1. Patrol Prebrief/Debrief
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Patrol Prebrief/Debrief
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2. Patrol Prebrief/Debrief
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3 March 2008
Patrol Prebrief/Debrief
Establish Prebrief/Debrief format in Company SOP
Ensure all patrol members are present
Ensure all products and tools collected by the patrol are present and displayed
Don’t ask leading questions
Debrief each event before moving to the next event
Walk the patrol through collection requirements in order to match requirements against what was actually collected
Maintain focus during the debrief
Accomplished at Company Level at the beginning and end of every patrol with every soldier that was in the patrol participating. Use the chronological method where you as the debriefer rewinds the patrol and does a “playback” using maps and route overlays to key soldiers memories.
Develop and use a checklist of the material that needs to be covered in the debrief. Ste the conditions for a meaningful and detailed debrief. An example would be:
Establish a debriefing format in your SOP and update as needed to use as a checklist or guide during debriefing.
Pick a comfortable location where the group can be debriefed without interruption or congestion.
Establish and maintain a rapport with the individual or group.
Establish a “no rank” debrief.
Even the most junior man is expected to speak up freely.
Ensure that all relevant billet holders are present i.e. PL, APL, element leaders, recorder, etc.
Ensure all products, tools, or items of interest collected by patrol are present and displayed.
Includes pictures, recordings, sketches, map improvements, things picked up.
Maintain the focus on drawing information from the individual or group being debriefed.
Avoid trying to confirm pre-patrol assumptions or suspicions of any debriefer.
Do not ask leading questions.
Ask one simple question at a time that requires a detailed response.
Do not accept simple “yes” or “no” answers.
Follow your established routine (SOP) for debriefs; e.g.,
PL gives start-to-finish narrative.
Note key events in sequence.
Each event debriefed before moving to the next.
Every key leader or individual provides input.
Go through each event with every individual and have them describe what they saw.
Debriefer pulls additional detail.
Debriefer walks patrol through collection requirements in order to match collection requirements against what was actually collected.
Additional wrap up questioning from checklist/format.
Maintain focus during questioning, but do not discourage patrol members from giving input.
Find a balance between objective and subjective observations.
Limit debriefing time only when it is absolutely necessary.
NOT A CRITIQUE
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3. Patrol Debrief Products
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Patrol Debrief Products
Route verification
Updated matrices, databases and assessments
Updated Company Level ISR Plan
Association/Activities Matrix
Pattern/Nodal Analysis and Link Diagram
Graphic Portrayal of Company Level IPB
Population Status Overlay
Incident Overlay
Updated Terrain Analysis (OCOKA)
MCOO (Modified Combined Obstacles Overlay)
Route Verification: The debriefer must track the actual route taken by the patrol compared to the planned route given in the Operations Order. This verification allows the Cell to keep track or routes, times, and places every patrol in the company takes. By comparing them, the cell can determine not only whether each platoon is inadvertently setting patters with their patrols, but also whether the Company as a whole is setting patterns that can be exploited by the enemy force.
Updated matrices, databases and assessments: The information gleaned from the patrol should allow the Cell to update their ISR matrix by listing information gaps. The Company Commander can then make an informed decision on whether to reallocate organic ISR assets to collect on the information gaps to answer Company Specific Information Requirements (SIR), request non-organic ISR assets from Battalion or Brigade to collect on the gaps, or if the gap is not critical to terminate collection and move to a different SIR. The Local National Database can also be updated by information received to track all potentially significant local nationals encountered during patrols (to include pictures, names, locations, business, etc) and compare the information with other companies in the Area of Operations (AO). The Association and Activities Matrices are tools used to create the Link Diagram. We will discuss both matrices, Pattern Analysis Plot Wheel, and the Link Diagram as we progress through this lesson.
Graphic Portrayal of Company Level IPB: The final product gleaned from the patrol should result in an updated Company Level IPB. The tools that will facilitate the production of the Company IPB are the Population Status Overlay, Incident Overlay, Terrain Analysis using the Observation and Fields of Fire, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, and Avenues of Approach (OCOKA) approach. When all information and overlays are produced and consolidated, it leads to the production of the Modified Combined Obstacles Overlay (MCOO).
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4. Patrol Prebrief/Debrief UNCLASSIFIED FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
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TF 1-64 AR PATROL PCI
Patrol Leaders must complete this card and submit it to the TF TOC prior to receiving a convoy pass. The checks listed below reflect the status of all vehicles, equipment, and soldiers in the convoy.
PATROL
VEHICLE
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5. PATROL PRE-DEBRIEF NOTES
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PATROL PRE-DEBRIEF NOTES
Event 1 -
S -
A -
L -
U -
T -
E - R-
Event 2 -
S -
A -
L -
U -
T -
E - R-
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6. PRE-PATROL INFORMATION
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PRE-PATROL INFORMATION
INTEL -
EAF Training -
Entity Conducting Training -
Location -
Type of Training -
# personnel training -
Type of Weapons Authorized -
Legal Checkpoint -
OIC/NCOIC of Checkpoint -
#/Types of weapons -
# of personnel -
Known Minefields -
MF#1 -
MF#2 -
MF#3 -
MF#4 -
MF#5 -
Recent Observations from other patrols -
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7. TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
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TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS
1. What was your mission?
Task:
Purpose:
End State:
2. What PIR/SIR were you to collect during the mission?
3. What SOR are you reporting on? What are your reporting requirements?
4. What areas did you patrol to? What did you collect in each area?
5. What areas did you conduct dismounting patrolling in?
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8. TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
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TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
6. With whom did you speak?
7. Did you notice anything unusual, or out of place? What did you see when halted?
8. What was the reaction to your patrol? Were there any negative comments, gestures, or intentions directed your way?
9. What were the people you encountered doing? What tasks were they engaged in? What was their general demeanor?
10. Did you take any photographs? List numerically the photos you took and a description of each photograph.
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9. TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
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TF 1-64 AR DEBRIEFING CHECKLIST
11. Is there a threat to a safe and secure environment where you patrolled on this mission?
12. Any additional information?
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10. INFORMATION OPERATIONS
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INFORMATION OPERATIONS
1. Did you conduct a JMC, BILAT, radio show, TV, PP, or other? Specify.
2. What IO themes did you deliver?
3. How was the IO theme received by the target audience?
4. What IO related questions or issues were brought up?
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11. Patrol Prebrief/Debrief UNCLASSIFIED FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
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QUESTIONS!
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