- 1. Explosive Forced Entry Assaulters Briefing
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- A means of gaining access through a variety of mediums into a
hostile stronghold through the use of explosives
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- Provide a rapid, positive and dynamic entry point
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- Recognize, analyze and supply tools that will provide an entry
point
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing What is Explosive Forced Entry? 3.
Standard Operating Procedures
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- Never leave the charge unattended
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- It is an explosive and needs to have complete security
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- Two T-PETs and two Charge Persons should be assigned to all
E.F.E. applications
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- Operational and training scenarios
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- All charges should have two detonators
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 4. Standard Operating Procedures
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- Used if a problem exists with the charge
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- Charge Person is responsible for calling
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- Charge Person should give a brief explanation
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- All members should hold their position
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- If safety pin on initiator was removed replace
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- Once problem is corrected, charge person should advise
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- There will be exceptions to this rule i.e. operational
requirements
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 5. Standard Operating Procedures
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- Upon experiencing a failed entry Element Leader should advise
Tactical Commander
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- Members are to remain behind cover while Charge Person renders
charge safe
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- Alternate entry procedures should then proceed
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- Each charge should be designated as to order of initiation
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- This should ensure that Tactical members are not compromised by
entering on another charge being initiated
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 6. Standard Operating Procedures
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- Following procedure should apply from the holding area:
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- Tactical Commander-All Echo Units proceed to Phase Line
Yellow
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- Echo White T.L.-Echo White is proceeding to Phase Line
Yellow
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- Echo Red T.L. - Echo Red is proceeding to Phase Line
Yellow
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 7. Standard Operating Procedures
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- All Echo Units then depart holding area for their respective
Phase Line Yellows and complete their necessary tasks, then they
advise the Tactical Commander:
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- Echo White T.L.- Echo White is at Phase Line Yellow
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- Echo Red T.L. - Echo Red is at Phase Line Yellow
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- Tactical Commander-All Echo Units are at Phase Line Yellow ,
All Echo Units proceed to Phase Line Greenwith compromise
authority
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 8. Standard Operating Procedures
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- All Echo Units then depart Phase Line Yellow and proceed to
their respective Phase Line Greens and complete their necessary
tasks, then they advise the Tactical Commander:
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- Echo White TL- Echo White is at Phase Line Green
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- Echo Red TL - Echo Red is at Phase Line Green
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 9. Standard Operating Procedures
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- Tactical Commander-All Echo Units are at Phase Line Green
,Tango Charlie has control
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- A short pause of approximately three seconds should allow for
any last minute transmissions
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- The Tactical Commander may then proceed with the pre-determined
entry initiation sequence
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 10. Standard Operating Procedures
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- For the purpose of all E.F.Es the Sergeant/Team Leader is
ultimately responsible for their entry element.They should work
lead in conjunction with the Charge Persons, therefore they should
be aware of all facets of the entry
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- Construction of the target
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- Alternate entry points and tools
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- All members involved will attend the safety briefing
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 11. Standard Operating Procedures
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- Everyone involved in the entry will be present for the Safety
Briefing
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- 1- If you are unsure of anything, at anytime, stop, ask for
clarification and lets get it fixed
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- 2-All proper safety equipment must be worn and your
communications must be working properly
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- 3-No smoking, flame, fire or heat is permitted near
explosives
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 12. Standard Operating Procedures
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- 4- Once you receive a charge from the T-PET, the charge is
NEVER to be left unattended, Control over the charge must be
maintained at ALL times.
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- 5-Restrict the number of persons in close proximity to the
charge and keep the charge pointed in a safe direction at ALL
times
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 13. Standard Operating Procedures
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- 6-Check over your explosive entry charge, the detonators, and
initiation device to confirm you have the appropriate charge with
detonators and you are familiar with how the initiator
operates
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- 7-Be aware of the location of all charges that are involved in
the entry
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- 8-Keep the initiator pointed in a safe direction and your hands
away from the front of the initiator
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 14. Standard Operating Procedures
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- 9-Take your time to place the charge on the target, if for any
reason the charge does not hold, implement the Rain Check
Procedure
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- 10-Once your element is behind cover, the Charge Person will
flip the safety lever, then the Sgt/TL radios that they are at PLG,
when TC takes control, remove the safety pin
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 15. Standard Operating Procedures
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- 11-Stay behind cover until your SEE / HEAR / FEELYOURcharge
detonate
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- 12-If your Charge Person identifies a misfire, remain behind
cover until the Charge Person has removed the non-el line from the
initiator and identifies for you to proceed to your alternate entry
procedures.
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 16. Element Leaders Brief
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- Description, Location & Breaching Method
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- Description, Location & Breaching Method
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 17. Element Leaders Brief
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- Description, Location & Who
- Charges, Tools or Techniques
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- Description for Each Breach Point
- Initiation Sequence for Each Charge
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 18. Element Leaders Brief
- Net Explosive Weight for Each Charge
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- N.E.W. = P.S.I. = M.S.D. (calculated at 4 p.s.i.)
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- N.E.W. + Charge Venue Volume (cu ft) = Residual P.S.I.
- Location of the Charge Person
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- During movement to breach point
- Charge Placement at Breach Point
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 19. Element Leaders Brief
- Expected Conditions During Breach Post Blast Conditions
- Rain Check Signal & Procedure
- Alternate Breach Signal & Procedure
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 20. Element Leaders Brief
- Breacher Casualty Procedure
- Actions Upon Encountering Booby Traps / IEDs
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- Stop, Assess, Note, Describe, Inform
- Interior Breaching Techniques
- Any Other Pertinent Information
E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 21. E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing
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