TCP Operations

One of the most effective techniques for fighting a counter insurgency within a designated area is to establish Traffic Control Points (TCP). We spent a few days learning how to establish TCPs and the implied tasks that go with the operation.

HEY NOW! The 1st Platoon PSG searching SPC. H for contraband.

This insurgent is not praying to Allah, he was being unruly and had to be secured.

1st Platoon leadership briefing the interpreters (terps)on the TCP.

Securing a vehicle prior to searching.

Conducting the search.

Hey, that insurgent looks familiar.

One of the Docs from 2nd Platoon takes care of a civilian who encountered an IED.