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PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS

ICS1101

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TLO’S

1. Prepare for a patrol by achieving six of eight inspection requirements.

2. Pass through lines.

3. Perform individual actions in a patrol by performing assigned duties without compromising the patrol.

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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.

•Destroy enemy installations

•Capture enemy

•Security

•Prevent the enemy from gaining information

•Maintain contact with enemy or friendly

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Types of Patrols

Classification by Mission Reconnaissance

RouteAreaZone

Combat (USCAR)Urban Security ContactAmbushRaid

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Reconnaissance patrols

gather information about the enemy, terrain or resources. Relying on stealth rather than combat strength, they gather information and fight only when necessary to complete the mission or to defend themselves.

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Route reconnaissance

a directed effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that route.

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Area Reconnaissance

a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area such as a town, ridgeline, woods or other features critical to operations.

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Zone Reconnaissance

a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning all routes, obstacles (to include chemical or radiological contamination), terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries.

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Combat Patrols

This is a fighting patrol that is assigned a mission that may require it to engage the enemy.

a combat patrol is stronger and more heavily armed then a reconnaissance patrol.

A combat patrol is assigned the mission to destroy enemy troops, equipment, or installations; capture enemy documents, equipment, or installations; and as a secondary responsibility, gather information.

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Urban Patrol

A vast majority of urban patrols are overt in nature; the patrols presence is readily apparent to the local populace. The majority of urban patrols are security patrols.

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Security patrols

assigned missions that may or may not require them to engage the enemy.

They are used in proximity to defensive positions, on the flanks of advancing units or in rear areas.

Purposes of security patrols are to detect infiltration by the enemy, destroy infiltrators, and protect against surprise and ambush.

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Contact Patrol

establishes and maintains contact to the front, flanks, or rear of either a friendly or enemy force.

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Ambush Patrol

An ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon a moving or temporarily halted target.

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Raid Patrol

a patrol that executes a limited objective, surprise attack on an enemy force or installation and then conducts a planned withdrawal after accomplishing its mission.

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Patrol Organization

GENERAL Headquarters Security Element Support Element Assault Element

Special 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

Paceman

Flanks

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Inspect

Determines state of readiness of men

Just before rehearsals 8 Inspection Requirements:

Prescribed weapons, equipmentCamoflauge ID tags/Geneva convention

cardsAny unnecessary items

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Inspect (cont)

Mission, route, fire support Your assignment, and when

you perform it Other members

Responsibilities Challenge/Password, call

signs, frequencies, code words, reporting times, and any other pertinent details

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Rehearse

Ensure all members of patrol know what exactly they are to do in any situation

Prioritize:1. Actions on objective

2. Actions on enemy contact

3. Crossing danger areas

4. Etc.

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Noise and Light Discipline

Camouflage and Concealment Blend in Trash and Gear

Light Discipline Reflection/ Shine

Noise Discipline Silenced Gear Talking Frequent Listening Halts

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Conduct Of Patrol

Passage of Lines Organization for Movement Control Measures Return From the Objective

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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 (cont)

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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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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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

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LONG SECURITYHALT

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Reentry of Friendly Lines

Long Security halt at Reentry rally point

Request permission to renter friendly lines

PL moves to contact point with security to meet guide

Initiate far recognition signal, then 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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XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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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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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Summary

Definition and purpose of patrol Types of Patrols Patrol Organization Individual Tasks Inspections and Rehearsals Rally Points and Security Halts Exit and Entry of friendly lines

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PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS

QUESTIONS?