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MCWP 3-11.2, Appendix C, Marine Rifle Squad
(1) BAMCIS
(a) Begin planning
(b) Arrange for the reconnaissance (c) Make the reconnaissance
(d) Complete the plan
(e) Issue the order (implementing the training) (f) Supervise (supervising and evaluating the performance)
(2) Employ the troop leading steps BAMCIS:
(a) Begin planning
1. Plan use of available time
2. Begin analyzing the operational mission, including factors such as:
a. The mission
b. Information concerning the enemy c. The terrain and weather
d. Information about troops e. Available fire support
3. Formulate a preliminary plan of action for accomplishing the mission.
(b) Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination.
1. Arrange for where, when, and how unit will be moved.
2. Prepare a schedule for reconnaissance, as time and situation permit.
3. After the platoon commander’s briefing, make arrangements to coordinate with adjacent unit leaders, leaders of supporting units, and other unit leaders as necessary.
(c) Make a reconnaissance.
1. Continue the estimate of the situation.
2. Complete terrain analysis to include:
a. Key terrain
b. Observation and fields of fire c. Cover and concealment
d. Obstacles
e. Avenues of approach
3. Note the effects of the terrain on the preliminary plan.
4. Reject, adopt, and alter the plans, as necessary.
(d) Complete the plan.
1. Review the preliminary plan.
2. Prepare notes to use when issuing the order.
3. Use the following to make final decisions:
a. Routes of approach
b. Location and strength of available squad security
c. Where the enemy will be located d. Method of attack
(e) Issue the order
1. Brief the subordinate leaders on the terrain.
2. Issue the order, to include:
a. Description of the situation (1) Enemy forces
(2) Location and mission of friendly forces
(3) Unit attachments and detachments b. Brief statement of the mission
c. Execution of the mission
d. Instructions and information pertaining to administration and logistics
e. Commands and signals
f. Coordinate the supervision of the execution of the order
(f) Coordinate and issue guiding instructions to ensure the mission is accomplished correctly and on time.
MCWP 3-11.2, Appendix C, Marine Rifle Squad
h. Execution (1) Mobility
(a) Load Planning
(b) Inventory
(c) Theater and Diplomatic Clearances (2) Security Plans
(a) Status of Forces Agreement (b) Rules of Engagement
(c) Structural Assets
(d) Manpower/Defensive Fighting Positions (e) Support (Medical, Water, Sanitation) (3) Convoy Operations
(a) Gun Trucks/Armament (b) Route
1. Waypoints 2. Safe havens 3. Threats (4) Mission Operations (a) Security
1. Site Establishment a. Perimeters
b. Defensive Positions c. Entry Control Point(s) 2. Random Antiterrorism Measures (5) Retrograde/Return to Base
i. Schools. The following schools may be required based on your platform type. For quotas, prerequisites, and other school information, log into CANTRAC Volume II.
(1) Navy Security Force Sentry (CIN A-830-2216). Taught by qualified Antiterrorism Training Supervisors (NEC 9501).
Teaches basic sentry skills, to include weapons handling and non-lethal weapons. When taken with Security Reaction Force
Team Member – Basic (below), constitutes the Armed Sentry Course/Security Reaction Force Basic course of instruction.
(2) Security Reaction Force Team Member – Basic (CIN A-830-2217). Taught by qualified Antiterrorism Training
Supervisors (NEC 9501). Teaches basic tactical individual and team movements. When taken with Navy Security Force Sentry (above), constitutes the Armed Sentry Course/Security Reaction Force Basic course of instruction.
(3) Armed Sentry/Security Reaction Force - Basic
(ASC/SRF:B) (CIN A-830-0018). Teaches basic sentry skills and individual and team tactical movements.
(4) Security Reaction Force – Advanced (CIN A-830-0396).
Educates and trains crew members assigned to Security Reaction Force related duties to protect their unit, its mission, and its crew members; whether pierside, at sea, or at an air facility;
from acts of terrorism or sabotage. Team members will learn how to deal with potential threats; whether from the pier, small boat, or any other means of penetrating a unit; under emergency conditions by utilizing proper reaction force measures and
tactical team movements.
(5) Non-Lethal Weapons (NLW) Basic Instructor (CIN A-830-0035). Provides the NLW Basic Instructor the necessary knowledge and skills to instruct individuals in non-lethal
weaponry principles, procedures, and techniques that fall within acceptable guidelines of the "Use of Force" continuum, to
include unarmed self-defense skills, Close Range Subject Control (CRSC) techniques and safe employment, and use of both the
intermediate weapon (baton) and Oleoresin Capsicum (i.e., OC and Pepper Spray).
(6) Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP) (NEC 9501) (Course Identification Number A-830-0034). Provides the designated AT Training Supervisor for afloat and ashore units with the knowledge and skills required for delivery of entry and sustainment level security force training to Navy personnel, and to assist with Force Protection Training Team (FPTT) duties, to include armed sentry watchstanding procedures, Non-Lethal
Weapons (NLW) employment, and Security Reaction Force (SRF) response procedures. This course is designed to instill the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to
effectively oversee and assess daily AT security force training and unit readiness to defend against potential terrorist
operations in an asymmetrical environment. Graduates of this
course will serve as advisor to the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) and will assist the ATO in matters concerning the unit’s FPTT.
This is a supervisory course enhancing unit level training.
(7) Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (NEC 0812) (CIN A-041-0148). Provides Naval personnel the training required to perform the duties of a Small Arms Instructor for rifles,
pistols, and shotguns. This course supports unit level small arms qualification and skills sustainment. Topics addressed during this course include safety, the use of deadly force, weapons characteristics and operation, fundamentals of
marksmanship, range management, and teaching techniques.
(8) Crew Served Weapons Operations and Maintenance
Course (CIN A-041-0013). To provide Naval personnel (E5-E9) in all ratings with the technical knowledge and skills at the
mastery level necessary to operate, maintain, and train the fleet on the Browning .50 Caliber M2 Machine Gun, the MK 19 Mod 3 Machine Gun, and the M240 Series Machine Gun, as well as
selected Night Vision Electro-Optics, at all ashore facilities and aboard all ships afloat under all conditions of readiness.
This course is a prerequisite for the Crew Served Weapons Instructor course.
(9) Crew Served Weapons Instructor (NEC 0814) (CIN A-830-2215). The Crew Served Weapons (CSW) Instructor course is designed to give personnel the training necessary to qualify command anti-terrorism (AT) watchstanders as a crew served weapons operators, and provide them with the ability to assist the AT Training Supervisor in developing and conducting AT
exercises, CSW Casualty control drills, and tactical employment CSW training.
(10) Antiterrorism Officer (CIN J-830-0015). This course is required for those Navy commissioned officers and enlisted E-7 and above and DoD equivalent civilians/contractors assigned as Anti-Terrorism Officers (ATO). This course provides instruction in the U.S. Navy and DoD Antiterrorism programs.
Course includes the process for and development of comprehensive antiterrorism plans, AT program management, assessments and
execution.
(11) Naval Security Force Officer (Ashore/Afloat NSFO) (CIN A-7H-0007). This course will provide the designated
Installation Security Officer/Law Enforcement Officer and Ships Security Officer for afloat and ashore units with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage Naval Security Force (NSF)
assets, determine ATFP readiness status, and implement,
organize, and oversee all NSF/ATFP and Law Enforcement policy changes. Provides unit level initial and sustainment training for assigned NSF/ATFP personnel and functions as the NSF Officer in Charge. The Security Officer will be able to organize, train and equip the NSF to conduct ATFP/Law Enforcement operations.
The Security Officer assists the Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) in developing and executing the ATFP plans.
(12) Correctional Specialist Navy Ashore (NEC 9575) (CIN A-831-0001). To provide selected Petty Officers with a working knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices which are required for the administration, operation, and supervision of Navy Brigs/Correctional Custody Units.
(13) Non-Compliant Boarding, Visit Board Search Seizure (VBSS) Team Member (CIN A-830-0395). This course trains VBSS Team Members to safely board and search a non-compliant vessel while maintaining control over crew members. This course is designed to train an entire team together in the operation of specialty VBSS equipment, operations, tactics and techniques.
(14) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Boarding Officer (CIN A-2E-0085). Prepare the VBSS Boarding Officer (BO), Assistant Boarding Officer (ABO), Security Team Leaders (STL), Liaison Officer and Intelligence Specialist (IS) to plan, execute, and teach the biometrics collection/equipment and
debrief VBSS Procedures (Compliant and Non-Compliant Low
Freeboard) in support of Maritime Interception Operations (MIO).
(15) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Breacher (CIN A-830-0022). Prepares selected surface ship VBSS team
personnel to perform mission planning and target analysis duties as a mechanical breacher, utilizing appropriate breaching tools and techniques against various target sets in support of
Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) procedures for Non-Compliant Low Freeboard.
(16) Customs Border Clearance Agent – Afloat (CIN J-551-0050). Defines procedures, responsibilities, and outlines
customs and certain agricultural inspection and entry
requirements to eliminate the introduction of narcotics, drugs, and other contraband into the United States through DoD
channels. This course follows guidelines set forth in DoD 5030.49R.
(17) Expeditionary Combat Skills (CIN: A-830-0030). The Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) course is designed to provide eligible personnel with basic expeditionary combat skills
training necessary to professionally and safely perform high risk security operations when assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) organizations. This course will provide NECC personnel with the necessary individual knowledge, skills and abilities to perform Basic Expeditionary First Aid, don and wear Individual Combat Equipment (ICE) and CBR gear, function safely in a field and CBRNE environment, learn basic Land
Navigation, understand basic radio communications procedures and reports, understand Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IED) operations, and conduct range live fire, missions, and
ammunition handling safely with minimum risk. The ECS course will allow personnel to demonstrate, qualify and become
comfortable with both primary and secondary weapons. Students will perform basic movement while engaging targets,
transitioning from primary to secondary weapon, executing vehicle emergency egress procedures, and conducting live-fire exercises in a controlled environment. Additionally, students will become familiar with the psycho/physiological effects induced during deadly force or life threatening confrontations and measures to effectively minimize their impact on engagement decision making during Judgment-Based Engagement Training (JET).
(18) Riverine Crewman (CIN: A-062-0052). To provide Riverine Crewmembers instruction on safety, navigation,
communications, operator maintenance, high speed maneuvering and handling, weapons and weapons employment, tactical boat
operations and other individual and collective skills unique to riverine crafts operating in a riverine environment.
(19) Level II Coxswain-Operations and Tactics (CIN: A-062-0050). To train qualified coxswains in the advanced skills necessary to operate high-speed security boats while serving as a member of the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force actively providing security zones around shipping and other objects designated as vital to national security.
j. Qualifications
The qualifications listed below do not include core Sailor PQS (i.e. Damage Control, Deck Watches, and 3M) appropriate with rank.
(1) Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer (NAVEDTRA 43385-9)
301 – Antiterrorism Watch Officer
(2) Antiterrorism Common Core (NAVEDTRA 43387-2E) 301 – Sentry
302 – Reaction Force Member
303 – Reaction Force Team Leader
304 – Antiterrorism Training Supervisor 305 – Chief of the Guard
306 – Antiterrorism Training Team Member 307 – Antiterrorism Officer
(3) Security Force Weapons (NAVEDTRA 43466-D) (Varies depending on specific duties)
(4) Small Boat Operations (NAVEDTRA 43152-F) 301 - Bow Hook and Stern Hook
302 - Small Boat Engineer
303 - Small Boat Coxswain/Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Coxswain
304 - Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (11m RHIB) Coxswain 305 - Small Boat Officer
(5) Tactical Craft Operations (NAVEDTRA 43911) 301 - Craft Crewman
302 - Craft Engineer
303 - Craft Navigator / Telecommunications Officer 304 - Craft Coxswain
305 - Craft Patrol Leader
k. Critical Task List. These skills were designated as critical tasks required by NECC. This list is not all
inclusive, and individual commands may have additional/less tasks.
l. Master-at-Arms Occupational Standards (OCCSTDS)
Functional Areas. The following areas in the MA OCCSTDS apply to the Installation Security mission area:
Security Operations
Corrections and Detainee Operations