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    Bravo Two-Zero: Comprehensive Approach

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    The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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    The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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    The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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    Bravo Two-Zero: Comprehensive Approach

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    The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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    The key takeaways from the document are to always follow standard operating procedures, perform equipment checks, and ensure an exfiltration plan is in place.

    The objective of the Bravo Two-Zero patrol was to set up an observation post on an Iraqi main supply route.

    The patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd while withdrawing from their position.

    BRAVO TWO-ZERO

    Comprehensive Approach

    Cadet corporal PETRE Ștefan-Cristian


    Group 21b
    Contents
    1. Introduction

    2. Personnel and Equipment


    3. Sequence of actions
    4. SOP issues
    5. Causes of failure
    6. Lessons learned

    7. Q&A Session
    8. Sources
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    Introduction
    B20

    TaskOrg: eight members of British SAS


    Main objective: setting up an OP on Iraqi MSR
    Deployed at the same time with B10 and B30
    Patrol deployed into Iraq (22-23 JAN 1991)

    MSR – main supply route


    OP – observation point
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    Personnel & Equipment
    Sgt. Steven Billy MITCHELL (CDR)
    Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS (2IC)
    Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG
    LCpl. Ian Robert PRING
    Tpr. Robert Gaspare CONSIGLIO
    Tpr. Steven John LANE
    Tpr. Malcom Graham MACGOWN
    Tpr. Mike COBURN
    2x NBC Suits
    8x
    23 liters of water
    Sandbags & OP equip.
    8x 21 MREs ~ 100 kg
    Spare bateries
    IFAK
    2IC – 2nd in command
    CDR - commander Demolition equip.
    NBC – Nuclear Biological Chemical
    4
    Sequence of action

     Insertion (230030BJAN1991)

     Compromise (241600BJAN1991)

     Separation (242330BJAN1991)

    *hours provided IAW Andy McNab’s story


    5
    1. Insertion
    230030BJAN1991

    Boeing RAF Chinook RW

    No land vehicles used (CDR’s decision)

    Radio comm. issues

    RW – rotary wings (helicopter)


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    2. Compromise
    241600BJAN1991

    Seen by a young shepherd

    Withdraw from current position

    Engaged by Iraqi APCs

    APC – armored personnel carrier


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    3. Separation
    242330BJAN1991
    patrol
    Wa
    er it r
    furth a d io
    Go con
    ta ct

    Sgt. Steven Billy MITCHELL


    Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS LCpl. Ian Robert PRING
    Tpr. Malcom Graham MACGOWN Tpr. Robert Gaspare CONSIGLIO
    Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG Tpr. Steven John LANE
    Tpr. Mike COBURN

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    SOP issues

    In case of emergency or no radio contact, patrol should return to the


    original infiltration point
    British SAS SOP

    Incorrect initial location

    No ERV

    No radio communication

    SOP – standard operating procedure


    ERV - Emergency Rendezvous
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    Causes of failure
    1. Radio malfunctioning (wrong freq.)

    2. Detection by the enemy (young shepherd)

    3. Not following SOP (exfil. SOP)

    4. Splitting the patrol (two separate teams with


    two different plans)

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    Lessons learned

     follow SOPs during any situation encountered


    on the battlefield

     always perform pre-combat check IOT avoid


    equip. malfunctioning during mission

     ensure exfil. SOP is operational

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    Thank you for your attention!

    Questions?

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    Sources
     Andy MCNAB, Bravo Two-Zero (1993)

     Chris RYAN, The One That Got Away (1995)

     Michael ASHER, The Real Bravo Two-Zero (2003)

     www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-blaggers-
    guide-to-bravo-two-zero-8632166.html (accesed on 01APR20)

     www.irishtimes.com/culture/the-sas-man-who-wouldn-t-stay-quiet-
    1.1136564 (accesed on 01APR20)

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