A map and words

a schematic drawing of a checkpoint

Look at the scheme of a checkpoint. What occurs to you?

  1. There are three squads. What is their task?
  2. Describe the build up and organisation of this road block.
  3. What do you think is the intention of this type of checkpoint?

To establish a checkpoint

Focus points

  1. They are often established in locations where they cannot be observed by approaching traffic until it is too late to withdraw and escape without being observed
  2. Checkpoints and fugitive roadblock searches are located in an area where drivers cannot see the checkpoint until it is too late to withdraw, and checkpoints are only set up on a temporary basis.
  3. A temporarily base is set up.
  4. Mostly those materials are used which can be positioned quickly.
  5. Checkpoints are located in areas where enemy movement is expected.
  6. Personnel is employed in three teams: sentries, search teams and reaction force.
  7. It might use a large vehicle, or multiple vehicles, such as armored personnel carriers to block the road.
  8. The vehicles might be positioned to partially or entirely block the road or route.
  9. The road may also be partially blocked with concertina wire or heavy objects, such as sandbags or concrete blocks.
  10. Sentries might be positioned at each end of the checkpoint and are covered by mounted or dismounted machine gun positions.
  11. A reaction force may be designated and concealed nearby.

Assignment:

Read these focus points and draw a fitting map of this type of checkpoint. Work in pairs.

Use words of the vocabulary list.

Woordenlijst LP9 MCP.pdf