text: Chapter 5
  Figure 5-6. Urban inner cordon.
  Search
  5-80. A search may be oriented toward people, materiel, buildings, or terrain. It usually involves both
  HN police and military personnel. It must be a systematic action to ensure that personnel, documents,
  electronic data, and other material are identified, evaluated, collected, and protected to develop intelligence
  and facilitate follow-on actions.
  5-81. The tempo at which a search operation is conducted should be slow enough to allow for an
  effective search, while not so slow that it allows the insurgent force time to react to the search. Search
  teams must consider a return to an area after an initial search. This can surprise and remove insurgents who
  may not have been detected or may have returned. All searches should create pressure on insurgents
  and sympathizers to not stay in the area, but not inconvenience the local residents to the degree that they
  will collaborate with the insurgents.
  5-82. Special laws regulate the search powers of military forces. Misuse of search authority can
  adversely affect the outcome of operations and future legal proceedings; therefore, all searches must be
  lawful and properly recorded to be of value. These laws must be disseminated to the population to ensure
  understanding and compliance. Additional information on searches can be found in FM 3-06.20. Search
  teams must have instructions for three basic categories:
  Personnel
  5-83. This includes both male and female and both persons of interest and other persons.
  Physical Items
  5-84. This includes weapons, equipment, documents, computers, and cameras.
  Information Mediums
  5-85. This includes data inside computers, cameras, and cell phones.
  Withdrawal
  5-86. During this phase, the unit may be the most vulnerable. To mitigate risk, a commander may
  choose to—
  • A relief in place.
  • Stay-behind elements to cover the withdrawal.
  • Different routes and timing.
  • Simultaneous or phased withdrawals.