110 Waterborne

Question 1

Discuss REACTION ZONE

Answer 1

• Less than 1000M from high value asset (hva)

- no hostile craft should be permitted in this zone

Question 2

Discuss INTERCEPT ZONE

Answer 2

1001-2000m from HVA

• access by unauthorized craft is challenged
• security boats interact/intercept

Question 3

Discuss ASSESSMENT ZONE

Answer 3

2001m max range of sensors

-Security boats passively observe crafts

Question 4

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: CURRENTS

Answer 4

Significant effect on:

- Fuel consumption
- Speed
- Anchoring
- Craft Orientation
- Tactical Operations

Question 5

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: DEPTH of WATERWAYS

Answer 5

affect route selection as well as anticipated speed of advance

Question 6

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: WATER LEVELS

Answer 6

-Riverine forces must poses up-to-date charts and know how it compares with chart datum

Question 7

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: NATURAL OBSTACLES

Answer 7

• floating debris
• rapids/whirlpools
• low hanging branches/limbs
• underwater stumps and roots

Question 8

Discuss Factors of navigability of waterways: MAN-MADE OBSTACLES

Answer 8

-Enemy may place obstacles designed to damage craft or foul propellers, just below surface

Question 9

Discuss the GUARD MOUNT

Answer 9

-standardized procedures for watch turnover

Question 10

Discuss the FIVE PARAGRAPH ORDER (SMEAC)

Answer 10

• Situation
• Mission
• Execution
• Admin and Logistics
• Command and Signal

Question 11

Discuss the following reports/documents: SALUTE

Answer 11

SALUTE:

• Size
• Activity
• Location
• Unit
• Time
• Equipment

Question 12

Discuss the following reports/documents: CONTACT REPORT

Answer 12

use SALUTE to report contacts, ensure all data is transmitted

Question 13

Discuss the following reports/documents: SITREP

Answer 13

Multipurpose, narrative report submitted at pre-determined intervals, updating HQ on unit activities

Question 14

Discuss the High Seas AT/FP Program

Answer 14

• concepts of operations
• pre-planned responses
• tactics
• crisis management procedures
• consequence management procedures
• baseline security posture
• measures to increase security posture
• reporting procedures
• command and control procedures

Question 15

Discuss waterborne threats: SMALL CRAFT

Answer 15

-craft armed, with small arms, RPG’s or explosives

Question 16

Discuss waterborne threats: AIRCRAFT

Answer 16

• intent of aircraft is hard to determine
• warning zones
• broadcasts and PPR’s are critical

Question 17

Discuss waterborne threats: Deep Draft Vessel

Answer 17

-could be used to block port or carry large amount explosives

Question 18

Discuss waterborne threats: Sub-SURFACE Treats

Answer 18

-It is difficult to employ a capability to detect them

Question 19

Discuss waterborne threats: Swimmers/Divers

Answer 19

-popular TTP due to low cost

Question 20

Discuss waterborne threats: Mines/IED’s

Answer 20

-not a tactical boat mission but crews may be the first to spot threats

Question 21

Discuss the Security Boat Stopping procedures?

Answer 21

• Blocking
• Hearding - forces it away
• Shadowing - communicates letting them know their presence

Question 22

Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 1

Answer 22

• Presence
• Hail by Radio
• Verbal Lair “remain clear”
• Sound (Siren/Five Blasts / blue lights)
• Hand movements
• Man weapons stations
• Use unambiguous warning device
• Aggressive maneuvering
• Herd contact

Question 23

Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 2

Answer 23

• Flares (visual/audible)
• Shine spotlight on pilothouse
• blocking Craft Of Interest by positioning boat to counter
• Shouldering/Hearding
• Train weapons on COI

Question 24

Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 3

Answer 24

• WARNING COI it will be fired upon

- Warning shots across bow

Question 25

Discuss waterborne warning procedures for: LEVEL 4

Answer 25

- use disabling fire | - direct destruction

Question 26

Discuss employment of Crew Served Weapons from PATROL BOAT

Answer 26

-high volume of accurate fire at higher range than small arms

Question 27

Discuss Waterborne defense In-Depth

Answer 27

Establish Zones - enough to determine hostile intent - engage as far as possible - 500m width Zones

Question 28

Discuss Waterborne defense Warning Shot Procedures

Answer 28

- unauthorized vessel in protective zone - approaches at high speeds - when other means of escalation have failed

Question 29

Discuss Security Boat tactics

Answer 29

- small boats are capable of high speeds, shallow draft, hard to detect - utilize "hit and run tactics" - use geography by engaging targets that cant easily maneuver - operate in groups, better combat capabilities

Question 30

Discuss the Selection of Launch/Recovery Site

Answer 30

- Scheme of Maneuver - Enemy Situation - Hydrography - Obstacles - Terrain/and Riverbank

Question 31

Discuss waterway operations: Selection of ROUTES

Answer 31

- Enemy capabilities - Hydrography - Capabilities to support Primary & Alternate Plans - Terrain/Bank characteristics

Question 32

Discuss waterway operations: Selection of BASE SITES

Answer 32

- area which can be defended without jeopardizing offensive capability - sufficient area to accommodate forces ashore - be within range of Operations/Communications - Potential for deployment/Combat

Question 33

Discuss (3) types of Coastal Riverine Patrols

Answer 33

Reconnaissance (gathers intelligence) Security (Deter/Deny) Riverine Support (Logistics)

Question 34

Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERDICTION

Answer 34

-Divert, Disrupt, Delay enemy capability

Question 35

Discuss the following maritime operations: INTERCEPTION

Answer 35

-Peacetime measures (embargo's)

Question 36

Role of a SCREENING VESSEL

Answer 36

-Boat between HVA and threat

Question 37

Role of a REACT VESSEL

Answer 37

-Intercepts and engages/destroys