The purpose of this paper is to discuss the real world consequences of when Army leaders become complacent dealing with foreign national soldiers, and the day to day operations while in a combat theatre. To gather lessons learned from the example discussed in order to lower the probability of a reoccurrence among the force. Through the example demonstrate the need for Army leaders to constantly fight against complacency, and the extreme importance that leaders know their soldiers, and place their soldiers’ needs before their own. The scenario discussed was a real incident that took place in Iraq in 2009, at a Coalition Outpost (COP) approximately 30 kilometers south of Mosul, in a city called Hammam al-Alil.
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We were an American COP right in the middle of an Iraqi Army complex. While conducting our left seat/right seat rides with the MiTT team it was apparent that security was not a major concern with them, which can hardly be surprising when you understand that they probable had a force that at best constituted a squad-sized element. I cannot honestly recall if they had anybody pulling any type of security on the entrance of the COP or not. Once we finally took over the COP, we ensured that there was a soldier pulling security at the entrance, along with another soldier pulling radio guard in a Bradley about 25 meters behind his position. After a span of about 2-3 weeks, D Co 1-12 Cav (Armor) also moved into COP Scorpion, and we effectively became attached to D Co for the rest of the deployment. With the numbers of the COPs occupants swelling, the mission tempo began to increase, but our security measures, by and large stayed the same, with one man on the gate. It wasn’t long for the company to get settled into the COP and the platoons used to the mission tempo of daily conducting mounted and dismounted presence patrols, humanitarian aid missions, and census gathering. For the first few months our AO remained very calm. There was no direct fire from the enemy, and I don’t recall there being many, if any, improvised explosive devices (IED). If the other platoons came across any, they didn’t cause any battle damage to the vehicles. As any Army
As they began to clear the routes in the AO the casualties starting occurring. After some time had passed all the platoons had experienced many deaths and were starting to lose a lot of their platoon leadership. The mounting pressure of combat combined with the pressure coming down from LTC Kunk communication between the company and battalion level leadership began to digress. With morale lowering with every day and casualty that went by the men began to run the tactical checkpoints that they had set up ruthlessly. They weren’t treating civilian harshly and would even harass them physically. This gave them a notorious record among the Iraqi civilians. Going into December 2005 the men had begun to relax on their own standard operating procedures along the
Special Forces soldiers work in foreign lands with situations which are not always completely clear from its beginning. The Special Operation Imperatives serve as the base for success by providing the framework to develop and assist the host nation in achieving their desired goals. Through this essay I will use the novel “The Ugly American” (William J. Lederer & Eugene Burdick) to provide context to the benefits of applying such imperatives and the consequences of improper application. I will bring to light the actions of the characters and depict the reasons why the application of the imperative made the character succeed or fail in his desired goal.
During the conference, I was interested in the presentation by Zita Dove and Dean MacMullin about working at the Defense Construction Canada (DCC). Zita Dove was explaining the company that they work for and how they have 33 work sites with almost 1000 people working at those sites. The DCC is a construction company who works for the Department of National Defense (DND). The DND contracts the DCC to do their construction. Since the DCC works for the DND they are working in a security zone. The construction sites are within the military grounds. With the construction being on military rounds the workers need to have the specific security clearance needed to enter the grounds they are working on.
The 463rd Military Police Company completed the required quarterly safety training consisting of a mixture of current requirements along with future preparations gearing toward the approaching winter season. They also made preparations for their approaching Green Cycle training by focusing on Individual Warrior tasks and drills. They included but were not limited to supervising a detainee at point of capture and react to invalid prisoner count in an internment facility. The 512th Military Police Company carried the baton on this latest iteration of Phoenix Forge. 1st Platoon of the “Titans” conducted all the support and training for the participating Platoon level leaders. Lastly, HHD supported the current fight with Soldiers participating in critical lifesaving skills during Sergeant's Time Training. The Soldiers conducted a convoy, utilizing the most recent lessons learned, moving to the training site. They then conducted realistic first aid training on how to evaluate a casualty, treat for shock, stop for bleeding, and call a 9-line
Our personal protection elite force officers are trained professional in advance planning, and logistics, threat assessment, crisis management, and emergency response. Furthermore, they have received advanced training, and are experienced in providing security driving and secure transportation. Our personal protection force is required to demonstrate their efficiency in implementing evasive maneuvers, and responding to a crisis in the appropriate manner for each unique situation to ensure the safety and security of their vehicle occupants at all times. Additional information is available on our Bodyguard/Personal Protection
These 12-man teams realized they had to adapt to their environment while maintaining a professional demeanor. Their capabilities to communicate allowed them the flexibility to operate outside the normal movement controls by the Regional Security Officer (RSO). The detachment’s professionalism ensured the credibility of the Regiment and allowed operational success. A small Navy SOF element was also at the Embassy for a short duration. They team had an alcohol related incident and striped of their freedom of movement authorities by the RSO. The Navy unit pursued the issue and the RSO brought the issue up the Ambassador. The Ambassador sided with the RSO and the Navy unit left the Embassy shortly
FACTS: In the early to mid-1900’s, there was an obvious difference between civilian law enforcement and our military. We all recall watching our soldiers in combat and all the special equipment they used. This included backpacks full of tools, ammunition and supplies. They also had heavy duty vehicles to include armored and track vehicles. We also saw them wearing clothing designed to assist in concealing them, making it harder for the enemy to see them and therefore adding an additional layer of safety that will hopefully prevent them from being shot or killed.
Being the first time I’ve seen a SWAT team and their equipment for myself It created an astonishing experience. The trucks they ride in are massive, the doors literally feel like you're pushing 50 pound weights when you try closing
While this incident ended relatively well for the officer involved, it stresses certain issues, which may arise from having officers carry weapons, leaving the property apprehend a suspect and not having a certified security company provide officers for the company.
You’d think from all the equipment police officers wear, they’d be safe and set to go. Police
On our twenty-four hours off, a critical mission came down from the command tent. The platoon received commands to escort rudiments from the Brigade engineering attachment into Charkh, bazaar to acquire grid coordinates for solar powered illumination polls, in order to provide better living conditions for the locals. Accompanying my squad for the perambulation today consisted of, the PSG*, 1SG, an interpreter along with three personnel from the engineering element. Egression from the COP elements of the patrol made a “V” line for the orchards, which present cover for our advancement. Route New York, the road that runs just to the front of our COP is notorious for attack during the daytime. Breaking brush and jumping walls along the way of our
This department has its regular patrol officers who are allowed to carry AR’s if they apply for additional training. Each shift is broken down into three shifts, 1st, 2nd and 3rd watch. They have at two Evidence Tech, E.T., working on each shift. Each shift has one Sergeant and one Lieutenant who is called the Watch Commander that are on duty,
will be in command, however, if I remember there are going to be two more police officers joining this unit. That is when they arrive from Portland, so around this evening.” Walking around he continued “as of right now, this unit will be given five Humvees to use. Which should have more than enough room for everyone. Lieutenant Kincaid you may start your briefing. And issue out what your unit will do.”
Similar to the PCA of 1873, DOD Directive 5525.5 prohibits the following forms of assistance: “(1) interdiction of a vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other similar activity; (2) a search or seizure; (3) an arrest, apprehension, stop and frisk, or similar activity; and (4) use of military personnel in the pursuit of individuals, or as undercover agents, informants, investigators, or interrogators” (Mason, 2013, p. 3). Thus, the National Guard devoted the majority of resources to manning observation posts, flying alert aircraft, building roads, fences, and vehicle barricades, and fulfilling administrative functions (i.e., desk duties) (Holstege, 2008). Other forms of regulation include the regional rules for the use of force (RUF) included in the OJS memorandum of agreement, which details the level of force authorized, arming orders, and weapon limitations (MOA, 2006). A specification in JP 3-28 states National Guardsmen under Title 32 or state active duty title will be issued a RUF card and briefed on the “applicable state RUF” prior to deployment (Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2013, p. 47).
There was a stir in the queues as two of my Deputies arrived on Sheriff’s Department AirPeds. Both were fully kitted-up; helmet and body armour, with big eight round revolvers strapped across their chests and short pump action shotguns sitting