afteractionreports

Examples of AFTER ACTION REPORTS (AAR)

Email your after action reports to Commander Klick to be included on this page.

Show the Couch Commandos and Girlie Man Militias that we walk the walk, and to hell with

the talk. Also: these reports provide a "how to" and other information for new recruits, and

familiarize all of us with each other's operational style, so please contribute! If you are not a

good writer that's o.k., Klick will edit and clean up your "stuff" if you let him.

Klick says: " THAT'S AN ORDER, MAGGOT!"

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OPERATION: MONKEY FROG

LOCATION: North Idaho

WARNING ORDER: sufficiant.

OPERATION ORDER: sufficiant.

FRAG ORDER: none.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Recon and develope new area of operation, find and map rally points and water sources.

WEAPONS: Point: Mosin-Nagant M44, TEC: Russian SKS.

POINT: ol-sarg

SLACK: None

TEC: Commander Klick

MISSION: Commander Klick arrived 1800, at the assembly area (AA) in the Command Vehicle/Mobile

Headquarters RV. At 0630, Point Man arrived by POV. After pre-mission brief Point infiltrated to Start

Point (SP), TEC infiltrated to SP five minutes later. Patrol then moved into AO, taking GPS readings at points of

interest. Patrol followed trails and old roads most of the time, with some off trail bushwhacking.

POINTS OF INTEREST NOTED: Three rally points chosen and mapped. Several water sources not on map noted.

Hide out/emergency retreat found, not recently used, also noted.

TOTAL KLICKS RECONNED: 6+ mountainous terrain. Approximately 5+ square klick area patrolled.

PROBLEMS: Minor: Cammo not 100%. Communication compromised due to lack of support. (no spare radio

batteries) AA not initially found by Commander Klick, but located by map and GPS with minor time delay.

Hand signals used were clear and understood, but were not standard Army Ranger/KISSATA.

DETERMINATION: "Don't forget nothing". Challenge and password use for future missions. Alternate AA's should

be chosen. Standard hand signals should be used.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: Three civilians in NorthWest sector of the AO were conducting Orienteering exercises,

and were encountered by the patrol. In each instance the civilian was spotted first and successfully evaded,

passing within twenty feet of the patrol each time, or closer, without detecting the patrol.

OPERATION BLACKFLY PRE-SCOUT:

LOCATION: Northwest Territory

WARNING ORDER: none.

OPERATION ORDER: none.

FRAG ORDER: none.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Pre-scout and find infiltration route into future operation BLACKFLY area.

WEAPONS: Mosin-Nagant 91/59.

SCOUT: Commander Klick.

MISSION: Arrived at assembly area BLACKFLY 1300. Explored/determined route of maximum concealment

from AA to small gorge/ravine/canyon/cut between AA and AO. Also observe and detremine best method to cross

said ravine. RR tracks and high traffic Centenial trail run in bottom of ravine, presenting crossing challenge. Steep

terrain also limits crossing point options.

POINTS OF INTEREST NOTED: Small rail road bridge crossing ravine noted as possible crossing point. Possible

route to descend into ravine, cross trail and ascend other side noted. Observation point to coordinate crossing by

radio communication noted. Several hikers and rollerbladers observed on trail.

TOTAL KLICKS SCOUTED: 2 klicks.

PROBLEMS: none.

DETERMINATION: Crossing the ravine unseen will be challenging, but KISSATA will be up to the task. One building

site will be closely circumvented, but will be occupied by friendlies, who have been warned of a KISSATA patrol

passing near their work area. Passing by friendlies unseen who are watching for patrol will be part of exercise.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: No enemy forces, civilians, or others encountered. CCPU's (clueless civilians per usual)

observed on trail at about 150-200 meters.

OPERATION MONKEY FROG II

LOCATION: North Idaho.

WARNING ORDER: sufficiant.

OPERATION ORDER: sufficiant.

FRAG ORDER: none.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Capture and occupy emergency retreat found on previous mission. Establish observation

post and observe activity on large body of water. Produce photographic illustration for KISSATA web page. Long

range weapons training.

WEAPONS: Point: Mosin-Nagant 91/59, TEC: Mosin-Nagant M44.

POINT: Commander Klick

SLACK: none.

TEC: ol-sarge.

MISSION: Point arrived AA 2000 hours. TEC arrived 0700 hours, Proceeded to rifle range where

rifles were fired at 500 yards. Rear sight settings noted for that range. Shooting was highly successful, hitting paper

plates at 500 yards with Mosin Nagant carbines. New respect gained for the capabilities of these rifles and cartridge.

Returned to AA 0930 hours. Bushwhacked from AA to infiltration point, 20-50 meters off main trail. Patrolled to a ralley

point, then to location where observation point was established and emergency retreat taken by force. (no resistance)

Observed body of water for 2 hours, then proceeded back to AA by slow patrol. Civilian/others encountered on return

patrol, evaded.

POINTS OF INTEREST NOTED: Normal activity on and around water area, civilians observed in recreational activities.

Possible SEAL exercise in dock area observed. 25-35 individuals performing underwater activity, using identical scuba

type gear. Range too great for further details.

TOTAL KLICKS SCOUTED: 6 klicks, mountainous terrain.

PROBLEMS: None to minor. Warning signals by radio comm not worked out until mid mission.

DETERMINATION: Mission highly successful. AO MonkeyFrog used by a substantial number of hikers, runners, and

rock climbers, etc., providing an Escape and Evasion rich environment for training purposes. Area rich in small game

and water sources, providing prolonged survival, escape and evasion possibilities for possible future emergency use.

Escape and Evasion exercise below illustrated that audio clues to location of enemy are not 100% reliable, and if

possible initial escape movement off trail should be immediate to avoid running unexpectedly straight into enemy.

Note that in following escape/evade exercise this was not possible due to extremely steep terrain.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: While descending a narrow, rocky trail down a steep mountain side, between clifts without

alternate routes, the patrol encountered three rock climbers coming down trail. Because of accoustic anomalies it was

initially determined that the civilans were coming up the trail. Patrol then escaped up the trail at double time, then split

and moved off the trail to the left and right of it into the rocks. Civilians expected to be coming up the trail then appeared

coming down the trail, but chose the location where the patrol was hiding to begin rock climbing. Cover was sparse to

none, but by laying low and remaining motionless climbers failed to observe patrol even when in plain view. After

climbers ascended clift, and were out of view, point man descended trail double time and went to cover in forest and

brush at base of hill. Within four-five minutes climbers came down trail and began exploring base of hill for rock

climbing possibilities, passing within 30 meters of point. Point was then able to advise TEC by radio comm when it

was safe for TEC to descend trail and lay dog in better cover with point until it was determined that the area was

again clear, and patrol was able to continue return trip.

OPERATION SWAMPFOX CHARLIE III

LOCATION: NC

WARNING ORDER: none.

OPERATION ORDER: none.

FRAG ORDER: none.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Scout AO to ascertain suitability for future E&E actions and training.

AREA OF OPERATION: (AO) Northeastern NC, swampy lowlands and riverine environment.

WEAPON(S): Primary: AKM. Secondary: G22.

OPERATOR: (SCOUT) Commander PK (field promotion granted and confirmed)

INSERTION: Walk-out from public highway.

EXTRACTION: Patrol to extraction point, extract via POV.

MISSION: After leaving the road about 30 meters behind, took up position in a roadside thicket alongside the creek.

Adjusted gear and patrolled west on the south bank of the creek after listening for a few minutes. Patrol was through

waist high brush for the first 200 meters. Reconned several possible future camp/harbor sites. Encountered rotary wing

aircraft on three occasions, made use of available overhead concealment. Presume they were the County Sheriffs's

drug patrol aircraft looking for marijuanna fields hidden in the swamp. I successfully avoided detection.

After 450 meters I was forced to make a fording of the creek. Set up an observation post on the bank and watched

the area for some time before I moved into the water. Creek was about 15 meters wide and 1 meter deep, bottom was

very mucky and my feet sunk to the knees in mud, adding to the apparent depth. I held the AKM high above the water

as I crossed. Made crossing with most of my gear/LBE still fairly dry.

Patrolled an additional 300 meters through an old swamp bottom covered in thick vegetation. Observed that the creek

was apparently man-make as there was an until now un-noticed mound of dirt 2 meters high some 10 meters from the

creek and continuous over the full watercourse. I used this hill as a sound and visual screen to reduce any chance of

being observed from the far side of the creek in case I was being trailed. I was now patrolling the North side of the creek

back towards the highway. There was a heavy growth of vegetation on the mound. Observed a nearby highway from

cover and noted other possible extraction points for future Op's.

Patrolled back out, crossed another small creek of about 3 meters wide and 1 meter deep. Continued to follow SOP, ie.

observe from cover to ascertain possible threats and then crossed after none were deected.

After another 150 meters of patrolling, I was now within 75 meters of my extraction point. I set up an observation post to

assess the situation and then took to the creek to patrol out as the brush had become too thick and dry for quiet

movement at this danger point. Extracted without incident.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Noted that there was an abundance of wildlife in this area as I encountered much sign and

many game animals. Area could sustain a determined team for some time. The density of cover would make an ideal

E&E AO and the various waterways would allow for the transport of men and material by light boat with ease and stealth

. There is also an abundance of suitable observation vantage points to observe the highways coming into the area from

all directions. Terrorists could not infiltrate unobserved by even three men working together. There are also many bridges

which would cause traffic bottlenecks for the tangos should they decide to stop by to harm my fellow Americans.

DETERMINATION: Area is a prime candidate for E&E and other training related exercises. AKM proved to be a very

handy gun in the brush although the shotgun would be even more effective in this type of terrain where the longest shot

neccessary would not concievably exceed 40-50 meters. GI jungle boots are great boots for this environment. The

drainage vents are very functional in evacuating water and the boots remain light even when soaked with water. The

movements through mud require a special walking technique. Point of toe goes in the mud first and you roll the sole

of your foot down until the heal is in as well. To remove the foot, you must roll the heal up and out slowly followed by

the toe pulling out at the end of the roll to avoid rattling and clanging against other gear. A mosquito headnet worked

like a charm to both fend off mosquitoes as well as commoflauge my face at the various observation posts and danger

areas.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 1

PROBLEMS: none, sheriff's choppers were annoying.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: The two helicopters were the only real close contact with any others and they were easily

avoided through the use of overhead concealment as they were heard in time to take cover on all passes. (total of four)

ONGOING HEADQUARTERS/HOME AREA SCOUT MISSION. OPERATION SWISS CHEESE

LOCATION: Washington

WARNING ORDER: none.

OPERATION ORDER: none.

FRAG ORDER: none.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Long term ongoing scouting of rural area around home base/HQ in order to be intimately

familiar with the area, locations of habitations, escape routes, exploitable resoursces, water resources, etc., and

ongoing self-training in scouting and navigation skills. Mission was also used to evaluate the qualities of the K31

Swiss rifle as a patrol weapon.

WEAPONS(S): K31 Swiss/Schmidt-Ruben Straight Pull Rifle, caliber 7.5mm Swiss.

SCOUT: Commander Klick

MISSION: Inserted by vehicle one klick from HQ. Exited vehicle, lay-dog until vehicle was out of area, adjust gear and

check electronic equipment. Proceeded south-east about 1.5 klick, then 1 klick east into previously unexplored territory.

Then proceeded west 2.5 klicks, then northwest back to starting point, stopping and observing at high points along the

way. Extraction vehicle was contacted and scout was extracted, one half klick from insertion point.

POINTS OF INTEREST: New habitation discovered on perimeter of explored territory. New territory explored found

uninhabited and larger than expected, with some light firewood logging noticed. Parked tractor and cultivation equipment

found, no habitation nearby.

RIFLE EVALUATION: Positive. Rifle carried "at the ready" well all during mission in spite of it's somewhat heavy

weight, indicating good balence and ergonomics. Powerful cartridge, fine accuracy and fast operating straight pull

action inspired confidence. As these rifles are on the market at a very low cost, it would make an excellent "first

weapon" for anyone new to KISSATA and in need of equipment. Fast straight pull action and six shot detachable

magazine gives it some tactical advantages over a Mauser type bolt action.

TOTAL KLICKS SCOUTED: Seven to eight. Scout "zig-zagged" and kept to cover on routes of march.

PROBLEMS: None.

DETERMINATION: Home AO expanded. K31 considered good patrol weapon by Commander Klick.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: Fired rifle rapidly five times at target, recovered brass, examined target, and then scout

escaped double time to high point where area was observed for one half hour while scout lay-dog, and then ate. No

civilians, enemies, or others entered area looking for source of small arms fire.

OPERATION BLACKFLY aka the SOLAR DEATH MARCH

LOCATION: Washington State.

WARNING ORDER: none.

FRAG ORDER: none

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Undetected crossing of Centenial trail, road crossing training. Exploration of large uninhabited

area near small town. Cross-country patrol training. Extreme hot weather training.

POINT: Commander Klick

SLACK: Water-Dog

TEC: ol-sarge.

WEAPONS: Point: AK-74. Slack: Scoped Sniper Rifle, caliber .30-06. TEC: Mosin Nagant M44.

MISSION: Point, slack, and TEC elements met at AA Ben Franklin 0830. Patrol then boarded command vehicle and

proceeded to ralley point Blackfly. Patrol geared up and cammo'd up and then slow patrolled to trail crossing point,

skirting habitation with dogs undetected. Crossing point was then observed from high terrain for about one half hour.

One hiker and two bicycle riders were observed using trail. Distance from starting point to observation point was about

one klick. TEC remained at observation point and guided point and slack accross trail by radio com. Several bicycle

riders were evaded during crossing. Point and Slack then guided TEC through trail crossing by radio com. Patrol then

did a road crossing, crossing one at a time. TEC crossed first, then slack, directed by point. TEC proceeded to high

point after crossing and coordinated by radio com. Also checked for any nearby unknown habitations. Patrol then

proceeded to secure area to eat, debrief, and brief on remainder of mission. At this point temperatures began to reach

and exceed 100 degrees, and all cloud cover dissapated. Due to the distance to the extraction point, and the high

temperature, it was decided to run a straight cross country compass course to the extraction point, rather than a

"zig-zag" course in order to explore the larger area. Patrol then proceeded 125 degrees towards extraction point until

a large rocky cliff area forced the patrol to skirt said area. Also from this point on a straight course could not be

maintained dure to broken terrain and dense pine forest, adding distance to the course. Patrol then reached the

extraction point, called in the extraction vehicle by cell phone, and then guided it in to the exact location by two-way.

POINTS OF INTEREST: One previously unknown possible habitation sighted. Not known at this time if it is occupied

or not.

PROBLEMS: Heat was severe, but proper planning, judgement calls, and gear carried the patrol through. Minor or

beginning symptoms of heat stoke/prostration experienced by point and slack, ol-sarge seemingly uneffected. Further

problems with com/radios was experienced, point's radio unable to transmit to slack and TEC, but able to recieve.

Commander Klick failed to issue Frag Order due to personal time conflicts. No excuse. Op Order was sufficiant and

carried mission through. Patrol discipline broke down somewhat, due to the heat, or when heat prostration symptems

began to appear, over about the last two clicks patroled. However, patrol formation was maintained from start to finish,

rifles carried "at the ready", and I believe that the patrol was still observant enough to spot others first within reason.

Any well laid ambush would have been walked into however. It is also possible that at this point an attitude may have

developed, after maintaining a patrol in 100 degree heat, that if we did run into anyone, they had just better get out of our way.

TOTAL CLICKS PATROLLED: Seven klicks, 100+ degree heat, full gear loads.

DETERMINATION: Patrol coped with conditions and maintained under sever conditions. It is my personal determination

that those that do not get out and actually learn to function in a safe environment under all conditions, are fools to put

it politely. Klick and ol-sarge are very proud of the Maggot's performance and maintenence of attitude and charactor,

even more impressive considering the severe heat conditions, and hope he becomes a long standing KISSATA member.

Arm and hand signals could have been practiced more, especially considering ongoing problems with radio com, and

the fragile nature of electronic equipment in general.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: Only during trail and road crossings. One vehicle came around the corner unheard and

unexpected just before TEC was about to cross road. TEC not spotted by CCPU's due to cammo. (Clueless

Civilians Per Usual)

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OPERATION: "2SHORT"

LOCATION: AO Dragonfly/Eastern Washington.

WARNING ORDER:

OPERATION ORDER:

FRAG ORDER: none

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Probe all the way South through AO Dragonfly to next county road, and establish extraction

point on road, and route to it between habitations. General training for slow patrol procedures.

POINT: Commander Klick

SLACK: None.

TEC: Fireman Tom

WEAPONS: Point: AK74. TEC: Primary: FAL, sidearm: Beretta M9

MISSION: Tec and Point met at AA Ben Franklin, then proceeded to rally point. Patrol was then inserted into AO by

POV piloted by Major Minor. AO is large wooded tract of uninhabited land within a network of county roads, with

houses, farms and ranches along roads. Patrol then proceeded slowly through AO about 170 degrees to county

road about three klicks from insertion point. Patrol reached and established extraction point, but declined to extract

at that time. Patrol then proceeded northwest at a slightly faster pace, skirting houses and habitations along road

and behind habitations until coming to alternate extraction point, also crossing point into next area South. Patrol

had to skirt three habitations to reach alternate extraction point. Extraction vehicle was then initially contacted by

cell phone, and then by two-way when vehicle was in radio range. Patrol extracted without incident or observation.

POINTS OF INTEREST: New extraction point, numerous habitations, expanded intel of AO.

PROBLEMS: No major problems. Some habitations skirted closely, but no contact with natives.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLED: About 5 klicks. Seemed longer as patrol was moving almost all day except for short

lunch break. Moving slow and maintaining focus and concentration can be tough.

DETERMINATION: Areas South from HQ and AO Dragonfly can be infiltrated by foot patrol, and visa-versa. More than

one extraction point now exists on Southern boundry of AO Dragonfly, although it is still limited to one daylight road

crossing point. Generally speaking AO Dragonfly is accessable during daylight only from the South and West.

Inflitrating from the East or North would require darkness. Secondary Klick determination is that a Van type vehicle

that allowed faster exit and entrance without removing gear would be superior to the passenger type SUV/4WD

vehicle used.

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SCOUT MISSION, AO DRAGONFLY

SCOUT: Commander Klick

WEAPON(S): Primary: Russian SKS. Sidearm: Colt 1911A1

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Scout a very small area East of HQ and find a single occupied habitation known to be in the

area. Secondary objective was to test and field adjust my secondary LBE set equipped with sidearm. Primary LBE is

not set up for a sidearm as I generally prefer to carry extra rifle ammo instead of a sidearm.

MISSION: Infiltrated area by POV, parked/hid POV in a dense stand of young pine. Moved cautiously to the center of

the area skirting a very large medow. Sighted the habitation and noted it on the map, then made a large loop returning

to starting point. Practiced several one-man road crossings on seldom used roads in area. Returned to HQ via POV.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLED: 2

DETERMINATION: No matter how well a pack or LBE is adjusted at base or HQ, only humping it in the field for one or

two klicks will make it field ready, or truly operational. Several adjustments had to be made to the gear before it rode

correctly and felt good when actually in use. Couch Commandos beware, if you have not field tested your gear, you

will be seriously distracted by it the first time you try to go into action!

OPERATION: "YELLOW JACKET" Rapid Response and Recon Mission.

LOCATION: Washington State

WARNING, OP, AND FRAG ORDERS: None. Rapid Response mission. Initial information provided via email and

telephone on short notice.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Pull an objective and location "out of the hat", respond rapidly, meet, mobilize, and recon.

AO: Fir and Cedar forest with some pine. Semi-mountainous. Pockets and areas of heavy brush and blow-downs.

ORDER OF MARCH: POINT: First half of mission: Fireman Tom. Second half: Commander Klick. SLACK: First half:

Commander Klick. Second half: Fireman Tom. TEC: ol-Sarge.

WEAPONS: ol-Sarge: M44. Commander Klick: AK74. Fireman Tom: FAL

INSERTION AND EXTRACTION: KISSATA command van.

MISSION: Patrol elements first met at assembly area "Highdeer" 1200 hours, then proceeded to second assembly

area "Park Pending" by POV. Maps of AO were then studied, UTM coordinates established for objectives, GPS's

programmed, and a plan of action devised. The patrol then boarded the Command Van with all gear and drove to

Ralley Point "Yellow Jacket", which was found by Vehicle recon and GPS.

Command Van was parked at the Ralley Point "Yellow Jacket", and the patrol geared up and proceeded by slow

patrol overland to the three mission objectives. However, due to slow going through heavy brush, ("jungle-like"

conditions) lack of daylight hours and some slight navigation difficulties, objectives two and three were not achieved.

No enemies, civilians, or others were encountered. Some small arms fire was heard fairly close to the patrol. Patrol

carefully patrolled road/jeep trail back to Ralley Point as no vehicles were heard or observed on this road throughout

the day.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Objective one provided a good view of some surrounding country and provided a visual

reference to the map.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: About four klicks.

PROBLEMS: Some straying off compass headings. Two Yellow Jacket ground nests encountered, Commander

Klick stung and bitten. Rado communication still not satisfactory.

DETERMINATION: Team needs to upgrade to better radio equipment. Navigation problems NOT a problem, "that's

why it's called TRAINING" says ol-Sarge. Rapid Response went smoothly, citizen soldiers can mobilize, plan, and

execute plans quickly. The team's ability to "think on it's feet" highly satisfactory. Yellow Jacket attack illustrates the

need to be prepared. If a team member was allergic to stings, and did not have the proper medication, evacuation could be a

problem, especially in heavy brush areas.

KISSATA FIELD AND CLASSROOM TRAINING

Rifle team met for long range rifle practice, move and shoot exercises on 10-26-2002. First material from the Ultimate

Sniper was presented by ol-Sarge on observation and scanning. Class was held in the back of the KISSATA Command

Van. Presentation was excellent, thank you ol-Sarge.

Team then proceeded by POV to rifle range, where an actual distance of 420 meters was measured by GPS. Team

members then fired SKS rifles and one K98k at a target about 36X40".

Once sighted in and sights set to the proper distance all SKS rifles hit 95%+ at this distance. The K98k was then fired

and team members had no problem achieving 100% hit probability with this rifle at this range. Shooting was done from

a field prone position, no rests or bench rests were used. Some shot strings grouped within 15".

Live fire escape and evasion and "leap frogging" exercises were then practiced, retreat under fire with covering fire,

splitting up and regrouping at a rally point.

DETERMINATION: Classroom work was informative and educational. Performance of SKS rifles and the 7.62X39mm

cartridge are at odds with many official and accepted evaluations of this rifle and cartridge. Our results show this rifle

and cartridge to be an effective weapon out to 500 meters at least, much better than the "official" 300 meters usually

believed to be true, or assigned to this rifle and/or the cartridge by the "experts".

Results with the K98k confirmed that older military type bolt rifles are far more effective and valuable than generally

realized, and still have a place in modern small unit warfare. Our K98k was still shooting almost within it's point blank

range at 420 meters. (sights were set at 300)

Live fire, escape and evasion, and leap frogging exercises always illustrate that these techniques have to actually be

practiced and learned by doing. It is a skill that must be developed, not just a knowledge. A brave heart and a lot of talk

will not make a coordinated team that will still function when actually under fire. Guns and guts alone is not enough.

You must train.

OPERATION: "NEWBIE SCOUT"

LOCATION: North Cascades, Washington State.

SCOUT: Commander Rishnak

ORDERS: None

WEAPONS(S): Primary: FR8, sidearm: S&W 40mm.

MISSION OBJECTIVE(S): Pre-scout of AO for future Operation Dragons Teeth.

MISSION: Enter AO at 0900 hours. Insert nav-alpha, proceed on four mile arc to nav-beta, extract from nav-beta at

1500 hours. Recon for edible plants and water resources.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Abandoned shack noted for possible future use.

DETERMINATION: This would make a good area for future operations of training. Plenty of water sourcesand abundent

food. (plants, wildlife, etc.)

PROBLEMS: Gear was not situated properly, pack had to be taken off several times to access items such as binocs,

compass, etc.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: Following an access road, parallel to it, gave me several opportunities to monitor traffic up to

the AO. Mountain bikers were the only concern, being almost on me when I would hear them.

OL-SARGE'S LOW LIGHT/NO LIGHT FIELD TRAINING SHOOTING EXERCISE

Intent was to shoot a Mosin-Nagant M44 in low/no light situation and make mental and written notatations accordingly.

(KNOW YOUR WEAPON!)

Mil-surp ammo was used, ranges started at 25 meters and went out to 50 meters. Start time was at dusk. 20 rounds

were fired with an overall rate of 97% hits. Hit percentage dropped at dark, but there was no doubt about hitting the steel

targets, sparks flew with an audible thump on the old RR spike plates, painted white.

DETERMINATION: Old mil-surp weapons are more than adequate at close to medium range even in low light situations.

Good luck and good shooting, get trained, use the ammo it is cheap.

OPERATION: "Wet Dog".

LOCATION: North Idaho

WARNING ORDER: Sufficiant

OPERATION ORDER: Incomplete

FRAG ORDER: Sufficiant

PARTOL ORDER: Patrol order was rotated to evaluate new person. Evaluation: Excellent.

PATROL MEMBERS: Judge Roy Bean, ol-Sarge, Commander Klick, Fireman Tom.

WEAPONS: Judge Roy Bean: G3. ol-Sarge: SKS. Commander Klick: AK74 Fireman Tom: AK47.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Mission was to fire rifles at 420 meters, then patrol wooded areas 360 degrees around rifle

range for recon/patrol practice, and intell of area. Hooking up with others in the AO using UTM coordinates was also

planned.

MISSION: Heavy rain shortened the shooting session, but the AK74 hit well out to 420 meters, which was a surprise

as 100 yard accuracy with this weapon is only "good". How effective the little 5.45X39mm bullet is when it gets out to

this range is open to debate. The G3 put all rounds into the target, which was no surprise. The SKS was not fired but

has already proven it's long range capability at this range. The patrol then proceeded 270 degees from range into dense

woods, reached it's objective and then began a 20 degree compass heading. Patrol was then contacted by "lost"

member, and changed course back to the range. When UTM coordinates were exchanged at this point, daylight was

not sufficiant for a patrol hookup before dark, and a command decision was made to abort this part of the exercise,

and the mission was ended.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: One

PROBLEMS: Commander Klick's rain gear was not 100% effective, an unexpected overnighter with dropping temps

may have been a problem. Operation Order (by Commander Klick) was incomplete causing some confusion hooking

up at AA. Some radio communication problem contacting "lost" member from his location as radios were on the edge

of their range. One patrol member had to be sent towards the person to act as a radio relay. In the very dense overgrown

wooded area, the GPS did not get a quick lock on. "Chit-Chat" also happened.

DETERMINATION: Sometimes, especially in bad weather, a clear area is needed to get a GPS reading, so the GPS

should be used in combination with other navigation skills, do not depend on it alone. No expense should be spared for

good rain gear, that $$$$$ rifle may not be much good when you go hypothermic. A standard check list will be used for

all future warning and operation orders, and this check list will be distributed. One small light 8'X10' camo tarp might be

carried per team when heavy rain is expected, in order to put up a quick temporary "command post" in order to work out

more involved map problems, or bringing in "lost" persons such as scouts, reforming the team when scattered, or hooking

up with other patrols. This usually involves spreading out the map and writing with paper and pencil. Other option may

be waterproof maps and navigation set-up, grease pencils, etc. "Chit-Chat": Noise discipline includes not talking on

patrol. Several times assembly was called to relate important information, but then turned into a chit-chat session. Once

the patrol enters an area on patrol, there should be no talking at all, except to relay important information. Patrol

members must always stay "in charactor" when on patrol. See handbook for exceptions to this rule, and SOP for

talking on patrol.

OPERATION: "Red Dog"

UNIT: Urquhart Rangers.

LOCATION: Western Washington State

WARNING ORDER: Issued

OPERATION ORDER: Issued

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Weapons and land navigation training.

WEAPONS: Captain Martin: AK47. Redneck Girl: AK47.

POINT: Captain Martin.

SLACK: None.

TEC: Redneck Girl.

MISSION: Mission started at 0800 and lasted until 1600. At 0800 we met at AA where Captain Martin proceeded to

teach a class on disassembly and assembly of the AK47 as well as preventative maintenence. At 0920 we proceeded

to shooting range where we shot at ranges of 50 to 500 meters. At 1400 we went over the lessons learned, and at 1500

practiced patrol procedure.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Good shotting backstop located in secluded area.

TOTAL KLICKS RECONNED: 1

ESCAPE AND EVASION: Some cars spotted on patrol from the woodline, in all cases detection was avoided.

EVALUATION/DETERMINATION: My personnel need to get their equipment squared away and start working on rifle

marksmanship.

OPERATION: "Carolina Scout"

LOCATION: Southwest Carolina

SCOUT: Carolina Scout/"Golf-Charlie"

WEAPONS: Crossman Air Rifle, in full camo. ( I am underage and carry an air rifle on training missions)

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Hone skills in camo and movement

MISSION: Scout and Recon. Insert 0800, extract 1100. Scouted mixed woodlands and along a field.

PROBLEMS: Discovered by Farmer John. Explained KISSATA to him.

TOTALL KLICKS PATROLLED: About five klicks.

OPERATION: "Red Dog II"

UNIT: Urquhart Rangers

LOCATION: Western Washington State.

WARNING ORDER: None

OPERATION ORDER:

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Land navigation, recon, and weapons training.

WEAPONS: AK47

POINT: Captain Martin.

SLACK: Agent Orange.

TEC: Indian Outlaw.

MISSION: At 0800 we met at AA and proceeded to the shooting range where we worked on target practice in cold

weather conditions, engaging targets at 50 to 300 meters. Accuracy for the men was good considering that most of

the men were not experienced with the AK47. At 1100 Captain Martin taught a class on recon and combat patrol tactics.

At 1130 we started our recon mission, patrol ended around 1300. After patrol we went over lessons learned and went

back to the range. Mission ended at 1700.

POINTS OF INTEREST: Several good sites to build bunkers and establish LP's and OP's. Found a map while on patrol.

TOTAL KLICKS RECONNED: 6

PROBLEMS: Need to work on distance between men when on patrol and memorize hand signals, snow fall also made

visability difficult.

OPERATION: "GRAYSTONE"

LOCATION: North Idaho.

COMMANDER: ol-Sarge.

Patrol members met at AA Monkey Frog.

Patrol consisted of two teams, 75% of which were MAGGOTS. (Recruits)

TRAINING TOPICS COVERED: Basics of land navigation, arm and hand signals, RTO procedures, challenge and

password, patrolling, crossing of danger areas and securing resources. Recruits were all familiar with/experienced in

outdoor skills, so transition to recon and patrol was just a matter of thinking in a tactical/combat context.

Surprise and hasty route march for about 1.85 klicks up hill in an evasion mode was conducted with all team members

able to keep up, albeit some sucking serious air. Let's get in shape, we never know what might come our way!

Objective achieved: Occupied the monkey nest and explored the immediate area in more detail. Location was noted by

all memebers for future reference and missions.

PROBLEMS: Minor: One member lost visual contact, which is a liability to the team(s). With good recon and comm

skills the team re-established contact. Losing the team can be caused by one or more of the following in no paticular

order: Diminishing eye sight, thick cover, not paying attention. On the other hand, one recruit wanted to take point,

commander agreed and let him lead the way. A navigation problem was encountered, and a good job was done in

securing the objective. Good job Frank.

Talking was at a minimum, used at designated rests only. Security was not posted during rests. Security security

security!

FINAL THOUGHT: Keep in mind that there no such thing as a bad mission, every mission identifies weak points and

turns them into strong points. This can only be done by doing. Know what the strong points are and continue to build on

them. Eliminate the weak points! Only loser attitudes give up!

GET OUT AND GET SOME!

OPERATION: "FIRST TIME PATROL"

UNIT: DESERT DESTROYERS

LOCATION: Southwestern Wyoming

WARNING ORDER: none

OPERATION ORDER: none

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Patrol to a known spring, recon thearea, then secure the area.

WEAPONS: T-Dog: M4, JAY-L: AK47

POINT: T-DOG

TEC: JAY-L

MISSION: We entered the AA at 1200 hours. There we discussed hand signals and natural lines of drift. We then

began patrol at 1230 hours, arrived at objective at 1530 hours. We reconned the area for twenty minutes, no sign of

enemy or civilians. Area was secured with no resistance.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 8.5

PROBLEMS: Extremely too far to go on the first patrol, by the time we reached the objective we were almost too

tired to secure the area. A little out of shape. ! Tromping through snow did not help either. We also started walking

too fast as we got close to the objective. JAY-L needs a better pack. T-DOG's gear worked very well with the exception

of the equipment belt falling down with the weight of the magazines and canteens.

DETERMINATION: Team needs to start small then work up to longer patrols. Chit-Chat was kept to a bare minimum,

and stayed focused all the way to the objective although very tired.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: There is absolutely no one around especially in the winter. Could operate for weeks out here

without encountering others.

OPERATION: "HOOT OWL 1"

LOCATION: Washington State.

WARNING ORDER: Complete.

OPERATION ORDER: None, unit was formally briefed at HQ.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Practice night patrol and movement, and radio communication and procedure both within the

team and with base.

WEAPONS: Point: Combat Shotgun/CZ52 Sidearm. Slack: M44. TEC: G3 rifle/9mm Sidearm. Pilot: .38 Special

Sidearm.

POINT: Commander Klick.

SLACK: ol-Sarge.

TEC: Judge Roy Bean.

PILOT: Major Minor

MISSION: Patrol met at AA at 1400 hours. We then caravaned by POV to HQ. At about 1530 hours the patrol was

inserted into AO "Dragonfly". We then patrolled to an objective, arriving at objective at dark, took a break, contaminated

the area, and then patrolled out of area, while staying in touch with base in case mission was compromised. Used NVD

on the edge of an open area, and took turns moving through the area while observed by the other team members through

the NVD while in concealment. Patrol then moved back to extraction point. Team was then extracted at about 2000

hours.

PROBLEMS: Minor. Team leader could not establish communication with insertion vehicle pilot after being dropped.

Some chit-chat after dark when taking breaks and using NVD, which was allowed by team leader, as team preformed

all other aspects of the mission with impressive professionalism. One minor inter-team radio comm problem which turned out

to be just a radio turned around backwards. (!!) One team member failed to answer challenge and password when returning

from a short scout. Bang you are dead! From friendly fire!

DETERMINATION: Very good mission. Much was learned about moving in darkness. Most of the bugs are out of radio

comm, and radio procedure is starting to gel. Team members are really beginning to move and work in synchronization.

Nay, team members ARE moving in coordination and synchronization.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: None was needed, even though team deliberately compromised it's position for this purpose. Team

and base was coordinated on five different extraction points, all coded and secure.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 4.5 klicks.

OPERATION: "Winter Survival"

UNIT: Desert Destroyers

LOCATION: Northern Utah

WARNING ORDER:

OPERATION ORDER: none

POINT: T-Dog

TEC: Jay-L

WEAPONS: T-Dog: M-4, Jay-L: AK47.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Patrol, secure an area, build a shelter, fire-building using flint and rod, construct a water-

generator and test cold weather sleeping gear.

MISSION: We made it to the AA at 1100 hours, then proceeded west up the creek for about 500 meters and secured

the area. We then started on the shelter at 1200 hours. It was a tandard lean-to about four feet tall and about six feet

deep and seven feet wide. We built a frame and then covered it with spruce boughs and a bough floor. Finished structure

at 1600 hours and then used basic fire starting techniques to start a fire. (Editor's note: both cold camping and use of

fires are used for cold weather training. Some situations will allow the use of a fire, some will not) People might think

that starting a fire is no big deal and easy to do, but not until you have tried to do it in a foot of snow using only a flint

rod and nothing else but tinder you find in trees and on the ground! I don't want to hear it! Took about one hour to get the

fire going. Then moved on to the water generator, putting snow in some material and hanging it close to the fire. We

then fixed supper, which consisted of MRE's. Called it a day at 2200 hours. The temperature was 20 degrees. As soon

as I climbed in my bag I started warming up and became very warm. My bag is a Wiggys and is rated to -20. It got down to

about 15 and I was a little too warm, but better warm than freezing. Got up at 0900 hours, ate, packed up and left.

PROBLEMS: Packs too heavy. I had three days worth of MRE's, sleeping bag, ground pad, mess kit, water filter and

navigation equipment and had trouble negotiating the 500 yards due to the deep snow. Will try another method for food

which is dehydrated meats, vegatables, and fruits, along with rice and maybe powdered eggs. I don't know how well this

will work but it's got to be lighter. Also put too much snow in the water generator so it did not melt fast. After dumping

and filling with half as much snow we had water in 20 minutes. Catching food would be the best solution for weight, had

we stayed longer we would set up snares and fished the creek.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 1

E&E: No one around as usual.

OPERATION: WET ASS

LOCATION: Western North Carolina Mountains

WARNING ORDER: Classified

OPERATION ORDER: Classified

FRAG ORDER: Classified

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Bad day call up of Carolina Ranges Special Operations Group to assemble at rally points with gear and

deploy to an unknown location to patrol and set up an ambush.

WEAPONS: AR15's, Combat Shotgun.

MISSION: at 0600 a call was placed to activate the Emergency Call up of operators in the Carolina Rangers. At 0705 received

call from Capt. stating that the team was inbound to the command post for deployment. At 0730 team arrived from rally point to

command center. Gear was loaded in command vehicle and departed to training area 0830 arrived training area. (this training was

done in SEVERE RAIN AND THUNDERSTORM) Team geared up, point was taken with operator 4 armed with an AR15, operator

2 with Combat Shotgun, operator 1 was armed with AR15 as were operators 3 and 5. Team then patrolled across a mountain to

set up an ambush. While on patrol Operator 3 set off a machine gun simulator, all operators took cover to return fire. After an all

clear was sounded the patrol resumed to it's destination. After a brief rest we reconed to another side of the mountains looping

back around the ridge and into ambush position. After setting up the ambush the team stopped for chow under a well covered pine

thicket. After chow the team patrolled to a clearing to shot sidearms and rifles the patrolled back out of the AO.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: Unsure, not sure how you measure sides of mountains in klicks, maybe feet.

PROBLEMS: Ponchos suck, so does mountain climbing in the rain. Other then those things the operators have adjusted gear

accordingly.

DETERMINATION: Train as you live, live as you train.

LONE SCOUT MISSION, operation "BUTTERCUP"

SCOUT: Commander Klick

LOCATION: Washington.

WEAPON: AK74

MISSION: To scout out best possible routes and road crossings for the first leg of a two to three day cross country long range

patrol training mission. I was inserted by Command Van "Heuy" at 0900 hours at rally point Alpha. Four rally points/emergency

extraction points were predetermined. I then scouted slowly to point DELTA where I planned to cross a county road, explore into

another area about two klicks, return to DELTA and extract. However, due to the location of some new houses, I was not able to

reach DELTA, so I moved south, parrellel to the road, and crossed at a different point. I ate lunch close to the road before crossing

and observed the road at this time for amount and type of traffic. This crossing point was also close to a farm/ranch but was the

best I could find. I then scouted about a klick into the area, finding my way back North blocked by a very long body of water. I then

returned to the road, re-crossed at the same place, and took a slightly different route back to point ALPHA where I was extracted.

As the extraction crew was not immediately available I had to lay dog for some time at the extraction point.

PROBLEMS: I wanted to take the Hand Held CB and dipole antenna for further testing, and better comm with the VAN, but the

radio was malfunctioning, so I went with GMRS only, which has less range than CB. Too many new houses popping up in rural

areas. Population explosion SUCKS, and makes movement difficult.

DETERMINATION: Electronic equipment, no matter how expensive or good, is delicate and prone to failure, and you cannot

predict when it will fail. Do not depend on a single radio when out alone. Have back-up. Had I discovered the malfunction in the

field, I would have still had one GMRS, one FRS, and my cell phone. On the problem of too many houses, I guess this is just

"progress" and another thing to train for and master. Better camo, better stealth, better training.

ROAD CROSSINGS: Crossing roads without other team members to observe and direct is risky. I had to depend on sound alone

to judge when the road was clear. I would not have heard a walker or someone coming down the road on a horse. You can't always

find a nice long straight stretch to get a good visual. There was also not good cover down to the road, so had a car, horse, or

someone walking or on a bicycle come around the curve as I was running across the road in full battle gear and a AK, I might

have been spotted before I could get back to cover. This could cause panic amoung the sheeple. With team members 100 yards

up and down from the crossing, at high points watching the road, and directing the person crossing by radio when it is clear, road

crossings can be very secure.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: Lots! The Klickster klicked off many klicks. Not going to guess so no one will call me a liar.

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OPERATION: "OPEN ACCESS"

AAR: Filed by: Mike-Niner. Additional determination/Footnote by Klick.

LOCATION: North Idaho.

MISSION DATE:

WARNING ORDER:

OPERATION ORDER:

TEAM MEMBERS: Commander Klick, Commander Bean, PaPa, Mike-Niner, Juliet-Kilo, and Juliet-Sierra.

WEAPONS: AK47, FR8, two AR15's, two M1A's.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Take down Terrorist road block.

MISSION: Team met at the rally point at 0750 and moved to the AO directly via POVs. Once at the Ao, team discussed mission

parameters, objectives, and mode of EE. Team then set up "targets" slated for takedown at terrorist controlled roadblock. Team

returned to Mission jump-off point; geared up and began mission. Total time from arrival until mission start: approximately one hour.

Mike-Niner and Juliet-Kilo formed Bravo team and were tasked with cover of the road North of Alpha team's position. Bravo team

moved into position and provided eyes and coveracross a clearing from approximately 300 meters. Binoculars and laser range

finder were employed for target ranging and acquisition. After a delay due to low visibility (snow) Alpha commenced assault on

the objective. Once firing commenced and Alpha team was compromised by the approach of "reinforcements" Bravo team engaged

the enemy and successfully used radio communications to relay the reinforcement's position so that Alpha could E&E to a

predetermined rally point. Bravo disengaged after neutralizing reinforcements and E&E's to rally point.

E&E to rally point required land nav with compass. (GPS was "non-functional"--i.e. left it at home--that's why we have a compass!)

Land nav consisted of about 800 total meters of movement through dense woodland. Bravo team successfully joined Alpha team

within 30-40 miutes and approximately 75 meters from the true rally point.

Alpha and Bravo stood down and debriefed. All agreed land nav exercise was a success. Both teams met primary objectives of

engaging road block, breaking contat upon sighting of reinforcements, and E&E to rally point. Team leader did a weapon cleaning

equipent check--all had proper weapon cleaning gear. Team then regrouped and patrolled back to jump off point. Team stood down,

refitted, and engaged in mock assault and live fire team confidence drills. Team practiced immediate action drills and breaking

contact with live fire. Team moved slowly with emphasis on safety first. Team then "at-ease" for debrief and mounted POV's for

exfiltration from AO. Total mission time/time on ground: approximately 6 hours.

SUCCESSES: Land navigation, weapon cleaning gear, unit communication. Dry runs of tactical drills--patience of all team members

was great. Wet gear was swapped with dry gear--good to have extra dry gear. No one was injure--safety was paramount. Integration

of new member was flawless--Klick=good Joe. No weapons failures other than the stripper clip issue--immediate correction applied,

and total unit fire made up for the deficiency. No muzzle sweeps. Good eam movement and good coummunication if somewhat

inconsistent--a GREAT start.

CORRECTIVE ISSUES: Don't forget to bring GPS. Mike-Niner had adanced sighting compass but GPS unit would have saved time

with E&E. Slow down. Advance to objective and rally points should have taken two or three times as long in actual scenario.

Balance of realism vs. practica considerations are always an issue in training, and team must remember to utilize proper cover

and stealth in actual scenario. Integration of bolt action rifle needed to be thought out more--lesson learned.

Radio communication: comms were excellent overall, but used a little too much. (Mike-Niner included) Need better protocols and

some method of encoding things such as switching channels and what channel to use as a backup. Must balance need to

communicate with chance of detection. Low power settings used for all radios combined with terrain minimizes chance of detection.

Every team member needs smoke generator. Team leader's smoke was defective and Alpha had no covering smoke on E&E.

Another member could have deployed smoke in the event of a failure. All members need more knowledge of basic unit assault

formations and immediate action drills--correction in progress. Ear protection needed for live fire--difficult issue. Standard

commands for tactical ops needed.

FINAL DETERMINATION: High likelihood of mission success considering pre-planned OPFOR strength and successful

infiltration of enemy AO. Successful E&E. Members showed high degree of weapon familiarization and proficiency. A job well-done.

KLICK'S DETERMINATION/FOOTNOTE: Perfect functioning with all clips should have been established prior to taking my weapon

(FR8) out. I had two types of stripper clips, one of which I had not used before and did not function. I was not expecting live fire

exercises, so I overlooked the testing all stripper clips. However, failing to plan for every detail or possibility of a FTX, and testing

all equipment could establish bad habits that could carry over when planning for the real thing. Also, if terrorists were actually

encountered in the act of a dirty deed, (a remote but real possiblity) and a fire fight developed, the stripper clip jamming would

have been a serious problem. (a recon team also runs the possibility of stumbling into a drug growing operation, which could result

in an actual fire fight)

When placing team members into formation positions, type and capabilities of the individual weapons should be taken into

consideration. In assault mode the bolt-gun could not move up as fast as the auto loaders. The bolt gun should not try to "keep up"

with the semi-autos, but concentrate more on accurate single shots, or perhaps be put on rear guard as a matter of SOP.

A job well done by all. Juliet-Romeo-Bravo has officially earned KISSATA Commander status. Equally impressive was the

charactor, maturity and professionalism shown by the younger team members. There IS hope for the future.

OPERATION: Juniper

UNIT: Desert Destroyers

LOCATION: Southwestern Wyoming

MISSION DATE:

WARNING/OP ORDERS: None

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Scout vs. Scout, tracking. "Cat & Mouse"

WEAPONS: T-Dog: M-4. Jay-L: AK47.

MISSION: Dropped Jay-L off at AO then proceded about one klick South. I contacted Jay-L va radio and informed him I was on the

way. We then began working our way towards each other. Area consisted of Juniper trees and very large boulders. I worked my

way North by Northeast. For most of the way, I was about six feet belw the top of the hill. I walked for about twenty meters then

stopped and listened. When I got to where I thought Jay-L would be I began moving West, and had not gone fifteen meters when I

spotted him about twenty five meters in front of me. I waited for him to come out into the open, but then he dissapeared. I held my

postition for a while and then began tracking. I found his tracks leading to a big rock, but could not find them coming off the rock. I

then concealed myself behind the rock and waited until he finally popped out of the trees and then I took him out. We then decided

to do some tracking exercises, so I gave him a fifteen minute start and began tracking him. The tracking was easy as the ground

was soft and sandy. At one point he threw me off by walking backwards. the fun didn't last long because he then ambushed me

about fifty meters down his trail. We then reversed roles and Jay-L began tracking me. I took off South until I found some boulders;

I climbed on them and kept going South. I found a nice place to ambush him and I waited for a long time. Jay-L had a hard time

finding my tracks, and had to circle about twenty minutes to pick them up. He then walked into my ambush, and I took him out.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 1.5

PROBLEMS: Tracking is very difficult to do and keep an eye out for the enemy. I didn't have suspenders for my pistol belt and it

was very uncomfortable.

DETERMINATION: Marine digital camouflage works wonderful. Blends in very well even up close. Slow down! Slow and quiet are

the way to go even when tracking.

OPERATION: Flat Tire

UNIT: Desert Destroyers

LOCATION: Southwestern Wyoming

WARNING AND OPERATION ORDERS: None.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Patrol to possible enemy hide out, recon the area, and take control by force.

WEAPONS: T-Dog: M-4/1911A1. JAY-L: AK47/Glock 21.

MISSION: The mission did not start well. Jay-L got a flat tire on his POV and had no spare, cell phone communication did not

work in canyon area. We continued mission and made our way to a more traveled road to call in an extraction. We inserted about

two klicks South of our obhective. We proceded down the canyon about 1 klick then headed East 500 meters to our recon position.

We then set up a recon postition (observation post) over looking an abandoned farm built about in the 1800's or early 1900's.

Observed farm/objective forabout an hour and a half. While Jay-L continued to observe T-Dog dumped gear and worked his way to

top of canyon to call in an extraction. T-Dog then returned and squad ate lunch while making plans to assault the objective.

Objective was then assaulted from the South side, and two-man room clearing was practiced on the farm house. Barn was also

then assaulted, cleared, and secured. Team then made it's way to the extraction point, and waited 40 meters off road. In case

extraction vehicle failed to show preparations were made for a Night Defensive Position. (NDP) Team was then extracted and

vehicle was repaired.

TOTAL KLICKS PATROLLED: 2.5

PROBLEMS: Flat tire and no spare, 40 miles from resources. Negative effect on moral.

ESCAPE AND EVASION: One truck spotted on dirt road while climbing to top of canyon. No other civilians seen or spotted.

LOCATION: Northeast Kansas, Levenworth County, Salt Creek Valley.

WARNING ORDER: , sufficiant.

OPERATION ORDER: , sufficiant.

FRAG ORDER: None.

MISSION OBJECTIVE: Recconoiter AO CORNSTALK and SENTINAL HILL.

COMMO: Motorola Walkabout.

WEAPONS: Training rifles.

POINT: Jaeger

SLACK: Blade

TEAM LEADER: KittyKat

TEC: Ravin

MISSION SYNOPSIS: All team members arrived at Fort Acorn at 1100 hours. Equipment was secured and checked. 1130 hours

all team members boarded the insertion vehicle and were driven to the insertion point by Major Mammo. The insertion went

undetected at the Coffin FR/SaltCreek Valley Bridge. The patrol then moved along Salt Creek, heading South toward Sentinal Hill.

The patrol was successful in using good cover and concealment for approximately 5 klicks. Patrol reached Sentinal Hill undetected.

After a ten minute climb the patrol reached the Northeast sumnt becoming extremely dirty. mit of Sentinal Hill, grounded gear and

set up a base camp. At the base Camp the patrol made a smokeless fire and cooked lunch, taking proper security precautions.

After lunch the patrol recconoitered Sentinal Hill. After the Recon the patrol returned to base camp, retrieved the grounded gear

and called for extraction. The patrol was then extracted my Major Mammo on the Southeast base of Sentinal Hill off of Santa Fe

Trail Rd. Extraction was undetected.

MISSION CRITIQUE: The operation was successful with a total of 7 klicks cvered. Some problemsnoted are: 1) Training is needed

on hand signals and noise discipline. 2) Operations conducted during the spring thaw encounter a significant amount of mud

causing fatigue and equipment becoming extremely dirty. Weapons would have to be kept mud free. Mission was successful in

that we learned much about the AO. Sentinal Hill is an excellent location for an OP that covers the approaches into Salt Creek

Valley of all vehicle traffic heading West on Santa Fe Trail East and North on Fort Riley Rd., and both directions on HWY 7/73.

OPERATION: Pre-Scout for Operation Cutt-Throat.

SCOUTS: Commander Klick and ol-Sarge.

PILOT: Major Minor

WEAPONS: ol-Sarge: SKS. Commander Klick: M95 Styer Carbine. Major Minor: .38 sidearm.

WARNING ORDER:

MISSION: Scouts met at AA 1000 hours, proceeded to HQ, briefed and were inserted into AO at 1200 hours. Two man Scout or

"Buddy Team" looked over area for future Field Training Exercises. AO consists of private land between two tracts of State land.

Permission is being obtained to use the private land, providing a large contained area for future missions, recon and patrol practice,

"Cat and Mouse", counter recon, and other war games and exercises. Scouts covered about four or five klicks, then moved to

extraction point "Sierra Golf" and called in extraction vehicle.

Point and TEC positions were mantained, as was noise and patrol discipline. Some relaxed breaks were taken to discuss terrain

and how to use it for various exercises. Team then returned to HQ. Weenie roast was scrapped due to rain, but home made

cookies and bread was enjoyed immensly.

PROLEMS: None. Continued patrol practice is paying off, and most bugs have been worked out of patrol procedure. Scouts are

"used" to each other, and maintaining distance and movement is now on auto-pilot. There was one separation of Scouts, but

previously practiced techniques brought team back together in minimum amount of time. Camo is also near perfected, it was

VERY hard to keep visual track of fellow scout unless there was movement to draw the eye. But again, keeping tract of other

team mates is becoming second nature. NO problems with radio comm. YAY!

OPERATION: Pre-scout for Operation OP

LOCATION: Western Washington.

SCOUTS: MAC/PSY-OPS

WEAPONS; MAC: FAL. PSY-OPS: FAL Carbine.

OPERATION ORDER:

MISSION: The team rendevoused at the AA at 0900 hours, then proceeded to team owed private property: base camp "Mike-Charlie".

This area is on interest due to it's proximity to a metropolitan water supply. The two man scout team proceeded up an abandoned

forest service road to field test gear, build team cohesion and confidence, identify and record pointsof interest, and further develop

base camp Mike-Charlie. The team scouted five clicks one way as it ascended 1750 feet, packing supplies for three days. At the

summit of Mount "Tango", the team set up camp, prepared a meal, broke camp, then descended Mount Tango back to base camp

Mike Charlie via ascending route.

Mac maintained point position, Psy-Ops maintained TEC position. Noise discipline was adhered to and rifles were strictly kept at

the ready position for the entire mission. Breaks were taken to test GPS readings along the way. We tested our rifles to see how

they fared after a full day in rain, hail, snow and sunbreaks.

POST-MORTEM: Gore-Tex outerwear and footwear worked great. The GPS did not get a fix until we reached higher elevations; the

surrounding mountains obstructed the signal. The Alice pack that Mac used worked, but access to all compartments was impaired

by the MOD3 sleep system that was attached by bungee cords. A CFP-90 Ranger Pack as used by Psy-Ops will alsobe used by

Mac on subsequent missions with these load requirements. Neither scout was used to carrying fifty pound packs, so we were both

pretty sore in the shoulder area at the end of the day. However, morale was sky high with the satisfaction for completing our first

mission as a newly formed team.

OPERATION: Fox-Trot

SCOUT: Carolina Scout.

INSERT: 1500 hours

EXTRACT: 2000 hours

WEAPONS: None, per request of property owners.

MISSION: Scout to new section of AO and set up base camp.

PROBLEMS: Walking to AO in full camo and LBE is dangerous. One motorist tried to swerve into me. No weapons

STUNK, all I had was my main knife and shoulder knife.

DEBRIEF: Must come up with safer way to get to AO.