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USMC Special Reaction Teams (SRT)
Unit Profile
(Concentrated on Camp Lejuene’s SRT)



Special Reaction Teams (SRT) act as Marine Corps Base’s tactical response unit. Performing a wide array of duties the primary mission of SRT is to provide the military police with a tactical response unit. However, SRT performs a lot of other duties that will be discussed later.

INCIDENT RESPONSE:
1. Initial. The senior MP responding will oversee actions at the scene until properly relieved by a designated PMO representative who will serve as the "on-scene" commander.

2. Specialized. The installation commander may authorize the establishment of a Special Reaction Team (SRT) in accordance with MCO 3302.1. The provost marshal will establish a SRT or enter into an agreement with local law enforcement authorities for the provision of special response forces. Commanders should consider that local and Federal law enforcement might not be able or willing.

To tactically respond to incidents aboard military installations due to their own crises. When a military police SRT is established, it will meet the criteria set forth in the current editions of OPNAVINST 5530.14 and MCO 3302.1 in order to provide the minimum capabilities of:

a. Isolating the scene.

b. Tactically responding from an assembly area to the scene.

c. Effecting an entry.

d. Employing clearing techniques (e.g., close quarters battle (CQB) skills).



2203. SPECIAL REACTION TEAM (SRT)

1. SRT Organization. The provost marshal will determine SRT membership. Dependent on manning levels, the formation of a ten member SRT is highly recommended in order to enhance response capabilities. The SRT should consist of an SRT commander, not less than five personnel comprising an entry element and ideally a four man cover element. Military police personnel regardless of their assignment within PMO, i.e., traffic control, logistics support, etc. may be assigned to an SRT.



Typical Training Week:

A regular training week for SRT

Monday – 0515 to 0530 Muster for PT

(Admin. day) 0530 to 0700 PT

0700 to 0830 Shower/shave and prep time for next evolution

0830 to 1100 Cleaning of all SRT weapons

1100 to 1300 Chow

1300 to 1500 All range/ammo requests are done for the week.

1500 to 1600 Squad leaders time

1600 to 1630 Verify team members that were on-call

1630 Secured

Tuesday - 0515 to 0530 Muster for PT

0530 to 0700 PT

0700 to 0800 Shower/shave and prep time

0800 to 0845 Withdrawal of weapons/ammo that we are going to use at the range

0845 to 0915 Movement to weapons ranges

0915 to 1200 Live firing of the Beretta 9mm

1200 to 1230 Chow

1230 to 1500 Live firing of the MP5/M16 A-2

1500 to 1600 Shotgun Drills

1600 to 1900 firing the M40-A1 sniper rifle

1900 to 2000 Chow time

2000 to 2330 Night firing

2330 to 0030 Movement back to rear/cleaning wpns/secured

Wednesday 0715 to 0730 Muster for PT

0730 to 0900 PT

0900 to 1030 Shower/shave and prep time

1030 to 1100 Sq. Leaders inspect team for training evolution.

1100 to 1200 Check out wpns and movement to training area

1200 to 1230 Chow

1230 to 1630 CQB training with different scenarios

1630 to 1730 Movement back to rear/ clean wpns/ secured for day.

Thursday same as Tuesday PT than go to the Range

Friday same as Wed., PT then movement out to the days-training site.



SRT Composition:
SRT Commander. The SRT commander is responsible to the provost marshal or his designee (e.g. deputy provost marshal for operations, MP operations officers) for administrative supervision, operational coordination, and training management of the SRT.

a. Entry Element. An entry element shall consist of a team leader, pointman, first defenseman, second defenseman, and rear security/utility defenseman.

b. Cover Element. Each cover element should consist of a designated marksman and an observer (spotter), with at least 2 teams.

c. All SRT members should cross-train in each of the entry element positions. Each team member must be completely knowledgeable of every SRT member’s duties.



3. SRT Capability. The Provost Marshal will ensure that SRT members meet the Individual Training Standards contained in MCO 1510.86A. The process will include a demonstrated ability to perform the following training standards to the installation Commander’s satisfaction:

a. SRT organization, employment, and mission planning concepts.

b. Resolving hostage/barricaded suspect situations.

c. Team tactics for maneuver, building clearing and actions "on-scene" to include immediate action drills in response to unplanned surrender and continued resistance.

d. Live fire employment of weapons in training scenarios.

e. Special entry methods to include breaching techniques.

f. Counterterrorism response.

g. Intra-team communications (e.g., hand/arm signals).

h. Recognition and identification of weapons, improvised explosive devices (IED's),



Schools that SRT members might receive:

· SRT School

· Scout Sniper School

· Close Quarters Battle/ Advanced CQB.

· Rappel Masters Course.

· Search and Rescue.

· Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructors Course

· MCIWS (Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival)

· Along with several other Law Enforcement schools that sharpened and honed their techniques, such as, SWAT, FBI SWAT, LE sniper, rappel, etc.

· In addition, all team members are cross-trained in every position to ensure that all members know the mission of all other members in case one member was to go down.



Personnel Selection Requirement:

a. Selection Requirements - At least one year of operational MP law enforcement experience.

1. High level of physical fitness (at least 1st class on PFT and agility; capable of performing arduous tasks over sustained periods).

2. Marine Corps height/weight standards.

3. Qualify expert with the service rifle and pistol, as well as other assigned SRT weapon(s).

4. Mature and disciplined.

5. Capable of working with others in a team (very important).

b. Additional suitability considerations - Potential SRT members should be screened by the SRT commander (or senior entry team leader) for suitability. Nominations are subject to the approval of the provost marshal. Additional suitability criteria for consideration include:

1. Volunteers are preferred for SRT duty, however, assignment will be based on mission requirements and best-qualified Marines will be assigned to ensure a quality SRT capability.

2. Available 24 hours for recall.

3. No prior court-martials or NJP.

4. Excellent hearing and eyesight, preferably 20-20 correctable vision.

c. Selection.

1. The SRT commander should be selected by the provost marshal and be an officer or SNCO.

2. SRT entry element team leaders should be selected by the SRT commander (if appointed), with the concurrence of the provost marshal.

3. Designated marksman and observers should be nominated by the entry element team leader(s) and selected.

The selection process at Camp Lejeune consisted of a 2-day indoctrination. During this indoctrination the selectee’s were screened for the physical abilities (pull-ups with a 60 lb. tac-vest on, 3 mile ruck-run, FBI SWAT test, stamina, building clearing techniques, self defense, Marine Corps PFT, etc); mental abilities (how they handled different stressful situations, a written exam, and their motivation that they displayed throughout the indoctrination); and their military appearance was viewed in a personal interview where all potential candidates must go in front of a panel of senior SRT members and answer personal questions about themselves and why they think they are the best candidate for the team. After the two-day screening all current members of the team get together and decide who, if any, selectees are going to be appointed to the team.

Camp Lejeune’s SRT was also tasked with Protective Services/ Security Escorts

SRT was responsible for providing protective service operations for individuals designated by the Department of Defense and Headquarters Marine Corps (POS). This includes the planning and execution of close-in protection for the principal, and coordinating every phase of the mission to include the middle and outer cordons of security. The provost marshals office will provide technical advice and assistance to the SRT commander on the protective service operation.

Primary Weapons:

M16 A-2 Service Rifle

MP-5

Remington 870. 12 ga. Shotgun

M40-A1 Sniper Rifle

Beretta 9mm with tac-light (optional).