1. Explosive Forced Entry Assaulters Briefing

2.

DEFINITION:

• A means of gaining access through a variety of mediums into a hostile stronghold through the use of explosives

GOAL:

• Provide a rapid, positive and dynamic entry point

MISSON:

• Recognize, analyze and supply tools that will provide an entry point

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing What is Explosive Forced Entry? 3. Standard Operating Procedures

General

• Never leave the charge unattended

• • It is an explosive and needs to have complete security

• Two T-PETs and two Charge Persons should be assigned to all E.F.E. applications

• • Operational and training scenarios

• All charges should have two detonators

• • Except during training

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 4. Standard Operating Procedures

Rain Check Procedures

• Used if a problem exists with the charge

• Charge Person is responsible for calling

• Charge Person should give a brief explanation

• All members should hold their position

• If safety pin on initiator was removed replace

• Once problem is corrected, charge person should advise

• There will be exceptions to this rule i.e. operational requirements

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 5. Standard Operating Procedures

Failed Entry Procedures

• Upon experiencing a failed entry Element Leader should advise Tactical Commander

• Members are to remain behind cover while Charge Person renders charge safe

• Alternate entry procedures should then proceed

Multiple Charges

• Each charge should be designated as to order of initiation

• • This should ensure that Tactical members are not compromised by entering on another charge being initiated

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 6. Standard Operating Procedures

Cadence

• Following procedure should apply from the holding area:

• • Tactical Commander-All Echo Units proceed to Phase Line Yellow

• • Echo White T.L.-Echo White is proceeding to Phase Line Yellow

• • Echo Red T.L. - Echo Red is proceeding to Phase Line Yellow

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 7. Standard Operating Procedures

Cadence(contd)

• All Echo Units then depart holding area for their respective Phase Line Yellows and complete their necessary tasks, then they advise the Tactical Commander:

• • Echo White T.L.- Echo White is at Phase Line Yellow

• • Echo Red T.L. - Echo Red is at Phase Line Yellow

• • Tactical Commander-All Echo Units are at Phase Line Yellow , All Echo Units proceed to Phase Line Greenwith compromise authority

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 8. Standard Operating Procedures

Cadence(contd)

• All Echo Units then depart Phase Line Yellow and proceed to their respective Phase Line Greens and complete their necessary tasks, then they advise the Tactical Commander:

• • Echo White TL- Echo White is at Phase Line Green

• • Echo Red TL - Echo Red is at Phase Line Green

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 9. Standard Operating Procedures

Cadence(contd)

• Tactical Commander-All Echo Units are at Phase Line Green ,Tango Charlie has control

• A short pause of approximately three seconds should allow for any last minute transmissions

• The Tactical Commander may then proceed with the pre-determined entry initiation sequence

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 10. Standard Operating Procedures

Recommendations

• For the purpose of all E.F.Es the Sergeant/Team Leader is ultimately responsible for their entry element.They should work lead in conjunction with the Charge Persons, therefore they should be aware of all facets of the entry

• • Type and size of charge

• • Construction of the target

• • Alternate entry points and tools

• All members involved will attend the safety briefing

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 11. Standard Operating Procedures

Safety Briefing

• Everyone involved in the entry will be present for the Safety Briefing

• 1- If you are unsure of anything, at anytime, stop, ask for clarification and lets get it fixed

• 2-All proper safety equipment must be worn and your communications must be working properly

• 3-No smoking, flame, fire or heat is permitted near explosives

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 12. Standard Operating Procedures

SAFETY BRIEFING(contd)

• 4- Once you receive a charge from the T-PET, the charge is NEVER to be left unattended, Control over the charge must be maintained at ALL times.

• 5-Restrict the number of persons in close proximity to the charge and keep the charge pointed in a safe direction at ALL times

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 13. Standard Operating Procedures

SAFETY BRIEFING(contd)

• 6-Check over your explosive entry charge, the detonators, and initiation device to confirm you have the appropriate charge with detonators and you are familiar with how the initiator operates

• 7-Be aware of the location of all charges that are involved in the entry

• 8-Keep the initiator pointed in a safe direction and your hands away from the front of the initiator

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 14. Standard Operating Procedures

SAFETY BRIEFING(contd)

• 9-Take your time to place the charge on the target, if for any reason the charge does not hold, implement the Rain Check Procedure

• 10-Once your element is behind cover, the Charge Person will flip the safety lever, then the Sgt/TL radios that they are at PLG, when TC takes control, remove the safety pin

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 15. Standard Operating Procedures

SAFETY BRIEFING ((contd)

• 11-Stay behind cover until your SEE / HEAR / FEELYOURcharge detonate

• 12-If your Charge Person identifies a misfire, remain behind cover until the Charge Person has removed the non-el line from the initiator and identifies for you to proceed to your alternate entry procedures.

• BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 16. Element Leaders Brief

Primary Entry Point

• Description, Location & Breaching Method

Alternate Entry Point

• Description, Location & Breaching Method

Area of Responsibility

• Description & Location

Limit of Explotation

• Description & Location

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 17. Element Leaders Brief

Link Up With

• Description, Location & Who

Evacuation Point

• Description & Location

Charges, Tools or Techniques

• Description for Each Breach Point

Initiation Sequence for Each Charge

• Description & When

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 18. Element Leaders Brief

Net Explosive Weight for Each Charge

• N.E.W. = P.S.I. = M.S.D. (calculated at 4 p.s.i.)

• N.E.W. + Charge Venue Volume (cu ft) = Residual P.S.I.

Location of the Charge Person

• During detting up

• During movement to breach point

• During entry

Charge Placement at Breach Point

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 19. Element Leaders Brief

Expected Conditions During Breach Post Blast Conditions

• Smoke &/or Fire

• Debris

• Hazards

Rain Check Signal & Procedure

Alternate Breach Signal & Procedure

Mis-fire Procedures

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 20. Element Leaders Brief

Special Circumstances

• Lightning

• Compromise

Breacher Casualty Procedure

• Alternate deployment

Actions Upon Encountering Booby Traps / IEDs

• Stop, Assess, Note, Describe, Inform

Interior Breaching Techniques

Any Other Pertinent Information

E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing 21. E.F.E.-Assaulters Briefing QUESTIONS COMMENTS CONCERNS