INTRODUCTION
GAIN ATTENTION
PURPOSE
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.3.8
MISSION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
845.1.1.18
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
In accordance with FMFM 0-11 and without the aid of references, the student will learn how to gather all pertinent information and relay that information to the proper unit or agency for processing into intelligence that will aid in the successful completion of the mission.
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE
1. State the controlling agency for the collection of the Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR's).
2. Describe the collection operation.
3. Describe the designation of front and color coding of building sides.
4. Describe the method of measurement of building sides.
5. Describe subdivision of building sides.
6. Describe roof designations.
7. State two source documents of brevity reporting.
8. Describe the method of reporting on terrain analysis and Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ's)
METHOD AND MEDIA
This period of instruction will be taught through lecture and practical application in the MOUT facility.
TESTING
This period of instruction will be evaluated during practical application.
BODY
1. Collection Activities
a) Controlling Agency
1) The Combat Operations Center (COC) is the controlling agency for collection of CCIR's. The Intelligence section (S-2, G-2, J-2) will develop Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR's) that when collected, will answer the CCIR's. The Generic Intelligence Requirements Handbook (GIRH) forms the basis of the collection effort. The soon to be published Urban Generic Information Handbook (Urban GIRH) will address MOUT specific information requirements.
b) Collection Operations
1) The primary concern of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) scout/snipers will be centered on gathering information on target areas. Scout/snipers must be able to effectively transmit observations about built up areas to the COC for analysis in graphic terms with a minimum amount of transmission time.
2) MAGTF scout/snipers must be thoroughly familiar with the architecture of the countries in the area of operation, the specifics about construction and engineering, and the materials most often used in construction.
3) The first concern for the on-scene scout/sniper team is the general shape of the building. Additions such as garages, patios, or porches will not be considered as part of the basic design. Additions such as garages, patios, or porches will not be considered as part of the basic design. In traditional construction there are seven styles that may be observed.
(a) Square. A square shaped building is designed so all four sides are of equal size. Square designs are normally found in inner city construction, smaller family dwellings, and in utility company maintenance buildings.
(b) Rectangle. A rectangular shaped building is designed so opposite sides are of equal size. The rectangle is the most commonly used shape in building construction.
(c) T-shaped. A T-shaped building is a modification of a square or rectangle with a wing extending from the center of the front or back of the building.
(d) L-shaped. An L-shaped building is a modification of a square or rectangle with a wing extending from one end or the other of the front or back of the building. A L-shaped building is a common design for family dwellings
(e) U-shaped. A U-shaped building is a modification of a rectangle with a wing extending from each end of the front or back of the building. A modification of the U shape is the multiple U, with more than two wings extending from the front or back. The U-shape is common to large official buildings and hospitals.
(f) H-shaped. An H-shaped building is a modification of a rectangle with a wing extending from each end to the front and back. A modification of the H-shaped is the multiple H. The multiple H has more than two wings extending to the front and back.
(g) X-shaped. An X-shaped building has a center common area with T-shaped wings extending from the center of each side. X-shaped designs are found in some apartment complexes.
(h) Other. Buildings which do not fit traditional designs will be categorized as irregularly shaped and handled in the manner described in paragraph 4 (c) below.
4) Designation of Front and Color Coding Sites
(a) Once the general shape of the building has been determined, the scout/sniper team will determine on which side the main entrance is located and designate that side as white. If no side can be identified as having the main entrance, the team or collection asset will agree on which side is designated as white.
(b) Once the white side has been determined the other sides will be colored coded in a counterclockwise manner with the white side serving as the base. While facing the white side, progressive sides will be designated as red, black (rear side), and green.
(c) For irregularly shaped buildings the base side will be identified and the remaining sides color coded. The report on these types of buildings will include the direction the sides take relative to each other. An example of color coding and shape follows:
5) Measurement of Side Lengths
(a) Once the sides have been colored coded, the scout/sniper will transmit the general shape, side color and the dimensions of the respective side(s). An example follows:
(b) For irregularly shaped buildings, the same procedure is used with the addition of the direction the sides take relative to each other.
6) Numbering of Floors
(a) The next step is the numbering of individual floors. Floors will be numbered from one beginning with the first floor.
(b) Basements will not be included in the numbering, but rather designated as a basement.
(c) Roofs, floors or attics will not be numbered if the roof angle extends down to floor level. The floor will be numbered if the angle does not extend all the way to the floor levels or if the floor width diminishes as it goes up the length.
(d) Porches and balconies also need to be counted to aid in the description process and the numbering of different levels.
(e) Stairs and fire escapes should be listed and reported as soon as possible to help facilitate the planning for entry.
7) Subdivision of Sides
(a) After the building sides have been colored coded, the scout/sniper team will subdivide each individual side to allow for reference points and area when describing distinctive features.
(b) Each side will be divided into thirds. These imaginary subdivision lines will then be identified as the red, white, and blue lines as reference points for feature description. (Note: Do not transmit red/white/blue. It is used only as a rapid reference between team members).
(c) When transmitting data concerning a particular feature on a particular floor of a particular side, the side color is given first, followed by the floor number, and the reference point. An example follows:
8) Roof Designation
(a) As discussed in subparagraph 6 above, a roof designation is given to floors where the roof angle extends down the entire height of the floor. The subdivisions of the sides discussed in subparagraph 7 will be extended to the roof to describe any features such as gables, porches, etc.
(b) When discussing features of a roof on a particular side, the side color is given first followed by roof and the reference point or distance from the edge. An example follows:
(c) If a feature, such as a chimney, is at the point where the roof angles converge then it is reported on one side only and the roof description is followed by the peak. An example follows.
9) Brevity Reporting
(a) Chapter 19 of the GIRH and the soon to be published Urban GIRH will be two of the primary source documents for reporting information concerning a built up area. All information concerning measurements will be given in feet.
(b) When applying the GIRH to brevity reporting, the scout/sniper team will first report the chapter number, followed by the paragraph and then the line number and letter if applicable.
10) Terrain Analysis and Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) Selection. (a) Scout/snipers must also provide strike force planners with an accurate description of the terrain immediately surrounding the target and possible helicopter landing zones (HLZ's) around the target.
(b) When dealing with the terrain immediately adjacent to the target scout snipers will use the target as a reference. The team will color code the corners of the target corresponding to the sides which converge on them, take a bisection of the angle of the corner, and give a distance the terrain feature is from the target. An example follows:
(c) If the terrain feature does not fall exactly on the bisection of the corners, the scout/sniper team will utilize the reference points and areas on the side of the feature from the building. An example follows.
(d) The scout/sniper team will utilize this system to describe terrain features, man-made barriers, outside light poles, other buildings, enemy positions, and potential landing zones.
(e) (e) Potential HLZ locations will be described as above or by giving a UTM grid.
(f) Descriptions of the potential landing zones will be given in accordance with unit SOP's.
(g) QUESTIONS
(h) SUMMARY
The MOUT Homepage Hot Links:
| HOME | CONCEPTS | DOCTRINE |
| OPERATIONS 1 | OPERATIONS 2 | TECHNOLOGY |
| COMMERCIAL | RESEARCH | MOUT FORUM |
| BOOKSTORE | SIGN GUESTBOOK | VIEW GUESTBOOK |
| UNITS/IMAGES | DEDICATION |
Get your own Free Home Page