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24TH SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON (24 STS) RAVEN ATTACHMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

1. PURPOSE & SCOPE

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) establishes the organizational structure, conduct standards, personnel management, training requirements, and weapons employment doctrine for the 24th Special Tactics Squadron (24 STS), call sign RAVEN, operating under Bronze Squadron as a JSOC-attached special tactics element.

This SOP supplements — but does not replace — the Bronze Squadron General SOP. In all areas not addressed here, members will refer to the unit-wide SOP.

2. UNIT MISSION & IDENTITY

The 24th STS provides specialized capabilities not organic to DEVGRU elements. RAVEN teams will deploy with, at minimum, the following qualified billets:

  • Combat Controller (CCT)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
  • Special Reconnaissance (SR)
  • Pararescue (PJ)

⚠ DEPLOYMENT THRESHOLD: If these minimums cannot be met, RAVEN HQ will immediately notify COC that the 24th is not fit for deployment.

3. COMMAND & CONTROL

RAVEN Chain of Command

  • Officer in Charge (RAVEN 6) — Officer
  • Sr. NCO (RAVEN 7) — Sr. NCO
  • Executive Officer (RAVEN 5) — Officer

Team Composition

| Team | Element | Positions | |---|---|---| | RAVEN 1 | TACP Team | TL; 2IC; Senior; Standard; Junior | | RAVEN 2 | SR Team | TL; 2IC; Senior; Standard; Junior | | RAVEN 3 | PJ Team | TL; 2IC; Senior; Standard; Junior |

Rank Structure

| Role | Rank Range | |---|---| | RAVEN HQ Officers | 2LT – MAJ (O1-O4) | | RAVEN HQ SNCOs | MSgt – CMSgt (E7-E9) | | Team Leaders / 2ICs | SSgt – SMSgt | | Team Members | SSgt – TSgt | | Candidates / Juniors | A1C – SrA |

4. CODE OF CONDUCT

Immersion Standard

RAVEN maintains full-time immersion. Members will speak, act, and behave as if physically present in the AO at all times during operations and unit events.

| Status | Incorrect | Correct | |---|---|---| | ❌ Bad | "My frames suck." | ✅ "I've got a pounding headache — someone else take point." | | ❌ Bad | "I died, move me back." | ✅ "Med-evac complete, cleared by docs, requesting reinforcement." | | ❌ Bad | "Helicopter is lagging." | ✅ "Bird is experiencing technical issues — recommend RTB." |

Professionalism — Los Professionales

| ✅ RAVEN Operators Will Demonstrate | ⛔ Zero-Tolerance For | |---|---| | Professional bearing | Lack of courtesy | | Clean gear and presentation | Unprofessional demeanor | | Precise brevity | Failure to adapt | | Quiet confidence | Failure to follow commands | | Results that speak for themselves | |

5. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

RAVEN elements will attend all unit events except training hosted by other elements unless excused by RAVEN HQ or the Bronze Squadron Command.

Minimum Deployment Roster

For all FTX and Operations, RAVEN must field the following minimum personnel:

| Billet | Quantity | Notes | |---|---|---| | CCT / TACP | 1× | Required | | PJ | 1× | Required | | SR | 1× | Required | | Additional Member | Not Required | Candidate or billeted |

⚠ DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Failure to meet minimum deployment roster triggers immediate disciplinary review by RAVEN HQ.

6. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Onboarding & Selection

Any member who completes Green Team and passes 90/90 Selection may declare for the 24th STS. Selection pipelines are managed by RAVEN HQ and activated based on billet availability.

  • Selection classes based on billet availability
  • Minimum class size: 2 candidates
  • DEVGRU members may attend specialized 24th training
  • RAVEN HQ may direct-select exceptional candidates directly to A1C Entry Level

Training Pipeline

| Phase | Content | Notes | |---|---|---| | Day 1 | Intro & Pathway Selection | All candidates | | Days 1–2 | PJ Training | PJ billet candidates | | Days 1–2 | SR Training | SR billet candidates | | Days 1–2 | TACP Training | TACP billet candidates | | CCT | HQ-Approved Only | Restricted pipeline — RAVEN HQ authorization required |

Onboarding Rank

| Milestone | Rank Awarded | |---|---| | Until Day 1 complete | A1C (Airman 1st Class) | | After Day 1 | SrA (Senior Airman) | | Upon full qualification | SSgt (or highest DEVGRU rank, billet-dependent) |

7. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Each RAVEN team will conduct weekly team training. Combined team training satisfies Squad-level training requirements and counts toward periodic readiness certification.

✅ TRAINING CREDIT: Attendance at DEVGRU Squad Training also satisfies the 30-day training requirement for all RAVEN elements present.

8. UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

Patch Placement

| Position | Authorized Patch | |---|---| | Helmet Right | Callsign patch | | Upper Right Arm | US Flag | | Lower Right Arm | 24 STS patch or None | | Upper Left Arm | Billet patch or None | | Lower Left Arm | Any |

General Appearance

| Item | Standard | |---|---| | Headwear | Helmet + Eye Pro required | | Facial Hair | Beards authorized | | Uniform Top/Pants | Multicam / Ranger Green / Coyote | | Boots | Any tactical boot | | Gloves / Ear Pro / Armor | Any |

9. WEAPONS EMPLOYMENT SOP

This section defines authorized weapons, conditions for employment, team requirements, ammunition limits, and mission-dependent restrictions for all RAVEN personnel. All weapons employment will conform to the standing orders below and applicable Rules of Engagement.

General Weapons Policy

⚠ STANDING ORDERS:

  • All weapons WILL be suppressed unless long-range precision fire requires otherwise.
  • Unsuppressed fire requires IMMEDIATE notification to RAVEN HQ.
  • All operators WILL carry a secondary weapon appropriate to their role.
  • All weapons MUST be US-based platforms unless otherwise authorized by RAVEN HQ.

Heavy Anti-Personnel / Anti-Material Systems

M107A1 .50 Cal Semi-Auto

| Field | Detail | |---|---| | Authorization | RAVEN HQ | | Team Requirement | 2-man (Shooter + Spotter) | | Operational Limit | 1 per operation | | Ammunition (Shooter) | 2+1 magazines | | Ammunition (Spotter) | 2 magazines |

Employment:

  • Anti-material
  • Long-range overwatch
  • Counter-sniper
  • Disabling technicals / fortified positions
  • EOD Clearance

⚠ RESTRICTIONS: Not authorized for general infantry engagements. Shooters must carry a small-caliber secondary weapon at all times.

TAC50A1 .50 Cal Bolt Action

| Field | Detail | |---|---| | Authorization | RAVEN HQ | | Team Requirement | 2-man (Shooter + Spotter) | | Operational Limit | 1 per operation | | Ammunition | 2+1 magazines (shooter) + 4 magazines (spotter) |

Employment:

  • Extreme-range precision
  • HVT interdiction
  • Counter-sniper
  • EOD Clearance

⚠ RESTRICTIONS: Not authorized for anti-material use unless mission-necessary and RAVEN HQ approves.

M200 Intervention (Any Pattern)

| Field | Detail | |---|---| | Authorization | RAVEN HQ | | Team Requirement | 2-man (Shooter + Spotter) | | Operational Limit | 1 per operation | | Ammunition | 4 magazines (shooter) + 4 magazines (spotter) |

Employment:

  • Extreme-range anti-personnel
  • Surgical HVT elimination
  • Deep reconnaissance overwatch

MRAD .338 (Any Pattern)

| Field | Detail | |---|---| | Authorization | RAVEN HQ + SR Team | | Team Requirement | Recommended 2-man | | Operational Limit | As required | | Ammunition | 8 magazines |

Employment:

  • Precision interdiction
  • SR overwatch
  • HVT elimination

Standard Caliber Systems

| Caliber | Auth Level | Primary Use | Restrictions | |---|---|---|---| | 7.62×51 NATO | Fully Authorized — All Members | DMR roles; mid-range engagements; general fire support | None | | 300 Blackout | HQ auth for ops; unrestricted for training | CQB; urban ops; low-signature raids | Not for long-range or open terrain | | 6.8×51 (NGSW) | Fully Authorized — All Members | Mid-Long Range Engagements | None | | 6.8 SPC | Fully Authorized — All Members | Mid-range engagements; improved lethality over 5.56 | None | | 5.56x45 NATO | Fully Authorized — All Members | Primary general-purpose rifle for all RAVEN | None |

Specialty Systems

| System | Auth Level | Primary Use | Restrictions / Notes | |---|---|---|---| | MP7 (4.6×30) | Authorized | CQB and close-protection; primary for operators paired with heavy weapons | — | | Shotgun Systems | HQ Authorization Only | Breaching and specialty tasks | Requires RAVEN HQ approval prior to fielding | | Carl Gustaf | Vehicle-dependent | Anti-armor; anti-structure; area denial | Max 4 rounds per vehicle | | M72A3 LAW | Mission-dependent | Breaching; roadblocks; light armor | No approval required if stowed in vehicle | | Demolitions — Breaching Charges | All RAVEN Teams; Mission specific | Building / door breaching | Standard authorization | | Demolitions — C-4 | HQ Authorization Only | Advanced demolitions | Requires RAVEN HQ approval |

10. WEAPONS EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY TABLE

| System | Auth Level | Team Req | Ammo Limit | Primary Role | Suppressed | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | M107A1 .50 Semi | RAVEN HQ | 2-man | 4+4 mags | Anti-material / Overwatch | No (exception) | | TAC50a1 .50 Bolt | RAVEN HQ | 2-man | 4+4 mags | Extreme-range precision | No (exception) | | M200 Intervention | RAVEN HQ | 2-man | 4+4 mags | HVT elimination / SR overwatch | No (exception) | | MRAD .338 | HQ + SR | 2-man (rec.) | 8 mags | Precision interdiction / SR | YES | | 7.62×51 NATO | All members | Individual | Standard | DMR / mid-range / fire support | YES | | 300 BLK | HQ (ops) / Open (trng) | Individual | Standard | CQB / urban / low-sig raids | YES | | 6.8×51 NGSW | All members | Individual | Standard | General purpose rifle | YES | | 6.8 SPC | All members | Individual | Standard | Mid-range / lethality | YES | | MP7 (4.6×30) | Authorized | Individual | Standard | CQB / close protection | YES | | Shotgun | HQ Only | Individual | Limited | Breaching / specialty | Mission-dep. | | Carl Gustaf | Vehicle-dep. | Vehicle crew | Max 4 rds | Anti-armor / anti-structure | N/A | | M72A3 LAW | Mission-dep. | Individual | 1 | Breaching / roadblocks / light armor | N/A | | Breaching Charges | All RAVEN | Team | As needed | Door / building breach | N/A | | C-4 | HQ Only | HQ-directed | HQ-directed | Advanced demolitions | N/A |

11. COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE & NET ASSIGNMENTS

CDD-Compatible Radio Systems

📡 RADIO AUTHORIZATION: All personnel will utilize CDD-compatible radios. GRS and RHS radios are NOT authorized for use within RAVEN elements or Bronze Squadron nets.

| Radio System | Max Channels | Frequency Range | Channel Config | |---|---|---|---| | PRC-148 | 2 | 32–68 MHz | 2× 0.5 MHz spacing | | PRC-152 | 2 | 32–68 MHz | 2× 0.5 MHz spacing | | PRC-163 | 7 | 30–68 MHz (some to 100) | 2× 0.2 + 5× 0.5 MHz spacing | | MPU5 | 5 | 30–68 MHz (some to 100) | 2× 0.2 + 3× 0.5 MHz spacing | | Silvus | 7 | 30–68 MHz (some to 100) | 3× 0.2 + 4× 0.5 MHz spacing | | CDD Plate Carrier Antenna | 2 | 30–76 MHz | 2× 0.5 MHz spacing |

Communications Net Assignments

| Frequency | Net / Description | |---|---| | TASK FORCE NETS | | | 30.0 | Task Force Command Net | | 30.2 | TF Command Team Net | | GAMEMASTER | | | 33.0 | Gamemaster Net | | AIR OPERATIONS | | | 35.0 | Air to Ground (CAS) Net | | 35.5 | Alternate Air to Ground (CAS) Net | | 35.2 / .4 / .6 / .8 | Aircrew to Passenger Nets (by aircraft) | | 36.0 | Saber Command Net | | 36.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Aircrew Intercom Nets (by aircraft) | | 37.0 | Air to Air Net | | 37.5 | Airfield ATC Net | | 32.0 | Emergency | | ANVIL — GROUND ELEMENT | | | 40.0 | Anvil Command Net | | 41.0 | Anvil 1 | | 41.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Anvil 1 Alternate Nets | | 42.0 | Anvil 2 | | 42.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Anvil 2 Alternate Nets | | HAMMER — GROUND ELEMENT | | | 45.0 | Hammer Command Net | | 46.0 | Hammer 1 | | 46.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Hammer 1 Alternate Nets | | 47.0 | Hammer 2 | | 47.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Hammer 2 Alternate Nets | | RAVEN — 24TH STS | | | 60.0 | Raven Command Net | | 60.2 | Raven Command Team Net | | 61.0 | Raven 1 | | 61.2 / .4 / .5 / .6 / .8 | Raven 1 Alternate Nets | | 62.0 | Raven 2 | | 62.2 / .4 / .