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CHAPTER 3

SPECIAL FORCES OPERATIONS

THEATER ASSESSMENT TEAM

PHASE 1 - PREDEPLOYMENT

Detachment Pre-Mission Training

Budget and Funding

Equipment Acquisition

Accountability Instructions

Funding Restrictions

Host Nation Standing Operating Procedure

Detachment Predeployment Site Survey

Deployment of Liaison

Rules of Engagement

PHASE 2 - DEPLOYMENT

Customs

Transportation

Training Site

HN Personnel Screening and In-Processing

Cadre Assessment

Key Host Nation Personnel

PHASE 3 - TRAINING

Training Methodology

Time-Phased Training and Operational Concepts

Programs of Instruction

HN Cadre Instructors

Training Aids

PHASE 4 - OPERATIONS

WARNING

Demining is an inherently hazardous operation that may lead to death or serious injury of the personnel involved. Demining requires extensive individual and collective training and supervision.

Safety Guidelines

Demining Equipment Safety

Demolitions Safety

WARNING

"No Smoking" signs are to be clearly displayed on all visible approaches to the store. No person shall smoke within 50 meters of an explosive storehouse.

Mine Characteristics

Mine Components

Sustained Operations

Host Nation Employment Techniques

Mission Planning

Demining Mission Support Site

Approach to Minefield

Platoon Employment

Withdrawal from Minefield

Medical Evacuation

Transition to Live Operations

Uniform for Demining

Vehicles

Equipment

WARNING

The use of detectors in wet conditions is hazardous, as these conditions change the sensitivity of detectors.

CAUTION

Mine detection is very tedious and stressful. Set a time limit and adhere to it. As a rule, a team should operate for no more than 1 hour under ideal conditions before taking an extended break. Most of our allies and NGOs use a 20- to 30-minute time limit.

Dog Teams

PHASE 5 - REDEPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION

Equipment Handoff

Leadership Transition

Post-Mission Evaluation

PHASE 6 - SUSTAINMENT

Logistics

Supply Management

Maintenance Support

Stay-Behind Liaison

Follow-On Assessments

Follow-On Training