Appendix 1 - USSOCOM Manual 350-6 16 May 19.pdf

*USSOCOM MANUAL 350-6

UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

7701 Tampa Point Boulevard

MacDill Air Force Base, Florida 33621–5323

USSOCOM MANUAL

Number 350-6 16 May 2019

Training

STANDARDS FOR ROTARY WING AND TILTROTOR

INFILTRATION/EXFILTRATION TRAINING

*This Manual supersedes M 350-6, 15 September 2011. (See Summary of Changes on page ii.)

Pages: 271

COVER

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FOREWORD

1. Purpose. This manual establishes policies and procedures and assigns responsibilities for Rotary Wing (RW)/Tilt Rotor (TR) infiltration (infil)/exfiltration (exfil) training by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its Major Subordinate Commands. This manual provides guidance for the standardization and conduct of infil/exfil training pursuant to this authority. It ensures establishment and maintenance of capabilities-driven training requirements and establishes policy to support infil/exfil standardization programs in accordance with (IAW) applicable Department of Defense (DOD) and Joint Staff instructions.

This manual is not meant to supersede Service guidance, only provide minimum requirements for USSOCOM and its Major Subordinate Commands. Service guidance includes Service regulations and instructions which are applicable to the specific unit missions. Service guidance shall be used with this manual as the basis on which initial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written.

2. Applicability. This manual is applicable to personnel assigned to Headquarters (HQ) USSOCOM;

USSOCOM Components and sub-unified commands, to include USSOCOM; Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC); Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC); U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC); Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM); U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC); Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOC); and National Guard (NG)/Reserve Special Operations Units and Detachments. Policy contained in this manual will remain in effect unless revised by USSOCOM, or superseded by higher authority.

3. Proponent. The proponent for this manual is HQ USSOCOM, Directorate of Operations (J3), Training & Education Division (J3-T&E) Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements directly to: USSOCOM, ATTN: J3-T&E, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5323.

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USSOCOM M 350-6 16 May 2019 ii

FOR THE COMMANDER:

OFFICIAL: JAMES B. LINDER

Major General, U.S. Army Chief of Staff

ROBERT M. HICKS

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Secretary Joint Staff

DISTRIBUTION: A, C, D

DISTRIBUTION NOTICE: USSOCOM PUBLICATIONS SHALL NEVER BE RELEASED OUTSIDE

OF THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF) COMMUNITY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

FROM THE FOREIGN DISCLOSURE OFFICE (FDO), THE OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

OFFICE, THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) OFFICE, AND THE PROPONENT OF THE

PUBLICATION. ANY REQUESTS FOR COMMAND PUBLICATIONS FROM AN OUTSIDE ENTITY

MUST BE VETTED THROUGH THE FDO, OPSEC, FOIA, AND PROPONENT BEFORE IT CAN BE

CONSIDERED FOR RELEASE.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS SUBSTANTIAL REVISIONS AND SHOULD BE READ IN ITS

ENTIRETY.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT NOTICE: ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO USSOCOM THAT ARE

CREATED BASED ON THIS PUBLICATION MUST BE MAINTAINED AND RETAINED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) THE CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF MANUAL (CJCSM)

5760.01 SERIES, JOINT STAFF AND COMBATANT COMMAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT

VOLUME I (PROCEDURES) AND VOLUME II (DISPOSITION); DOD DIRECTIVE (DODD) 5015.2,

DOD RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND USSOCOM D 25-51, RECORDS MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FOREWORD............................................................................................................... i TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................ iii

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

General ............................................................................................. 1-1 1 Scope ................................................................................................ 1-2 2 Objective .......................................................................................... 1-3 2 Authorities ........................................................................................ 1-4 2

CHAPTER 2. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General ............................................................................................. 2-1 5 Specific Responsibilities .................................................................. 2-2 5

CHAPTER 3. U.S. SOF BASELINE CRITICAL TASKS FOR INFIL/EXFIL

General ............................................................................................. 3-1 11 USSOCOM Infil/Exfil Operations Capability ................................. 3-2 11 SOF RW/TR Infil/Exfil Critical Tasks ............................................. 3-3 12 Other Unit Level Qualifications ....................................................... 3-4 13 Sustainment/Refresher Training…………………………………… 3-5 13 Aircrew…………………………………………………………… 3-6 15

CHAPTER 4. JOINT SOF OBSERVATION TEAM (JSOT)

General ............................................................................................. 4-1 16 Purpose ............................................................................................. 4-2 17 JSOT Observations ........................................................................... 4-3 17 JSOT Composition ........................................................................... 4-4 17 Specific JSOT Responsibilities ........................................................ 4-5 17 JSOT Planning Factors ..................................................................... 4-6 19

CHAPTER 5. RAPPEL

General ............................................................................................. 5-1 20 Guidelines ......................................................................................... 5-2 20 Specific Guidelines ........................................................................... 5-3 21 Host Nation (HN)/Partner Nation (PN) Training ............................. 5-4 22 Training Area and Ranges ................................................................ 5-5 22 iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)

CHAPTER 6. FAST ROPE INSERTION/EXTRACTION SYSTEM (FRIES)

Purpose ............................................................................................. 6-1 23 Interagency and Foreign Training .................................................... 6-2 24

CHAPTER 7. ADMINSTRATION PROCESSES AND RESOURCES

Administration Processes ................................................................. 7-1 27 Resources ......................................................................................... 7-2 27 Proponent ......................................................................................... 7-3 28 Waivers ............................................................................................. 7-4 28 Exception to Policy (ETP) ................................................................ 7-5 28 Seats Out/Alternate Loading Procedures ......................................... 7-6 28 Coordination………………………………………….… ................ 7-7 31 Medical Coverage………………………………………… ............ 7-8 31 Training ............................................................................................ 7-9 32

CHAPTER 8. RAPPELLING

General ............................................................................................. 8-1 34 Objectives ......................................................................................... 8-2 34 Safety ................................................................................................ 8-3 34 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 8-4 36 Rappel Master (RM) ......................................................................... 8-5 37 RM Refresher Training ..................................................................... 8-6 38 RM Sustainment Training ................................................................ 8-7 38 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities…………………………… . 8-8 38 Equipment…………………………………………… .................... 8-9 41 Equipment Lowering Devices .......................................................... 8-10 42 Live Fly Rappel Training Iterations ................................................. 8-11 46 Aircraft Rappelling Training Iterations ............................................ 8-12 47 Emergency Procedures ..................................................................... 8-13 52 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 8-14 53

CHAPTER 9. FAST ROPE INSERTION/EXTRACTION SYSTEM (FRIES)

General ............................................................................................. 9-1 54 Objectives ......................................................................................... 9-2 54 Safety ................................................................................................ 9-3 54 Personnel Qualifications Requirements ........................................... 9-4 59 Fast Rope Master (FRM) .................................................................. 9-5 61 FRM Refresher Training .................................................................. 9-6 62 v

CHAPTER 9. FAST ROPE INSERTION/EXTRACTION SYSTEM (FRIES)

(Cont.)

FRM Sustainment Training .............................................................. 9-7 62 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 9-8 63 Equipment ........................................................................................ 9-9 66 Live Fly First Rope Training Considerations ................................... 9-10 77 Aircraft Fast Rope Training Iterations .............................................. 9-11 78 Equipment Lowering Devices .......................................................... 9-12 98 Emergency Procedures……………………………………….. ....... 9-13 99 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 9-14 99

CHAPTER 10. SPECIAL PATROL INSERTION/EXTRACTION SYSTEM (SPIES)

General ............................................................................................. 10-1 100 Objectives ......................................................................................... 10-2 100 Safety ................................................................................................ 10-3 100 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 10-4 104 SPIES Master (SPM) ........................................................................ 10-5 106 SPM Refresher Training ................................................................... 10-6 108 SPIES Master Sustainment Training……………………………… 10-7 108 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities…………………………… . 10-8 108 Equipment…………………………………………… .................... 10-9 112 Live Fly SPIES Training Considerations ......................................... 10-10 113 Aircraft SPIES Training Iterations ................................................... 10-11 114 Emergency Procedures ..................................................................... 10-12 171 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 10-13 173

CHAPTER 11. LADDER

General ............................................................................................. 11-1 127 Objectives ......................................................................................... 11-2 127 Safety ................................................................................................ 11-3 127 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 11-4 130 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 11-5 138 Equipment………………………………………………………….. 11-6 140 Ladder Training Considerations ....................................................... 11-7 141 Aircraft Ladder Training Iterations .................................................. 11-8 142 Safety Procedures…………………………………………………... 11-9 143 Signals and Commands…………………………………………….. 11-10 143 vi

CHAPTER 12. HELOCAST

General ............................................................................................. 12-1 144 Objectives ......................................................................................... 12-2 144 Safety ................................................................................................ 12-3 144 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 12-4 147 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 12-5 149 Equipment ........................................................................................ 12-6 152 Helocast Training Iterations ............................................................. 12-7 153 Safety Procedures ............................................................................. 12-8 154 Signals and Commands…………………………………………….. 12-9 154

CHAPTER 13. HOIST

General ............................................................................................. 13-1 174 Objectives ......................................................................................... 13-2 174 Safety ................................................................................................ 13-3 174 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 13-4 176 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 13-5 176 Equipment ........................................................................................ 13-6 178 Aircraft Hoist Training Iterations………………………………….. 13-7 178 Safety Procedures ............................................................................. 13-8 180 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 13-9 180

CHAPTER 14. H-47 SPECIAL VEHICLE LOADS

General ............................................................................................. 14-1 181 Objectives ......................................................................................... 14-2 181 Safety ................................................................................................ 14-3 181 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 14-4 182 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 14-5 183 Equipment ........................................................................................ 14-6 184 H-47 Training Iterations ................................................................... 14-7 184 H-47 Special Vehicle Loading Hand and Arm Signals .................... 14-8 184 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 14-9 185

CHAPTER 15. AIRLAND OPERATIONS

General ............................................................................................. 15-1 188 Objectives ......................................................................................... 15-2 188 Safety ................................................................................................ 15-3 188 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 15-4 190 vii

CHAPTER 15. AIRLAND OPERATIONS (Cont.)

Airland Training Iterations ............................................................... 15-5 190 Safety Procedures ............................................................................. 15-6 194 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 15-7 195

CHAPTER 16. OTHER CAPABILITIES: STABILIZED BODY OPERATIONS

(STABO) AND AIRBORNE TACTICAL EXTRACTION

PLATFORM (AIRTEP)

SECTION I. STABO

General ............................................................................................. 16-1 196 Objectives ......................................................................................... 16-2 196 Safety ................................................................................................ 16-3 196 Personnel Qualification Requirements ............................................. 16-4 198 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 16-5 200 Equipment ........................................................................................ 16-6 202 STABO Training Iterations .............................................................. 16-7 205 Safety Procedures ............................................................................. 16-8 214 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 16-9 215

SECTION II. AIRTEP

General ............................................................................................. 16-10 216 Objectives ......................................................................................... 16-11 216 Safety ................................................................................................ 16-12 216 Personnel Duties and Responsibilities ............................................. 16-13 218 Equipment ........................................................................................ 16-14 220 Rigging Aircraft ................................................................................ 16-15 221 AIRTEP Training Iterations .............................................................. 16-16 228 Safety Procedures ............................................................................. 16-17 229 Signals and Commands .................................................................... 16-18 229

CHAPTER 17. CONDUCTING OPERATIONS AND TRAINING WITH

FOREIGN FORCES

General ............................................................................................. 17-1 230 Specific Responsibilities .................................................................. 17-2 231 Safety during Combined Training .................................................... 17-3 231 Foreign Disclosure ........................................................................... 17-4 232 viii

APPENDIXES

A – Hand and Arm Signals ..................................................................... A-1 B – Rope Log ......................................................................................... B-1 C – Fast Rope Troop Briefing ................................................................ C-1 D – Operations Checklist ....................................................................... D-1 E – Cast Master (CM) Briefing .............................................................. E-1 F –CM Checklist……………………………………. ........................... F-1 G – Task, Conditions and Standards ...................................................... G-1 H – Procedures for Inspecting the Fast Rope Bag and Components H-47 H-1

GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................. GL-1

FIGURES

8-1. Belay Devices (Used to Lower Equipment) 8-2. Belay Devices Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) Ladder 44 8-3. Double Lowering Line Routing using Figure 8 8-4. Lowering Line Using Sky Genie 8-5. Rigging of Descent Devices 8-6. H Bolt 9-1. Fast Rope Extraction Loops and Secondary Extraction Loop (Black) 67 9-2. STABO Harness 9-3. SPIES Harness 9-4. Four-Person FRIES Hook-up and Extraction Rope Close-Up 9-5. Fast Rope Extraction Loops 9-6. H-60 Fast Rope Attachment Point Extended (Outside Aircraft) 9-7. H-60 Small Bag Attached to FRIES 9-8. H-60 Large Bag Attached to FRIES 9-9. H-47 Air Force Tactics (AFT) Quick Release Pin Inserted 9-10. FRIES Bars Assembly AFT 9-11. Fast Rope Attached to H-47 AFT FRIES Bar 9-12. FRIES Rope Bag Assembly 9-13. Fast Rope Attachment Point without Rope on CV-22 9-14. Fast Rope Attachment Point with Rope on CV-22 9-15. Fast Rope Secured on V-22 (STA 602) 9-16. Deployment of Ropers CV-22 9-17. Rotor Downwash Characteristics of the CV-22 9-18. Large Attaching Ring 9-19. Attaching Loop 9-20. Fast Rope Attached to the Attaching Loop Inside the Fast Rope Bag 82 ix

FIGURES (Cont.)

9-21. Bag Secured with Buckle and Hook Pile Tape 9-22. Release Strap and Primary Carabineer 9-23. Chemlights Attached to the Bottom Attaching Loops on the Small Fast Rope Bag 9-24. Small Fast Rope Bag Positioned on the Ramp 9-25. Fast Rope Bag Attached to AFT Tiedown Ring 9-26. Shoulder Carrying Straps Stowed Behind Protective Cover 9-27. Secondary 14-inch Release Strap Snap Shackle 9-28. Primary Snap Shackle with Green Pull-to-Release Handle 9-29. UH/MH-60 Release Straps with RF6200 and RF6320 Snap Shackles 86 9-30. Release Strap with RF6320 Snap Shackles and Chemlights Installed 87 9-31. Snap Shackle Release Strap Attached to the 3,500-Pound Tiedown Ring 87 9-32. Fast Rope Bag Attached to Primary and Secondary Snap Shackles 88 9-33. H-60 Fast Rope Attachment Point Extended (Outside Aircraft) .. 89 9-34. Fast Rope Attached to H-60 FRIES Bar and Fast Rope Restraint Strap Attached to AFT, Upper Tie-down Fitting 9-35. Fast Rope Rigged on an MH-6 9-36. MH-6 Fast Rope Rigging

9-37. Mount for External Fast Rope System on MH-6 9-38. Fast Rope Attached to the FRIES Bar on the H-47 Helicopter 9-39. H-47 Aft Fast Rope Attachment Point Opened 9-40. H-47 Fast Rope Attached and Aft Release Bar Seated 9-41. H-47 Fast Rope Rigged with Two Aft Fast Ropes 9-42. Fast Rope Attached to the FRIES Bar on the H-47 Helicopter 10-1. SPIES Equipment 10-2. D-Rings Attached to the SPIES Rope 10-3. SPIES Safety Line (Back and Front View) 10-4. SPIES Harness with Safety Line (Front and Back Views) 10-5. H-60 Suspension Slings Connected by Type IV Links 10-6. SPIES Rope Connected to H-60 Cargo Hook and Sling 10-7. SPIES Rope Connected to H-60 Cargo Hook and Sling (close up view) 118 10-8. H-60 Placement of Wood Block 10-9. H-60 Placement of Type IV Link 10-10. H-60 Placement of Four Pairs of Snap Links 10-11. H-60 Snap Links Connected to Sling and Ring, Gates Reversed 121 10-12. H-60 Snap Links Alternating on Strap 10-13. Recovery Rope Tied to SPIES Rope 10-14. H-60 Recovery Rope Connected to SPIES Rope and Aircraft .. 122 x

10-15. H-60 Rigging Complete 10-16. V-22 AFT Cargo Hook Hatch Opened for SPIES Operations ... 125 11-1. Caving Ladder 11-2. Caving Ladder - Stowed 11-3. ELD800PD (SPECOPS Ladder) 11-4. Caving Ladder 11-5. Nylon Ladder Attached to the H-60 and H-47 Versions 11-6. Caving Ladder Attached to the FRIES Bar of an H-60 11-7. Caving Ladder Attached to the MH-6 11-8. Caving and Jacob’s Ladder Attached to the FRIES Bar of an H-60 135 11-9. Nylon Ladder Attached to FRIES Bar 11-10. Installation of Ladder in an UH-1 11-11. Nylon Ladder Connected to 5,000 and 10,000-Pound Cargo Tie- Downs of the H-47 11-12. ELD800PD (JACOBS Ladder) Attached to H-60 Tie-Downs ... 138 12-1. K-Duck Cradle Assembly Readied to Receive Combat Rubber Raid-ing Craft (CRRC) (Bow View) 12-2. Crow's Foot Assembly Separated from Cradle 12-3. CRRC with Engine Removed from Transom (Aerial View) 12-4. CRRC with Engine Removed from Transom (Bow View) 12-5. Front Cradle/CRRC Securing Strap Installed 12-6. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded Into Boat (Bow View) 12-7. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded into Boat (Port/Bow View) 12-8. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded into Boat (Stern View) 12-9. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded into Boat (Starboard View) 12-10. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded into (Starboard View) 12-11. K-Duck Cradle Installed on CRRC with Restraining Straps Folded into Boat (Starboard/Bow View) 12-12. . Cut Strap and Crow's Foot Assemblies Prepared for Attachment to Cradle 160 12-13. Close up of Cut Strap Routed through FRIES H Bar. Alternate H-60 Rigging with Supplied Medium Airdrop Clevis (PS70087-2) when H Bar Ring is not Present 12-14. Cut Strap and Crow's Foot Assemblies Prepared for Attachment to Cradle (Left Side) xi

FIGURES (Cont.)

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12-15. Attaching Restraint Slings from Cradle to Crow's Foot Assembly 162 12-16. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing 162 12-17. Close up of Cut Strap Routed through FRIES H Bar. Alternate Rigging Harness with Supplied Medium Airdrop Clevis (PS 70087-2) When H Bar Ring is not Present 12-18. Close up of Final Assembly of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly 163 12-19. Complete K-Duck Harness with CRRC Installation 12-20. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Harness Leg Routing 12-21. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Harness Leg Routing 12-22. Close up of Final Assembly of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Routing of Cut Strap (Front Angle) 12-23. Close up of Final Assembly of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Routing of Cut Strap (Rear Angle) 12-24. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Cut Strap (Internal View) 12-25. . Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Cut Strap (Internal View) 12-26. Close up of Final Crow’s Foot Assembly 12-27. Final Installation of both Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assemblies and Cut Strap (Internal View) 12-28. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Cut Strap (Internal View) 12-29. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Highlighting Bow Strap Free End Stowage 12-30. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Harness Leg Routing 12-31. Final Installation of CRRC to “Belly” of H-60 Aircraft 12-32. Final Installation of CRRC to “Belly” of H-60 Aircraft (Including Open Cargo Door) 12-33. Final Installation (Left/Front View) 12-34. Final Installation of Crow’s Foot Tensioning Assembly Showing Cradle Leg Routing 14-1. Ready to Load Signal 14-2. Not Ready to Load Signal 14-3. Stop Load Signal xii

14-4. Forward Movement Signal 14-5. Reversing Signal Day/Night 14-6. Forward Turning (On the Go) Day Signal 14-7. Reverse Turning (On the Go) Night Signal 14-8. Stop Turn Signal 14-9. Engine Start Signal 15-1. H-60 Improved Restraint System 15-2. H-60 Improved Restraint System Schematic 16-1. Suspension Rope 16-2. Brindle 16-3. Safety Rope 16-4. Suspension Rope Retainer Ties Attached to the Retainer Web Loops 203 16-5. Suspension Rope Retainer Ties Completed 16-6. Attaching the Safety Rope to the Deployment Bag 16-7. Stowing the Safety Rope Completed 16-8. First Stows of Suspension Rope Completed 16-9. Suspension Rope, Safety Rope, and Bridle Storage Complete 16-10. STABO Harness Components 16-11. Pistol Belt Passed Through Harness Loops and Connected 16-12. STABO Harness with Bridle

16.13. Safety Line Connected to Personnel in the Middle of the Line . 208 16-14. Safety Line Connected to Personnel Located on the Outside 16-15. Deployment Bag 16-16. Anchoring Device Installed on UH-1 16-17. Correct Body Position and Rigging for Four Soldiers 16-18. Min AIRTEP for Army Aircraft 16-19. H60 AIRTEP Deployment Hand Brake 16-20. AIRTEP H-60 Cargo Hook Attachment Point 16-21. AIRTEP Attached to Extended Sling 16-22. AIRTEP Lower Platform Lock Disengaged 16-23. AIRTEP Lower Platform Lock Engaged 16-24. AIRTEP Rope Connected to Cargo Hook and Sling A-1. Hand Signal for Directing Aircraft Movement ............................. A-1 A-2. Hand Signal for Directing Aircraft Movement (continued) .......... A-2 A-3. Rope and Cast Go Signal .............................................................. A-3 A-4. Stop Stick Signal ........................................................................... A-3 A-5. Fouled Rope or Area Signal .......................................................... A-3 A-6. Emergency Signal ......................................................................... A-3 xiii

B-1. Example of Completed Rope Log ................................................. B-1

TABLES

3-1. Infil/Exfil Training Critical Tasks List (CTL) 7-1. Seats Out Approval Matrix (Airland Only) G-1. Tasks Conditions and Standards ................................................... G-1 H-1. Procedures for Inspecting the Fast Rope Bag and Components to Determine Serviceability H-47 ................................................. H-1

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

1-1. General.

a. The mission of USSOCOM is to provide fully capable SOF to plan and conduct Special Operations (SO) in worldwide support of U.S. policy and objectives. To that end, USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands employ a dynamic, capabilities focused training strategy based upon the CJCS Joint Training System ensuring SOF operators will continue to master the individual and collective war fighting skills that enable operational and tactical success in all combat environments.

b. This manual provides the policy foundation for the development of subordinate doctrine, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), training literature, and the conceptual framework to facilitate interoperability. It describes the core tasks that make up the consolidated minimum qualification and evaluation standards for infil/exfil training for the SOF Enterprise.

c. This manual establishes joint tasks to assist commanders at all levels in preparing SOF for the infil/exfil training process. A systems approach is used to focus on major functional capabilities through individual and collective Courses of Instruction (COI)/Program of Instruction (POI). Each Subordinate Command's curriculum and requirements for infil/exfil training were reviewed for the purpose of creating this manual.

d. For the purpose of this manual, USSOCOM defines SOF RW/TR infil/exfil capability (hereafter referred to as simply “infil/exfil”) includes, but is not limited to, those skill sets required to successfully conduct: FRIES, SPIES, Ladder, Helocast, Hoist, Airland, STABO and AIRTEP operations. The terms “helicopter” or “aircraft” refer to both rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft (See NOTE below) and will be used hereafter, as appropriate, to apply to both aircraft types.

NOTE: The V-22 Osprey includes both the CV-22 Osprey (AFSOC version) and MV-22 Osprey (USMC version) tiltrotor aircraft and is considered a helicopter for the purpose of terminal area operations (takeoff, approach, and landing) or when configured ≥ 60 nacelle. The V-22 Osprey will be considered a fixed wing aircraft for other operations.

e. All infil/exfil operations and training conducted under the authority of USSOCOM are conducted IAW this manual and procedures established in the respective Service/USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command publications. All Subordinate Command infil/exfil publications will ensure basic alignment with this manual and applicable joint or Service publications.

f. Acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are first spelled out, and then used repeatedly throughout this manual.

(1) "Will" and "Shall" indicate a mandatory requirement.

(2) "Should" indicates a recommended procedure.

(3) "May" indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment.

1-2. Scope. The policies, procedures, and responsibilities established herein provide direction for the USSOCOM staff and all organizations, units, and forces conducting infil/exfil training under the authority of USSOCOM.

1-3. Objectives. Commander USSOCOM (CDRUSSOCOM) directs that SOF must train and fight as part of a joint team which includes Conventional Forces, interagency, and SOF with Partner Nations. To achieve this, CDRUSSOCOM directed authoritative publications be published to establish joint minimum training standards for USSOCOM elements conducting infil/exfil training and operations.

a. Provides CDRUSSOCOM visibility on all Major Force Program-11 (MFP-11) funded infil/exfil training programs and visibility on the collective SOF Enterprise.

b. This manual is the authoritative joint training reference that:

(1) Establishes joint interoperable tasks to address joint/common SOF training requirements, and coordinate SOF efforts by identifying activities and best practices for the conduct of infil/exfil training across the SOF Enterprise under USSOCOM authority.

(2) Establishes a common understanding of SOF activities to facilitate and mature the interoperability of the force.

(3) Provides policy guidance to USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command training programs of record that produce and maintain sufficient numbers of appropriately trained SOF personnel to meet Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) requirements.

(4) Provides USSOCOM guidance for the conduct of training in a safe manner IAW USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commanders Operational Risk Management (ORM) Program.

(5) Establishes the reference document for the periodic JSOT to observe, and provide recommendations and insight on the integration of SOF joint interoperable tasks in Service/USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command infil/exfil training programs.

1-4. Authorities.

a. USSOCOM. USSOCOM derives authorities as the SOF Advocate, from Title 10, U.S. Code (U.S.C.), for all assigned SO core activities and all additional skills and capabilities assigned in USSOCOM D 10-l, Terms of Reference-Roles, Missions, and Functions of Component Commands.

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As the SOF Advocate, USSOCOM is responsible for the development of strategy, doctrine, and tactics;

training of assigned forces; conduct of specialized COIs/POIs; validating and establishing priorities for requirements; ensuring the interoperability of equipment and forces assigned; ensuring the combat readiness of forces assigned; the development and acquisition of Special Operations-Peculiar (SO-P) equipment, material, supplies, and services; and exercising authority, direction, and control over the expenditure of MFP-11 funds.

b. USSOCOM Operations Directorate (J3) Training & Education Division (J3-T&E), Individual Training Branch (J3-T&E-T), relies upon Subordinate Command Subject Matter Experts (SME), through the assignment as Lead Component (LC) or Coordinating Component (CC), to ensure all Title 10 U.S.C.

responsibilities are met across joint SOF.

c. Unless otherwise assigned within this directive, CDRUSSOCOM retains approval, validation, and certification authority.

d. USASOC. USSOCOM has designated USASOC as the LC for the infil/exfil Enterprise. As the LC, USASOC serves as the SME on all matters pertaining to the operations, training, doctrine, safety, equipment, and interoperability of assigned USSOCOM forces in the area of infil/exfil training

(1) USASOC shall develop and recommend standardized infil/exfil training qualifications. This includes periodic JSOTs of the infil/exfil training capability produced at USSOCOM infil/exfil training Schools/Courses against the agreed upon Critical Task List (CTL).

(2) USASOC, if required, shall call meetings, establish agendas and Plans of Action and Milestones, and recommend joint interoperable tasks for infil/exfil training capabilities.

(3) USASOC, in coordination with J3-T&E, shall:

(a) Develop, with CCs, the recommend standardized CTL for infil/exfil training.

(b) Conduct periodic JSOTs of the infil/exfil training produced at USSOCOM infil/exfil training Schools/Courses against a CTL for recognition and continuation of training.

(c) Develop, publish, and distribute safety messages, equipment bulletins, and quality deficiency reports across the joint infil/exfil training Enterprise IAW Subordinate Command reporting requirements.

(d) Participate in or maintain oversight on the development, testing, and standardization of infil/exfil training related equipment that affects the joint SOF Enterprise.

(4) It is imperative USASOC view its roles and responsibilities with a joint perspective.

(5) USASOC shall coordinate and staff all recommendations to establish and/or change existing doctrine, requirements, or TTPs that affect the joint infil/exfil Enterprise IAW Change Recommendation (CR) procedures described in this directive and USSOCOM D 350-1, USSOCOM Military Training – Individual.

(6) When requested, provide infil/exfil SME support for a J3-T&E led JSOT to review infil/exfil training programs, school houses, and COI’s/POI’s as needed. JSOTs observe, not assess, the execution of SOF advanced skill sets in an operational environment and provides trip reports with recommendations to the Component(s) and USSOCOM J3.

e. CC. AFSOC, JSOC, MARSOC, NSWC, TSOCs, and the, NG Special Operations Units and Detachments are designated CCs. The CCs shall:

(1) When directed by USSOCOM, assist USASOC with drafting or revising joint policy for infil/exfil training and safety standards, doctrine, Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation, or infil/exfil training equipment.

(2) Additionally, the following Subordinate Command telephone numbers are provided in the event an infil/exfil SME is required:

(a) USSOCOM J3-T&E DSN: 299-3250 COMM: (813) 826-3250

(b) USASOC G37 DSN: 239-8218 COMM: (910) 432-3084

(c) MARSOC G3 DSN: 758-0852 COMM: (910) 440-0852

(d) AFSOC A3T DSN: 579-5124/2231 COMM: (850) 844-2234

(e) NSWC N32 DSN: 577-0787 COMM: (619) 437-0787

(f) JSOC J37 DSN: 383-2580 COMM: (910) 243-2580

(3) CCs will coordinate with J3-T&E and the LC on staffing any recommendations that establish and/or change existing doctrine or infil/exfil training requirements that affect the joint SOF Enterprise IAW CR procedures described in USSOCOM D 350-1.

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CHAPTER 2

ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2-1. General. Infil/exfil training is an advanced skill set within USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands. It is the responsibility of Subordinate Commands instructing and conducting infil/exfil training to maintain proficiency in established joint processes and procedures necessary for the alignment and professional execution of an infil/exfil training program. A clear understanding of applicable Service/USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command publications supplemented with SO-P infil/exfil training TTPs and best practices are essential to full integration and appropriate standardization of infil/exfil training across the infil/exfil training Enterprise. This chapter delineates specific responsibilities for key personnel/organizations in the planning, preparation, and execution of infil/exfil training by USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands.

2-2. Specific Responsibilities.

a. HQ USSOCOM. IAW Title 10 U.S.C.; §164, CDRs of Combatant Commands: Assignment; Powers and Duties and Title 10 U.S.C. § 167, Unified Combatant Command for SOF; DODD 5100.01, Functions of the DOD and its Major Components; CJCS Instruction (CJCSI) 3500.01 Series, Joint Training Policy for the Armed Forces of the U.S.; and CJCSM 3500.03 Series, Joint Training Manual for the Armed Forces of the U.S., USSOCOM will:

(1) Prepare and train assigned forces.

(2) Provide authoritative direction and oversight to Subordinate CDRs on all aspects of joint SO training.

(3) Evaluate the effectiveness of joint SO training to ensure SOF and equipment are interoperable and support GCC mission requirements.

(4) Publish the annual SO Joint Training Plan in the Joint Training Information Management System, the CDRs Training and Education Guidance, and the annual Command Training Assessment Plan.

b. USSOCOM, Directorate of Operations (J3).

(1) Review mission guidance letters and validate theater infil/exfil training requirements in support of GCC activities.

(2) Notify USSOCOM J3-T&E of training shortfalls identified during operations.

(3) Validate and facilitate accomplishment of emergent training required in theater.

c. USSOCOM SOF Acquisition, Technology (SOF AT&L), Directorate of Logistics

(SOF AT&L-J4).

(1) Exercises staff supervision over the procurement and distribution of infil/exfil training and other necessary equipment for the conduct of infil/exfil training.

(2) In conjunction with USASOC, coordinate the integration of new infil/exfil training systems throughout the infil/exfil training Enterprise.

(3) Monitors infil/exfil training activities, maintenance, and life cycle replacement.

d. USSOCOM Directorate of Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J5).

(1) Assist USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands in the process of publishing training responsibilities between them and the Services via USSOCOM D 10-1,, Terms of Reference -- Roles, Missions, and Functions of Component Commands. Memorandums of Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding, as well as between other CC via command arrangement agreements.

(2) Leads enterprise-wide Mission Analysis of USSOCOM's designed and assigned missions to determine those essential tasks that J3-T&E will use in development of the Command's Joint Mission Essential Task List (JMETL).

(3) Participates in the Quarterly Training Review Board.

e. USSOCOM J3 Training Division (J3-T&E).

(1) Serve as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for infil/exfil training tasks and related issues.

(2) Ensure interoperability of SO-P infil/exfil training equipment and assigned infil/exfil customers.

(3) Manage the development and coordination of joint SOF training doctrine, concepts, and policies for infil/exfil training.

(4) Serve as OPR for the development and alignment of infil/exfil training JSOT.

(5) Conduct periodic JSOT reviews of individual and collective infil/exfil training programs to determine:

(a) Implementation and adherence to this manual.

(b) Level of program interoperability IAW this manual.

(c) A baseline for measuring progress in future reviews.

(6) Document GCC joint infil/exfil training requirements derived from the development of command JMETLs and command assessments of the current capability.

(7) Track and maintain all waivers and ETP submitted and approved by USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands, their authorized Subordinate CDRs, and the USSOCOM Chief of Staff (COS).

(8) Promulgate proposed changes, revise this manual as required, and distribute changes, updates, and re-publication of this manual to USSOCOM Components and Sub-unified Commands.

(9) Be prepared to report to the training enterprise on the status of infil/exfil training programs with reference to J3-T&E responsibilities above at the annual Special Operations Training and Education Conference (SOTEC).

f. USSOCOM Directorate for Force Structure, Requirements, Resources, and Strategic Assessments (J8).

(1) Assist in the establishment of USSOCOM infil/exfil training requirements.

(2) Process infil/exfil training requirement IAW Special Operations Forces Capabilities Integration and Development process.

g. USSOCOM SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L).

(1) Ensure this manual is included in procedural requirements for all SO-P infil/exfil training request for proposals and contract solicitations.

(2) Track USSOCOM infil/exfil training Programs of Record (POR) to recommend training improvements and efficiencies, to include mission systems training.

(3) Execute resources for cradle-to-grave acquisitions of infil/exfil training material assets (e.g., simulators, desktop trainers).

(4) Ensure J3-Training Division is a full-time member of Program Integrated Process Teams established under USSOCOM D 70-1, Acquisition Management System Policy, for all infil/exfil training PORs.

(5) Update SOF AT&L manuals/SOPs and acquisition strategies to ensure J3-T&E is included the review of infil/exfil training products/POR prior to fielding and deployment release.

https://hq.sof.socom.smil.mil/sites/socs/SJS/Pubs/Publications1/D%2070-1.pdf

h. USSOCOM Special Operations Joint Safety (SOSE).

(1) Serve as the Command Point of Contact (POC) for Safety and ORM issues related to infil/exfil training.

(2) Provide safety guidance and assistance to CDRUSSOCOM, key staff, and USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands on infil/exfil training as requested.

(3) Publish critical Subordinate Command level safety information related to infil/exfil training and mishaps to CDRUSSOCOM, J-Codes, and USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands.

(4) Identify and promulgate infil/exfil training mishap/accident trends and provide summaries and analysis related to infil/exfil training to CDRUSSOCOM and the SOF infil/exfil training Enterprise for the purpose of fostering lessons learned, implementing changes to TTPs, policy, equipment, etc.

(5) Leverage Service Class A mishap investigations involving a USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command to include adding a member of that Subordinate command to any infil/exfil training mishap investigation team as required.

(6) Obtain copies and notify J3-T&E of completed Class A infil/exfil training mishap investigations involving a USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command for dissemination of critical information, findings, and recommendations pertaining to all Subordinate Commands conducting infil/exfil training.

i. USASOC LC.

(1) USASOC’s LC overall responsibility is defined in Chapter 1. USASOC will make recommendations on training, validation and interoperability to CDRUSSOCOM through USSOCOM J 3 , J3-T&E.

(2) Specifically, and in coordination with the CCs’, USASOC shall:

(a) Conduct a JSOT or a curriculum review board every 24 months to revalidate infil/exfil POI or blocks of training for all USSOCOM Components.

(b) Assess and recommend Critical Task List infil/exfil Training and TTPs for all USSOCOM Components.

(c) Assess and recommend for validation that Service and civilian curriculums or blocks of training for basic and advanced skills meet or exceed the USSOCOM infil/exfil critical task list.

(d) Act as the primary Component interface with appropriate USSOCOM (J3, SOF AT&L) directorates to, coordinate, publish, and distribute all applicable joint publications and periodicals pertaining to infil/exfil operations, TTPs, and authorized equipment.

(e) LC will work with and through CCs to ensure functional interoperability and reduce the multiplicity of equipment currently in use, while testing, evaluating, and recommending, standardized infil/exfil related equipment to the J3 Training Division or SOF AT&L, as appropriate, for approval.

(f) Develop, publish, and distribute applicable safety messages, equipment bulletins, and quality deficiency reports as required.

(g) Coordinate with appropriate Program Executive Office to address infil/exfil training, operations, equipment, and safety issues during the annual training conference hosted by the LC or

HQ USSOCOM.

j. CCs (USSOCOM Component and Sub-unified CDRs).

(1) Train, maintain, and report on the combat readiness of assigned forces to conduct the infil/exfil training skill set.

(2) Align and conduct infil/exfil training IAW policies and procedures established in this manual, and the applicable Service/USSOCOM Major Subordinate Command publications.

(3) Ensure each infil/exfil training event is conducted IAW the Subordinate Commanders ORM Program.

(4) Capture and incorporate SO-P infil/exfil training lessons learned in the Joint Lessons Learned Information System.

(5) Issue amplifying guidance and publish regulations, instructions, manuals, and directives to meet unique Subordinate Command infil/exfil training requirements.

(6) Coordinate with other USSOCOM CCs and USSOCOM J3-T&E to evaluate and report on the status of required upgrades to the infil/exfil training base for presentation at the annual SOTEC.

(7) Coordinate with USSOCOM J3-T&E, USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands, and SOF AT&L, for the development and fielding of simulations, simulators, training devices, and accompanying training solutions to support infil/exfil training programs.

(8) Coordinate with USSOCOM J3-T&E, USASOC, and CCs to develop/contribute to applicable infil/exfil training publications and materials.

(9) Program resources to successfully implement and sustain infil/exfil training programs and forward training requirements to USSOCOM for influencing the budget process.

(10) Assist USSOCOM CC infil/exfil training units with development and conduct of infil/exfil training COIs/POIs.

(11) Endorse SO-P infil/exfil training requirements.

(12) Provide monthly air/afloat and ground/ashore mishap summaries to USSOCOM SOSE on Class A thru Class C mishaps, potentially high interest accidents, and all critical safety issues that might impact other Subordinate Commands, for inclusion in the Monthly Safety Summary, Trends, Analysis, and Recommendation Reports. Regulations, reports, and POCs are located at:

https://sof.hq.socom.smil.mil/sites/socs/Safety/default.aspx.

k. USSOCOM Major Subordinate Unit/Echelon CDRs.

(1) Operate unit infil/exfil training programs IAW this manual.

(2) Publish unit guidance and/or SOPs.

(3) Develop and maintain unit certification programs and criteria for additional mission duty positions, as required per unit guidance and/or SOPs.

(4) Maintain unit training records for all infil/exfil training.

CHAPTER 3

U.S. SOF BASELINE CRITICAL TASKS FOR INFIL/EXFIL

3-1. General.

a. SOF baseline critical tasks are developed in collaboration with USSOCOM Major Subordinate Commands and is derived from responsibilities assigned to Component CDRs as defined in USSOCOM D 10- l.

b. The jointly developed CTLs (Table 3-1) describes "what" is to be performed in terms common to joint training. The tactical "how" for the CTLs, is the focus of the Subordinate CDRs and their training SMEs.

3-2. U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Infiltration/Exfiltration Operations Capability.

a. The USSOCOM infil/exfil operations capability is built upon the successful completion of USSOCOM Component and Sub-unified Command specific infil/exfil individual training programs that come together in a well-developed, USSOCOM recognized, unit level collective training program(s).

b. USSOCOM Component and Sub-unified infil/exfil operations training programs use the “teach, train, and evaluate” method to advance individuals to a level where they can safely conduct collective infil/exfil operations Full Mission…