VIGNETTE
18:
AERIAL
RECONNAISSANCE
SITUATION:
Your sector is in a densely populated area within the city. Your mission is to report traffic conditions, crowd formations and conditions of roads in the area of operations.
EVENT(S):
1. You see a large crowd of people around a warehouse. They appear to be running in and out of the warehouse.
2. You observe a vehicle run through a checkpoint without stopping.
3. You observe a large crowd of people chasing three men. They enter an open field, and the crowd surrounds them.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
EVENT(S):
1. Report what you see; do not jump to conclusions. Large crowds are very common in Haiti. This does not necessarily mean that something negative is about to happen. Continue to observe and report on the crowds activities. If something is wrong, your presence will normally cause it to stop.
2. Report and pursue; the ground forces will have a difficult time pursuing the vehicle. Alert another unit in proximity of the fleeing vehicle to intercept it. The best soldiers to perform this function are the MP. Establish communications with the ground force (through your headquarters or directly) and assist in the apprehension.
3. Report what you see, establish contact with a ground unit in the area and use your presence as a deterrent. Make sure the crowd sees your helicopter. If you cannot intimidate them and the terrain permits, rotor- wash the crowd. Continue to buy time for the ground force, and use your presence as a deterrent. NOTE: It is important for all aircraft performing this type of mission to understand the locations, types and radio frequencies of the ground forces in sector.
ROE Limitations and Restrictions:
ROE
6: Necessary and proportional force is authorized to control disturbances and
disperse crowds threatening essential civic order.
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