MLE Boarding Procedures Oct. 2006
MLE Boarding Procedures
Oct. 2006
Objectives
Unit A
1. STATE the external inspection procedures including: approach techniques and external inspection procedures.
Reference: CD/AMIO Manual Chapter 8
Basic Steps• External Inspection• Embarking• Team Positioning• The Greeting• Weapons Question• Initial Safety
Inspection
• Boarding Activity• Disembark• Debrief• Reports and Case
Packages
External InspectionBOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
What are you looking for during an external inspection?
External Inspection = Hazards/illegal activity
When Does it Occur?
During the Approach
External Inspections have
two maneuvering techniques
• Circling
• Horseshoe
Circling Maneuver• The vessel is dead in the
water or underway at less then five knots
• Circle close aboard at a slow bell
• Conduct a detailed inspection
Horseshoe Maneuver
• Vessel is traveling greater than five knots
• Inspect one side from bow to stern
• Cross the stern
• Inspect the other side from stern to bow
• DO NOT CROSS THE BOW!
Objectives
Unit B
1. DESCRIBE team embarkation procedures to include: safety considerations, first person on board and team embarkation order.
2. DESCRIBE team positioning considerations to include: line of fire, bunching, observations and triangulation.
Reference: CD/AMIO Manual Chapter 8
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
What Safety Issue should be Considered when Embarking?
• Damage to the small boat
• Crushing
• Team member overboard
• Bad boarding ladder
Who Should be the First Person On Board?
What Should the First Person On Board Do?
•Take position, secure the embarkation point
•Determine if it is safe for the rest of the team
•If facing an immediate threat, take a defensive position or retreat to the small boat
•Give the signal to board, if safe
•Keep master and crew away from the embarkation point
•Remain focused on security while the team embarks
Team Position Considerations
Line of Fire:
• Provide a clear Line of Fire in the direction of a potential threat
• Be careful not to mask the line of fire between a Team Member and a potential aggressor
Team Position Considerations
Bunching:
• Spread out!
• Make it difficult for an aggressor to incapacitate or injure several Team Members
Team Position Considerations
Observation:
• Have an unencumbered view of the area
• Keep Team Members in sight
Team Position ConsiderationsTriangulation:
• Form Triangularly- oriented positions oriented to team positions
• Provide overlapping fields of view
• Provide a clear line of fire for all Team Members
Objectives
Unit C
1. LIST the items contained in a greeting.
2. STATE what constitutes proper identification for Boarding Team personnel.
Reference: CD/AMIO Manual Chapter 8
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
Who Should Greet the Master?
Four Parts of the Greeting
• He or she is from the U.S. Coast Guard
• Name of the Boarding Officer, unless the situation dictates it could be unsafe to give the name to the Master
• The purpose of the Boarding
• Inquire about weapons aboard the vessel
What if the Master asks to see your Badge or Credentials?
• The Boarding Officer should present his/her military identification card
• The use of any other badge or credential by Boarding Team Members is prohibited
Greeting for U.S. Vessels
“Good (morning, afternoon, or evening) Captain I am Officer _________ of the United States Coast Guard. We are here today to ensure your vessel is in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Without reaching for or touching them, are there any weapons on board?”
Greeting for a Consensual Boarding
“ Good (morning, afternoon, or evening) Captain, I am Officer___________ of the United States Coast Guard. We are here today with your permission to check your vessel’s status and observe your vessel operations. Without reaching for or touching them, are there any weapons on board?”
Objectives
Unit D
1. EXPLAIN what should be accomplished prior to disembarking the vessel.
2. DESCRIBE team disembarkation procedures to include: team debrief, safety considerations, directions to the master and crew and team disembarkation order.
Reference: CD/AMIO Manual Chapter 8
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
*ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
*Boarding Activity
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
*Post Boarding Activity
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
Post Boarding Activity
Disembark
How Does the Boarding End?
• The Boarding Team must safely depart the boarded vessel
• Exercise extreme caution during this portion of the boarding
• Human nature leads many people to let their guard down at the end of a boarding, while significant hazards may still pose threats to the Boarding Team.
What Should be Done Prior to Disembarking?
• Meet for a quick team debrief
• Gather boarding materials and equipment
• Return all property to the master and crew that were held during the inspection or for safety reasons
What Safety Issues should be considered when Disembarking?
• Give specific direction to the master concerning course and speed
• Direct the crew to remain in a central location away from the Boarding Team
What Safety Issues should be considered when Disembarking?
• Thank the master for his cooperation
• Disembark in reverse order from embarkation
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Objectives Unit E
1. STATE the purpose of and LIST the topics contained in a boarding debrief.
2. LIST the topics covered when briefing the Chain of Command.
3. EXPLAIN the purpose and reporting requirements of the Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) database.
Reference: CD/AMIO Manual Chapter 8
MLEM Appendix T
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
Post Boarding Activity
Disembark
Debrief
What is the Purpose of the Debrief ?
• To evaluate the boarding• Identify things done well• Identify any mistakes made• Consider improvements for the future
Who Should be There?
• The Boarding Team
• The Boat Crew
What Topics Should be Covered?
• Strengths/weaknesses of original plan• Boarding procedures performed and
results• Safety• Identify training needed• Personnel impressions of the vessel
boarded and any late blooming suspicions of illegal activity
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
Post Boarding Activity
Disembark
Debrief
Command Debrief
What Should be covered when
briefing the Chain of Command?• Sequence of events• Suspicions generated but
not confirmed• Recommendations for
changes in procedure
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
Post Boarding Activity
Disembark
Debrief
Command Debrief
Reports & Case package
What is MISLE?• Only comprehensive database used by the
USCG• Feeds the Common Operating Picture• Provides near real time tactical LE
information• Provides greater maritime domain awareness
to Operational Commanders
What are the Submission Requirements
• A MISLE entry is required for every sighting and boarding
• These entries must be made within 24 hours of the sighting or boarding
• Or within 24 hours of establishing CGDN connectivity
Any Questions???
BOARDING PROCEDURES FLOWCHART
External Inspection
Embark
Greeting
Weapons question
ISI’s
BISI: Part of every
boarding
EISI: Conducted
only to identify or locate
known weapons,
unaccounted for persons,
and known/suspected
safety hazards, and may
occur at any time during
a boarding
Boarding Activity
Post Boarding Activity
Disembark
Debrief
Command Debrief
Reports & Case package
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