PATROLLING (SMUROTCU MILITARY SCIENCE – 2) DEFINITION OF TERMS × Patrol - a detachment sent out in a unit to perform an assigned mission reconnaissance or a combat or a combination of both. × Patrol Order – an order issued by a leader setting from the five (5) basics paragraph OPORD/OPLAN. × Warning Order – preliminary motive of an action to follow. × Area of Interests – it is a part of area of interest where commander may influence action of his maneuver force, supporting fires and Support units. × Route – an access intended for use of the patrol in going in or from objective × Primary Route – route intended for use of patrol to objective and returning to friendly forces. × Alternate Point - route intended for use of patrol when the Primary route is not feasible. × Rallying Point – point where the patrol was assembling or re-organized. × Initial Rallying Point – located within friendly forces. × Rallying Point Route – Located between the friendly area and the objectives. × Objective Rallying Point - located near the objective which may be in the front, rear, or flanks. AIMS IN PATROLLING: × To gain and retain initiative × To gather information × To deny information to enemy × To harass the enemy × To provide protection × To provide security TYPES OF PATROLS ACCORDING TO NATURE OF MISSION 1. Recon Patrol – move to specific point or area, gather required information through observance and report information obtained. They will avoid enemy contact whenever possible. Fighting only hen necessary to accomplish the mission. 2. Combat Patrol – are heavily detachment sent out to kill or capture the enemy, destroy his equipment or installation. The size of the combat patrol is consistent with the assigned mission. ACCORDING TO RANGE 1. Long Range – operates in the dispatching unit area of influence or area of interest or both. 2. Short Range – operates in the dispatching unit area of influence for short distance period. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PATROL 1. Recon Patrol a. Point Recon – specific area b. Area Recon – within AOR/area of responsibility 2. Combat Patrol a. Raid a.1. Ambush a.2. Contact a.3. Economy of Force PROPERTY OF SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY PREPARED BY: CORPS S7 2020-2021 ©SMUROTCU2021 b. Day Patrol b.1. Disperse to maximum b.2. AOR is assigned to the front, rear and flanks b.3. Cautions movements along high ground b.4. Avoid exposed area. b.5. Maintain area c. Night Patrol c.1. Distance × Zero visibility × Limited visibility c.2. Use of Password c.3. Search and Attack FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CONDUCT OF COMBAT PATROL × Formation and order of movement × Departure and entry of Friendly Forces × Rallying Point × Action upon enemy × Action at the objective × Control Action at the Danger area CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT PATROL REDEPLAN - require detailed planning RISIA – require independent/semi-independent action MARETORASPEQUI -may require task organization and specific equipment REST- require stealth RERE – require rehearsal REDEDE - require detailed briefing SKILLS INTEGRATED IN PATROLLING 1. Leadership 2. Combat Intelligence 3. Map Reading and Land Navigation 4. Small Unit Tactics 5. Individual and unit Security 6. Communication 7. Teamwork 8. Ability to operate at night 9. Combat training for Individual Soldier (CTIS) proper recognition of cover and concealment PURPOSE OF WARNING ORDER × The purpose of Warning order is to give ample time to participating unit to prepare prior to jump-off CHARACTERISTICS OF WARNING ORDER × Brief statement of the mission × Mission of the Patrol × General Instructions: × General and Special Organization × Uniform/Equipment common to all × Weapon/Ammunition and Equipment × Chain of Command × Time schedule for pre-trial and guidance PROPERTY OF SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY PREPARED BY: CORPS S7 2020-2021 ©SMUROTCU2021 × Time and place for inspection and rehearsal SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION a. To subordinate leader b. To specific purpose teams’/Key individual STEPS IN CONDUCTING PATROL 1. Study/analyze the mission 2. Plan use of time 3. Study the terrain situation 4. Organize the patrol 5. Select men, weapon and equipment 6. Issue Warning Order 7. Coordinate 8. Conduct reconnaissance 9. Issue Patrol Order 10. Supervise 11. Execute the mission SILENT CONTROL MEASURES 1. Use of arm and hand signal 2. Infrared fillers flashlights 3. Luminous tape ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD 1. Keep key position filed 2. Man key weapon 3. Maintain two (2) fire teams 4. Maintain chain of command 5. If the squad diminishes to 5, make it as one team. PROPERTY OF SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY PREPARED BY: CORPS S7 2020-2021 ©SMUROTCU2021
