PREDEPLOYMENT
PRE-DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
_____ All sensitive items drawn.
_____ All binos, NVGs, Bayonets, Magazines
_____ Test all NVGs.
_____ Pmcs performed on all individual weapons, equipment, etc.
_____ Bayonets dummy corded; GPS, NVGs carried and dummy corded
_____ Crew served weapons; inspect all components, T&E, spare barrel, gloves, wrench
_____ Special batteries: GPS, NVGs, radio, Mine Detector.
_____ 550 cord, trash bag, extension cords, M2 burner, hand saws, grass cutters, axes, bolt cutters, flashlight, bug spray, camouflage sticks.
_____ Wire and work gloves, plywood, concertina & barbed wire.
_____ Black spray paint for exposed tree stumps.
_____ Extra netting to cover fighting positions.
_____ Rolls of concertina and sandbags per vehicle IAW unit SOP.
_____ Bungee cords for rapid tie down of equipment.
_____ Long and short pickets with picket driver IAW unit SOP.
_____ Portable lantern; 1ea at TOC, ALOC and Btry HQ.
_____ Battery operated lanterns (same)
_____ 55 gallon blivet holder.
_____ Extra light bulbs, clock
_____ Mine detector (tested), Advanced Party OE-254
_____ Section Chiefs smart book : Soldier standard name line; battle roster #; serial #'s for wpn, mask, NVG, GVS-5, GPS, scopes, radios, binos, compass.
_____ Serial number and quantity inventory of other equipment
_____ Extra series 200 locks, Arms room weapons racks
PRE-COMBAT CHECKS
Individual
_____ Personal equipment serviceable and present.
_____ Equipment packed IAW Unit packing list.
_____ A-Bag marked and serviceable.
_____ ID Card and ID Tags presents.
_____ Sensitive items presents
_____ Weapons.
_____ Mask.
_____ NVGs.
_____ COMSEC Device/SOI.
_____ Compass
_____ Binos
_____ GPS
_____ NBC suit
Drivers
_____ PMCS performed (Deficiencies corrected).
_____ Vehicle mission capable.
_____ Required items present/serviceable.
_____ Keys.
_____ Log book.
_____ Appropriate -10 TM.
_____ Fire extinguisher.
_____ Dispatch
_____ BII
_____ M-11
_____ Fuel &Water Cans
_____ Fuel reading level at appropriate level IAW unit SOP.
_____ Radio system mission capable and PMCSd.
_____ Variable loaded in radio.
_____ Antenna attached.
_____ Handset present.
_____ Canvas and tailgate properly secured.
_____ Vehicle equipment tied down and secured.
Platoon Sergeant
_____ Section Pre-combat checks complete.
_____ Chiefs understand objectives.
_____ Aiming circle/compass declinated.
_____ Map of AO present.
_____ Equipment mission ready (XO aware of NMC items).
_____ All needed equipment out of the arms room.
_____ All commo equipment checked (COMEX) prior to move out.
_____ Convoy procedures briefed.
_____ Changes briefed to chiefs.
_____ All vehicles dispatched/PMCSd/loaded IAW load plan (howitzer, trailers and generators).
_____ Conduct brief backs prior to move out.
_____ Make SP time.
PRE-COMBAT CHECKS
Section Chiefs
_____ Troops personal equipment present/loaded.
_____ All equipment loaded IAW approved load plan and mission ready.
_____ Personal Equip
_____ MREs
_____ Nets/Supports
_____ Section Equip
_____ Forms/TMs
_____ Batteries
_____ Water cans full
_____ Tools/BII/OVM
_____ Weapons w/BII
_____ Commo Equip
_____ Fuel cans full w/o leaks
_____ Class IV
_____ Map of area of operations present.
_____ Sensitive items personally checked by serial #.
_____ Air movement operations required items present.
_____ Slings serviceable (kit bags).
_____ Rachet straps.
_____ Canvas (no metal to metal contact).
_____ Load binder straps (2 ea).
_____ 100 MPH Tape
_____ Bean bag lights
_____ Cotton webbing
_____ VS-17 panel
_____ Section NBC equipment loaded (M256 Kit, M8 Alarm, M8/M9 Paper, etc).
_____ Range card (2 ea) for crew served weapons.
_____ Miscellaneous items present.
_____ Battery FSOP
_____ Expendables
_____ Water purification tabs
_____ Heater
_____ Combat lifesaver bags
_____ Flash lights
_____ Trash Bags
_____ Vehicle doors
_____ Equipment left behind inventoried/tagged (list to Supply SGT)
_____ Brief section personnel on:
_____ Planned movement, assembly, etc.
_____ Challenge/password
_____ Objectives
_____ Priorities of work
_____ Immediate action (signal, drill)
_____ Critical times
_____ Ambush (blocked/unblocked/minefield)
_____ Hipshoot
_____ Air attack
_____ Make SP time
_____ Routes
_____ Situation
COMMO PRE-DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
_____ Current SOI on hand.
_____ Current fills (COMSEC, HOPSET, U&M Keys) on hand.
_____ Batteries on hand.
_____ Maintenance forms on hand and filled out.
_____ 100% of all commo equipment on hand.
_____ All equipment is 100% fully missing capable.
NCS CHECKLIST
The NCS exercises complete control over its radio net. An alternate NCS should be appointed for each net.
_____ Maintain an NCS log of activiites on DA Form 1594.
_____ Initiate net call upon opening the net and designate the net as free or directed and if abbreviated call signs can be used.
_____ Immediately correct any improper radio procedures.
_____ Monitor length of transmissins, a single transmission should never exced 15 seconds, even while frequency hopping.
PREDEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST FOR DIGITAL/VOICE COMMUNICATIONS:
____ Solid SOP developed, specifying software initialization instructions for all digital devices
____ Insure all subscribers are on a common comsec matrix
____ Insure all subscribers are on a common authenticator variable (CAV)
____ Insure all subscribers have a copy of the subscriber table. It should include multisubscribers, relay subscribers, subscriber identification codes, and each subscribers primary digital net should be specified
____ Insure your net setting parameters are established for each digital net (For a list of entries to watch out for refer to ST 6-1-2, Pg 3-17)
____ Insure SYS:SBT message format is filled out according to current SOP/subscriber table (For more detailed information refer to ST 6-1-2, Pg 3-25)
____ PMCS and test OE 254 antennas
____ Insure all parts are present
____ Water-proof cables at RF connectors by wrapping them with electrical tape
____ Check OE 254 antenna for forward and reflective power with a prim 34 or AN/URM 182A
____ Install all safety caps on AB24 elements of OE 254 antenna
____ Have organizational maintenance check antennas for short circuits and poor connections (Use a multimeter as outlined in TM 11-5985-357-13)
____ Insure cuts on cables are inspected, tested and taped
____ PMCS vehicle
____ Insure radio and tacfire power cables are installed securely in vehicle
____ Insure vehicle is charging at proper level to maintain continuous digital communications (Use a multimeter to check proper power output)
____ Insure vehicle RF cables are not coiled
____ PMCS generators
____ Insure generator is set for the proper power output setting (measure with a calibrated multimeter)
____ Insure the proper grounding equipment is on hand for generator sets
____ Insure operators are trained and licensed on generators (unlicensed operators can cause severe power surges which may damage sesitive equipment)
____ Insure power converter is mounted away from OE 254 antenna cables and vehicle RF cables
JUMP TOC/ASSAULT CP LOAD CHECKLIST
_____ # Folding Map Boards (fit in ALICE)
_____ Maps
_____ Log - 1594
_____ Whiz Wheels
_____ Copy of OPSKEDS (Arty & INF)
_____ Pens, pencils, highlighter
_____ Ammunition Count
_____ Personnel - Manifested/cross loaded
_____ SINCGARS with batteries (FH, Secure)
_____ OE-254 Head with cable, 550 cord
_____ Handsets
_____ Masking tape
_____ Rubber bands
_____ Waterproof bag with personal gear (seasonal)
_____ Personal hygiene gear
_____ Wet weather gear (GORTEX)
_____ Flashlights
_____ Compasses
_____ Commo - all nets up (radio checks)
_____ Ammo Update
_____ Intell Update (SWEAT: Situation, Weapons Enemy, Ammo, Targets)
_____ Friendly location update
_____ Missions fired
_____ Any Chart Update
_____ Future Planning
_____ Concerns
_____ Convoy route (S3 Log)
_____ Any changes in ledger since last control
_____ Special instructions
_____ Contingency plans (what if)
S3 VEHICLE LOAD CHECKLIST
_____ Call sign board.
_____ Manuals, FMs, etc.
_____ TA-312
_____ NVGs
_____ Binoculars
_____ Compass
_____ Water cans
_____ Fuel cans
_____ MREs
_____ S3 personal bags
_____ Drivers bags
_____ Radios (radio check) & primed
_____ Secures (punched up)
_____ Handsets
_____ Log book; Dispatch, Load Plan, BII, VS17
_____ Cots
_____ Net
_____ Pole bag with poles and stakes
_____ Canvas cover
_____ Toilet paper
_____ Trash bags
_____ Flashlight for driver
_____ Batteries; BA 3030, AA, NVG
TOC EQUIPMENT LOADOUT CHECKLIST
_____ SICPS with liners and floors.
_____ Light sets complete.
_____ Work tables
_____ Chairs .
_____ Field boxes; S2, S3, Chemo
_____ Field Desk
_____ Map board S2 and S3
_____ Office supplies:
Tape:
(100 mph, masking, scotch )
Overlay
drops
Alcohol
pens (S,F,M)
Target
grids (Circular friendly zones)
Coordinate
plotting scale
Whiz
Wheel
Alcohol
erasers
Range
fans
Pad
of paper
_____ SOIs/ANCDs
_____ Junction Box
_____ Extension cords
_____ Generators/grounding rods
_____ Radio systems: D/A CF 1, BN CF 1, Bde, D/A, O&I
_____ Prim radios
_____ Remotes
_____ Remote land line to FSE
_____ TA-312s; TOC-S3, BN Cdr, Gate Guard
_____ Vehicle Log books/Load Plans:
Fire
Extinguisher
2408-14
Fuel
cans
BII
Airmobile
slings/yo-yo devices
Dispatch
Water
cans
MREs
VS-17
panels
_____ Laptop
_____ TAC FAX
_____ Visible file folder.
_____ Heaters (kerosene in cans, wicks)
_____ Ledger; log, unit locations.
_____ Hex tent
_____ Formatted disks; FA Spt Plan, FRAGO
_____ S2 blank forms, folders, document protectors.
_____ Intel Pubs; FM 6-121, FM 100 series.
_____ Printer
_____ Pubs FM 6-20-1, 6-20-50, 6-50, MTP, Bde SOP
_____ Misc:
Broom
Limited
POL
Rags
for tables/overlays
100
mph tape
Acetate
Masking
tape
Document
protectors
Paper
tablets
Plotting
Scale
Pencils
(mechanical w/lead)
Typing
paper (copy paper)
Brushers
for commo
DA
1594s
3x5
cards
5x8
cards
Velcro
Rubber
bands
Manila
file folders
Post-its
Alcohol
pads
Scissors
Batteries
Table
of Contents
Section
II: FA Operations Checklists
Operations
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