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The 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment standard operating procedures for Defense Support to Civil Authorities. Developed and proofed 2009-1010, published 2011, refined forever. Not at all exhaustive, this SOP is meant to contain the working documents the MPAD will need for field operations.
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Georgia Army National Guard As of: March 2011
124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Standard Operating Procedures for Defense Support to Civil Authorities
Georgia Army National Guard As of: March 2011
124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
DSCA Mission and Intent
Mission: On order, 124th MPAD provides public affairs support to the Georgia Guard to tell the Guardsman's story IOT positively shape the operating environment for the Ga. Department of Defense.
Key Tasks: 1.Rapid RSOI and deployment of forces to the Area of Operations.2.Employment of systems, equipment, and leadership to enable decentralized operations.3.Synchronization with local Commanders and with the State PAO.
Endstate: Commanders are advised on PA aspects of operations; media engagements are relevant, timely, and positive; negative media coverage is corrected or mitigated; 124th MPAD returned to HOST with all equipment reset and ready for subsequent missions.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
DSCA Public Affairs Operations
• The State PAO is responsible for scalable, synchronized, sustainable Public Affairs operations within the Joint Area of Operations. Generally, maximum collection assets will be sent forward, with the MOC synched with the State PAO and providing C2 of all forward PA assets. Additional assets may be provided from adjacent units or states. Teams may be controlled through the MOC or individually; or, may conduct independent operations in support of local commanders.
• TIER I: One team mobilized One team mobilizes ISO units providing DSCA C2 provided by State PAO with oversight by MPAD Commander
• TIER II: Entire MPAD mobilized One team moves with early entry teams, then co-locates with MACOM1 MPAD (-) mobilizes and deploys together to Release Point Second team joins MACOM 2 to provide PA support Headquarters establishes MOC; third team supplements MOC Teams rotate through MOC to prepare products, and refit for future operations
• TIER III: Catastrophic event, emergency supplemental forces added Same as TIER II but third team joins MACOM 3 EMAC forces used to supplement MOC or State PAO Adjacent units’ PAOs used to supplement State PAO
• All DSCA Public Affairs Operations will require decentralized operations, often with units out of contact for extended periods. This means leaders must thoroughly understand the mission and Commander’s intent, all Public Affairs Guidance, and the higher unit’s mission and aggressively, proactively act to meet them.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Mission Focus
Mobile Public Affairs Detachments have the duty not just to tell the Soldier’s story, but to move to the point of contact and tell the story there, as well. That is, to move with friendly forces, or independently and adjacent to them, into danger if necessary, to tell their story.
Whether in combat or in DSCA operations, MPAD Soldiers must be flexible, aggressive, technically proficient, and thoughtful. Further, they should be comfortable operating in the field alongside combat forces, with few amenities, and with little guidance.
We use the Principles of Reconnaissance as a guide:
1. Maximum reconnaissance forward.2. Orient on the reconnaissance objective.3. Report all information rapidly and accurately.4. Retain freedom to maneuver.5. Gain and maintain enemy contact.6. Develop the situation rapidly.
We move forward with operating units. We identify the mission requirements for a particular story, and focus our effort and resources there. We make certain that names &c. are correct; and we tell the truth; and we do it in a timely manner. While on missions, we do not become so decisively engaged that we cannot flex onto secondary objectives or opportunity targets as the situation changes. We gain and maintain contact with the elements we support, with the story we are telling, and with other friendly forces.
These principles, plus the Commander’s intent for the mission, as well as the Commander’s Philosophy Letter and the Army Values, serve as a guide for MPAD Soldiers in decentralized operations when guidance is minimal.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
COMMAND & CONTROL
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Current Task Organization
Standard Task Organization is three combined arms collection teams plus a headquarters team. Teams are self-contained and self-sustaining. Combat multipliers (e.g., press conference tent and editing suite) move initially with HQ. HQ supports the teams and forms the initial Media Operations Center. We will keep maximum collection assets forward, although one team may be committed to supplement the MOC for long-term operations. Commander moves to the decisive point; XO mans the MOC; 1SG manages logistics and supplements MOC.
All operations and task organizations will be as modular as possible. When teams are combined, the senior team leader will take charge and organize locally according to METT-T.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Tactical Duties and Responsibilities
• Primary Tactical Duties and Responsibilities Detachment Commander
Responsible for everything the Detachment does or fails to do. Responsible for execution of Detachment missions as assigned by JTF-GA. Coordinate with adjacent units. Keeps the JTF-GA and/or State PAO informed. Understands the JTF-GA and National mission and Commander’s intent. Moves to the decisive point to lead and fight the close battle.
Executive Officer Assume control of the Detachment in the Commander’s absence. Submit all Detachment admin/log reports. Responsible for Detachment sustainment operations; supervises CASEVAC. Supervise the Detachment’s consolidation and reorganization. Runs the Media Operations Center and helps coordinate Team actions. On order, serve as LNO, MACOM PAO, or leads a press conference.
First Sergeant Advises the Commander on Public Affairs Operations. Responsible for the training and discipline of the Detachment. Ensures technical competence and professional development of enlisted Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned equipment. Manages sustainment operations; conducts CASEVAC. As necessary, serves as Operations NCO to support the XO.
Team Leader Takes charge of the Team and aggressively accomplishes assigned missions. Is a subject matter expert on the employment of PA collection systems. Manages risk, maintenance, sustainment, and collection operations. Understands the mission and Commander’s intent and accomplishes them. Advises local commanders on Public Affairs effects on operations. Coordinates media relations and command information in their AO.
Video Is a subject matter expert on the employment of video acquisition systems. Collects, edits, and produces video stories or b-roll; maintains video equipment. Cross-trains on print systems and assists other Detachment members as needed. Provides media escort, staffs the MOC, and conducts other PA tasks as required.
Still Photography Is a subject matter expert on the employment of still photo acquisition systems. Collects, edits, and produces print stories and still photos; maintains equipment. Cross-trains on video systems and assists other Detachment members as needed. Provides media escort, staffs the MOC, and conducts other PA tasks as required.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Troop Leading Procedures
• TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES RECEIVE & ANALYZE THE MISSION
Mission Analysis Create a Task List Identify specified and implied tasks, and tasks critical to mission success
Define Elements of the Mission Restate the Mission Conduct Map Reconnaissance Coordinate with adjacent units
ISSUE A WARNING ORDER Warning Order Format
Situation Probable Mission Changes to Task Organization Preliminary Timeline
Time of earliest movement Mission-oriented PCC’s Time & Place of the OPORD
Order for Preliminary Reconnaissance Preparation for Action (PCI’s) Coordination Required Administrative and Logistical Preparation
Special Equipment Required Resupply and Services Movement Instructions Acknowledgment and Questions
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN Elements of the Mission from Mission Analysis Estimate of the Situation and Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
INITIATE NECESSARY MOVEMENT CONDUCT A RECONNAISSANCE COMPLETE THE PLAN ISSUE OPERATIONS ORDER SUPERVISE AND REFINE
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OPORDperations Order
TASK ORGANIZATION
SITUATION Enemy Forces (Note: Typically omitted in DSCA, included for reference)
Overview and Recent Activities; Composition and Disposition Most Likely Course of Action; Most Dangerous Course of Action
Weather General Forecast: Temperature, Winds, Precipitation Sunrise, Sunset; BMNT, EENT; Moonrise, Moonset
Terrain Obstacles, Avenues of Approach, Cover and Concealment, Observation and
Fields of Fire, Key Terrain (e.g., Refugee Centers, Logistics Nodes) Friendly Forces
Mission of Next Higher Unit; Adjacent Units Identification and Mission Media Presence, Activity, Likely Interests, and Stance
MISSION
EXECUTION Intent: Purpose, Key Tasks, Endstate Concept of the Operation Scheme of Maneuver Collection Plan (NAIs, PIR, Battle Rhythm) Tasks to Subordinates Movement Order: Convoy Organization; Interval, Speed, Catch-up Speed; Routes;
SP Time and Location; Check Point, Release Point; Actions at Halts Coordinating Instructions: REDCON-1 Time, MOPP Level, Weapons Status, PCI
Time and Items of Focus, Rehearsals, MSR and ASR SERVICE AND SUPPORT
General Guidance: Ration Cycle, Maintenance Priority, Aid Station / CASEVAC CL I, III, and V locations and times; LOGPAC time and place
COMMAND AND SIGNAL Locations of the Commander, XO, and 1SG; Succession of Command Frequencies and Call Signs; Phone Numbers; Data Uplink Nodes
DSCA Operations Order
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Confirmation Brief/Back Brief Format• Confirmation Briefs will be given by team leaders to the Commander
immediately following the OPORD. Include at a minimum:
Commander’s Intent: Purpose, key tasks, and endstate Tasks/Purpose: Specified tasks, implied tasks, and re-stated purpose Relationship to other units. What the team is doing to support the Detachment,
higher Public Affairs units, and the supported unit? Initial team concept of the operation
• Back Briefs will be given by team leaders to the Commander after initial planning is complete and (if time allows) before the team OPORD is issued. Back briefs explain how the subordinate leader intends to accomplish the mission and include at a minimum:
Threats and risks in the team AO Risk mitigation Effects on operations
Team mission. Team concept of the operation
Key tasks Decisive point Scheme of maneuver Endstate
Timeline. Issues/concerns
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Attachment Procedures• Check attachments for mission readiness (CL I, III, V, VIII)• Conduct link-up with the POC for the attached unit• Brief the unit POC on the following:
Task organization Threats and enemy forces in the AO Mission, Commander’s intent, and specified tasks Relevant Public Affairs Guidance and command messages Current operations, planned operations, and battle rhythm Position in the order of movement Pertinent SOPs and signals
• Provide them a map and operational graphics• Determine what the attachments need from you• Determine attachments’ capabilities, limitations, and strengths• Request the following information from the attached unit:
Name of attached unit and personnel SSN and blood type of each soldier A sensitive items report of all items to include serial numbers Current maintenance status
• Brief the attached unit on how long it will be attached and when, to whom, and where they will report after being released
• Provide media contact lists and other pertinent information
Special Note: If your team is attached to another unit, this is the information you will need from them. Be prepared to provide the gaining unit the names and SSNs of your element. Brief key leaders (including Operations Officers and Commanders) on your capabilities, equipment, and planned missions.
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Pre-Combat Inspections
• Vehicle Checklist Load plan posted and in effect Fuel cans topped off Water cans filled MREs stowed All equipment tied down Windows, headlights, taillights, and BO markers cleaned BII clean and serviceable First aid /CLS bags inspected and filled Fire extinguishers sealed, tagged, and updated NVDs serviceable with accessories and spare batteries Basic load of maps and TMs present VS 17 panels present Nine line MEDEVAC procedures posted IAW vehicle load plan Dispatch/current 5988E
• Communications Radios operational, connections clean, antenna attached, excess wiring secured Proper frequencies filled and time synchronized with higher ANCDs present and updated (if necessary) Spare hub and ANCD batteries present and stored in a dry secure place Applicable TMs present and waterproofed DA 2404 or ULLS 5988E present for each radio system Secure equipment properly filled
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Recovery Schedule
R+ 1: Download and team equipment turn in Vehicles downloaded Team equipment consolidated and accounted for Drivers conduct after- action PMCS
R+2 Continued download of vehicles Spot check and turn in of team equipment Maintenance and cleaning of all equipment Vehicles are washed down, fueled and returned to motor pool
R+3 Focus on team equipment maintenance Clean and begin drying tents (if necessary) Initiate counseling or awards associated with exercise
R+4 Complete data backup of mission products All equipment wiped down and accounted for All vehicles in motor pool, topped off Team is ready immediately to conduct subsequent missions
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Naming Conventions and Readiness Conditions
Control Measure Designation ExampleAssembly Area Deities Athena, Thor
Axis of Attack Singers Zappa, Holiday
Objectives Bands Hendrix, Zeppelin
Named Area of Interest NAI 0-99 NAI 20, NAI 21
Check Points Numbers 0-100 01, 09, 23, 43
Contact Points Letters X, Y, Z
Direction of Attack Songs Red House, Crossroads
Phase Line Characters Hannibal, Greedo
Route Battles Tsushima, Culloden
Area of Operations Cities Griffin, Brunswick
READINESS CONDITIONS (REDCON) REDCON 1: Full Alert
Vehicles loaded IAW detachment load plan. Communication checks have been preformed. ENGINES ARE ON AND VEHICLE IS READY TO MOVE.
REDCON 1.5: Full Alert But Engines Off REDCON 2: Prepared to Move Within 15 Minutes
Vehicles are loaded with all equipment. Roll over drills completed Convoy brief completed Leader inspections completed
REDCON 3: Prepared to Move Within 30 Minutes All vehicles monitoring the radio PMCS may be performed but no disassembling of equipment Minimum of 50% on duty
REDCON 4: Move Within 60 Minutes
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MEDIA OPERATIONS
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
On-Camera Interview Checklist
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Print Interview Checklist
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SME Interview Preparation Checklist
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Basic Story Formats
FIVE PARAGRAPH NEWS STORY
1The lede. Tells who, what, where, and when. Note that the where and when may be in the dateline, but are still referenced in the lead. Goal is 35 words or less, with names of people (e.g., Brig. Gen. Larry Dudney) or institutions (e.g., National Guard) counting as one "word."
2A relevant, illustrative quotation from someone about the event. This would be a good place for a leader's quotation.
3Describe the purpose or importance of the event. Essentially, the "why" to the 4 Ws above.
4Additional, relevant details about the event. Describe additional details about the training or people involved or unit history, to add some depth.
5A relevant, illustrative quotation to serve as a closer or clincher. Good place to reinforce a command message or illustrate how the "why" in paragraph 3 was accomplished. Generally, quotations that are evaluative or judgmental work well here.
FIVE “PARAGRAPH” VIDEO NEWS STORY
1Establishing shot(s) with voiceover that essentially gives the lede. Tells who, what, where, and when. (10 seconds)
2A relevant, illustrative quotation from someone about the event. This would be a good place for a leader's quotation. Can be a stand-up interview or played over b-roll. (15 seconds)
3(Optional) Add narration, further voiceover, or on-camera interview to describe the purpose or importance of the event. Essentially, the "why" to the 4 Ws above. (10 seconds)
4(Optional) Add additional, relevant details about the event. Describe or show more details about the training or people involved or unit history, to add some depth. (15 seconds)
5A relevant, illustrative quotation to serve as a closer or clincher. Good place to reinforce a command message or illustrate how the "why" in paragraph 3 was accomplished. Generally, quotations that are evaluative or judgmental work well here. (10 seconds)
These guides serve as a base line for basic print and video products. From this framework, more experienced journalists can flex to create longer or more complex stories. The basic print story is 400-500 words; the basic video story is 60 seconds. Noted times, above, are approximate.
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Media Inquiry Format
303
Control Number:
Deadline:
Taken by: DTG:
Caller's Name:
Organization:
Phone: email:
Fax: Address:
Question:
Response:
Source:
Prepared by: Notes:
DTG released:
Released to:
Approval:
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Guide for Media Interviews
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124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment SOP
Guide for Media Interviews cont.
Situ
ation
: Uni
ts w
ill g
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om th
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edia
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re id
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spon
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n em
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ncy
such
as
a hu
rric
ane.
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lly, t
he S
tate
PAO
will
resp
ond
to th
ese
inqu
iries
. Rea
listic
ally
, man
y in
quiri
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ill g
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ly to
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mm
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taff.
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lead
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we
shou
ld b
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are
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e ris
ks o
f a b
ad m
edia
eng
agem
ent,
but c
onsi
der
med
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ts a
n op
port
unity
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ll th
e st
ory
of th
e gr
eat w
ork
the
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rd d
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delin
es: T
he o
vera
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edia
rela
tions
sta
nce
for C
omm
ande
rs in
an
emer
genc
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ould
be
pass
ive.
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mai
n (a
nd
proa
ctive
) effo
rt w
ill b
e co
ordi
nate
d by
the
Stat
e O
ffice
of P
ublic
Affa
irs. I
f int
ervi
ewed
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ever
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mm
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ain
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sitiv
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mea
nor a
nd k
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e gu
idel
ines
in m
ind:
1. A
ckno
wle
dge
in g
ener
al te
rms
your
uni
t’s m
issi
on a
nd fo
cus
but d
o no
t com
prom
ise
secu
rity.
2. S
tay
in y
our l
ane
and
do n
ot s
pecu
late
or r
epea
t rum
ors.
3. D
o no
t mak
e “o
ff th
e re
cord
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mm
ents
. The
y ar
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4. B
e ho
nest
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our r
espo
nses
, but
con
side
r the
ir im
pact
on
the
publ
ic.
5. N
ever
ans
wer
“no
com
men
t”; a
lway
s be
pol
ite a
nd p
ositi
ve; a
void
jarg
on a
nd a
cron
yms.
6. If
you
don
’t kn
ow a
n an
swer
, it’s
OK
to s
ay s
o.7.
Be
prep
ared
with
a 2
0-se
cond
sum
mar
y st
atem
ent w
hen
they
ask
if y
ou h
ave
anyt
hing
to a
dd.
Key
mes
sage
s: W
hen
answ
erin
g qu
estio
ns, i
t’s a
lway
s go
od to
kee
p in
min
d so
me
gene
ral s
tate
men
ts a
bout
the
Gua
rd a
nd w
eave
them
in w
hen
you
can.
The
se k
ey m
essa
ges
tell
the
larg
er s
tory
of t
he th
ings
our
Gua
rdsm
en
do:
1. T
he N
ation
al G
uard
is tr
aine
d an
d re
ady
to p
rovi
de s
uppo
rt to
civ
il au
thor
ities
on
shor
t noti
ce.
2. W
e ar
e as
pro
ud o
f the
role
we
play
ser
ving
our
sta
te a
s w
e ar
e of
our
role
pro
tecti
ng th
e na
tion.
3. W
e w
ork
clos
ely
with
civ
il au
thor
ities
to p
rovi
de th
e be
st s
uppo
rt w
e ca
n to
the
com
mun
ities
.
Com
man
der
s’ G
uid
elin
es f
or in
tera
ctin
g w
ith
med
ia d
uri
ng
an e
mer
gen
cy
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TACTICAL OPERATIONS
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Detachment TAA
Legend:
HMMWV utility truck generator tent
12
39HQ
CROW 1 CROW 2
CROW 3
water buffalo press tent
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Order of Movement
Legend:
HMMWV utility truck generator/trailer
HQ
CROW 1
CROW 2
CROW 3
Direction of Travel
water buffalo
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9 Line MEDEVAC Request• Location of pickup site (grid coordinates) • Radio Frequency (your call sign and suffix) • Number of patients by precedence:
A - Urgent (save life, limb, eyesight within 2 hours) B - Urgent -Surgical (surgery required to save life and stabilize) C - Priority (required medical care is not avail, will deteriorate to Urgent if not evacuated
within 4 hours) D - Routine (sick and wounded who require evacuation within 24 hours) E - Convenience
• Special equipment required A – none B – hoist C – extraction D - ventilator
• Number of patients by type L + # patients – Litter A + # patients - Ambulatory
• Security of pick up site N - no enemy troops in area P - possible enemy troops E - enemy troops in area, approach with caution X - enemy troops in area, armed escort required
• Method of marking pickup site (LZ) A - panels B - pyrotechnic signal C - smoke signal D - none E - other
• Patients nationality and status (military/civilian) A - US military B - US civilian C - Non-US military D - Non-US civilian E – EPW
• NBC contamination N – Nuclear B – Biological C – Chemical U – Unknown A - All Clear
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GREEN 4: MISSION REPORT
• Purpose: To provide a guide for debriefing teams and reporting team results to the Commander.
• Communication Instructions: Verbal or written, to the MOC and CO.
• Format: Line 1: Assignment description. Line 2: Size and composition of team. Line 3: Specified tasks or products. Line 4: Time of departure. Line 5: Time of return. Line 6: Routes utilized. Line 7: Images, video, or written materials obtained. Line 8: Media present at the event: Actions, interests, queries, planned
coverage, contact information. Line 9: Planned products and timeline for completion. Line 11: Issues; equipment performance; comments or queries. Line 14: Additional remarks.
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Common Operational Graphics
Coordinate Fire Line
Line of Departure
Limit of Advance
Phase Line
Forward Edge of the Battle Area
Boundary
Named Area of Interest
Direction of Main Attack
Axis of Main Attack
Axis of Supporting Attack
Direction of Supporting Attack
Objective
Assembly Area
Battle Position
Strong Point
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Common Operational Graphics Continued
Link Up Point
Passage Point
Rally Point
Release Point
Start Point
Coordination Point
Decision Point
Logistics Release Point
Maintenance Collection Point
Ambulance Exchange Point
Unit Maintenance Collection Point
EPW Collection Point
Traffic Control Point
Ammunition Supply Point
Main Supply Route
Alternate Supply Route
Triple Strand
Concertina
Abatis
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TEAM OPERATIONS
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DSCA TEAM OPERATIONS
In DSCA Operations, the basic maneuver unit for the MPAD is the “combined arms” Public Affairs team of four PA Soldiers. Typically, this is two each 46Q and 46R, led by an E-6 or E-7. Four Soldiers and their equipment are deployable in a single humvee; capable of long-term continuous operations; and allow the team leader flexibility to operate in split, two-person buddy teams as necessary.
The team leader may conduct missions and generate products, but their priority is to leading the team, managing its output, quality, and synchronization with adjacent and higher units. All team members must remain flexible, as requirements and priorities change rapidly in Public Affairs.
The following “Quad Charts” break out individual duties for team members during team collective tasks. Generally, the team leader duties are in the upper-right quadrant; generally, the assistant team leader duties are the upper-left quadrant. However, the idea is to keep everything modular: If only two team members are available, those two can split up the duties and drive on.
Listed duties are guidelines, not exhaustive.
Loadmaster TC
Dismount Driver
1. Designate area for personal equipment
2. Lay out team equipment for inspection
3. Confirm times for PCCs and PCI
4. Assist PCCs and PCI
5. Load equipment onto vehicle
1. Receive and analyze the mission
2. Back brief route and plan to higher
3. Brief team on mission and intent
4. Conduct PCCs
5. Assist PCI and confirm corrections
6. Confirm route planning with driver
7. Conduct risk assessment and safety brief
1. Assist loadmaster with layout
2. Assist driver with graphics
3. Assist PCCs and make corrections
4. Load equipment onto vehicle
1. PMCS vehicle
2. PMCS generator
3. Assist with vehicle/generator PCCs
4. Conduct route planning
5. Attend convoy brief
6. As necessary, brief convoy order
Deploy
Tent Master Team Leader
Dismount Driver
1. Refine MOC location (tent, gen., parking)
2. Set up tent and working space
3. Establish communications and power
4. Confirm equipment stowage
5. Establish security plan
6. Set up personal workspace
1. Designate MOC location
2. Coordinate with local HQ
3. Confirm logistics for local AO
4. Synchronize with local battle rhythm
5. Confirm communications to MPAD
6. Report ESTABLISHED to MPAD
1. Assist with setup of MOC
2. Procure additional supplies or equipment
3. Set up personal workspace
.
1. Position and set up generator
2. PMCS generator and vehicle
3. Refuel vehicle
4. Identify local logistics locations
5. Assist with setup
6. Set up personal workspace
Establish MOC
Facilitator SME Prep
Setup Media Relations
1. Designate location
2. Coordinate facilities
3. Prepare ground rules
4. Manage operations
5. Conduct murder board for SME
6. Facilitate conference
1. Coordinate for SME and/or other speaker
2. Prepare opening statement
3. Prepare themes and sample Q&A
4. Conduct SME Prep
5. Record questions and feedback
6. When available, assist media relations
1. Podium and backdrop
2. Lighting and sound
3. Seating
4. Environmentals (noise, temp., traffic)
5. Refreshments
6. Shift to media relations when MC.
1. Prepare and issue media advisory
2. Manage/issue responses to media queries
3. Prepare press kits
4. Conduct RSOI for media
a. Log and credential media
b. Arrange media escort
Press Conference