meters.
b. Scan near to far, ground level to above head height.
c. Use binoculars, night vision goggles, weapons optics, and such as
available.
d. Use a white light during hours of reduced visibility if METT-TC
permits.
e. Do not dismount unless directed to do so by the vehicle commander.
f. If ordered to dismount, continue to scan within assigned sector out to
25 meters.
g. Check under the vehicle for indicators of IEDs when you dismount.
h. If dismounted, maintain a low profile around the vehicle during your
scan. Keep moving using an erratic pattern in order to be a less inviting target for
a sniper.
3. Conduct a 200-meter scan.
a. Continue a systematic scan out to 200 meters within assigned area of
scan.
b. Search near to far, high to low.
c. Look for suspicious activity involving people, objects, and animals.
d. Search for reflections, muzzle flash, wires, and anything that looks out
of place.
e. Use binoculars, night vision goggles, weapons optics, and such as
available.
f. Do not dismount unless directed to do so by the vehicle commander.
g. Check under the vehicle for indicators of IEDs when you dismount.
h. If dismounted, maintain a low profile around the vehicle during your
scan. Keep moving using an erratic pattern in order to be a less inviting target for
a sniper.
4. Report suspicious activity or a possible IED to the vehicle commander.
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