Building approach, entry and search (BAES)

Question 1

In a building approach/entry scenario, what code is used to refer to the different sides of the building?

Answer 1

White = the natural front of the premises
Black = rear of the premises (opposite the front)
Green = the left side of the premises as you are looking at it (i.e. standing at the front)
Red = the right side of the premises as you are looking at it

Question 2

When moving into perimeter position in a building approach/entry scenario, what are the key things that will give you away?

Answer 2

1. Shape (especially lines and perfect circles, which are rare in nature)
2. Shadows (i.e. shadows your body casts, with backlighting a particular risk)
3. Silhouette
4. Surface(s that are reflective)
5. Spacing (especially having members of your team evenly spaced, which is rare in nature)
6. Movement (i.e. moving when unnecessary / before you plan to)

Question 3

What are the principles of team movement in a building approach/entry scenario?

Answer 3

1. Stay together as much as possible
2. maintain 720 degrees of cover around the team (i.e. look up and down as well)
3. Communication (maintain it)
4. Cover the angles (watch for all openings and potential openings, to the extent possible)
5. Threshold evaluation
6. Speed of movement (move only as fast as you can think and shoot, constantly scanning for people and openings or potential openings)

Question 4

What are the principles of room entry (sometimes referred to as the ‘triangle of success’)?

Answer 4

SPEED
SURPRISE
VIOLENCE OF ACTION

Question 5

What are the ‘ABCs’ of cover in a firefight or building approach/entry scenario?

Answer 5

Accurate fire
Body armour
Cover from hostile fire

Question 6

What is the difference between cover and concealment?

Answer 6

Cover = anything that provides protection from hostile fire
Concealment = protection from hostile observation