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SITUATION:

Your platoon is operating an unannounced checkpoint to demonstrate U.S. presence. You have a Black, Gray and White list. Your orders are to detain individuals on the black list.

EVENT(S):

1. Another checkpoint spots the number one target on the black list. He is driving a 4WD Montero and heading to your checkpoint. He is armed and dangerous. Your platoon sees the vehicle approaching.

2. While spot-checking vehicles, one of your squads finds weapons. The driver of the vehicle runs away from the checkpoint.

3. A vehicle approaching the checkpoint picks up speed and attempts to run through the road barrier. The vehicle crashes and the driver is injured.

4. You hear shots a block away. Two local business owners come to your location with a wounded civiltian and say he was stealing from their store.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

EVENT(S):

1. Employ graduated response techniques for tactical traffic control points.

2. Secure vehicle. Consider a possible bomb threat. Seek cover, attempt to detain individuals, and report to higher HQ So they can contact EOD. Use linguist and speakers to stop individuals. Pepper spraying into a window or firing rounds into the air may also help.

3. Employ graduated response techniques for checkpoints. Consider the more severe techniques to include using direct fire to disable the vehicle.

4. Report, detain the suspect and perform first aid. Have the linguist collect statements. Commander should request Haitian medical support and inform U.S. MP (through battalion). U.S. MP receive the statements, and provide the information to the local police.

ROE Limitations and Restrictions:

ROE 7: Nonlethal force is authorized to detain persons observed committing burglary or larceny. Release persons suspected of serious criminal acts to local law enforcement officials/other appropriate authorities as soon as possible.

ROE 8: Civilian vehicles may be stopped and their occupants identities checked for security purposes. If a civilian vehicle does not stop on order and is approaching a check point or security perimeter, you may fire to disable the vehicle.