The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.
FM/BS-1640 · v2.00
Respond to UAS using the DIDE sequence
No words changed between v1.00 and v2.00.
v1.00
DetectMaintain awareness for visual, thermal, or auditory indicators of UAS presence.
Announce detection clearly to the element.
IdentifyConfirm the object as a UAV.
Determine type, behavior, and threat profile where possible.
DecideDetermine whether to engage based on:Risk of drawing attention if not yet detected by the UAV.
Risk of friendly fire.
Risk posed to friendly forces.
Viability of engagement given available skill and equipment.
Determine how to engage (physical or non-physical method).
EngageEmploy the selected method:Physical: Explosive munitions or small arms to destroy or damage the UAV.
Non-Physical: GPS or radio jamming to disrupt, disable, or control the UAV signal.
v2.00
DetectMaintain awareness for visual, thermal, or auditory indicators of UAS presence.
Announce detection clearly to the element.
IdentifyConfirm the object as a UAV.
Determine type, behavior, and threat profile where possible.
DecideDetermine whether to engage based on:Risk of drawing attention if not yet detected by the UAV.
Risk of friendly fire.
Risk posed to friendly forces.
Viability of engagement given available skill and equipment.
Determine how to engage (physical or non-physical method).
EngageEmploy the selected method:Physical: Explosive munitions or small arms to destroy or damage the UAV.
Non-Physical: GPS or radio jamming to disrupt, disable, or control the UAV signal.
DetectMaintain awareness for visual, thermal, or auditory indicators of UAS presence.
Announce detection clearly to the element.
IdentifyConfirm the object as a UAV.
Determine type, behavior, and threat profile where possible.
DecideDetermine whether to engage based on:Risk of drawing attention if not yet detected by the UAV.
Risk of friendly fire.
Risk posed to friendly forces.
Viability of engagement given available skill and equipment.
Determine how to engage (physical or non-physical method).
EngageEmploy the selected method:Physical: Explosive munitions or small arms to destroy or damage the UAV.
Non-Physical: GPS or radio jamming to disrupt, disable, or control the UAV signal.
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FM/G367 Counter UASOn role cards
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