Indirect Fire and Direct Fire Attacks Incident Management

Incident Management Guidelines

An indirect fire (IDF) attack is one in which a device such as a rocket or mortar round is fired by launching the round into the air with the aim of it landing on or near its target. On striking the ground, the round will detonate, creating a blast wave and throwing shrapnel in all directions; or it may fail to detonate, resulting in unexploded ordnance hazards. There may be no warning of an incoming round, and if a round explodes near personnel or facilities, several more rounds may be inbound.

In the event of an indirect or direct fire attack occurring, the following points should be addressed:

✓ Action Points

1. Stand up the Incident Management and Crisis Response Teams using the SAD CHALETS system.
2. Sound the alarm to notify personnel of incoming risks (use appropriate alarm type).
3. Move personnel to bunkers or other hardened shelters, if safe to do so.
4. Alert personnel outside of the affected area who may be moving toward the risk area.
5. Raise the alert status and security posture of the facility to the predefined state and mobilize security staff, closing down access control points and securing buildings.
6. Conduct a role call of all personnel; account for missing persons.
7. Alert supporting agencies: military, police, or other.
8. Close down the facility, secure access control points, and prepare for possible secondary attacks.
9. On completion, manage casualties and damage.
10. Conduct a UXO sweep prior to allowing staff to resume duties.
11. Determine the damage in terms of:
    • Indirect fire (IDF) damage to structures or buildings.
    • Resulting industrial hazards.
    • UXO damage, fires, and explosions.
    • Follow‐on small arms fire or complex attacks.
    • IDF fragmentation hazards (primary and secondary).
    • Casualty management and evacuation procedures.
12. Provide a postincident report and an IMP Risk Assessment Report (if applicable) as soon as possible.

Key People to Call (see the IMP Communications Plan)

Group	Yes/No	Group	Yes/No
• Medical organization		• Organic QRF
• Military interface		• Crisis response team
• Embassy or consulate		• Security provider (vendor)
• Police, fire, or ambulance		• Other groups