2Nd Platoon, 21St Chemical Company SOP

2nd Platoon, 21st Chemical Company SOP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRC COMBAT INSPECTION CHECKLIST2

QUICK REFERENCE SOP4

TASK ORGANIZATION4

N-HOUR SEQUENCE5

PRE-COMBAT PACKING LIST6

COMMO / SIGNAL / MARKINGS8

LOAD PLANS8

CONVOY PROCEDURES11

QUARTERING PARTY OPERATIONS11

OCCUPY AN ASSEMBLY AREA11

BSA OCCUPATION12

PRIORITIES OF WORK12

BSA OPERATIONS13

SMOKE OPERATIONS13

A. PREPARE FOR SMOKE OPERATIONS13

B. TASK ORGANIZATION13

C. TEST FIRE13

D. SMOKE MVNT14

E. RESUPPLY14

F. SECURITY15

DECONTAMINATION OPERATIONS15

A. PREPARATION15

B. TASK ORGANIZATION15

C. SITE SELECTION15

D. LINK UP POINT ACTIONS15

BATTLE DRILLS17

A. REACT TO AN AMBUSH17

B. REACT TO AN AIR ATTACK17

C. REACT TO A MINEFIELD17

D. RECONNAISSANCE18

F. SECURITY19

REACT TO AMBUSH21

ACTIONS AT THE HALT22

SECTOR SKETCH EXAMPLE23

RANGE CARD EXAMPLE24

FIGHTING POSITION (HASTY)25

FIGHTING POSITION (FULL)26

PRE-COMBAT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

ACTION / X / REMARKS
SENSITIVE ITEMS CHECK
WEAPONS
RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS
FUNCTION CHECK (BLANK ADAPTER) TEST FIRE
MILES CHECK / KEY / BATTERIES / ZEROED / SECURED
NVGS
RECORD SERIAL NUMBERS
FIT HEAD HARNESS / CHECK PVS-4 MOUNTING BRACKET
LOAD BATTERIES / CHECK / SWITCH OFF
RADIOS
SPARE BATTERIES IN ALICE PACK (5590, HUB)
FILL & LOAD TIME
PACK SPARE HANDSET & TEST BOTH HANDSETS
PLATOON COMMO CHECK
SMOKE SYSTEM
FOG OIL TOPPED OFF
MOGAS TOPPED OFF
EXTRA MOGAS CANS FILLED AND LOADED
CHECK FIRE EXTINGUISHER
BUILD UP AIR PRESSURE
VALVE & HEADS CLEANED, ATTACHED PROPERLY
BII ON HAND AND SPARE FLUTTER VALVES
TEST SMOKE (O/O)
DECON SYSTEM
SERVICEABLE HOSES AND WANDS
2 CYCLE OIL MIX
DIESEL CANS TOPPED OFF
125 GPM PUMPS FILLED AND PULL CORD PRESENT
VEHICLES
PMCS DONE
FUEL FULL
TRAILERS ATTACHED (IV CABLE / AIRVALVE / BRAKES)
BII ON HAND
CAMMO NETS SECURED
AIR GUARD SAFETY STRAPS ATTACHED
GLINT TAPE SECURED
INDIVIDUAL
PEN & NOTEBOOK, FLASHLIGHT, ID CARD/TAGS, GLINT TAPE
CARDS: CASUALTY, WITNESS STATEMENT, MILES
EQUIPMENT SECURED IN VEHICLE: ALICE PACK & A-BAG
CLASS V ON HAND AND READY FOR USE
CAMOUFLAGE
CLS BAG ON HAND (ONE PER LINE SQUAD AND PSG)
PRO MASK SERVICEABLE / IN APPROPRIATE MOPP GEAR
CLASS I: 3 MEALS PER TROOPER / CLASS IV: 6 SAND BAGS PER
3 MACHINE GUN RANGE CARDS AND GREASE PENCIL
COMPASS FOR MACHINE GUNNERS AND LEADERS
MAP FOR LEADERS AND FOR EACH VEHICLE

SECOND PLATOON QUICK REFERENCE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

OCCUPY ASSEMBLY AREA

PRIORITIES OF WORK

1. SECURITY

2. INITIAL CAMO

3. FIGHTING POSITIONS / COMMO

4. WIRE

5. LP / OP

6. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

7. PERSONAL HYGIENE

8. CHOW

9. REST PLAN

CONVOY PROCEDURES

ORDER OF MARCH: X211–X212–X214–X213–X231–X215–X200–X223–X232–X224–X222–X225–X221
INTERVAL: HARDBALL=100 METERS/UNIMPROVED=25 METERS
SPEED: HARDBALL=SPEED LIMIT - UNIMPROVED 20MPH/METT-T
CATCHUP SPEED: 5MPH OVER SPEED LIMIT
WHAT TO DO IF VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN:
CHECKPOINTS:
AIRGUARDS: SAW GUNNERS W/SMOKE AND FRAG GRENADES

PLATOON COLOR MARKING = Blue

ELEMENTDECON LINESMOKE LINE

1ST SQUADSTATION 1,2&PDSSMOKE

2ND SQUADSTATION 3&4SMOKE

3RD SQUADSTATION 5RESUPPLY

PSGSTATION 5SECURITY

PLLINK UPCONTROL POINT

CALLSIGNS

PLSMOKE 26/ANCD/FALCON SMOKE 6

PSGSMOKE 27/ANCD/ FALCON SMOKE 7

1ST SQUAD SMOKE 21, 21A, 21B

2ND SQUADSMOKE 22, 22A, 22B

3RD SQUADSMOKE 23

TASK ORGANIZATION

The platoon is organized in three squads and a headquarters section. The headquarters section consists of the platoon leader, driver, and the platoon sergeant. The first and second squads are smoke/decontamination squads. The smoke squads consist of a squad leader (E-6), assistant squad leader (E-5), and eight chemical operations specialists. Third squad is the re-supply squad. Third squad consists of a squad leader (E-6), assistant squad leader (E-5), and four chemical operations specialist.

N-HOUR SEQUENCE

N=0:00

Platoon

Alert initiated

Get to the company as fast as possible with all required equipment

Store POV’s

Draw weapons, NVG’s and CLS Bags (6)

Platoon leader and driver at the N+2 room

3rd squad

Designated 2 1/2 ton and platoon leader driver signs in at the Company and goes to retrieve vehicles from the motor pool

Designated individuals draw weapons and NVG’s for those soldiers and the platoon leader/platoon sergeant

Designate a soldier to call the armorer upon alert

Squad leaders

Draw cont. batteries and supplies

Draw personal deployment packets and POV packets

Platoon Sergeant

Draw PLUGR and ANCD

Call in 100% assembled to BDE

N+02:00

Platoon is 100% assembled

Platoon moves to the motorpool

Begin PMCS and upload vehicles

Prep for movement to the CLACC, and or heavydrop/airland operations

Retrieve DS2 from storage site, upload or prep for pallets

N+03:00

Complete PMCS and squad leader PCI’s

N+03:30

Platoon leader receives warning order

Platoon leaders driver takes a copy to the platoon

Platoon sergeant reviews the order

Platoon leaders driver returns to the N+2 room

N+04:15

Platoon sergeant issues warning order

Send representative to the PHA to check on bldg number and sign for the billets

N+04:30

Platoon moves to the PHA

PRECOMBAT PACKING LIST

DRIVER

Get Dispatch, Vehicle Log Book, & -10 TM
Complete “Before” PMCS
Fill Fuel Tank ¾
Attach Trailers ( IV Cable / Airvalve / Brakes)
Carry State & Military Driver’s License
Wear NVG’s (Mandatory)
Check Fire Extinguishers
BII is Locked In Storage Container
Load ASIP Radios with ANCD, Conduct Commo Check
Secure Cammo Net, Alice Packs, Water Cans
Apply 1” Square Glint Tape Secured To Front Right Side Hood
Attend Convoy Brief, Get Strip Map

PL DRIVER

Get Ancd, Fill X200 Radios, Commo Check W/ Higher
Draw Plgr W/ 3 Day Supply Batteries
Draw Melios W/ 3 Day Supply Batteries
Draw Binoculars
Wear NVG’s
Carry Pen & Notebook
Load Sandtable Supplies
Load Field Desk W/ Pubs

COMMO SPECIALIST

Draw ANCD
Draw PLGR W/ 3 Day Supply Batteries
Coordinate W/ PL Driver, Fill X200, Commo Check W/ Higher
Coordinate W/ Drivers To Load All Radios
Load Extra W4 Cables (x2)
Draw Manpack Battery Pack, Shortwhip, Longwhip
Draw 3 Day Supply ASIP Batteries
Coordinate Platoon Commo Check Prior To SP

LEADERS

Carry Map, Compass
Carry Platoon SOP
Carry Sensitive Items Checklist
Carry Personnel Checklist
Carry Equipment Status Checklist
Carry Heads Up Display (Hud)
Know Challenge / Password

SMOKE / DECONTAMINATION SQUAD

Vehicles Loaded IAW Selected Load Plan
Connect Radio Antenna
Fill ASIP Radios, Perform Commo Check
Smoke Pots (If Required)
3 Day Supply Water
3 Day Supply Fuel Cans (3xMogas, 3x2-Cycle, 18xJP-8)
Fog Oil ¾ Full
NBC Contingency Item Box
CLS Bags
Window Covers
Test Smoke (O/O)
Record Serial #S, Send “Up” On Sensitive Items To PSG

1st Squad

Load Class IV

2nd Squad

Load STB

RESUPPLY SQUAD

Empty and purge TPU (If Required)
Fill ASIP Radios, Peform Commo Check
Connect Radio Antenna
3 Day Supply Of Batteries
3 Day Supply Of Water (Ice If Required)
3 Day Supply Fuel (JP-8)
Slingload Equipment
NBC Contingency Item Box
Load Fog Oil Barrels
3 Day Supply CI For Platoon
Training Aids
Load Vehicles IAW Selected Load Plan
Record Serial #S, Send “Up” On Sensitive Items To PSG

MAINTENANCE SECTION

PLL Parts
Fluids (Brake, Antifreeze, Transmission, Oil)
Tow Bar
Greese Gun W/Greese

PLATOON SERGEANT

Sensitive Items Report W/ All Serial #S
Personnel Report
Equipment Status Report
Field Supplies: Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Chem Lights, Engineer Tape, 550 Cord

PLATOON LEADER

Current Opord
Hud Board With Current Graphics
BDE Tacsop, Fsb Tacsop, 21cm Tacsop
Battle Tracking Binder
Advance Party Marking Kit

Keep in mind you need to inspect your soldiers for the equipment listed above, to include passing out mission essentials (ammunition, chow etc.), and always give yourself sufficient time to correct any deficiencies found. When the platoon leader and/or platoon sergeant do the final PCI there should be no deficiencies found!

COMMO / SIGNAL / MARKINGS

Communications in the platoon consists of five TA-312, five ICOM’s and nine ASIP Radios. All Leaders will have 1 x ICOM w/ 2x batteries. TA-312s will be in the squad leader’s foxholes, and two at the platoon CP (one hot looped to the squad leaders foxholes, and one to the operational chain of commands CP). Challenge and password will change daily, times may vary according to the operational chain of command but will normally occur at 1900 hours daily. Signals and markings will be briefed in every order (refer to the ANCD for current use of smoke and signals), in the AA parachute flares and violence of action (yelling or whistles) signal an attack.

Net Ids. The Net Ids are as follows:

000-099 Theater/Joint487 2/21 CM

100-199 CORPS400 BDE CMD

200-299 CORPS456 BDE O/I

300-399 1st BDE413 BDE A/L

400-499 2nd BDE401 1-325 CMD

500-599 3rd BDE416 1-325 A/L

600-699 Avn BDE402 2-325 CMD

700-799 Divarty415 2-325 A/L

800-899 Discom403 3-325 CMD

900-999 Division416 3-325 A/L

925 Co CMD

VEHICLE LOAD PLAN LAYOUTS

X200

3 1 1 1

KEY:

1- Alice Packs4- BII7- A-Bags10- Concertina Wire (1xstrand)

2- Fuel Cans5- MRE’s8- Slave Cables

3- 5 Gal Water Cans6- Poles9- Sensitive Items Can

M1113 SMOKE VEHICLE

TURBINE 1

2 3

4 7

KEY:

1- Alice Packs5- Net8- Concertina Wire (1xstrand)

2- Mre Box6- Poles

3- 5 Gal Water Cans7- Fire Extinguisher

3- 5 Gal Water Cans 7- 4-BII (INCLUDE M11 WHEN VEHICLE IS DISPATCHED)

Fire Extinguisher

M101A1 TRAILER (1st SQUAD)

1 – 3x125 GPM Pump

2 – 3x1500 Gal Blivet

3 – Hoses (9x10ft black, 12x25ft white)

4 – 3xM17 SANATOR

5 – 3xDecontamination Accessory Box w/ BII

6 – 18xJP-8 Fuel Cans

7 – 3xMOGAS Can

8 – 3x2 Cycle Can

9 – Trash Can

10 – Mopps

11 – Tap Aprons

M101A1 TRAILER (2ND SQUAD)

1 – 3x125 GPM Pump

2 – 3x1500 Gal Blivet

3 – Hoses (9x10ft black, 12x25ft white)

4 – 3xM17 SANATOR

5 – 3xDecontamination Accessory Box w/ BII

6 – 18xJP-8 Fuel Cans

7 – 3xMOGAS Can

8 – 3x2 Cycle Can

9 – Trash Can

10 – Tap Aprons

M1093 FMTV 1st & 2nd Squad

(per sqd)

1- Sqd A-Bags

2- 4xNets and 4xPoles

3- 1xM22

4- 3000 Gal Water Blivet

5- Personnel

M1093 FMTV (Extra Fuel) 1st Squad

1 – 3 x MOGAS Cans

2 – 3 x 2 Cycle Cans

3 – Maintenance Section Equipment

M105A2 TRAILER (CL IV) 1st Squad

1 – Concertina Wire (6xstrand)

2 – Long Pickets

3 – Short Pickets

4 – 4’ x 8’ x ¾” Plywood

5 - Sandbags

M1093 FMTV (Fog Oil) 2nd Squad

11 X 55 Gal Fog Oil Drums

M105A2 TRAILER (STB) 2nd Squad

40 X 5 Gal STB Container

M1093 FMTV TPU 3rd Squad

Load TPU BII

M1093 FMTV 3rd Squad

1-OE-254

2-5xTA-312

3-8xDR-8 reel

4-5xRL-39 hand reel

5-4xNets and 4xpoles

6-3xUDR-13

7-6xICAM

8-1xM22

9-2xVDR-2

10-1xTank Repair Kit

11-1x160 Gallon Water Tank

12-1x5K Cargo Net

13-2x10K Sling Set

14-2x25K Sling Set

15-Sqd A-Bags

16-Sqd Alice Packs

M105A2 TRAILER 3rd Squad

CONVOY PROCEDURES

Thirty minutes prior to moving out the platoon leader/platoon sergeant gives a convoy brief.

Areas to cover:

Route

Interval: hardball is 100m, unimproved roads is 25m

Speed: Hardball is the speed limit, unimproved roads is 20 MPH/METT-T

Catch up is 5 MPH faster than convoy speed

Vehicle break down: Asst. convoy commander polices them up and calls the platoon leader with the assessment of the situation

Break in contact: Asst. convoy commander reports this to the platoon leader ASAP. The vehicles still in the convoy will pull over and wait. The vehicles catching up will use the catch-up speed.

React to an ambush/air attack/minefield:

See chapter on battledrills

Platoon frequencies and call sign:

See chapter on communication

Asst. convoy commander:

Trail Vehicle

Order of march: X211–X212–X214–X213–X231–X215–X200–X223–X232–X224–X222–X225–X221

QUARTERING PARTY OPERATIONS

The platoon will occupy all Assembly Areas by force unless directed by PL/PSG to do a quartering party which, consists of the following;

X211 (M1113 W/RADIO, W/ SAW)

X200 (M998 W/RADIO, PLATOON LEADER)

X222 (M1113, W/ SAW)

The quartering party is responsible for securing the area, designating crew served weapon fighting positions (smoke generator positions if on a smoke mission or station positions on a decontamination line), and designating vehicle locations. Before the quartering party moves out of the Assembly Area (AA) they will get a current intelligence brief from the operational chain of command, and a current copy of the operations overlay. Ensure that a thorough map reconnaissance is completed prior to leaving the AA. If either friendly or enemy units have used chemical weapons the PL will conduct MOPP analysis prior to leaving the Assembly Area . If the enemy is encountered during the quartering party operation the quartering party must not become decisively engaged. Report back to the operational chain of command and let the platoon (-) know you are in contact.

OCCUPY AN ASSEMBLY AREA

(1)X211

(2)X212(13) X225

(3)X214 (12) X222

(4)X213 (7)X200 (11) X224

(5) X231 TPU (10) X221

(6)X215 (8)X223 (9)X232

The drivers of each vehicle must know where they go on the perimeter. Look at the correlation of the convoy order compared to occupying an assembly area. When done correctly the vehicles stop in the order of march. Numbers represent the vehicles' place in the convoy.

BSA OCCUPATION (see ANNEX A)

The platoon will occupy the BSA with the 307TH EN on the left flank and HQ/A 407TH FSB on our right flank. The maximum platoon front is 150 meters, with triple strand concertina wire.

X212 X213 X223X222

X211 X221

X200

X214 X215 X231 X232 X225X224

PRIORITIES OF WORK

Security

We will use 33% security during priorities of work, which will consist of our crew served weapons. The squad leaders employ SAW’s. The platoon sergeant and the platoon leader check them.

Initial camouflage

A detail will be used consisting of 2 personnel from 1st and 2nd squads and 1 from 3rd squad. Drape commo nets over vehicles

Fighting positions/commo (see ANNEX F & G)

Designate fighting positions, get the green light from the platoon leader/platoon sergeant, then proceed to construct. We will try to get support from the engineers but we will not wait on them. Squad leaders assign sectors of fire and make sector sketches. Sketches are due two hours after occupation begins. The Platoon leaders driver is in charge of running the commo to the higher headquarters, commo will be established within one hour of occupation. The squad commo specialist is in charge of the wire being run from the foxholes to the CP.

Wire

A detail will be used consisting of 2 personnel from 1st and 2nd squads and 1 from 3rd squad. SAW’s will be pushed out in front of the wire for security while the wire is being emplaced. Wire will be emplaced as soon as the foxholes have soldiers digging them in. Keep in mind security is the number one priority. We will always lay in triple strand.

LP/OP

The PSG/commo person from 1st and 2nd squad will do the recon after the wire is being ran. The position should be reconed prior to the platoon sector sketch being turned to higher headquarters.

Survivability Bunker

The PSG will designate the location of a bunker big enough to support the personal not occupying fighting positions, at the time of indirect fire. The bunker must consist 18 inches of overhead cover.

Equipment maint

This includes weapons, commo, and PMCS

Personal hygiene

Chow

Rest plan

Priorities of work are centralized unless cleared by the platoon leader!

BSA OPERATIONS

See occupation of assembly area

Things to remember;

Landline must be established within one hour of occupation.
Squad Leaders report maintenance / logistical status to PSG NLT 1700 daily.
PSG turns LOGSTAT (forms in field desk) to BDE S4 NLT 0700.
BSA Tenant meeting is at 1800.
Sector sketch is due to BSA TOC within 3 hours of occupation.
max the platoon can cover is 200m to 250m, foxholes are 50m apart
Always use NVG's in the foxhole during limited visibility periods.
Re-supply for ammo, during an attack is located at the CCP with the PSG.

First squad has the left SAW pits, third squad has the center SAW pit, and second squad has the right SAW pits. If the perimeter is to small to accommodate 5 SAW pits, the third squad will drop back 50 meters between the second and third SAW pits and establish a QRF bunker. Triple strand concertina wire will be placed not closer than 35 meters to the SAW pits. Follow the priorities of work.

SMOKE OPERATIONS

A. PREPARATION

When preparing for a smoke mission these things must be done prior to leaving the AA;

Check level of all fog oil tanks
Check Vehicle fuel tanks
Check TPU fog oil level
Check Amount of Graphite on hand
Squad leaders and PL conduct Map Recon
Designate test fire time / location for weapons and smoke generators
Check sensitive items
Platoon Sergeant informs operational chain of commandof probable departure time and links in with the unit that will assume the perimeter
Conduct a commo check
Distribute Smk Pots

B. TASK ORGANIZATION

Task organization for smoke operations is by MTOE. First and second squads will attempt to leave one M1113 in reserve so that there is no break in smoke coverage when re-supplying or a change in weather conditions occurs. The reserve vehicle should be the squad leaders vehicle but this may not be possible due to maintenance requirements. Third squad will set up the fog oil / Fuel re-supply point at the nearest cover and concealed area to the smoke line.

C. TEST FIRE

Smoke generators will be test fired prior to getting to the smoke generator positions (see A. Preparation). Smoke operators need to test both generators for a minimum of two minutes, if each generator is not running smoothly and you can not correct the problem yourself in 5 minutes notify your squad leader. Squad leader request the mechanic through the platoon CP / X200. Once all smoke generators are in position the smoke control point will give the test smoke order (tactical situation permitting), this will allow the platoon to test smoke line communications, adjust smoke prior to the start of the smoke mission, and work out the last minute problems.

D. MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES (see FM 3-50, FM 3-101-1)

When mobile smoke is required leaders will have to work out movement patterns depending on the terrain. This must occur before the mission begins and must be rehearsed. Every smoke vehicle driver must know the smoke mission movement plan to insure success. Every smoke vehicle must have a compass, current map of operational area, and current graphics. During static smoke missions movement becomes somewhat easier. Operators still must have the items listed above in bold letters. When the smoke control point needs a vehicle to be moved in order to keep proper smoke coverage the chain should go like this; Smoke Control Point calls the squad leader who has the smoke generator position that needs to be adjusted. The smoke squad leader should be in reserve so he can go inform his smoke positions of shifts but due to re-supply this may not always be possible. The smoke control point may designate a runner as a last resort. It’s critical the smoke control vehicle has communication with the squad leaders at all times. It is imperative that the smoke control point is located so the smoke controller can see as much of the target area as possible. The platoon leader serves as the smoke controller, if more than one smoke control point is needed to see the target area the platoon sergeant will serve as the alternate smoke controller (i.e. with man pack dismounted)