FENCH (BARBWIRE) 3 FT HIEGHT
CASING
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Scope of Presentation
Definition of Casing
Purpose Of Casing
Nature and Security Considerations In Casing
COVER As an Aspect of Operational Security
Stages Of Casing
The Conduct Of Casing
Considerations for Casing
Methods Of Casing
Pre-action Prior To Conduct Of Casing
Reminders
Summary
DEFINITION OF CASING
Visual inspection of the area or
installation to determine its suitability for
intelligence use or its vulnerability in an
intelligence operations.
PURPOSE OF CASING
Enable the reader the best route to
get into the area.
Know how to conduct oneself
without attracting attention.
Avoid or minimize security
hazards.
Know the best route to get out.
Nature and Security Considerations
In Casing
It is indispensable preparatory step to the
conduct of virtually every type of clandestine
operations such as:
personal meeting operations which use impersonal
communications
clandestine communications such as
dead drop operations
brush pass operations
brief encounter operations
audio and other technical surveillance such as stake out
operations.
Nature and Security Considerations
in Casing
Casing gives an example description of a place
and determination of its applicability and
suitability to the conduct of operation.
The risk posed by the compromise of this kind
of activity will either mean the downfall of the
personnel career or will mean his life.
In the conduct of casing, the personnel
involved and the case officer must practice
maximum operational security.
COVER as an Aspect of Operational
Security
COVER FOR STATUS - cover used by the
agent or the operator which adheres him to
other kinds of personality other than his
own identity.
COVER FOR ACTION - the circumstance
that justifies the presence of the operator
on the operational site and for every action
that he undertakes while in the operational
site.
STAGES OF CASING
Area familiarization
Actual inspection of the site
area
Re-casing
THE CONDUCT OF CASING
PHASES IN CASING:
CASING
Set first an idea on the general area which
surrounds the site and the area which is the
site itself.
Become familiar first with the general area
concerned assessing -
traffic pattern
infiltration and exfiltration routes
choke points
security
other factors
Considerations for Casing
Use of technical aid such as:
Still Camera
Video Camera
Voice Recorder
Still camera is essential tool for casing
and it is considered as the minimum tool
requirement for the conduct of casing.
Considerations for Casing
Elements of the general area:
Area description
Weather Conditions
Access to the Area
Inhabitants in the Area
Elements of the specific area:
Specific Description of the Operational Area
Limitations
Security should be placed foremost & above
all.
METHODS OF CASING
Personal
Map
Prior Info
Hearsay
Action Prior to Conduct of Casing
Analyze Your Mission
Study Overt Information
Check Your Resources
Cover
Timing
Support Requirements
Format Of Casing Report
Classification
HEADING
X Date
Subject: After Casing Report
To:
REFERENCE(S):
I.MISSION
A. Requirements
B. Purpose
2. TARGET
3. DATE/TIME
4. CLIMATE DURING THE CONDUCT OF CASING
5. GENERAL LOCATION
Format Of Casing Report
6. OPERATIONAL DATA:
A. Written Description of Target
B. Target and Habits
1. Customs habits and dress
2. Curfew hours and other restrictions
3. Weather and Terrain
4. Languages Spoken in the Area
5. Transportation Facilities
C. Active Opposition
1. Professional Services
2. Civil Services
3. The Public
Format Of Casing Report
7. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
A. Signals and their Implementation
B. Cover Plans
1. Cover Used by Casing Personnel
2. Cover Recommended for Operational Personnel
C. Disposal Plans
1. Disposal Plan Implemented by Casing Personnel
2. Disposal Plan Recommended for Opnl Personnel
D. Escape and Evasion Plans
1. Escape & Evasion Plan Used by Casing Personnel
2. Recommended Escape and Evasion Plan for
Operational Personnel
E. Others:
Format Of Casing Report
8. COMPOSITION, LOGISTICS AND COORDINATION:
A. Composition
B. Logistics
1. Equipment and Support Facilities
2. Cost of Casing Operation
C. Coordination
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Tm Leader
Enclosures:
Maps
Vicinity Sketch
Classification
REMINDERS
Any photographs, note-taking and
sketching activities must be taken
clandestinely.
clandestinely
Exercise high degree of discretion and
cover for action without alerting chance
observers
Report accurately
Summary of Presentation
Definition of Casing
Purpose Of Casing
Nature and Security Considerations In Casing
COVER As an Aspect of Operational Security
Stages Of Casing
The Conduct Of Casing
Considerations for Casing
Methods Of Casing
Pre-action Prior To Conduct Of Casing
Reminders
Thank You
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Good Day
