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• Situation shows five man stack • Remember to cover cover all angles of fire • First First slide slide shows shows “poin “point” t” and and “rear “rear securit security” y” covering threat angles
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #2 • Point operator (black dot) transitions from “point” to door cover while second operator (blue dot) cover “long” or “point”. “point”. • Third operator in stack (red dot) start to move up in order to “split the door”.
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #3 • First operator (black dot) holds position • Second and third operator moves forward; second operator continues to cover long while the third operator start to “slice the pie”
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #4 • First operator continues to hold his position • Second and third operator continue to hold long and slice the pie • Third operator (yellow dot) proceeds out to cover deep center of room • Fourth and fifth operator move up to collapse stack
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #5 • Movement continues until the door is “split” with center cover cover into room and point and rear angles of fire are covered • At this point the room has been “softened”
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #6 and #7 • After room has been softened, the point man takes a low angle position (kneeling position) and enters into the room (covering (covering deep corner) • Simultaneously, the operator on the opposite side of door covers above (crouched position) and enters into the room (covering opposite deep corner) • Center cover operator covers long into the room, entering last
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #8 • The three operators in the room clear there initial respective areas (deep corners and center of room) and proceed deeper into the room • ALL ANGLES OF FIRE MUST BE COVERED PRIOR TO MOVEMENT!!!
Slow / Deliberate Movement Slide #9, 10, and 11 • Three man entry element proceeds to penetrate penetrate deeper into room • ALL ANGLES OF FIRE MUST BE COVERED PRIOR TO MOVEMENT!!! • REMEMBER……SLOW AND METHODICAL !!! • Communication Communication is imperative! • Communication may be overt or covert! • First and fifth operator in hallway pull into door opening as soon as practical to maximize cover and concealment.
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Dynamic Movement • Utilized when speed is needed to close a distance gap quickly between suspect and Entry Team (Entry Team moves as fast as they can accurately engage a threat) • Can be used during barricaded subject operations and warrant services (immediate action drill), but primarily during intervention intervention phase of a hostage rescue incident (would be what we refer to as Hostage Rescue Movement)
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Situation shows five man stack Remember to cover all angles of fire Remember to COMMUNICATE! Utiliz Utilize e “co “conta ntact” ct” and and “cov “cover” er” dialo dialogue gue First First s slid lide e show shows s “poin “point” t” and and “rear “rear security” covering threat angles
Dynamic Movement Slide #2 • Moving dynamically (movement is as fast as the operator can accurately engage a target, usually a fast walk), the first operator (black dot) proceeds into room going to greatest unknown (usually deep corner that is 180 degrees from his initial movement) movement) • Second operator (blue dot) goes to opposite deep corner • Third operator (red dot) covers long prior to the second operator relinquishing “long cover”
Dynamic Movement Slide #3 • Third operator penetrates into room if necessary • If third operator enters into room, the fourth operator (yellow dot) covers long prior to the third operator operator relinquishing “long cover” cover”
Dynamic Movement Movement Slide #4 and #5 • Operators continue to penetrate into room utilizing overlapping overlapping fields of fire and room domination techniques • Communicate what your are doing and what you observe or hear
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Why are we here (what is i s the mission)? What are the specific objectives we must accomplish? How much of a risk are we willing to take to save those that rely upon us to do so? In relation to tactical movement, is time and distance (reaction time) a concern?
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Strong Hold – Known location of hostage(s) / known location of hostage taker(s) Strong Hold – Known location of hostage(s) / unknown location of hostage taker(s) (or the reverse) Strong Hold – Unknown location of hostage(s) / unknown location location of hostage taker(s) taker(s) Vehicle / SUV / Bus Takedown Open Air Assault – Possibly covered
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For the different types of HR situations given on the previous slide, should we employ different tactics that are tailored to that specific situation?
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For the different types of HR situations given on the previous slide, should we employ different tactics that are tailored to that specific situation? The answer is YES !
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If we know where the hostage taker(s) are with absolute certainty, should we move straight to them? If we know where the hostage(s) are with absolute certainty, should we move straight to them? Does it matter if the hostages / hostage taker(s) are in a different location? Could we possible turn this into a barricade situation if the proper conditions exist? Should operators be designated to be responsible for a certain room as opposed to just “flowing” through the structure?
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Room and Structure Dynamics The Meat of Hostage Rescue Movement
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The first “team” is about ready to enter one room of the structure and is proceeding down a hall way to their designated room. The second “team” is proceeding to the second room.
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Team #1 starts to position themselves for “L” configuration. Team #1 keeps Hostage Taker and Hostage in sight picture while scanning room. Team #1 maintains 1 to 1 ½ arms distance from wall and does not penetrate farther than half way down each of their respective walls. Team #2 continues on to their assigned room.
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Team #1 proceeds to move into “L” shape while maintaining room domination. Voice commands are still being given. Team #2 penetrates penetrate s into their room. Same verbal verbal commands are given as those given by Team #1. “Yellow” “Yellow” operator as asse sess ss and and bypa bypass sses es nonimmediate threat to go to greatest unknown in room (unknown corner). Team #2 “Red” operator proceeds onto hostage. Red operator operator will penetrate deep since he is going left and the door is in the center of the wall.
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Team #1 has by this time neutralized Hostage Taker (surrender or lethal force deployment). (Side note: What if HT turns gun on himself but does not fire?) Team #1 “Blue” operators calls “COVER!”, “Black” operator operator call “CONTACT “CONTACT SUSPECT! SUSPECT!” Team #2 yellow operator dominates room with side to side cover / engagement. Team #2 red operator pushes hostage to the center of the room and down if still standing / noncompliant.
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Team #1 transitions counter clockwise to finish clearing far side of couch and to move into handcuffing position for Hostage and Hostage Taker. Team #2 transitions clockwise to clear far side of gray book shelf and to move into handcuffing position for Hostage Taker and Hostage. Hostage should not be moved all the way over until Hostage Taker is secured.
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Vehicle Takedowns
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Takedown team approaches vehicle in a moving linear fashion Weapons are at a slight low ready Keep out of view of vehicle mirrors Movement Movement is stealth in nature
Vehicle Takedown Movement Slides #3, 4, 5 and 6 • Takedown team moves in a parallel line to vehicle direction • Just prior to moving even with the windows on the passenger side of the vehicle, the element collapses in on the vehicle in a dynamic movement • Commands are given once the hostage taker / barricaded subject is aware of the elements presence • Sectors of fire are established in the following manner:
Vehicle Takedown Movement Slides #3, 4, 5 and 6 (cont.) • Operator closest to the front of the vehicle is responsible for the drivers side front quadrant • The next operator closest to the front of the vehicle is responsible for the passengers side front quadrant • The second closest operator operator to the rear of the vehicle is responsible for the drivers side rear quadrant • The operator closest to the rear of the vehicle is responsible for the passengers side rear quadrant • Operators #2 and #4 starting from the front are equipped with window punches and are responsible for window breaching if necessary
Vehicle Takedown Movement Slides #7, 8 and 9 • Once the vehicle has been dominated removal of subjects from car begins • In this scenario we show removal of the suspect first (be flexible and adapt tactics to what you need to achieve) • Arrest team gives all commands at this point and is responsible for removing all subjects
Vehicle Takedown Movement Slides #10 - 18 • Once a subject is removed, he or she is flexed cuffed and proned out • One arrest team member will be responsible respons ible for watching over subjects on ground while the other two retrieve remaining occupants from vehicle • Be mindful of placing hostages right next to hostage taker • After vehicle is cleared, trunk is then cleared if necessary
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Bus Takedow akedowns ns • Bus takedowns are referred to as a tubular assault • Most commercial size airliners will fall into the same category • Interior tactics for airplane assaults will be similar in nature • Bus should be immobilized prior to assault if at all possible. • Whatever busses you may have in your area, practice on them and have a plan to disable and defeat entry doors and drivetrains. • Be prepared for tinted windows • Alternate entry points (rear door / roof hatch /
Bus Takedown Slide #1 • The first slide shows 10 man takedown element • Bus contains 6 passengers, 1 driver and 2 hostage takers • #1 and #3 man in window element carry steps / ladder to bus and place them in position
Bus Takedown Slides #2-5 • The following slides show team moving to target • Covert movement and surprise is IMPERATIVE during a deliberate assault plan. • Final two operators in entry team are breachers • Remember, stay out of sight and
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Bus Takedown Slides #5-9 • Once the team is in place, all breaching points need to be breached simultaneously • The signal for breach may be a countdown, but will preferably be a sniper initiated entry • Window teams will coordinate breaking side windows and positioning operators in the most advantageous position for a shot on the Hostage Taker(s) Taker(s) • Once entry is made by entry element the first operator is responsible for the driver and long cover, cover, the second and third operator will progress down the center isle looking for threats and the last entry member will be responsible for providing long cover
Bus Takedown Slides #10 and 11 • As entry team isle members are clearing their respective sides and clearing to the rear of the bus, window operators will move themselves out of the line of fire as the isle operators go to move past them • The idea here is to avoid cross fire issues
Bus Takedown • Once the Hostage Taker(s) have been secured each occupant is flex cuffed and removed from the bus • Provide medical attention once interior personnel are secured • Escort each occupant occupant from the bus individually and do a thorough search
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Usually the preferred setting for a Hostage Rescue Scenario may initiate in open air setting or during a transition transition from mobile to stronghold or visa versa Be prepared for “covering tactic” with blanket or some other obstruction device As previously stated during last lecture, snipers must have pre-selected targets if more than one hostage taker If possible, direct open air takedown to an area that is most advantageous to operators Various methods may be used depending on the specific situation the team is in
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The following scenario will address a “covered” hostage group leaving a stronghold position to get to a mobile means of “escape” The takedown element will consist of an eight man element (4 man tackle team, 2 man tarp removal team, 2 man team to deal with the Hostage Taker) Handguns preferred
Open Air Takedown Mov Mo vement ment Sl Sliides des #2 #2 - 5 • As the covered group moves from stronghold, takedown element must time movement so that the group is intercepted prior to arriving at vehicle. • STEALTH IS IMPERATIVE. Plan takedown area with this in mind.
Open Air Takedown Movement Slide #6 • The 4 man tackle team will impact the group simultaneously simultaneously with maximum force at about waist level • The next 2 operators will be the tarp removal team • The final 2 operators operators are responsible r esponsible for dealing with the Hostage Taker
Open Air Takedown Mov Mo vement ment Sl Sliides des #7 #7 - 12 • Once the 4 man tackle team has impacted the group, it will be each operators responsibility to find a hostage, stay low and remove the hostage from the immediate area • The 2 man tarp removal group will take the tarp and continue forward until the tarp is entirely removed from the group • The 2 man team that is to deal with Hostage Taker will find him / her and neutralize the same
Open Air Takedown Movement Slide #13 • Once removed from the immediate area, each hostage should be flex cuffed and thoroughly searched and identified • During this entire process, bolts should be up on long rifles that have been deployed to the area • Be cognizant of cross fire issues i ssues • If lethal force is necessary, contact wounds are preferable to avoid striking secondary targets
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Summary • During any hostage rescue, remember the priority of life • Be flexible • Be prepared to act from the onset of the incident • In most cases stealth and surprise are of the utmost importance • No one tactic in this lesson plan will satisfy EVERY situation. situation. They are merely a guide to follow. Adapt tactics if necessary. necessary.
