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Scouting 101
• scout (skout)v. scout· ed, scout· ing, scouts 1. To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information2. To observe and evaluate
n.1. a. One that is dispatched from a main body to gather information, especially in preparation for military action.
Agenda• Why scout?• Type of Scout• Pre-scout research• Target assessment• Scouting Objectives• Site layout• The Spiral Approach• Indirect vs Direct• Safety• Information Security• Field exercise• Report back• Wrap Up
Why?
• To make sure the Action Concept is realistic• To come up with a better Action Concept• Check on risks involved• Be able to prepare the right materials and
equipment needed for the Action
Type of scout
• Foundation scout– To acquire basic information for Action
• Technical scout– Specific information for a chosen Action scenario
(measurements, access, etc)
Pre-scout research
• Identify list of good sites• Local maps• Weather• Nearby services
• Internet cafes• Food• Accommodations• Public Washrooms• Emergency Services
Target Assessment
• Are they already aware of you• Have other groups targeted them before• What else might they be worried about• What kind of security is likely• Access• Location• Neighbors
Targets main concerns
• Thieves• Vandals• Parking control• Loitering• Industrial spies• Terrorists• Hunters/anglers
Likely Security
• Will they have their own dedicated team• Occasional drive by visits from security/police• Extra security because for upcoming event• Will employees be suspicious
Public Access
• None – Industrial facilities• Occasional – theatres, stadiums, convention
centres• Always – public monuments, bridges, hotels• Limited – tourist attractions, government
buildings, stores
Location
• Remote and far from you– Need good cover story for curious locals, motel
owners, etc– Be totally prepared
• High traffic area near you– Look at it often – Vary times of day
Neighbors
• May result in higher security presence (embassies, banks, schools, etc)
• Can be good resources– Rooftops– Alibis– Knowledge
Scouting Objectives• General
– Property access (without damaging anything)• Fences, loading bays, other buildings
– Location• orientation, weather
– Personnel• employees, security, etc
– Cameras• How many, locations, who is watching, motion triggered
– Car and foot traffic– Media
• Do they have access• Is THE picture important to your action
Scouting Objectives
• Specific– Access for Climbing
• Stairs, fire escapes, flagpoles, other buildings– Routes to blockade
• Gates, doors, elevators, loading bays, train tracks, etc
Site layout
• Draw a map– Where is _____ located?
• Cameras• Fire exits• Security
• Take measurements– Know your pace/steps– String– Your height/arm span
The Spiral Approach
Indirect Scouting
• The World Wide Web– Google Earth– Google maps (street view)– News Articles
• Other groups (that you trust)• Library• Topo maps (current)• The phone – maybe not your work phone• Employees
Direct Scouting
• In person• The Actor in you
Materials
• What to bring– Blank Notebook with pencil*– CAMERA– Measuring device– Smart Phone*
• What to leave at home– Pocket knife or anything that could be considered a weapon– Illegal drugs– Brainstorm Notes
Before you go
• What do you look like• Do you fit in• Hiding in plain site • Secret Agent• What are they going to remember about you• Props• Are you prepared to get caught
What do you look like
• Are they profiling for you• Are you remarkable
Do you fit in
• What do the other folks look like– Age– Sex– Race– Attire
• Are you in the right place at the right time– Shift change– Coffee breaks
Hiding in plain site
• Going where you are not allowed with a plausible explanation
• Higher risk of being questioned but lower risk of alarming anyone
Secret Agent
• Lower risk of getting caught but they will be alarmed
• Need an escape route and a buddy• Need a plausible explanation of why you are
there– Still might get in trouble– Hide the reason you are actually there
Remember me?
• Man in the red jacket• Changing clothes during the scout
Props
• Clip board• Hard hats• Brief case• ID cards• Field guides
– Have at least a beginner’s knowledge base
The Carpenter The Media The Delegate
Prepare to get caught
• The Actor in you– Plausible explanation for why you are there
• Lost• Smoker• Lovers (need at least two people)• Lost dog
• Don’t give up too much– Ask your own questions first– “Answer” your cell phone
Safety• Avoid scouting alone• Scout with the safety of the Action in mind
– Choke points– Emergency exits– Escape routes
• REMEMBER: Information is never worth personal injury
• Take a first aid kit (most important for remote)• Inform someone of your trip and schedule
check in times
Information Security
• If storing information on your computer use an encryption program– Trucrypt– Eraser
• If you have printed or written information– Destroy as soon as feasibly possible– Don’t take it with you to the Action
• Password protect your phone/computer
Field exercise
Scenario
There is meeting scheduled in Toronto which the group you are affiliated with wants to disrupt. There are two possible locations for this meeting.
Target
• Group 1– Park Hyatt Hotel, 4 Avenue Road, Toronto
• Group 2– Holiday Inn, 280 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Scout Objectives
• Find out how many rooms the hotel can accommodate
• Find out if there is event/meeting space in the hotel– Size of room– Capacity– Location in hotel
• Map out the public and employee entrances/exits
Objectives continued
• Is there in-house catering?• Try to see a room• Parking – outside or underground?• Anything else you feel is relevant