Remote Sensor Operations

At a glance..

This handbook describes aspects of remote sensor operations including doctrinal fundamentals, equipment, command and control, planning, execution, logistics, and training. This document also provides the information needed by Marines to understand, plan, and execute remote sensor operations in support of the MAGTF.

The details..

MCRP 2-24B Remote Sensor Operations is a doctrinal publication from the U.S. Marine Corps on intelligence collection operations that complements existing information by detailing doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting remote sensor operations in support of the MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force). The primary target audience are intelligence personnel responsible for planning and executing sensor operations but it also provides useful information to those who provide support or utilize reporting from these activities.

This manual outlines fundamentals of remote sensors including their evolution; principles of employment; tactical systems with their respective components; command & control structures along with communications protocols; considerations when planning an operation plus execution guidelines related to deployment/monitoring/information dissemination & utilization.

In addition there's coverage regarding combat service support which includes maintenance/supply/transportation sections as well as training topics like system orientation & familiarization classes plus operator/maintenance instruction sessions & emplacement drills amongst others.

The book also contains appendices covering Miniature Intrusion Detection Systems Technical Characteristics Checklists Decision Briefs Formatting Guidelines Sketch Diagrams Reports Equipment Density Lists Glossary entries.