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Casing Operations in Intelligence

Casing involves visually inspecting an area to determine its suitability for intelligence operations. It provides key information to plan operations securely, including best routes in and out, how to avoid attention, and security hazards. Casing is done through personal reconnaissance, maps, research, prior information or hearsay. A casing report details the location, area characteristics, approaches, security concerns, and recommendations to help operations personnel operate safely and covertly.

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Casing Operations in Intelligence

Casing involves visually inspecting an area to determine its suitability for intelligence operations. It provides key information to plan operations securely, including best routes in and out, how to avoid attention, and security hazards. Casing is done through personal reconnaissance, maps, research, prior information or hearsay. A casing report details the location, area characteristics, approaches, security concerns, and recommendations to help operations personnel operate safely and covertly.

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  • Casing Introduction: Provides an overview of the concept and purpose of casing in a security or intelligence context.
  • Purpose of Casing: Explains the goals of conducting a casing operation to enhance security and effectiveness.
  • Uses of Casing: Details how casing supports planning and provides valuable operational information.
  • Casing Methods: Lists different methodologies for conducting casing operations, such as reconnaissance and research.
  • Preliminary Actions: Outlines steps to prepare before starting a casing operation, emphasizing analysis and planning.
  • Coverage: Describes key areas and factors to consider during a casing operation, including security concerns.
  • Approach to Target Area: Discusses strategies for approaching a target area securely, focusing on timing and support.
  • Conduct of Casing: Provides guidance on executing a casing operation, including note-taking and observation.
  • Casing Report: Describes the contents and structure of a report prepared after a casing operation.
  • Report Format: Specifies the format and sections required in a casing report, including operational data and logistics.

CASING

CASING

 VISUAL INSPECTION OF AN AREA OR INSTALLATION

 A RECONNAISSANCE OR SURVEILLANCE OF A BUILDING, PLACE


OR AREA TO DETERMINE ITS SUITABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE
USE OR ITS VULNERABILITY IN AN INTELLIGENCE OPERATION.
PURPOSE
 TO ENABLE THE READER TO USE THE INSTALLATION OR
AREA IN THE MOST SECURE AND SUCCESFUL MANNER

-know the best route to take to get there

-know how to conduct himself without attracting


attention

-know the security hazards & how they can be avoided


and minimized

-know the best route to take to get out of the area


USES

 AIDS IN THE PLANNING OF AN OPERATION BY PROVIDING


NEEDED INFORMATION; LOCATE AND /OR PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON MEETING SITES, SAFEHOUSES, DEAD
DROPS, STORAGE SITES, ETC.
METHODS

- PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE
- MAP RECONNAISSANCE
- RESEARCH
- PRIOR INFORMATION
- HEARSAY
Preliminary Action Before
Starting the Casing Operation

-Analyze your mission


-Study available overt
information
-Check your resources
-Decide in advance what things
you are going to look for
COVERAGE

-Location
-Characteristics of the area
-Approaches to the area
-Special characteristics
-People in the area
-Security considerations in the area
-Special requirements
Approach to Target Area

-Cover
-Timing
-Support
Conduct of Casing

 Area familiarization
 Cover- act naturally
 Measurements
 Note taking
 Recording observations
 CHECK- GO BACK & CHECK
Casing Report

 Specific use for the site was cased


 Location of the site
 Characteristics of the area
 Approaches to the area
 Security
 Escape & possibilities of entrapment
 Detailed information on installations of special

interest
 Sketches, maps, photographs of the area or
installations
 Security problems that arose during the casing
 Recommendation regarding use or avoidance of
the area
Report Format

I REFERENCE
II MISSION
a. Requirements:
b. Purpose:
c. Duration:
III OPERATIONAL DATA
a. Description of Target:
b. Target and habits:
-Customs, habits & dress of the population of
residents
-Business time or curfew time if any
-Weather & terrain of target area
-Language (s) spoken
-Finance & income data
-Transportation facilities
c. Active Opposition
Report Format
IV OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
An outline of the activities of casing personnel
a. Cover plans
1. Cover use by casing personnel
2. Cover recommended for operational personnel
b. Disposal Plans
1. Disposal plan implemented by casing personnel
2. Disposal plan recommended for operational
c. Escape & Evasion Plans
1. Escape & Evasion plan used by casing personnel
2. Recommended escape and evasion plan for opnl
personnel
d. Security
1. Security considerations for opnl personnel & problems
encountered
2. Recommendation regarding use or avoidance of the area
e. Special requirements
Report Format
V COMMAND, LOGISTICS AND COORDINATION
a. Command: Casing Team
b. Logistics
1. Equipment & support facilities
2. Cost of casing operation
c. Coordination:

Team Leader

ANNEXES:
CASING

CASING CASING
 VISUAL INSPECTION OF AN AREA OR INSTALLATION VISUAL INSPECTION OF AN AREA OR INSTALLATION A RECONNAISSANCE OR SURVEILLA
TO ENABLE THE READER TO USE THE INSTALLATION OR TO ENABLE THE READER TO USE THE INSTALLATION OR AREA IN THE MOST SECURE AN
 AIDS IN THE PLANNING OF AN OPERATION BY PROVIDING AIDS IN THE PLANNING OF AN OPERATION BY PROVIDING NEEDED INFORMATION;
METHODS METHODS - PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE - PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE - MAP RECONNAISSANCE - MAP RECONNA
-Analyze your mission -Analyze your mission -Study available overt -Study available overt information information -Check yo
-Location -Location -Characteristics of the area -Characteristics of the area -Approaches to the area -Approaches to the area
-Cover -Cover -Timing -Timing -Support -Support Approach to Target Area Approach to Target Area
 Area familiarization Area familiarization  Cover- act naturally Cover- act naturally  Measurements Measurements 
 Specific use for the site was cased Specific use for the site was cased  Location of the site Location of the site 

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