Special Reconnaissance and Advanced Small Unit Patrolling: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Special Operations Forces
Special Reconnaissance and Advanced Small Unit Patrolling: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Special Operations Forces
-
SHIP THIS ITEMAvailable for Pre-Order. This item will be released on August 20, 2024PICK UP IN STORE
Store Pickup available after publication date.
Available within 2 business hours
Related collections and offers
Overview
Intended for military SpecialOps personnel, this volume presents invaluable operational guidance with lessons learned from the legendary Military Assistance Command Vietnam–Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). Drawing on Special Reconnaissance operations conducted during the Vietnam Era, author Edward Wolcoff provides practical information alongside operational accounts and analyses of specific missions.
Wolcoff covers the gamut of specialized SR topics ranging from operational planning and preparation, through execution, logistics, and command and control—all in substantial tradecraft detail. Few of the tactics, techniques, and procedures or lessons-learned included in this book have been previously presented in a usable form for SpecOps personnel. This book is intended instruct the Special Operations units of today, and preserve this valuable tradecraft for future generations.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9798874854003 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Tantor |
Publication date: | 08/20/2024 |
Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 5.70(h) x (d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Dedication x
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction xii
The 'Learn and Forget' Cycle. xii
Purposes and Sources xv
Conventions Used in this Book xvii
How to Use This Book xvii
Chapter 1 Overview 1
Relevant MAC-V SOG Context and Terms 1
Special Reconnaissance (SR) Leadership Considerations 9
Effects of Senior Leadership Failures and Mistakes on SR Operations and Notional Remedies 9
SR Paradoxes 11
Implications of Evolving Strategic Doctrine and Selected Technologies on SR Operations 12
Effects of Fatigue 15
Countering Fatigue TTPs 16
Team Leadership TTPs 17
Leader Training TTPs 17
Team Leader TTPs 17
Conditioning Team Members to SR (TTPs) 22
Study of Special Operations Missions (TTPs) 23
Impacts and Utilization of SR in Future Conflicts 24
General/Limited War 24
Counter-Insurgency (COIN), Irregular Warfare, Operations Other Than War (OOTW) 25
Chapter 2 Pre-Mission Activities 26
General Pre-Mission TTPs 26
Security TTPs 26
Intelligence Preparation TTPs 27
Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time Available and Civil Considerations (METT-TC) TTPs 30
Mission Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 31
Enemy Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 35
Terrain and Weather Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 40
Terrain-Based TTPs 40
Weather-Based TTPs 45
Troops and Support Available Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 47
Troops Available Analysis TTPs 47
Unconventional (Guerrilla/Partisan) Warfare Mission Environment TTPs 49
Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Mission Environment TTPs 50
Indigenous Troops TTPs 50
Snipers 52
Support Available Analysis TTPs 52
Mission Preparation Phase 52
Aviation Support TTPs 53
Other Support TTPs 54
Time and Time Available Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 54
Time Analysis TTPs 54
Time Available Analysis TTPs 55
Sample SOG Timetable 55
Civil Considerations Analysis (METT-TC) TTPs 57
Pre-Mission Tactical and Technical Training TTPs 57
Team Battle Drill and Combat Skill Training TTPs 59
Checklist TTPs 64
Aerial Visual Reconnaissance (VR) TTPs 64
Chapter 3 Employment/Execution 67
Pre-Launch TTPs 67
Launch Site TTPs 68
Bright Light (BLT)/Reaction Force (RF) TTPs 70
Infiltration/Exfiltration TTPs 72
Extracted SOE (and OSS) Fixed-Wing Insertion/Extr action/Re supply Aircraft TTPs 76
Movement/Maneuver TTPs 82
Land Navigation TTPs 82
Reading Sand Dunes TTPs 84
Reading Snow TTPs 84
GPS TTPs 85
Compass TTPs 85
Local Weather Forecasting 86
Stealth TTPs 88
Stealth Formations TTPs 92
Camouflage TTPs 92
Movement Technique TTPs 94
Mounted Movement TTPs 101
Tactical Dismounted Formations TTPs 102
Movement in Steppe, Savannah, Grassland, Tundra TTPs. 104
Night Movement TTPs 105
Rally Points (RP) TTPs 107
At the Halt TTPs 108
Night Defensive Perimeter (NDP) TTPs 108
Special Reconnaissance (SR) and Advanced Patrolling TTPs 113
General SR/Patrolling TTPs 113
Human Waste TTPs 123
Operations During Night/Periods of Limited Visibility TTPs. 124
Weapons Employment TTPs 125
Weapons General TTPs 125
Fire Flame and Incendiary Weapons TTPs 126
Decoy or Deception Techniques TTPs 129
Collection TTPs 131
Electrical Power Operational Indicators TTPs 137
Bomb Damage Assessment (BDA) Mission TTPs 137
Fixed Site Surveillance TTPs 138
Tracking and Reading Sign TTPs 138
Counter-Tracking TTPs 148
Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance TTPs 157
Operating Environment-Specific TTPs 158
Jungle/Rainforest Operations TTPs 159
Desert Operations TTPs 160
Mountain Operations TTPs 161
Cold Regions/Winter Warfare Operations TTPs 162
Operations in Swamp/Marsh TTPs 173
SR. Operations Conducted in Built-Up Areas 173
Subterranean Operations 175
Offensive Operations TTPs 176
Counter-Reconnaissance Operations TTPs 177
SR in the Counter-Insurgency (COIN)/Counter-Guerilla (CG)/Counter-Terrorism (CT) Role 180
German Anti-Guerrilla Operations in the Balkans (1941-1944) 187
Counter-Guerilla Operations During the US Civil War 187
The Emergence of Modern Era US Counter Guerilla Doctrine 188
United States Special Forces Mobile Guerrilla Force (MGF) Operations in South Vietnam 189
MGF Operations TTPs 189
General Ambush TTPs 192
Deliberate Near Ambush TTPs 195
Hasty Near/Far Ambush 195
Point Near/Far Ambush TTPs 198
Ambush Site Selection TTPs. 199
Ambush Formations TTPs 199
Point Ambush Formation TTPs 199
Linear Ambush Formation TTPs 200
'L' Ambush Formation TTPs 200
'V' Ambush Formation TTPs 201
'Z' Ambush Formation TTPs 203
'Y' Ambush Formation TTPs 203
Area Ambush Formation TTPs 205
Advanced Ambush TTPs 205
POW Ambush TTPs 208
Deliberate vs Hasty POW Ambushes TTPs. 209
POW (Ambush/Raid) Snatch TTPs 213
Far Ambush TTPs 215
Opportunistic Ambush of Disabled Enemy Equipment (to include armor) TTPs 217
Ambush Considerations for Priority Targets TTPs. 218
Raid TTPs 228
Raid General TTPs 228
Rail Network Raids TTPs 233
Defensive Operations TTPs 236
Attacks from Enemy Air/Fire Support. 236
SR Team in the Defense TTPs 238
Counter-Ambush TTPs 242
Breaking Out From Encirclement TTPs 242
What to do if Captured 245
Supporting Fires TTPs 247
Aviation Support TTPs 248
General Aviation Support TTPs 248
Forward Air Controller (FAC)/UAV and other Air Support TTPs 249
Chapter 4 Sustainment 254
Logistics 254
Team Resupply 254
Water TTPs 255
Food and Ration Discipline TTPs 255
General Food/Ration TTPs 255
Mealtime TTPs 256
Maintenance TTPs 257
General Maintenance TTPs 257
Primary and Secondary Individual Weapons Maintenance TTPs 257
Crew Served Weapons Maintenance TTPs 257
Mobility Equipment Sustainability/Maintenance TTPs 258
Communication Equipment Sustainability/Maintenance TTPs 258
Transportation TTPs 258
Supply and Equipment TTPs 260
Footwear and Foot Care TTPs 260
Common Individual Equipment and Supplies TTPs (US Personal Wear/Carry) 262
Carry on Person 262
Carry on Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) 266
Hanson Rig Donning Process 269
Carry in/on Rucksack/Haversack 271
Mission Support Site (MSS)/Cache TTPs 276
Weapons TTPs 282
Instinctive Shooting TTPs 288
Foreign Weapons TTPs 294
Other Weapons, Attachments and Accessories TTPs 294
Silencers/Suppressors TTPs 294
Hand Grenade TTPs 295
Rifle Grenade TTPs 301
Missile, Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) and Rocket TTPs 302
Mines, Booby-Traps and Explosive Devices TTPs 303
Claymore Mine Specific TTPs 311
Mortar TTPs 318
Personnel TTPs 322
US Personnel Selection 322
General Personnel TTPs 322
Mental and Character Attributes of SR Personnel 323
Physical Attributes of SR Personnel 323
Indigenous Team Members TTPs 323
Presumptive Indigenous Training Cycle. 324
Carrying Wounded While Being Pursued/Tracked TTPs 324
Graves Registration TTPs 327
Enemy POW TTPs 327
Medical TTPs 328
Medical Cross-Training TTPs 330
Medical Preventative TTPs 331
Immersion Foot (Trench Foot) TTPs 334
Miscellaneous TTPs 334
Survival TTPs 334
General Survival TTPs 334
Emergency Stealth Fire TTPs 336
Chapter 5 Command and Signal 338
Command and Control (C2) TTPs 338
Signal TTPs 339
General Signal TTPs 339
Cryptography TTPs 340
Team Internal Communications Capabilities, Modes and Devices TTPs 341
Interpreter TTPs 341
Passwords, Signs/Countersigns TTPs 341
Hand and Arm Signal TTPs 342
Audible Voice and Signal Device TTPs 343
Visual Signaling Device TTPs 344
Covert Signs TTPs 344
Intra-Squad (Team) Communicators/Radios TPPs 344
Photographic and Video Device TTPs 345
Team External Communications Capabilities, Modes and Devices TTPs 345
IT Devices TTPs 347
Pre-Launch Communications TTPs 347
Communications Support TTPs 348
Mission Execution Communication TTPs 348
Countering Enemy Signal Counter-Measures TTPs 350
Communication Equipment TTPs 351
Wiretapping TTPs 352
Orders, Reports and Communications Formats TTPs 353
Other Team and FOB Administration TTPs 353
Chapter 6 Post Mission Activities TTPs 354
Debriefing/After Action Report (AAR) TTPs 354
Joint FOB/Base Occupancy 354
Post-Mission Sustainment/Equipment Maintenance TTPs 355
FOB Security and Defense TTPs 355
General Security TTPs 355
Weapons and Munitions for FOB Perimeter Defense 356
More FOB Tips 357
Appendices 358
A Glossary/Abbreviations 358
B Notional Tactical Training and Range Complex 365
C Local Weather Indicators 367
D SR Team Orders, Communication and Report Formats (Samples) 373
Bibliography, Sources and Further Reading 378