ATP 3-90.15 — Site Exploitation (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-90.15 provides guidance on site exploitation planning, resourcing, implementation, assessment, and information dissemination.
- Publication number: ATP 3-90.15
- Title: SITE EXPLOITATION (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 07/28/2015
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses tactical and technical exploitation, operational-environment considerations, preparation and execution techniques, and assessment methods. It requires information and materiel collected and persons found on-site to be methodically assessed and transported to the appropriate facility.
Applies to: ATP 3-90.15 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/the Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Tactical site exploitation
- Technical exploitation
- Site exploitation planning
- Information collection
- Evidence collection
- Weapons cache checklists
- Attack scene investigation
- Site exploitation assessment
Questions and answers
What does site exploitation planning require about risk assessments?
Leaders at all echelons conduct risk assessments before each tactical site exploitation or technical exploitation. (paragraph 2-67)
What does tactical site exploitation preparation include?
Preparation includes, but is not limited to, information collection and coordination, such as reconnaissance and surveillance; plan refinement through rehearsals; and integration of enablers. (paragraph 3-1)
What tasks require rehearsals before tactical site exploitation?
Tactical site exploitation tasks that require rehearsals include Establishment of site security. Establishment of initial protection and control points within the search area. Coordination with host-nation police or persons in a position of authority. Documenting search and collection results. Questioning of women and children based on intelligence and local customs. Biometric enrollment. Evidence handling procedures. Transfer or handover of personnel and materiel. Search techniques. (paragraph 3-4)
How is site exploitation assessed?
The results of site exploitation is continuously assessed to optimize the site exploitation teams effectiveness and to satisfy the commanders critical information requirements. (paragraph 5-1)