Plan Security for a Command Post (CP)

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Plan Security for a Command Post (CP)

• (SL4) 191-379-4408
• FM 3-19.4
• STP 21-24-SMCT

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Conditions

• You are a military police (MP) platoon sergeant
  and your platoon has been given a mission to
  provide security for a CP.
• You will have orders information on the size and
  layout of the CP (massed or dispersed)
  information on mission, enemy, terrain, troops,
  time available, and civilian considerations
  (METT-TC) and access to the provost marshal (PM)
  and headquarters personnel.

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Standards

• Develop a security plan that includes all
  required elements to detect the enemy and to
  defend the CP before the enemy can move within
  direct-fire range.

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Glossary

• METT-TC - mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time
  available, civilian considerations
• OCOKA - Observation and fields of fire, Cover and
  concealment, Obstacles, Key terrain, Avenues of
  approach
• TCP - traffic control point
• LP/OP - listening post/observation post
• Class IV supplies - construction/barrier material

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Glossary continued

• Provost Marshal (PM) - Commander/supervisor of
  MPs a senior staff member
• Screening mission - defensive series of OPS and
  patrols provides early warning/detection
• RS - reconnaissance and surveillance/security
• G2/S2 - Intelligence/Security Staff section
• QRF - quick-response force
• DTOC - division tactical operations center

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Performance Steps 1-3

• Determine the number of personnel available to
  conduct CP security to include augmented
  personnel.
• Identify personnel to secure critical facilities
  within the CP.
• Conduct reconnaissance of the routes to the CP
  and areas around it.

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Performance Steps 4-6

• Plan the best method and/or mix of forces for
  security, varying between massed and dispersed
  CPs, to include static posts, TCPs, LP/OPs,
  access control, mobile patrols, and QRF (both
  organic and augmenting).
• Determine the number of personnel required to
  provide close-in security for the commander
  within the area of operations.
• Determine the amount of Class IV barrier
  materials needed.

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Performance Steps 7-9

• Request the barrier materials through appropriate
  channels.
• Obtain an access list (of personnel authorized in
  the CP) from the PM or headquarters personnel.
• Prepare plans for the internal security of the CP.

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Performance Steps 10-12

• Plan for security of tactical CPs when
  established and when in transit.
• Prepare an SOP and/or special orders detailing
  duties, responsibilities, and procedures to be
  used to provide security to the CP.
• Brief all soldiers included in the CP security on
  the tactical situation and the defensive plans.

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FM 3-19.4 pertaining to Bands
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Example of a massed CP
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Questions?
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Summary

• Main security effort is to provide early warning
  and detection of threat.
• Glossary of terms
• METT-TC OCOKA
• LP/OP Screening Mission QRF
• Class IV Supplies
• Massed vs. dispersed CP
• Access list
• Use existing SOPs
• Brief all soldiers