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PATROL FUNDAMENTALS
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PATROL
Definition:
A detachment sent out from a larger unit to perform an assigned mission of gathering information, carrying out a harassing or destructive combat mission or a security mission.
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PATROL
-PURPOSE
•Commander needs current information.
•Ddestroy enemy installations
•Capture enemy
•Security
•Prevent the enemy from gaining information
•Maintain contact with enemy or friendly
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TYPES OF PATROLCLASSIFICATIONS
•Mission
•Means of Movement
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CLASSIFIED AS MISSION
ReconnaissanceRouteAreaZone
Combat (CARS)ContactAmbushRaidSecurity
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CLASSIFIED AS MOVEMENT
Foot
Motorized
Waterborne
Helicopterborne
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PATROL ORGANIZATION
Reconnaissance Patrol Headquarters Reconnaissance Security
Combat Patrol Headquarters Security Element Support Element Assault Element
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SQUAD SIZE PATROL FORMATION
Direction of
Movement
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CVRSUL
ANAV
LF
RF
PL
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APL
AULSEC.UNIT
HQUNIT
ASSLT UNIT
FIGURE 1
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PATROL ORGANIZATION (CONT)
Special Organization Reconnaissance and Security
teams Assault and Demo teams Search and EPW teams Any other team by mission
requirements
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INDIVIDUAL TASKS
Assistant Patrol Leader
Radio Operator
Navigator
Pacemen
Flanks
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PATROL STEPS
A. Study the missionB. Plan use of timeC. Study terrain/situationD. Organize patrolE. Select men, weapons, and
equipmentF. Issue warning orderG. CoordinateH. Make reconnaissanceI. Complete detailed plansJ. Issue patrol orderK. Supervise, inspect, rehearseL. Execute mission
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STUDY THE MISSION
Make notes Implied missions Identify missions for
teams/units within patrol
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PLAN USE OF TIME
Establish timeline Reverse planning Publish in warning order
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STUDY TERRAIN/SITUATION
Friendly/enemy Situations Disposition Strengths Capabilities
How these factors influence: Route Organization Weapons/equipment Additional Personnel
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ORGANIZE THE PATROL
Determine units/teams required to accomplish essential tasks
General HQ, security, support, assault
Special Search and EPW handling Demolition Navigation As needed by mission
requirements
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ISSUE WARNING ORDER
Issues to all patrol members, including attachments, if possible
Minimum, issue to unit leaders
Post in squad/platoon area
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WARNING ORDER CONTENTS
Situation Mission General Instructions Specific Instructions
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Warning Order Contents (cont)
General Instructions General/Special Organization Uniform/Equipment common
to all Weapons, Ammo, Equipment Chain of Command Timeline
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WARNING ORDER CONTENTS (CONT)
Specific Instructions To subordinate leaders
Drawing of ammo Leader’s recon Any special preparation (I.E. stream
crossing) Special purpose teams/key
individuals Point men Pacers EPW/Search Teams Any other mission essential team
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COORDINATION
Movement in friendly areas Depart/Re-entry of friendly
lines Fire support Logistics support
Medevac procedures
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MAKE RECONNAISSANCE
Physical recon of route, if possible, usually not possible
Map recon Utilize available intelligence
assets/information
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COMPLETE DETAILED PLANS
5-paragraph order Must address:
Specific duties of elements, teams, individuals
Primary/Alternate route Conduct of patrol
Formation/order of movement Depart/re-entry of friendly lines Rally points/actions at rally points Final Preparation Position and actions
at FPP Objective rally point and actions at
ORP
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COMPLETE DETAILED PLANS
(CONT)
Conduct of patrol (cont)Actions at danger areasActions on enemy contactActions at objectiveActions on withdrawal from
objective Arms and Ammunition Uniform and Equipment Wounded and Prisoners Signals
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COMPLETE DETAILED PLANS
(CONT)
Communication Challenge and password Location of leaders/Chain of
command
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ISSUE PATROL ORDER
Build a terrain model All members present Receive status from the unit
leaders Give orientation Issue entire order Conclude with questions
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Supervise
Constant and continuous
Ensures success of patrol
Conducted even when the patrol leader and patrol members are experienced in patrolling
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INSPECT
Determines state of readiness of men
Just before rehearsals Look for:
Prescribed uniform, weapons, equipment
CamouflageSilencing of gear ID tags/Geneva convention
cardsAny unnecessary items
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INSPECT (CONT)
Patrol leader questions Mission, route, fire support Responsibilities, when he
performs them Other members responsibilities Challenge/Password, call signs,
frequencies, code words, reporting times, and any other pertinent details
Always conduct another inspection when time permits
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REHEARSE
Ensure all members of patrol know what exactly they are to do in any situation
Prioritize:1. Actions on objective2. Actions on enemy contact3. Crossing danger areas4. Etc.
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Execution
Exiting friendly lines Patrol moves to Assembly Area Forward unit coordination Request guide if needed Return to get patrol Patrol moves out in tactical
column Nearing Passage Point patrol
moves into dispersed file PL requests permission to
depart friendly lines
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EXITING FRIENDLY LINES
CONTACT GUIDE
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RANGER FILE FORMATION
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APERSMINEFIELDS
Out side small arms rangeConduct Short Security HaltConduct Head count
CONDUCT HEAD COUNT
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EXITING FRIENDLY LINES
APL moves to front of column, behind guide
Once through the barrier plan, APL counts out members of patrol through exit of barrier plan
Transition to tactical column and move out
Conduct security halt outside the range of direct weapons from defense
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CONTROL MEASURES
Check Points Track Progress Coordinated with higher prior to
departure Rally Points
Where patrol regroups if necessary
Easily recognized, cover/concealment, defensible
300-500m apart along route Near and far side of danger areas
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CONTROL MEASURES (CONT)
Initial Rally Point (IRP) In friendly area
En Route Rally Point (ERP) Between the initial rallying point
and the objective rallying point Objective Rally Point (ORP)
Final prep before objective Cover/concealment Leader’s recon Release point Drop gear if not needed Patrol reassembles after mission
accomplishment
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SECURITY HALTS
Short security halt Listen for enemy Halt, face out board, attempt to
find cover,concealment Long security halt
When need to Eat, rest, send message, check
direction-anything that the patrol will be stationary for long time
From 360 perimeter, take cover Sectors of fire, LP/OP Position automatic weapons
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LONG SECURITY HALT
FIGURE 2
DIRECTIONOF
MOVEMENT
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N
C
RFLF RO HQUNIT
LONG SECURITYHALT
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REENTRY OF FRIENDLY LINES
Long Security halt at Reentry rally point
Request permission to renter friendly lines
Move to contact point with security to meet guide
Initiate far recognition signal, the near recognition signal
PL returns to get patrol and bring to contact point
Guide leads patrol through barrier plan
PL counts patrol in with cover man to ensure there are no enemy infiltrators
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Reentry of Friendly Lines
CONTACT GUIDE
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RANGER FILE FORMATION
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APERSMINEFIELDS
IRP
REENTRY OF FRIENDLY LINES
CONDUCT SECURITY HALTOUTSIDE SMALL ARMS RANGE
CONTACT CP & REQUEST PERMISSION TO REENTER
CONDUCT HEAD COUNT
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DEBRIEF
PL gives Forward Unit Commander a quick sit-rep
Takes patrol to S-2 for complete debrief
Always conduct debrief as soon as possible after patrol returns
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