Appendix B
Standing Operating Procedures
The intent of this appendix is to provide an outline as an aid for developing a squadron tactical SOP.
I. GENERAL
A. Purpose: This tactical SOP prescribes standard procedures for use during all combat situations and provides a comprehensive reference for conducting operations in a field environment.
B. Conformity: All assigned, attached and OPCON personnel will read and comply with the provisions of this tactical SOP.
II. BATTLE COMMAND
A. Command.
1. Organization.
a. Succession of command.
b. Cues for assuming command.
c. Operation of the command post.
(1) Shifts.
(2) Displacement/set-up/tear-down.
2. Troop-leading procedures.
a. Estimate input (checklist).
b. Precombat inspection (checklist).
c. Backbriefs.
d. Rehearsals.
e. Combat orders.
(1) Formats.
(2) Preparation.
(3) Reproduction.
(4) Dissemination.
3. Coordination with adjacent units (checklist).
4. Liaison with main body elements (checklist).
B. Control.
1. Combat graphics and symbols.
2. Control measures designation (numbering system).
3. Terrain index reference system (TIRS).
4. Operational terms.
5. Vehicle identification marking system.
6. Unit recognition signals.
7. Communication.
a. Net diagrams.
b. Fixed call signs.
c. Brevity codes/cue words.
d. Antijamming actions.
e. Alternate means.
8. Reports.
a. Battle.
b. Intelligence.
c. Logistical.
III. MANEUVER
A. Readiness condition (REDCON).
B. Quartering party.
C. Road marches.
D. Assembly areas.
E. Squadron organization for combat.
F. Formations.
G. Battle plays.
1. Actions on contact.
2. Fix and bypass.
3. Close assault.
4. In-stride breach.
5. Bridges/defile.
6. Formation changes.
7. Passage of lines.
8. Hasty defense.
9. Consolidate on the objective.
10. Ambush.
11. Other plays.
H. Reconnaissance operations.
1. Zone reconnaissance.
a. Graphics.
b. Critical tasks.
2. Area reconnaissance.
a. Graphics.
b. Critical tasks.
3. Route reconnaissance.
a. Graphics.
b. Critical tasks.
I. Security operations.
1. Screen.
a. Graphics.
b. Critical tasks.
2. Area security.
a. Route.
b. Convoy.
J. Offensive operations.
1. Movement to contact.
2. Hasty attack.
3. Offensive graphics.
K. Defensive operations (defensive graphics).
L. Limited visibility operations (checklist).
M. Break in action (checklist).
1. Redistribution of ammunition, personnel, and equipment.
2. Evacuation of casualties and PWs.
3. Redistribution of ammunition under fire.
N. Relief in place.
1. Relief in place graphics.
2. Critical tasks.
O. Air-ground team.
1. Command relationship.
2. Formations/techniques of movement.
IV. MOBILITY AND SURVIVABILITY
A. Mobility.
1. Standard tasks.
2. Standard priorities.
B. Countermobility.
1. Standard tasks.
2. Standard priorities.
3. Engineer target turnover (checklist).
C. Survivability.
1. Standard tasks.
2. Standard priorities.
3. Fighting position construction.
D. NBC defense.
1. NBC team organization and equipment.
2. Unit NBC equipment.
3. Defense against nuclear attack.
4. Defense against chemical/biological attack.
5. Decontamination.
6. NBC reconnaissance.
V. FIRE SUPPORT
A. Fire support request sequence.
B. Fire support planning and execution matrix format.
C. Graphics.
VI. AIR DEFENSE
A. Air defense warning and cue words.
B. Weapons control status and cue words.
VII. INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC WARFARE
A. Intelligence.
1. Standard tasks.
2. Standard priorities.
B. Electronic warfare.
1. Standard tasks.
2. Standard priorities.
3. Countermeasures.
VIII. LOGISTICS
A. Resupply procedures.
1. LOGPAC procedures.
2. Battle loss actions.
B. Combat Health Support.
1. Emergency medical treatment.
2. Medical evacuation.
3. Field hygiene and sanitation.
4. Combat stress control.
5. Routine sick call.
C. Maintenance support.
1. Battle damage assessment and repair.
2. Exchange criteria.
3. Cannibalization criteria.
4. Destruction criteria.
5. Maintenance repair time guidelines.
D. Personnel.
1. Replacements.
2. Accountability.
3. Personnel actions.
E. Combat trains.
1. Layout.
2. Operations.
IX. SAFETY
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