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USMC Special Reaction Teams
(SRT)
Unit Profile
(Concentrated
on Camp Lejuene’s SRT)
Special Reaction Teams (SRT)
act as Marine Corps Base’s tactical response unit.
Performing a wide array of duties the primary
mission of SRT is to provide the military police with
a tactical response unit.
However, SRT performs a lot of other duties
that will be discussed later.
INCIDENT RESPONSE:
1.
Initial. The senior
MP responding will oversee actions at the scene until
properly relieved by a designated PMO representative
who will serve as the "on-scene" commander.
2.
Specialized. The
installation commander may authorize the establishment
of a Special Reaction Team (SRT) in accordance with
MCO 3302.1.
The provost marshal will establish a SRT or
enter into an agreement with local law enforcement
authorities for the provision of special response
forces. Commanders
should consider that local and Federal law enforcement
might not be able or willing.
To tactically respond to incidents aboard military installations
due to their own crises.
When a military police SRT is established,
it will meet the criteria set forth in the current
editions of OPNAVINST 5530.14 and MCO 3302.1 in order
to provide the minimum capabilities of:
a.
Isolating the scene.
b.
Tactically responding from an assembly area
to the scene.
c.
Effecting an entry.
d.
Employing clearing techniques (e.g., close
quarters battle (CQB) skills).
2203. SPECIAL
REACTION TEAM (SRT)
1.
SRT Organization. The
provost marshal will determine SRT membership.
Dependent on manning levels, the formation
of a ten member SRT is highly recommended in order
to enhance response capabilities.
The SRT should consist of an SRT commander,
not less than five personnel comprising an entry element
and ideally a four man cover element.
Military police personnel regardless of their
assignment within PMO, i.e., traffic control, logistics
support, etc. may be assigned to an SRT.
Typical
Training Week:
A regular training week for SRT
Monday – 0515 to 0530 Muster for PT
(Admin. day)
0530 to 0700 PT
0700 to 0830 Shower/shave and prep time for
next evolution
0830 to 1100 Cleaning of all SRT weapons
1100 to 1300 Chow
1300
to 1500 All range/ammo requests are done for the week.
1500
to 1600 Squad leaders time
1600
to 1630 Verify team members that were on-call
1630
Secured
Tuesday -
0515 to 0530 Muster for PT
0530 to 0700 PT
0700 to 0800 Shower/shave and prep time
0800 to 0845
Withdrawal of weapons/ammo that we are going to use
at the range
0845 to 0915 Movement to weapons ranges
0915 to 1200 Live firing of the Beretta 9mm
1200 to 1230 Chow
1230 to 1500 Live firing of the MP5/M16 A-2
1500 to 1600 Shotgun Drills
1600 to 1900 firing the M40-A1 sniper rifle
1900 to 2000 Chow time
2000 to 2330 Night firing
2330 to 0030 Movement back to rear/cleaning
wpns/secured
Wednesday
0715 to 0730 Muster for PT
0730 to 0900 PT
0900 to 1030 Shower/shave and prep time
1030 to 1100 Sq. Leaders inspect team for training
evolution.
1100 to 1200 Check out wpns and movement to
training area
1200 to 1230 Chow
1230 to 1630 CQB training with different scenarios
1630 to 1730 Movement back to rear/ clean wpns/
secured for day.
Thursday
same as Tuesday PT than go to the Range
Friday
same as Wed., PT then movement out to the days-training
site.
SRT Composition:
SRT
Commander. The
SRT commander is responsible to the provost marshal
or his designee (e.g. deputy provost marshal for operations,
MP operations officers) for administrative supervision,
operational coordination, and training management
of the SRT.
a.
Entry Element.
An entry element shall consist of a team leader,
pointman, first defenseman, second defenseman, and
rear security/utility defenseman.
b.
Cover Element.
Each cover element should consist of a designated marksman
and an observer (spotter), with at least 2 teams.
c.
All SRT members should cross-train in
each of the entry element positions.
Each team member must be completely knowledgeable
of every SRT member’s duties.
3. SRT
Capability.
The Provost Marshal will ensure that SRT members
meet the Individual Training Standards contained in
MCO 1510.86A.
The process will include a demonstrated ability
to perform the following training standards to the
installation Commander’s satisfaction:
a.
SRT organization, employment, and mission planning
concepts.
b.
Resolving hostage/barricaded suspect situations.
c.
Team tactics for maneuver, building clearing
and actions "on-scene" to include immediate
action drills in response to unplanned surrender and
continued resistance.
d.
Live fire employment of weapons in training
scenarios.
e.
Special entry methods to include breaching
techniques.
f.
Counterterrorism response.
g.
Intra-team communications (e.g., hand/arm signals).
h.
Recognition and identification of weapons, improvised explosive
devices (IED's),
Schools
that SRT members might receive:
·
SRT
School
·
Scout
Sniper School
·
Close
Quarters Battle/ Advanced CQB.
·
Rappel
Masters Course.
·
Search
and Rescue.
·
Hand-to-Hand
Combat Instructors Course
·
MCIWS
(Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival)
·
Along
with several other Law Enforcement schools that sharpened
and honed their techniques, such as, SWAT, FBI SWAT,
LE sniper, rappel, etc.
·
In
addition, all team members are cross-trained in every
position to ensure that all members know the mission
of all other members in case one member was to go
down.
Personnel
Selection Requirement:
a.
Selection
Requirements -
At least one year of operational MP
law enforcement experience.
1.
High level of physical fitness (at least 1st
class on PFT and agility; capable of performing arduous
tasks over sustained periods).
2.
Marine Corps height/weight standards.
3.
Qualify expert with the service rifle and pistol,
as well as other assigned SRT weapon(s).
4.
Mature and disciplined.
5.
Capable of working with others in a team (very
important).
b.
Additional
suitability considerations
- Potential SRT members should be screened by
the SRT commander (or senior entry team leader) for
suitability.
Nominations are subject to the approval of
the provost marshal. Additional suitability criteria for consideration include:
1.
Volunteers are preferred for SRT duty, however,
assignment will be based on mission requirements and
best-qualified Marines will be assigned to ensure
a quality SRT capability.
2.
Available 24 hours for recall.
3.
No prior court-martials or NJP.
4.
Excellent hearing and eyesight, preferably
20-20 correctable vision.
c.
Selection.
1.
The SRT commander should be selected by the
provost marshal and be an officer or SNCO.
2.
SRT entry element team leaders should be selected
by the SRT commander (if appointed), with the concurrence
of the provost marshal.
3.
Designated marksman and observers should be
nominated by the entry element team leader(s) and
selected.
The
selection process at Camp Lejeune consisted of a 2-day
indoctrination.
During this indoctrination the selectee’s were
screened for the physical abilities (pull-ups with a 60 lb. tac-vest on, 3 mile ruck-run,
FBI SWAT test, stamina, building clearing techniques,
self defense, Marine Corps PFT, etc); mental
abilities (how they handled different stressful
situations, a written exam, and their motivation that
they displayed throughout the indoctrination); and
their military appearance was viewed in a personal
interview where all potential candidates must go in
front of a panel of senior SRT members and answer
personal questions about themselves and why they think
they are the best candidate for the team.
After the two-day screening all current members
of the team get together and decide who, if any, selectees
are going to be appointed to the team.
Camp Lejeune’s SRT was also
tasked with Protective Services/ Security Escorts
SRT was responsible
for providing protective service operations for individuals
designated by the Department of Defense and Headquarters
Marine Corps (POS).
This includes the planning and execution of
close-in protection for the principal, and coordinating
every phase of the mission to include the middle and
outer cordons of security.
The provost marshals office will provide technical
advice and assistance to the SRT commander on the
protective service operation.
Primary
Weapons:
