Sample of PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION Special Counter-Insurgency Operations Unit Training (SCOUT) Revised 2014 Program of Instruction (45 days) Course Description: This course aims to equip police officers with the knowledge, attitudes and skills required of public safety forces in contributing to the resolution of insurgency problem in the country. It is specifically designed and contextualized to develop essential competencies for effective and efficient counter-insurgency operations (See Annex A for the SCOUT Competency Framework for the list of competencies required of maneuver units). Module I - Overview of the Course / Mandate of Maneuver RPSB/PPSC Subject Nr of Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction SCOUT Course Overview 2 Learning Objectives, Required Competencies and Method of Instruction History and Evolution of Insurgency in the Philippines 2 Overview of insurgency in the Philippines – CNN and SPSG. Root causes of insurgency. History and Organizational Structure of the PNP and Maneuver Units 2 History of the PNP and Organizational Structure, History and Mandate of the RPSB and PPSC> Group reporting / Discussion Internal Security Operations 2 Evolution of internal security operations in the PNP. Complementation of ISO work between AFP and PNP. Latest ISO mandate and guidelines. Briefing and small group discussions Total number of hours 8 Module II - Personal Effectiveness Discussion
Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Attributes of Maneuver Forces 2 Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, Honor System, Valuing Cultural Diversity Case Study Leadership 2 Leadership for Operations Case Study Discussion Ethics 2 PNP Core Values / PNP Code of Ethical Standards Lecture Film showing Practical Exercises Personal Finance 2 Financial management for police officers Lecture Discussion Practical Exercises Total number of hours 8 Module III - Threat to National Security Group Counter Operations Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction CPP/NPA/NDF (CNN) 12 CPP History; Organizational Structures of CNN; Red and White Areas; Concept and Strategy of CPP; Three (3) Major Armed Struggle of CPP/NPA; Barangay Module; and Formation of NPA Lecture/Video Presentation Southern Philippines Secessionist Groups (SPSG) 8 History and Deeper Understanding of MNLF and MILF; ASG; BIFF; and RSM; Updates on the Peace Process with the MILF Lecture/Video Presentation Total number of hours 18 Module IV - Intelligence for Counter-insurgency Operations
Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Community Organizing for 4 Revisiting LOI SAMBAYAN Current Trends in LOI Santinig Community Organizing LOI 22/09 “BAYANIHAN” (Barangay Peacekeeping Operations) Lecture / Discussion / Practical Exercise 4 Ways and Techniques to Counter Organize Existing Sectoral Organizations of the CNN Lecture & Site Visit Community Intervention (COMINT) 8 Understanding the Contention of PNP MC 2013-019 Pillars and Operational Paradigm of Community Intervention Concept Lecture / Practical Exercises NPA 8 How the NPA conducts winning the community’s hearts and minds. Learning through through music, drama and creative arts. PE number of hours 24 Module VI - Conflict Resolution Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Understanding Conflict 2 Types of conflict, Life Cycle of Conflict Lecture Basic Conflict Resolution 2 Approaches to conflict resolution Lecture/PE Cultural considerations in conflict resolution 2 RIDO Lecture Tools in conflict resolution 2 Clan-feuding in other regions of the country Lecture Total number of hours 8 Module VII - Police Tactical Skills for Counter-insurgency insurgency
Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Human-rights Based Policing 4 HR Values; Principles of HR; IHR; PNP role in the promotion and protection of HR (PNP Opn) Lecture First Response (Securing the Crime Scene) Basic Roles of the IR: Crime Scene Safety; Life Saving Efforts; Crime Scene Security & Control. Tasks of the IR: Crime Recognition (Threats & Notifications); Attend to Injured Persons (First Aid, Triage, Emergency Extrication, Notification of Medical Support); Take into Custody the Perpetrators and Possible Witnesses (May conduct initial interview – identification, flight route, pre-incident info); Identify and Preserve Evidence (Conditional); Cordon the Area; Turn-over to Police Investigation Team (Filling up the CHECKLIST); Provide Assistance to Police Investigation Team. The IR in a nutshell. Protocol for Explosives Related Incidents: General Principles; Concept of Operations. First Aid and Evacuation 7 aid treatment of injuries, life-saving, steps and field experience in evacuation (land, water and air evacuation) of sick and wounded. Lecture/ Practical Exercises Communication and signal Current comm equipment, uses, functions, care and maintenance; cipher/decipher techniques; radio net, common used ten codes; UHF, MVS, VHF
Secure/Non-secure communication Hand Signal. Rope Courses 12 Different kinds of knots, rappelling equipment, rappelling techniques, vertical surface rappelling, heli-rappelling. Lecture/PE Map Reading/Land Navigation Direction 2 Study of Direction Lecture/PE Compass 2 Parts and Uses during Night and Day Lecture/PE Methods of Locating Points 2 Section, Resection, Inspection Lecture/PE Route Planning 2 Selection of Legs for Cross Country Routes Lecture/PE Day Navigation 8 Practical Exercises (ground) in Locating points using the Map and Compass the day and night PE Night Navigation 4 Practical Exercises (ground) in Locating points the Map and Compass the day and night PE Intro to GPS 1 Application of GPS PE Firearms and Weapon Handling Handgun Marksman ship Training Phase II PNP Rifle Training to explosives 8 8 Conduct of handgun and rifle proficiency firing; assembly/disassembly and proper maintenance of rifle and handgun. Safety handling of FAs. Explosives characteristics and types; grenade; landlines and booby traps Practical Exercises Organization of special action team 2 Composition and equipment roles and duties; capabilities and limitations
SAC Operation Techniques Team SOPs on day and night movement; crossing obstacle, danger zones Field Craft Techniques 8 Visual Training Camouflage, Cover and Concealment, Day and Night Movement Observation and Deduction, Introduction to Night Training, Movement With or Without Arms Judging Distance. Lecture/ Practical Exercises Survival Techniques 8 Principle of Jungle Survival, Types of Natural Weapons, Improvised Shelter in the Field, Edible Foods available in the Jungle, Medicinal and Poisonous Plants. Lecture/ Practical Exercises Intro to Special Equipment 1 GPS, Binoculars, Range Finders, Night Vision Goggles, etc. Lecture Communication Signal 4 Secure/Non-secure communication Hand Signal. Lecture/PE Troop Leading Procedure 12 Leadership quality traits and principles. Principles and sequence involved in TLP. Briefing and debriefing techniques Lecture/PE Organization of Special Action Team 2 Composition, equipment, individual duties & individual specialization. Capabilities and limitations of Special Action team. Lecture Special Action Team Operational Techniques 16 Special Action team SOPs during movement and crossing obstacles, or danger areas, buddy system, passing the count, visual and hand signals. Lecture/PE Fire Fight SOPs IADs 16 Formulations, signals, fire & maneuvers, fire control and distribution, meeting engagement counter, techniques and breakthrough techniques. Ensure that Crime Scene Processing is undertaken after a raid or encounter; Lecture/PE
no more “PRP” commands which would mean leave the area for a post rallying point (PRP). Patrolling Raids and Vantage maneuvers 16 Patrol teams, types of patrol, patrol planning & preparations, patrol steps, patrol warning order, patrol order, conduct of patrol, raids patrol, recon, and vantage maneuvers. Note: There should have a designated Crime Scene Processing Personnel for every team conducting combat/tactical patrols. Lecture/PE Total number of hours 198 Module VIII - Psychology of Counter-insurgency Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Attributes of Maneuver Forces 2 Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, Honor System, Valuing Cultural Diversity Group Dynamics Leadership for Operations 2 Confidence and will to fight and win the war; Case studies of true Stories in the Field Knowing the mind of the NPAs 4 Dialogue with former NPAs Battle indoctrination 8 Total number of hours 24 Module IX - Insurgency Situation Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction
Regional security situation 2 Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, Honor System, Valuing Cultural Diversity Group Dynamics Regional development situation 2 Group Dynamics Mission Planning 4 number of hours 8 Module X - Field Training Exercise (FTX) Subject Nr of Hours Scope of Instruction Mode of Instruction Preparation for the FTX 4 Instructions for the FTX; Purpose and Checklist; Intelligence Briefing on the Community; Group Preparation PE Actual FTX 32 Barangay immersion and application of what has been learned. FTX Report-writing 4 Reflection on individual and group experiences. Night exercise Debriefing 8 Groups report what they learned from the FTX Group reports / Discussion number of hours 40 Recapitulation:
Special Counter-Insurgency Operations Unit Training (SCOUT) MASTER TRAINING SCHEDULE Time Subject Scope of Instruction Duration DAY 1 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Course Overview Learning Objectives, Required Competencies and Method of Instruction 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN History and Evolution of Insurgency in the Philippines Overview of insurgency in the Philippines – CNN and SPSG. Root causes of insurgency. 2 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM History and Organizational Structure of the PNP and Maneuver Units History of the PNP and Organizational Structure, History and Mandate of the RPSB and PPSC 2 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Internal Security Operations Evolution of internal security operations in the PNP. Complementation of ISO work between AFP and PNP. Latest ISO mandate and guidelines. 2 DAY 2 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Attributes of Maneuver Forces Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, Honor System, Valuing Cultural Diversity 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN Leadership Leadership for Counter-insurgency Operations 2 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ethics PNP Core Values / PNP Code of Ethical Standards 2
3:00 PM –5:00 PM Personal Finance Financial Management for Officers 2 DAY 3 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CPP/NPA/NDF (CNN) CPP History; Organizational Structures of CNN; Red and White Areas; Concept and Strategy of CPP; Three (3) Major Armed Struggle of CPP/NPA; Barangay Module; and Formation of NPA 8 DAY 4 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Continuation: CPP/NPA/NDF (CNN) CPP History; Organizational Structures of CNN; Red and White Areas; Concept and Strategy of CPP; Three (3) Major Armed Struggle of CPP/NPA; Barangay Module; and Formation of NPA 4 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Southern Philippines Secessionist Groups (SPSG) History and Deeper Understanding of MNLF and MILF; ASG; BIFF; and RSM; Updates on the Peace Process with the MILF 4 DAY 5 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Southern Philippines Secessionist Groups (SPSG) History and Deeper Understanding of MNLF and MILF; ASG; BIFF; and RSM; Updates on the Peace Process with the MILF 4 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Overview of Intelligence & Intelligence Cycle Distinction between intelligence and information; Categories of intelligence; Basic principles of intelligence operations; Four phases of the Intelligence Cycle; Recognize the relationship and 4
evacuation) of sick and wounded. DAY 17 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Communication and signal Current communication equipments, radio uses, functions, care and maintenance; cipher/decipher techniques; radio net, common used ten codes; UHF, MVS, VHF Secure/Non-secure communication Hand Signal. 8 DAY 18 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Rope Courses Different kinds of knots, rappelling equipments, rappelling techniques, vertical surface rappelling, heli-rappelling. 8 DAY 19 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Map Reading/Land Navigation Direction Study of Direction 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN Compass Parts and Uses during Night and Day 2 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Methods of Locating Points Section, Resection, Inspection 2 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Route Planning Selection of Legs for Cross Country Routes 2 DAY 20 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Day Navigation Practical Exercises (ground) in Locating points using the Map and Compass the day and night 8 DAY 21 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Night Navigation Practical Exercises (ground) in Locating points using the Map and Compass the day and night 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN Intro to GPS Application of GPS 2 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Firearms and Weapon Handling Conduct of handgun proficiency firing; 4
Handgun Qualification Marksmanship Training Phase II and proper maintenance of handgun. Safety handling of firearms. DAY 22 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Continuation: Handgun Qualification Marksmanship Training Phase II Conduct of handgun proficiency firing; and proper maintenance of handgun. Safety handling of firearms. 4 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PNP Rifle Marksmanship Training Conduct of rifle proficiency firing; and proper maintenance of rifle. Safety handling of firearms. 4 DAY 23 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Introduction to explosives Explosives characteristics and grenade; landlines and booby traps 4 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Organization of special action team Composition and equipments roles and duties; capabilities and limitations 2 3:00 PM –5:00 PM SAC Operation Techniques Team SOPs on day and night movement; crossing obstacle, danger zones 2 DAY 24 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Field Craft Techniques Visual Training Camouflage, Cover and Concealment, Day and Night Movement Observation and Deduction, Introduction to Night Training, Movement With or Without Arms Judging Distance. 8 DAY 25 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Survival Techniques Principle of Jungle Survival, Types of Natural Weapons, Improvised Shelter 8
planning & preparations, patrol steps, patrol warning order, patrol order, conduct of patrol, raids patrol, recon, and vantage maneuvers. Note: There should have a designated Crime Scene Processing Personnel for every team conducting combat/tactical patrols. DAY 36 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Organization of Special Action Team Composition, equipment, individual duties & individual specialization. Capabilities and limitations of Special Action team. 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN Attributes of Maneuver Forces Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, Honor System, Valuing Cultural Diversity 2 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Leadership for Operations Confidence and will to fight and win the insurgency war; 2 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Knowing the mind of the NPAs 2 DAY 37 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Knowing the mind of the NPAs 2 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN Regional security situation Discipline, Courageous concern, Adaptability/Stress Tolerance, System, Valuing Cultural Diversity 2 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mission Planning 4 DAY 38 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Battle indoctrination 8 DAY 39 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Preparation for the FTX 8 DAY 40, 41, 42 & 43 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Actual FTX Barangay immersion and 24
application of what has been learned. DAY 44 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Report-writing Reflection on individual and group experiences. 8 DAY 45 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Debriefing Groups report what they learned from the FTX 8 360 hours Sample of MODULE PLAN