RSOP, COVER, AND DECEPTION FOR ADA UNITS
SUBCOURSE NO. AD 0717
EDITION 6
THREE CREDIT HOURS
FORT BLISS TEXAS 79916
December 1985
GENERAL
This subcourse presents procedures, techniques, and operational methods for reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position (RSOP) in connection with tactical deployment and employment of air defense artillery (ADA) units (Chaparral/Vulcan (C/V), Hawk and Patriot systems). The subcourse also describes the ways in which ADA units may secure some protection from enemy attacks through camouflage, movement, field fortification, and the use of deception measures such as dummy and decoy positions.
Lesson 1: RSOP, COVER, AND DECEPTION FOR ADA UNITS
TASK: This subcourse does not specifically relate to any enlisted or officer task, but provides general information on RSOP, cover, and deception for SHORAD and HIMAD units.
CONDITIONS: Use only the lesson material to complete the examination.
STANDARDS: You must attain a minimum grade of 70 percent on the examination to receive credit for this subcourse.
Unless otherwise stated, whenever masculine gender is used, both men and women are included.
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
SUBCOURSE CONTENT
This subcourse contains one lesson presenting procedures, technical, and operational methods for RSOP in connection with tactical deployment and employment of ADA units (C/V, Hawk, and Patriot systems). The subcourse also describes the ways in which ADA units may secure some protection from enemy field fortifications, and the use of deception measures such as dummy and decoy positions.
Supplementary Requirements
None.
Supervisory Assistance. There are no supervisory requirements for completion of this subcourse.
References. No supplementary references are needed for this
subcourse.
GRADING AND CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Three credit hours will be awarded for successful completion of the subcourse.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lesson 1: RSOP, COVER, AND DECEPTION FOR ADA UNITS
Learning Event 1: PurposeLearning Event 2: Methods of Reconnaissance
Learning Event 3: RSOP Sequence (SHORAD)
Learning Event 4: RSOP for the Ground Fire Support Role
Learning Event 5: RSOP Sequence (Hawk)
Learning Event 6: Displacing a Hawk Assault Fire Platoon (AFP)
Learning Event 7: RSOP Sequence (Patriot Unit)
