MINEFIELD
CHECKLISTS
CONVOY OPERATIONS
_____ Avoid known or suspected minefields by staying on cleared roads and trails whenever possible
_____ Search for mines by looking for evidence of craters or scortched earth, dead animals or lack of animals or people
_____ Convoy briefing to include:
_____ Actions at breakdowns
_____ MEDEVAC procedures
_____ Routes, checkpoints and rally points.
_____ Minestrike procedures/locations of known minefields.
_____ Actions on contact.
_____ Actions to take if there is a break in contact.
_____ Dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO)/UXO marking and handling procedures
_____ Recognize the UXO hazard
_____ Mark and evacuate
_____ Report thru chain to combat engineers/EOD
_____ Make all radio transmissions at least 100meters away
_____ Do not continue to move toward suspected UXO (magnetic/motion sensors or fuses)
_____ Do not try to move anything on or near UXO
_____ Do not disturb or move
_____ Lost communications drill
_____ Leaders must ensure soldiers understand & are prepared
_____ Prevent complacency
_____ Reort as minefields are detected
_____ Clearly mark
DISMOUNTED PATROLLING
_____ Review current engineer mine database prior to all patrols
_____ Check engineer mine overlay for latest updates
_____ Coordinate with local factional leaders when traveling in new areas
_____ Move only on previously cleared routes (don't assume still cleared automatically
_____ Factional guide in front.
_____ Point man 15 meters behind guide
_____ Interpreter in front part of formation to communicate with guide and locals
_____ Second soldier (slack man) scans ahead, pulling security
_____ Ask local populace about mines
_____ When in doubt, stop and retrace steps
_____ Use factional guides for trails not frequently traveled
_____ Move slowly and deliberately, focus on ground, look for turn around points conduct frequent halts
_____ Stop and return if a mine is found
_____ Mark mine
_____ Notify faction to destroy it - follow up
EXTRACTION FROM A MINEFIELD
_____ Stay in vehicle
_____ Call for help
_____ Exit vehicle from top/rear
_____ Step into vehicle tracks
_____ Follow tracks out looking for tripwires
_____ Once clear:
_____ Mark
_____ Record on map
_____ Report location to unit
Vehicle Recovery:
_____ Engineers clear lane wide enough for towing vehicle
_____ When M88 not available, use all available tow cable to increase distance before towing.
_____ Mounted tow cables are a Pre-combat check
_____ Make sure all towing shackle sets are complete
_____ Pull vehicle out at least two vehicle lengths before switching to tow bar
FACTIONAL COORDINATION CHECKLIST
_____ Commanders conduct daily coordination
_____ Develop checklists for observing factional minefield clearance
_____ Bn Cdrs determine which routes require clearing/opening
_____ Factions lead clearing - make sure they understand the mission (task, conditions & standards)
_____ Keep distance between US forces and faction mine clearing teams
_____ Use heavy local national trucks to "proof" secondary routes. Factions also proof routes with 21/2T trucks.
_____ Confirm proofed lanes/routes with M1 rollers or M1 plow.
Table
of Contents
Communications
Section
III: Firing Battery Checklists
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
