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Bravo Two-Zero: Comprehensive Approach

The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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Bravo Two-Zero: Comprehensive Approach

The Bravo Two Zero patrol comprised eight members of the British SAS deployed into Iraq in January 1991 to set up an observation post. However, the mission failed after the patrol was compromised when they were seen by a local shepherd. This led to the patrol being engaged by Iraqi forces and separating into two groups. Key causes of the failure included equipment malfunctions, not following standard operating procedures to return to the infiltration point if contact was lost, and splitting up the patrol. Lessons learned included always following SOPs and ensuring exfiltration procedures are in place.

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BRAVO TWO-ZERO

Comprehensive Approach

Cadet corporal PETRE Ștefan-Cristian


Group 21b
Contents
1. Introduction

2. Personnel and Equipment


3. Sequence of actions
4. SOP issues
5. Causes of failure
6. Lessons learned

7. Q&A Session
8. Sources
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Introduction
B20

TaskOrg: eight members of British SAS


Main objective: setting up an OP on Iraqi MSR
Deployed at the same time with B10 and B30
Patrol deployed into Iraq (22-23 JAN 1991)

MSR – main supply route


OP – observation point
3
Personnel & Equipment
Sgt. Steven Billy MITCHELL (CDR)
Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS (2IC)
Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG
LCpl. Ian Robert PRING
Tpr. Robert Gaspare CONSIGLIO
Tpr. Steven John LANE
Tpr. Malcom Graham MACGOWN
Tpr. Mike COBURN
2x NBC Suits
8x
23 liters of water
Sandbags & OP equip.
8x 21 MREs ~ 100 kg
Spare bateries
IFAK
2IC – 2nd in command
CDR - commander Demolition equip.
NBC – Nuclear Biological Chemical
4
Sequence of action

 Insertion (230030BJAN1991)

 Compromise (241600BJAN1991)

 Separation (242330BJAN1991)

*hours provided IAW Andy McNab’s story


5
1. Insertion
230030BJAN1991

Boeing RAF Chinook RW

No land vehicles used (CDR’s decision)

Radio comm. issues

RW – rotary wings (helicopter)


6
2. Compromise
241600BJAN1991

Seen by a young shepherd

Withdraw from current position

Engaged by Iraqi APCs

APC – armored personnel carrier


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3. Separation
242330BJAN1991
patrol
Wa
er it r
furth a d io
Go con
ta ct

Sgt. Steven Billy MITCHELL


Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS LCpl. Ian Robert PRING
Tpr. Malcom Graham MACGOWN Tpr. Robert Gaspare CONSIGLIO
Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG Tpr. Steven John LANE
Tpr. Mike COBURN

8
SOP issues

In case of emergency or no radio contact, patrol should return to the


original infiltration point
British SAS SOP

Incorrect initial location

No ERV

No radio communication

SOP – standard operating procedure


ERV - Emergency Rendezvous
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Causes of failure
1. Radio malfunctioning (wrong freq.)

2. Detection by the enemy (young shepherd)

3. Not following SOP (exfil. SOP)

4. Splitting the patrol (two separate teams with


two different plans)

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Lessons learned

 follow SOPs during any situation encountered


on the battlefield

 always perform pre-combat check IOT avoid


equip. malfunctioning during mission

 ensure exfil. SOP is operational

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Thank you for your attention!

Questions?

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Sources
 Andy MCNAB, Bravo Two-Zero (1993)

 Chris RYAN, The One That Got Away (1995)

 Michael ASHER, The Real Bravo Two-Zero (2003)

 www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-blaggers-
guide-to-bravo-two-zero-8632166.html (accesed on 01APR20)

 www.irishtimes.com/culture/the-sas-man-who-wouldn-t-stay-quiet-
1.1136564 (accesed on 01APR20)

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BRAVO TWO-ZERO Cadet corporal PETRE Ștefan-Cristian Comprehensive Approach Group 21b
Contents 1. Introduction 2. Personnel and Equipment 3. Sequence of actions 4. SOP issues 5. Causes of failure 6. Lessons lea
Introduction B20 Patrol deployed into Iraq (22-23 JAN 1991) Main objective: setting up an OP on Iraqi MSR OP – observation p
Personnel & Equipment Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS (2IC) Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG LCpl. Ian Robert PRING Tpr. Robert Gaspare CONSI
Sequence of action Insertion (230030BJAN1991) Compromise (241600BJAN1991) Separation (242330BJAN1991) *hours provided IAW
1. Insertion Boeing RAF Chinook RW No land vehicles used (CDR’s decision) Radio comm. issues 230030BJAN1991 RW – rotary wings
2. Compromise 241600BJAN1991 Seen by a young shepherd Withdraw from current position Engaged by Iraqi APCs APC – armored per
3. Separation 242330BJAN1991 patrol Sgt. Vincent David PHILLIPS Tpr. Malcom Graham MACGOWN Cpl. Colin ARMSTRONG Sgt. Steven
SOP issues In case of emergency or no radio contact, patrol should return to the original infiltration point British SAS SOP
Causes of failure 1. Radio malfunctioning (wrong freq.) 2. Detection by the enemy (young shepherd) 3. Not following SOP (exfi

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