PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS ICS1101 11/6/2015 ICS1101 TLO’S 1. Prepare for a patrol by achieving six of eight inspection requirements. 2.
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PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS ICS1101 11/6/2015 ICS1101 1 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 2 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 3 Patrol -PURPOSE •Commander needs current information. •Destroy enemy installations •Capture enemy •Security •Prevent the enemy from gaining information •Maintain contact with enemy or friendly 11/6/2015 ICS1101 4 Types of Patrols Classification by Mission Reconnaissance Route Area Zone Combat (USCAR) Urban Security Contact Ambush Raid 11/6/2015 ICS1101 5 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 6 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 7 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 8 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 9 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 10 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 11 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 12 Contact Patrol establishes and maintains contact to the front, flanks, or rear of either a friendly or enemy force. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 13 Ambush Patrol An ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon a moving or temporarily halted target. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 14 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 15 Patrol Organization GENERAL Headquarters Security Element Support Element Assault Element Special 11/6/2015 Reconnaissance and Security teams Assault and Demo teams Search and EPW teams Any other team by mission requirements ICS1101 16 Individual Tasks Assistant Patrol Leader Radio Operator Navigator Paceman Flanks 11/6/2015 ICS1101 17 Inspect Determines state of readiness of men Just before rehearsals 8 Inspection Requirements: Prescribed weapons, equipment Camoflauge ID tags/Geneva convention cards Any unnecessary items 11/6/2015 ICS1101 18 Inspect (cont) 11/6/2015 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 ICS1101 19 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. 11/6/2015 ICS1101 20 Noise and Light Discipline Camouflage and Concealment Blend in Trash and Gear Light Discipline Reflection/ Shine Noise Discipline 11/6/2015 Silenced Gear Talking Frequent Listening Halts ICS1101 21 Conduct Of Patrol Passage of Lines Organization for Movement Control Measures Return From the Objective 11/6/2015 ICS1101 22 Exiting Friendly Lines 11/6/2015 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 ICS1101 23 Exiting Friendly Lines (cont) 11/6/2015 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 ICS1101 24 Exiting Friendly Lines Out side small arms range Conduct Short Security Halt Conduct Head count CONDUCT HEAD COUNT x xXXXXX x x x x x xXXXXXX x x x x x x x x XXXXXXXXX x x x x x x x xXx xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xXXXXXX x x APERS MINEFIELDS RANGER FILE FORMATION FEBA FEBA CONTACT GUIDE 11/6/2015 ICS1101 25 Control Measures Check Points Track Progress Coordinated with higher prior to departure Rally Points 11/6/2015 Where patrol regroups if necessary Easily recognized, cover/concealment, defensible 300-500m apart along route Near and far side of danger areas ICS1101 26 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) 11/6/2015 Final prep before objective Cover/concealment Leader’s recon Release point Drop gear if not needed Patrol reassembles after mission accomplishment ICS1101 27 Security Halts Short security halt Listen for enemy Halt, face out board, attempt to find cover,concealment Long security halt When need to 11/6/2015 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 ICS1101 28 Long Security Halt LONG SECURITY HALT P C N LF RO HQ UNIT RF DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT FIGURE 2 11/6/2015 ICS1101 29 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 11/6/2015 ICS1101 30 Reentry of Friendly Lines CONDUCT SECURITY HALT OUTSIDE SMALL ARMS RANGE REENTRY OF FRIENDLY LINES CONTACT CP & REQUEST PERMISSION TO REENTER CONTACT GUIDE RANGER FILE FORMATION CONDUCT HEAD COUNT XXXXXXXXX x xXXXXX x x x x x xXXXXXX x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xXx xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xXXXXXX x x APERS MINEFIELDS FEBA FEBA IRP 11/6/2015 ICS1101 31 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 11/6/2015 ICS1101 32 Patrol Steps A. Study the mission B. Plan use of time C. Study terrain/situation D. Organize patrol E. Select men, weapons, and equipment F. Issue warning order G. Coordinate H. Make reconnaissance I. Complete detailed plans J. Issue patrol order K. Supervise, inspect, rehearse L. Execute mission 11/6/2015 ICS1101 33 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 11/6/2015 ICS1101 34 PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS? 11/6/2015 ICS1101 35