Swat Leadership And Tactical Planning: The SWAT Operator's Guide To Combat Law Enforcement by Tony L. Jones

Author:Tony L. Jones
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Published: 2010-04-29T11:02:00+00:00

Figure 20. Assault fire technique. Alpha team lays down covering fire, Bravo team forms an on-line assault formation. Alpha team ceases fire prior to Bravo team's insertion into the affected area. Bravo team enters the area, neutralizing adversaries as required, then sets up security. Alpha team then enters the area performing search and clear procedures.

The object is to get the maximum amount of coordinated, accurate suppressive fire on target as quickly as possible. The team leader can then choose the proper movement technique or break contact and continue the mission if a delaying action or diversion is suspected. He may choose a certain weapon to fire and tell others to hold their fire. For example, if the suspect is 100 yards away, the shotgun and handgun will not be very effective, so they hold fire until the team maneuvers closer. The team leader's fire command would be, "Seventy-five yards, one o'clock, building, rifleman, MP5s, M16s, semiautomatic-FIRE!" This concept does not condone indiscriminate weapons fire. Consider General Student's quote: "The most precious thing when in contact with the enemy is ammunition. He who fires uselessly, merely to assure himself, is a man of straw" (General Kurt Student, "Ten Commandments of Paratroopers," 1938. Be aware of your surroundings, and watch for innocent personnel in the area. SWAT operators are responsible for every round fired.

LIGHTLY ARMORED VEHICLES

A final technique requiring discussion is the employment of lightly armored vehicles. They can be used to assault a suspect's position, as a mobile base of fire, and as mobile cover and concealment. Team members may ride inside buttoned up or may follow behind. If teams follow behind, the team leader must have contact with the vehicle commander. If not, they may outrun the team.

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