INRODUCTION
GAIN ATTENTION
PURPOSE
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.2.1
8541.2.3
MISSION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Ref: FMFM 1-3b, FMFM 0-11, II MEF SOTG URBAN SNIPER COURSE
8541.1.1.18
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Without the aid of references, the student will prepare and execute a proper route plan.
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Conduct a preliminary route reconnaissance.
2. Prepare an insertion and extraction route.
3. Identify "choke points" along the routes.
4. Identify escape and evasion (E&E) directions/corridors.
5. Be prepared to brief primary, alternate, and E&E routes for insertion.
6. Be prepared to brief primary, alternate, and E&E routes for extraction.
1. METHOD AND MEDIA
2. This period of instruction will be taught through lecture.
TESTING
This period of instruction will be evaluated through practical application.
TRANSITION
BODY
1. Map Reconnaissance
a. During this phase the scout/sniper team should have all the maps, aerial imagery, etc. to pinpoint all key terrain in the area of operations (AO). A few examples of key terrain (situational dependent) include:
1) Safe Havens
a) Hospitals
b) Police Stations
c) Embassies
d) Other Friendly Facilities
2) Hazardous Areas
a) Construction Sites
b) Dangerous Intersections
c) Bridges
d) High Crime Rate Areas
3) Major Terrain Features
a) Parks
b) Industrial Complexes
c) Airports
d) Dominate Buildings
e) Dominate Natural Terrain Features
b. The scout/sniper should remember to vary the route as much as possible to lessen predictability; however, there will be locations, sites, or intersections that are common to all possible routes during a particular mission. These are called choke-points.
2. Preparation of the Insertion/Extraction Route
a. Primary and alternate insertion routes should incorporate the same considerations as used in rural areas. For instance, never take the same route twice, do not use the most obvious route, use checkpoints and terrain countdown for navigation, and assign areas of responsibility. These are just a few of the most obvious examples. Differences between rural and urban route planning include:
1) Distances between checkpoints should be measured in miles.
2) The mode of transportation should never be in view from the objective area.
3) Choke-points are identified and known by all to ensure 100% alert when passing through.
4) Map updates based on new data and personal observation will be greater in number and frequency.
5) If inserting by vehicle, a line drawing showing the position and area of responsibility of each team member must be prepared
b) Primary and alternate extract routes should follow the same considerations. The extract point may not be at the same location as the insert point.
c) The E&E direction must also be annotated on the route overlay. Each primary and alternate route should have an E&E direction.
3. Route Brief
a. Upon completion of the map reconnaissance the team prepares the route briefing. All maps and imagery will be made available for this brief. A topographical drawing should be prepared for greater appreciation of the urban environment. b. During the brief, the team leader or designated briefer will address all routes on his route planning overlay.
QUESTIONS
SUMMARY
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