Chapter
II
TACTICS,
TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (TTP)
IN
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (cont)
TACTICS,
TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (TTP)
IN
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR (cont)
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DISCUSSION: As commanders establish base camp areas and move into work facilities, they must balance their security measures with the type and level of threat posed by the groups in their area. This will apply both in the relative security of forward operating bases and at assigned facilities within cities. Further information is available in FM 100-37, Terrorism Counteraction, FM 90-12, Base Defense, and Joint Pub 3-07.2, Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Anti-terrorism.
LESSON(S): Security problems and shortfalls contributed to the failure of force protection programs during terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in the Middle East since the 1983 Beirut Bombings. Operations in Somalia also pointed out that quality plans are not developed by base commanders to defend installations. A copy of a suggested checklist for use in developing defensive plans can be found in Appendix A.
Suggestions:
- Build bases where they can be defended, not where it is convenient.
- Barrier systems were unreliable; vehicle access controls were inadequate. Use additional security measures, such as vehicles to block high speed avenues of approach.
- Do not use solely host nation personnel to provide perimeter security of any facility.
- Make critical physical security improvements by installing additional barriers to screen high risk targets.
- Ensure that the ROE does not limit the ability of the soldier to defend himself or the facilities.
- Sensitive work areas must not be located in portions of buildings vulnerable to explosives.
- Maintain the highest level of security procedures possible, trust your own judgement when it comes to security.
- Request military working dogs for explosive detection.
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