Tac Crew

Question 1

5 Types of LAA’s

Answer 1

Security Zones
Naval Vessel Protection Zones
Restricted Waterfront Areas
Safety Zones
Regulated navigation Zones

Question 2

Define Security Zone

Answer 2

Designated areas of land or water established for such time as a COTP deems necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility.

Question 3

Define Naval Vessel Protection Zone

Answer 3

a 500 yd regulated area of water surrounding naval vessels.

Question 4

OPCON

Answer 4

Has the authority to:
Assignment of tasks
designation of objectives
Authoritative direction to complete mission

Question 5

TACON

Answer 5

Local direction and control of movements and maneuvers necessary to accomplish the mission.

Question 6

PATCOM

Answer 6

A part of the Security Zone Protection Unit (SZPU). Designated by TACON to handle on scene organization of the operation.

Question 7

Debrief

Answer 7

Overall unit performance
operation status and if mission success
specific areas of concern
lessons learned

Question 8

Pre mission checklist

Answer 8

Table 3-1 of BOAT 3

Question 9

Define Vessel Posing an Imminent Threat

Answer 9

(VPIT) A vessel that has demonstrated hostile intent and/or committed a hostile act.

Question 10

Define Non-Compliant Vessel

Answer 10

(NVC) A vessel that has failed to obey lawful orders.

Question 11

NCV to VPIT

Answer 11

Screening Vessel shall determined a reasonable person would determine that based on the totality of the circumstances, the vessel poses an imminent threat.

Question 12

VPIT Considerations

Answer 12

Best use of weapons available
How to present the smallest profile
triangulation (if more boats responding)

Question 13

Stopped VPIT

Answer 13

Do the people on board still pose a threat
is the vessel in danger of sinking or capsizing
is medical assistance required

Question 14

UOF Continuum

Answer 14

1: Command Presence
2: Warn
3: disrupt
4: Disable

Question 15

Define Command Presence

Answer 15

proximity, appearance, and/or direction to influence actions.

Question 16

Level 1

Answer 16

Visibly uncover weapons
communicate an order to heave to or stop
maneuver close to boat
energize LE lights and siren
Increase number of LE on scene.

Question 17

Proximity to Maneuver (lvl 1)

Answer 17

25 yards

Question 18

Define Warn

Answer 18

The unambiguous audio or visual signal indicating consequences will be delivered if a vessel fails to heave to.

Question 19

Ballistic Warning Shots

Answer 19

One burst (3-5 rounds) a minimum of 50 yards forward or 10yds aft. at 25yds away.

Question 20

LA-51

Answer 20

Minimum of two shots:
25yds away, detonating no closer than 20 yds off bow. Between 10-45 degrees off bow and 5-15 off surface.

Question 21

Define Disrupt

Answer 21

Temporarily prevent a NCV from operating under its own power or maneuver freely.

Question 22

Techniques to Disrupt

Answer 22

Entanglers
disconnect or sever fuel
flood engine
physically blocking
shouldering
less then lethal munitions

Question 23

Define Disable

Answer 23

Irreversibly prevents a NCV from operating under its own power.

Question 24

Target Areas for Disabling Fire

Answer 24

Center mass of outboard
center mass of visible outdrive
NEVER where people may be located

Question 25

When is a pursuit completed

Answer 25

when a NCV becomes compliant or is disabled

Question 26

Ideal Security Zone

Answer 26

2000yds

Question 27

Security Zone Parts

Answer 27

Assessment Zone, Boundary line, intercept zone, reaction zone.

Question 28

Minimum for Security Zone

Answer 28

2 boats.

Question 29

When can one boat be used

Answer 29

When HVA is: Operating in protected waters patrolled by LE Has embarked one or more security is covered by shoreside security

Question 30

Regulated Navigation Area

Answer 30

Prescribe what type or size of vessels may enter an area or in what manner they must navigate

Question 31

Missions of Maritime Homeland Security

Answer 31

1: Counter Drug 2: PWCS 3: Migrant 4: Enforcement of Laws and Treaties

Question 32

Threats to Boat Crew

Answer 32

Vessel with small arms explosive laden boat RPGs IEDs placed by surface swimmers and divers suicide bombers on public transportation or crowded areas.

Question 33

Pre-Brief

Answer 33

SNO OP Details Fields of Fire

Question 34

Operational Commander

Answer 34

Has the authority to assign missions or tasks, to deploy units, and reassign units.

Question 35

OPCON

Answer 35

Designated by the operational commander to have the same authorities at any level below that of Area Commander

Question 36

Reaction Zone

Answer 36

The area contained completely within the security zone where VPITs shall not be allowed in.

Question 37

Security Zone

Answer 37

Designated area of land, water, or both established by the COTP for such a time as deemed necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility; to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, and waters of the United States or to secure the rights and obligations of the United States.

Question 38

Three things a TOI Can be

Answer 38

Compliant CV, Non-Compliant NCV, VPIT.

Question 39

18 USC 2237

Answer 39

Failure to Heave to. A vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States who knowingly and intentionally fails to obey an order to heave to.

Question 40

Train Stops for 240

Answer 40

Shall be set to stop the arc of motion no less than 6 inches from the cabin of the vessel.

Question 41

Single Boat Patrol Requirements

Answer 41

OPCON Approval Operating in protected waters patrolled by LE assets Has embarked security Teams Is covered by Shoreside Security

Question 42

Safety Zone

Answer 42

33 CFR Part 165 Subpart C: Protect mariners from a hazard

Question 43

Security Zone

Answer 43

33 CFR Part 165 Subpart D: Protect HVA from threats

Question 44

Regulated Navigable Area

Answer 44

33 CFR Part 165 Subpart B: A permanent solution to a safety or environmental hazard is needed, vessel traffic is limited because of this.

Question 45

TOI Escorts

Answer 45

Switching sectors Loitering handoff Drop back

Question 46

Response Boat techniques

Answer 46

Herding Shouldering Shadow Intercept

Question 47

Max Effective Range 240

Answer 47

Max: 3725 Max effective range: 1100 Point: 800 Suppress: 1800

Question 48

Max Effective Range 240

Answer 48

Max: 3725 Max effective range: 1100 Point: 800 Suppress: 1800