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REAR SECURITY
The Rear Security is the second String Point Man. He is often a Point in training. His job is that of a shooter in a firefight, but on patrol he is the rear end Point. He keeps his eyes and ears on the trail behind the squad. He travels slightly removed from the Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) and is often motionless, listening for any movement or unusual sounds from the direction the squad has just come. With the rest of the squad focused on the forward movement, it is a mistake to leave your rear unattended, and the rear security protects the squad from any ambushes or attacks from behind. If the squad gets the word to change direction from the PL, then the APL takes over, and he directs the rear security to move the squad out as Point Man. He carries his compass and map handy, and is an experienced navigator. Often he will consult with the PL and Point Man about the routes the squad is traveling, because he knows that at any moment he may be required to assume the duties of the Point Man. The RS carries a CAR-15 with M-203 and numerous smoke grenades to use during firefights to confuse the enemy. He will carry a few "drop-off " C-4 charges to leave behind him with a short fuse if the squad is being pursued. He will carry much the same other gear and equipment as the Point Man - having essentially the same role in the patrol.
ASSAULT FORCE
With the current threats of terrorism and urban crisis, SEALs from all the Teams, and from the counter-terrorist unit of SEAL Team SIX in particular, are prepared for rapid response with highly surgically and efficient Close Quarter Battle tactics and equipment. Here is a pictorial sampling!
An extreme response to a terrorist threat or urban combat situation. The Assault Force is composed of highly specialized members of the SEAL Platoon utilizing close quarter combat tactics, skills and equipment. Boarding ships at sea (VBSS-Visit, Board, Search and Seizure), Gas & Oil Platform takedowns (GOPLAT), aircraft hijackings and your basic room & building clearance operations in response to terrorist threats are all capabilities of the Assault Force. The response to these situations needs to be rapid, surgical and stealthy. Assault Force is composed of the Assault Force Commander, Team Leader, Breacher, Snipers and Shooters. The Commander is in overall tactical command of the force when in the field. The Team Leader is in charge of controlling his element while on the ground. The Snipers operate either from a hide site or from a helo covering the movement of the element. The Breacher carries the improvised breaching charges and other gear to get into the hard to get at places. The Shooters - you guessed it, shoot. These men are all highly trained in CQB tactics and room entry techniques. Below is a pictoral view of some Assault Team members jacked up for a mission.
The Rear Security is the second String Point Man. He is often a Point in training. His job is that of a shooter in a firefight, but on patrol he is the rear end Point. He keeps his eyes and ears on the trail behind the squad. He travels slightly removed from the Assistant Patrol Leader (APL) and is often motionless, listening for any movement or unusual sounds from the direction the squad has just come. With the rest of the squad focused on the forward movement, it is a mistake to leave your rear unattended, and the rear security protects the squad from any ambushes or attacks from behind. If the squad gets the word to change direction from the PL, then the APL takes over, and he directs the rear security to move the squad out as Point Man. He carries his compass and map handy, and is an experienced navigator. Often he will consult with the PL and Point Man about the routes the squad is traveling, because he knows that at any moment he may be required to assume the duties of the Point Man. The RS carries a CAR-15 with M-203 and numerous smoke grenades to use during firefights to confuse the enemy. He will carry a few "drop-off " C-4 charges to leave behind him with a short fuse if the squad is being pursued. He will carry much the same other gear and equipment as the Point Man - having essentially the same role in the patrol.
ASSAULT FORCE
With the current threats of terrorism and urban crisis, SEALs from all the Teams, and from the counter-terrorist unit of SEAL Team SIX in particular, are prepared for rapid response with highly surgically and efficient Close Quarter Battle tactics and equipment. Here is a pictorial sampling!
An extreme response to a terrorist threat or urban combat situation. The Assault Force is composed of highly specialized members of the SEAL Platoon utilizing close quarter combat tactics, skills and equipment. Boarding ships at sea (VBSS-Visit, Board, Search and Seizure), Gas & Oil Platform takedowns (GOPLAT), aircraft hijackings and your basic room & building clearance operations in response to terrorist threats are all capabilities of the Assault Force. The response to these situations needs to be rapid, surgical and stealthy. Assault Force is composed of the Assault Force Commander, Team Leader, Breacher, Snipers and Shooters. The Commander is in overall tactical command of the force when in the field. The Team Leader is in charge of controlling his element while on the ground. The Snipers operate either from a hide site or from a helo covering the movement of the element. The Breacher carries the improvised breaching charges and other gear to get into the hard to get at places. The Shooters - you guessed it, shoot. These men are all highly trained in CQB tactics and room entry techniques. Below is a pictoral view of some Assault Team members jacked up for a mission.
