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Plan Security for a Command Post (CP)

•(SL4) 191-379-4408
•FM 3-19.4
•STP 21-24-SMCT
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.
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.
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
Glossary continued:

• Provost Marshal (PM) - Commander/supervisor


of MPs; a senior staff member
• Screening mission - defensive series of OP’S
and patrols; provides early warning/detection
• R&S - reconnaissance and
surveillance/security
• G2/S2 - Intelligence/Security Staff section
• QRF - quick-response force
• DTOC - division tactical operations center
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.
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.
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.
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.
FM 3-19.4 pertaining to Bands:
Example of a massed CP:
Questions?
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

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