Appendix D, Part 2. ROE ALERT CONDITIONS (ROECONs): A "STRAW MAN" APPENDIX

APPENDIX D

ROE ALERT CONDITIONS (ROECONs):
A "STRAW MAN" APPENDIX TO THE
DIVISION TACTICAL SOP (cont)

ROECON GREEN MEASURES

MEASURE 1. Inform all task force personnel that the standing RAMP rules are in effect. See reference a(1) to this appendix. Conduct sustainment training in RAMP on five to seven scenarios from reference b to this appendix that most closely match the situation facing the task force. Supplement the "P-Protect" rule by designating the following property to be protected with the entire scale of force, including, if necessary, aimed shots to kill:

a. Papers or other recorded information stored within the Special Compartmentalized Intelligence Facility (SCIF) at the main command post.

b. Any U.S. aircraft.

c. Vinson security and keying hardware.

d. CEOIs.

e. Spare.

f. Spare.

MEASURE 2. Issue live ammunition only to the following personnel:

a. The command group (task force commander, assistant division commanders or executive officer, as applicable, aides), G2/S2, G3/S3: 9-mm M-9 semiautomatic pistol. Loaded magazines will be kept in ammunition pouches, weapons will be on safe, chambers will be empty.

b. Military police detachment, including CID agents: 9-mm M9 semiautomatic pistol, .45 caliber pistol, .38 caliber pistol, 5.56-mm M-16A2 ball, 7.62-mm NATO Ball-Tracer MLB 1-4, depending on issued weapon. Each MP vehicle equipped with an M-60 MG will carry one ammunition can (200 rounds) per MG. Each MG will be carried inside the vehicle, and will not be mounted on the pintle unless the gunner intends to shoot. Ammunition will be sealed within complete metal ammunition cans, and bandoliers will not be mounted on the MG unless the gunner intends to shoot. Individuals bearing pistols and rifles will carry loaded magazines in ammunition pouches. Weapons will be on safe, and chambers will be empty.

c. Aviators on flight status: 9-mm M9 semiautomatic pistol, .45 caliber pistol, .38 caliber pistol, depending on issued weapon. Loaded magazines will be kept in survival vests, along with pistols; weapons will be on safe, and chambers will be empty.

d. Crew chief for aircraft fitted with M-60D MG: 7.62-mm NATO Ball-Tracer MLB 1-4. Each aircraft equipped with an M-60 MG will carry one ammunition can (200 rounds) per MG. Each MG on such aircraft will be carried inside the aircraft, but will not be mounted on the pintle unless the gunner intends to shoot. Ammunition will be sealed within complete metal ammunition cans; bandoliers will not be mounted on the MG unless the gunner intends to shoot.

e. Spare.

MEASURE 3. Store all unissued ammunition in a secure storage facility, under the supervision of the G4/S4, within a barrier of protective wire and berms, and under guard.

MEASURE 4. Establish a restricted area of at least 50 meters in width (approximate hand grenade range) around any U.S. facility or aircraft. If resources permit, create an obstacle along the outside boundary of the restricted area with single strand concertina wire. Post signs in English and in the host nation language warning that entry into the restricted area is prohibited.

MEASURE 5. Establish a physical barrier consisting of at least triple-strand concertina wire with berms around the task force Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and SCIF in accordance with the Tab _ (Command Post Configuration Overlay) to Appendix _ (Command Posts) to Annex _ (Operations) to this TACSOP. Place this area under guard.

MEASURE 6. Minimize the number of access points for vehicles and personnel, consistent with the requirement to maintain a flow of traffic permitting accomplishment of daily missions.

MEASURE 7. Remind soldiers that although they must remain vigilant at all times for suspicious or hostile activity in accordance with the "A-Anticipate" rule in RAMP, the following activities are not authorized.

a. Unboxing/preparing LAWs, hand grenades, M-203 grenades, or M-18A1 Claymores.

b. Emplacement, computation of firing data, or preparation of ammunition for mortars or artillery.

c. Establishment of roadblocks, barriers, bunkers, or fighting positions, other than the traffic control points and dismount points associated with Measures 3, 4, and 5.

d. Establishment of LPS/OPs.

e. Patrolling, other than convoy escort vehicles/aircraft.

f. Preparation or emplacement of antitank weapons (DRAGON, TOW).

g. Arming of helicopter gunships (20mm, 30mm, FFAR, TOW, or Hellfire).

h. Confiscating weapons in possession of nontask force members, unless proper action under RAMP requires confiscation.

i. Spare.

MEASURE 8. Comply with the matrix at Figure D-1, which details what level commander must approve use of a particular weapons system or other listed action.

Approving Cdr	Small Arms	Mines	Demo- litions	Mortars		Avn		Arty		AD	CAS	Guided Munitions	FAS- CAM	NGF	RCA	Designate Hostile Force	Elec- tronic Jamming	Spare
				PA UA		PA UA		PA UA
Spare
Div or Higher		X	X	X	X	X	X	1	1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Bde																		&
Bn
Co
	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R

NOTE:

1 -- Less FASCAM and Copperhead

LEGEND:

PA=Populated Area

UA=Unpopulated Area

CAS=Close Air Support

NGF=Naval Gunfire

RCA=Riot Control Agent

ROECON GREEN APPROVAL AUTHORITY MATRIXFigure D-1

MEASURE 9. Establish liaison with local police, intelligence, and security agencies as well as coalition forces to monitor the threat to task force personnel and facilities. Notify these agencies and forces concerning the ROECON AMBER measures that, if implemented, could impact on their operations.

MEASURE 10. Keep all personnel on recall time limits to unit areas that are no longer than those for the Division Ready Force 1 in the XXth Infantry Division Readiness SOP (RSOP).

MEASURE 11. Place quick reaction forces on two-hour recall.

MEASURE 12. Permit physical training (running) by task force personnel around task force compounds, restricted areas, and command posts.

MEASURE 13. Any fire by task force personnel will be observed by one or more human or electronic "eyes." Observed fire includes shots aimed by a soldier using any direct fire weapon system indirect fired called for by a forward observer with eyes on target, indirect counter-battery fire directed by Q36 or Q37 radar, helicopter gunship fire directed either by a pilot with eyes on the target or by a forward air controller (FAC) with eyes on target. This measure is not an independent source of authority to fire. RAMP must be observed, and use of particular weapons systems must comply with Measure 8.

MEASURE 14. Spare.

MEASURE 15. Spare.

MEASURE 16. Spare.

MEASURE 17. Spare.

MEASURE 18. Spare.

MEASURE 19. Spare.

MEASURE 20. Spare.

MEASURE 21. Spare.

MEASURE 22. Spare.

MEASURE 23. Spare.

MEASURE 24. Spare.

MEASURE 25. Spare.