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Army Basic Leader Course (BLC) - Tactical Site Exploitation
This deck covers key concepts and procedures related to Tactical Site Exploitation (TSE) as taught in the Army Basic Leader Course. It includes definitions, processes, and roles involved in TSE.
What is tactical site exploitation (TSE)?
the action taken to ensure that documents, material, and personnel are identified, collected, protected, and evaluated in order to facilitate follow-on actions
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Definition
What is tactical site exploitation (TSE)?
the action taken to ensure that documents, material, and personnel are identified, collected, protected, and evaluated in order to facilitate follow-o...
Explain the importance of TSE.
can provide further intelligence for future operations, answer information requirements, and provide evidence to keep detainees in prison
What is the purpose of TSE?
feeds intelligence/evidence up the chain of command to the company and battalion, where it is exploited for immediate operations
When is TSE conducted?
TSE is always an implied task
At what two levels can TSE be conducted?
Hasty - occurs when there is not enough time or the enemy threat is too high
Deliberate - conducted when the unit has enough time and assets to secure...
At what level is TSE planning normally conducted?
Battalion
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is tactical site exploitation (TSE)? | the action taken to ensure that documents, material, and personnel are identified, collected, protected, and evaluated in order to facilitate follow-on actions |
Explain the importance of TSE. | can provide further intelligence for future operations, answer information requirements, and provide evidence to keep detainees in prison |
What is the purpose of TSE? | feeds intelligence/evidence up the chain of command to the company and battalion, where it is exploited for immediate operations |
When is TSE conducted? | TSE is always an implied task |
At what two levels can TSE be conducted? | Hasty - occurs when there is not enough time or the enemy threat is too high
Deliberate - conducted when the unit has enough time and assets to secure a site |
At what level is TSE planning normally conducted? | Battalion |
Experience in the current conflicts (OIF/OEF) has shown are you most likely to find intelligence where? | Kitchens and bathrooms |
Who is responsible for all questioning at the site of a search? | Tactical Questioner |
What are the six steps of the targeting cycle? | Find
Fix
Finish
Exploit
Analyze
Disseminate |
What is one of the first steps of a TSE search? | Sketch containing buildings, rooms, personnel, vehicles, equipment, weapons, intel, etc.
The diagram should include a north-seeking arrow, numerical designation, objective (OBJ) name, and room numbers. |
What are some variations on who conducts a TSE search? | US only
Occupant-assisted
Informant-assisted
Joint (host/coalition) search |
During TSE, How often should search teams be rotated or rested? | 20-30 minutes |
During TSE, what should the photographer take pictures of? | Everything |
During TSE, what is the most important thing to take pictures of? | The detainee with the evidence |
How do you search an outside area, and what are three ways to do so? | Systematically in a grid, strip, or spiral pattern |
Why is search of an unoccupied building often more difficult? | More likely to be bobby-trapped |
What types of evidence are required to ensure successful prosecution of detainees? | Photographs, sworn statements, and diagrams (PSD) |
On what form is evidence recorded for proper chain of custody? | DA 4137 |
What is tactical questioning? | The process of identifying, sorting, and exploiting all individuals on target |
What is the most important trait of a good tactical questioner? | Street smarts and the ability to detect lying |
What is the first step of the targeting cycle? | Exploit |