Lecture Notes: Tactical Operations Overview

Key Elements of Tactical Operations

• Engagement Commands

  • "Come on! I see you!"
  • "Take! He's on the other side."
  • Use of commands to communicate presence and actions during engagement.

• Actions During Engagement

  • "Remove! Get low!"
  • Taking cover and removing obstacles during tactical maneuvers.
  • Importance of staying low to avoid being targeted.

• Situational Awareness

  • "Hey, I'm shot! I'm coming through!"
  • Awareness of personal status and communicating it to team members.
  • Importance of teamwork in high-pressure situations.

Mission Execution

• Room Clearance

  • "The room's clear. Go ahead."
  • Confirming that an area is safe for team movement.
  • Importance of systematically clearing areas in tactical operations.

• Preparation and Pressure Management

  • "Hey, you prepared enough? You're doing some pressure."
  • The necessity of preparation for missions.
  • Managing stress and pressure during operations.

Objective Focus

• Primary Objective

  • "Grab the run."
  • Emphasis on executing the mission objectives efficiently.

• Environment Awareness

  • "All in nature white water,"
  • Understanding the environment and how it affects mission execution.
  • Mention of specific environmental conditions (e.g., white water) which may impact tactical decisions.

Conclusion

• Importance of Communication and Strategy
  • Effective communication is crucial for successful operations.
  • Developing strategies according to situational assessments is essential for achieving objectives.