FES

Implementation of the Alternate Communications Plan Media Escalation: They attempt to make contact via shortband radio, satellite telephony, or separate encrypted data networks. Visual or Acoustic Signals: In critical situations of proximity to other units, they may use flares, signal mirrors or light codes depending on the time of day. 2. Execution of the Rally Point If the unit becomes separated or isolated, it moves to a Tactical Rendezvous Point (TRP) previously established in the mission planning phase. On the road, this point is usually an easily identifiable physical location (a crossroads, a nearby base of operations, or a National Guard detachment) where they wait a certain amount of time before proceeding to the next emergency plan. Contact Breaking Maneuver If the lack of communication is caused by an active attack or ambush, the priority is to break contact and get out of the "kill zone". The unit moves in a compact formation to the nearest naval base, military zone, or police command to re-establish the physical link with the chain of command. 4. "Radio Silence" Protocol If they suspect their communications are being intercepted or tracked by the cartel, the unit goes into complete radio silence to avoid being geolocated, operating under standing orders until reaching a safe area. 5. Self-Recognition and Surveillance Without support from the Command Center, the use of short-range tactical drones (if available) is intensified to scout the route ahead and detect possible roadblocks or new ambushes before proceeding along the road. Detailed Report: After the use of force, operational commanders must submit a detailed report justifying each action taken during the confrontation. Attention to Detainees: The use of force against persons already subdued or in custody is prohibited, unless they attempt to assault or escape.

Detailed Report: After the use of force, operational commanders must submit a detailed report justifying each action taken during the confrontation. Attention to Detainees: The use of force against persons already subdued or in custody is prohibited, unless they attempt to assault or escape. Legal Supervision: Failure to comply with these instructions may result in criminal or administrative liability, which will be investigated by the Internal Control Body of the Secretariat of the Navy. Progressive Use of Force: All confrontations must adhere to the principles of legality, necessity, proportionality, and accountability. The use of lethal weapons is only permitted in cases of absolute necessity to repel a real, present, and imminent attack. Identification and Deterrence: Before opening fire, officers must identify themselves as authorities and issue clear warnings, unless doing so would endanger their lives or the lives of others. Tactical Phases: The training for 2025 integrates three key phases to address threats: Technique: Individual shooting and protection skills. Tactics: Urban intervention operations, hostage rescue, and close-quarters combat. Operational: Actual execution with operational intelligence to capture priority targets. Specific Special Operations: The FES execute Direct Action tactics (brief assaults and attacks on high-value targets) and VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seizure) maneuvers in maritime environments against drug trafficking and terrorism.

Detailed Report: The commanding officer must prepare a "Standardized Police Report" or operations report detailing the use of force, justifying the proportionality of the armed response. Tactical Analysis (Debriefing): The elements involved participate in an internal feedback session to evaluate the tactical and psychological performance of the team after the combat. Lethality Measurement: The Secretariat of the Navy integrates this data into its semi-annual lethality index, which is monitored by Congress to ensure that there were no extrajudicial executions or abuses of authority. Area Consolidation: A security perimeter is established to verify that there are no longer any active threats or possible cartel reinforcement ambushes. Medical Attention: It is mandatory to evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital, including both naval personnel and aggressors, under the principle of humanity. Scene Preservation: The bodies of the deceased should not be moved from their original position until the ministerial authorities arrive to carry out the expert examination. 2. Legal Processing and Detentions Isolation of Detainees: The captured suspects are kept in isolation and under strict custody for their subsequent transfer to the Public Prosecutor's Office. Chain of Custody: An inventory is taken and the seized weapons, vehicles, and tactical equipment are safeguarded, and they remain under the control of the corresponding prosecutor's office for the investigation. Target Identification: It is verified whether among those detained or deceased there are priority targets or generators of violence sought by naval intelligence.

Detailed Report: After the use of force, operational commanders must submit a detailed report justifying each action taken during the confrontation. Attention to Detainees: The use of force against persons already subdued or in custody is prohibited, unless they attempt to assault or escape. Legal Supervision: Failure to comply with these instructions may result in criminal or administrative liability, which will be investigated by the Internal Control Body of the Secretariat of the Navy. Progressive Use of Force: All confrontations must adhere to the principles of legality, necessity, proportionality, and accountability. The use of lethal weapons is only permitted in cases of absolute necessity to repel a real, present, and imminent attack. Identification and Deterrence: Before opening fire, officers must identify themselves as authorities and issue clear warnings, unless doing so would endanger their lives or the lives of others. Tactical Phases: The training for 2025 integrates three key phases to address threats: Technique: Individual shooting and protection skills. Tactics: Urban intervention operations, hostage rescue, and close-quarters combat. Operational: Actual execution with operational intelligence to capture priority targets. Specific Special Operations: The FES execute Direct Action tactics (brief assaults and attacks on high-value targets) and VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seizure) maneuvers in maritime environments against drug trafficking and terrorism. Intelligence and Reconnaissance (ISR) Before and during armed contact, tactical drones (such as TUAV type) are deployed to gather real-time information. Target identification: They allow the location of suspects, armored vehicles and ambushes in difficult terrain or urban areas without exposing agents. Situational awareness: Commanders receive high-definition video and thermal imaging to make immediate decisions

Under the National Law on the Use of Force, the personnel of the Secretariat of the Navy apply a scale proportional to the level of resistance: Serious Aggressive Resistance: If the cartel uses firearms or explosives that endanger life, the FES is authorized to use lethal force (killing impact) as a last resort. Incapacitation: Priority is given, whenever tactically feasible, to neutralize the threat without causing death in order to allow capture and transfer to the authorities. 3. Civil Security Protocols Third Party Protection: A critical indication is the suspension of offensive maneuvers if there is a high risk of collateral damage to civilians, as observed in highly complex urban operations in 2025. Intelligence and Technology: By 2025, confrontations will typically be supported by real-time operational intelligence (drones and electronic surveillance) to direct attacks with surgical precision against high-value targets. Fire and Maneuver: The FES are trained to locate, fix, and destroy the enemy through the combined use of firepower and coordinated tactical movements. Repulsion of Aggression: In the event of an attack, the elements are instructed to repel the criminal offensive immediately to guarantee the integrity of the personnel and the surrounding civilian population. Area Isolation: Maneuvers are carried out to enclose the conflict zone, preventing criminals from using distraction tactics such as burning vehicles or road blockades, common in recent incidents in 2025.

Assault rifles: FX-05 Xiuhcóatl (domestic manufacture), M4, HK416. Machine guns: FN MAG. Precision rifles: Barrett M82 .50 caliber. Grenade launcher: M203 40mm (used by specialized units). Small arms: Pistols, submachine guns, .12 gauge shotguns. Specialized equipment: Tactical vests, communication systems, night vision equipment, and intelligence drones.