UAS Response Training Scenarios
UAS Response Training Can And Should Be Exercised By More Than Just First Responders
Organizing training for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) incidents is a critical but daunting task. Based on our extensive experience with conducting Counter-UAS training, we can show you how to administer impactful training while minimizing your time investment to set up and carry out that training. Provided below are example scenarios that can be tailored for individual unit training all the way up to multi-agency exercises.
All personnel have a responsibility to understand how to identify, report, and respond to UAS incidents. These training scenarios allow everyone, not just First Responders and specialized units, to exercise their response to UAS incidents to build proficiency, enhance safety, and improve readiness.
The examples shown below do not require a UAS to be in the air as part of the exercise; all drone sightings can be implemented through exercise injects based on the scenario you are running. By not requiring an airborne UAS, a major barrier to conducting UAS response training is eliminated and allows for these activities to be conducted on an as-needed basis with limited external coordination.
38 Sierra offers an assortment of UAS Training Aids to enhance the realism of your exercise scenarios; you can view our complete catalogue here.
Scenario 1- UAS Overflight:
An unknown UAS was spotted overflying (a specific facility or area), and observers stated that an unknown object had fallen from the drone. The UAS was reported to have departed the area shortly after the unknown object fell. There are currently no reports of any explosions, casualties, or damage. Dispatch personnel to cordon and search the area for the unknown dropped object. Note: If a facility is targeted in this scenario, consider exercising a shelter in place, evacuation, or cordon and search as appropriate.
Training Aid Employment: Place a UAS Dropped Munition training aid in a location that corresponds with the flight path of the reported UAS. Place the training aid on a hard surface such as pavement, or partially bury nose down in a soft surface like turf or bare soil as shown below. For a more challenging scenario, place the training aid in an elevated position such as the exterior structure of a building or tree.
Suggested Evaluation Criteria:
Establishing an effective cordon
Efficiently searching the cordoned area
Successfully identifying any suspected hazards that may be present
Maintaining a safe distance as well as frontal and overhead cover from any identified suspected hazard(s)
Accurately reporting the location, size, colors, markings, and disposition of the suspected hazard(s)
Russian OFSP 1.7 UAS Dropped Munition Inert Training Aid
Scenario 2 - Downed UAS:
One or more UAS operating in the area were identified as a likely threat and were successfully engaged with a Counter-UAS (C-UAS) system and have landed/crashed in the vicinity of (a facility or area). Dispatch personnel to cordon and search the area for the downed UAS. Note: If a facility is targeted in this scenario, consider exercising a shelter in place, evacuation, or cordon and search as appropriate.
Training Aid Employment: Attach a UAS Dropped Munition training aid to the drone being used for this scenario or place the training aid nearby the drone or drone wreckage to simulate its detachment from the UAS after engagement/impact. If the scenario calls for multiple dropped munitions carried by one or more UAS, consider employing a combination of UAS Dropped Munition training aids in both attached and detached conditions. For a more challenging scenario, place the downed UAS training aid and its associated munitions in an elevated position such as the exterior structure of a building or tree.
Suggested Evaluation Criteria:
Establishing an effective cordon
Efficiently searching the cordoned area
Successfully identifying any suspected hazards that may be present
Appropriately employing C-UAS equipment (if applicable)
Maintaining a safe distance as well as frontal and overhead cover from any identified suspected hazard(s)
Accurately reporting the location, size, colors, markings, and disposition of the downed UAS and any suspected hazard(s)
Weaponized UAS with VOG-17 Grenade UAS Dropped Munition Inert Training Aids
For assistance with training scenario development tailored to your specific requirements please contact Training@38Sierra.co