DATE

__________Identification of the unit

__________Support unit identification

__________Number and type of vehicles and tactical preparation

__________In-trucking point

__________Load time

__________Departure time

__________Preparation of vehicles for movement

__________Driver tasks and responsibilities

__________Platoon/squad responsibilities

__________Special supplies/equipment required

__________Availability of vehicles for preparation/rehearsals/inspection

__________Time and location for preparation/rehearsals/inspection

__________Routes

__________Primary/alternate

__________Checkpoints

__________De-trucking points (VDO)

__________Primary/alternate

__________Distance/spacing between vehicles

__________Movement speed

__________Dismounted troops speed with vehicles

__________Communications (call signs/frequencies/codes)

__________Emergency procedures and signal

VEHICLE CHECKLIST

Ammunition

Strobe

Crew-served weapons

IR tape

Radios/batteries

First aid pack IAW SOP

Gun mounts

Camo net

Transmission fluid

Extra air filter

Oil

Drinking hose x 2

Antifreeze/coolant

Tire chains

5-gallon water cans

Lug wrench

MRE

Spare tires

5-gallon fuel cans

Shovel/pick

Fuel spout

Sand bags

Tow bar

Spare batteries

Tow strap

IR chemlights

PZ marking kit

Spare coms handsets

GPS

Weapons tie downs

High-lift jack

Bino/range finder

POST-MISSION

After any mission, it is essential that units conduct After Action Reports (AAR). This is the only way to identify strengths and weakness, thereby learning from actions taken while on missions.

Below is an example of how to perform an AAR.

After Action Review (AAR) Format

Discuss only the “good and bad” that pertain to the mission. The object of the AAR is to learn and improve, not to celebrate or complain.

Pre-Mission Preparation

Command:

Time schedule; Develop COA; Paragraph 1 (Situation); Paragraph 2 (Mission); Paragraph 3 (Execution); Paragraph 4 (Service Support); Paragraph 5 (Command and Signal); Coordination checklist; Communication

Assault:

Route planning; Infiltration; Actions on the objective; Exfiltration

Security:

Breach; Actions on the objective; Follow on targets; Exfiltration

Support:

Cordon/blocking positions; Actions on the objective; Sensitive site exploitation (SSE)

Command and control:

Infiltration; Actions on the objective; Status reports; Dissemination of information; Exiting procedures; Exfiltration

Mission—C4

Control of movement to assembly area:

Assembly area to initial rally point; Initial rally point to objective rally point; Objective rally point to objective; Control on objective; Casualty collection point; Objective to objective rally point; Objective rally point to assembly area

Assault/security/support:

Control of movement to assembly area; Assembly area to initial rally point; Initial rally point to objective rally point; Objective rally point to objective; Actions on objective; Consolidation activities; Exfiltration; Objective to objective rally point; Objective rally point to assembly area

Post-mission clean up (supervised by squad leaders):

Account for all personnel, weapons, and equipment; Perform priorities of work; Replenish water, ammo, chow, and batteries; Maintenance of vehicles; Refill all fluids

Post-Mission Debrief

The following are examples of possible questions from higher headquarters:

Size and composition of unit conducting patrol

Mission of the unit and the type of patrol

Location/area of the patrol

Purpose of the patrol

Departure and return times

Routes (new information on roads, checkpoints, etc.)

Terrain description (vegetation, water, ditches, etc.)

Enemy contact results and TTPs

Unit status at mission end

Any other pertinent information

Recommendations

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF MISSION PLANNING AND EXECUTION

Medical mission planning is an integral part of overall operations planning and greatly affects the leader’s decision-making process during all phases. As a combat leader, it is imperative to have a complete understanding of your medical resources, responsibilities, and capabilities.

There are seven key aspects of medical mission planning:

•Intelligence.

•Training.

•Supply.

•Readiness.

•Preventive medicine measures.

•Casualty evacuation measures.

•AAR information.

Coordinate with the battalion S-1, battalion surgeon, physician’s assistant, and medical platoon leader, as they are responsible for planning and executing medical functions within the battalion.

Duties and Responsibilities

Following are some of the duties and responsibilities of medical leaders:

Perform required duties to support unit mission (a shooter, first and always)

Treat team members and indigenous personnel

Advise commander on all medical matters

Collect, analyze, and disseminate medical intelligence (assess medical threat)

Provide medical training to military and civilian indigenous personnel

Treat and Support

Team/platoon/company

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