Ambush Patrol/Patrol Base Operations

Question 1

Define ambush patrolling

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an ambush

Answer 2

to destroy enemy troops and equipment

Question 3

What is the secondary purpose of an ambush

Answer 3

harass enemy units

Question 4

What are the classifications of ambushes?

Answer 4

Deliberate, Ambush of opportunity, hasty ambush.

Question 5

What are the two types of ambushes

Answer 5

Point and area ambushes

Question 6

What is the definition of a point ambush?

Answer 6

Where forces are deployed to attack a single kill zone.

Question 7

What is the definition of a Area ambush?

Answer 7

where forces are deployed to attack multiple mutually supported kill zones.

Question 8

What is the definition of an ambush site?

Answer 8

Terrain on which an ambush is established. Physically occupied!

Question 9

Define Kill Zone.

Answer 9

Portion of the ambush where fires are concentrated to isolate, trap, and destroy the enemy.

Question 10

What is a Objective Rally Point (ORP)?

Answer 10

ambush site where the patrol makes its final preparations before occupying the ambush site and where the patrol reorganizes after the accomplishment of the mission.

Question 11

What is the release point?

Answer 11

The position after the ORP and just before the ambush site where the patrol leader passes control to the element and team leaders.

Question 12

What must a Patrol Leader complete prior to an ambush?

Answer 12

an accurate estimate of the enemy. METT-TC

Question 13

What units make up a ambush patrol?

Answer 13

assault unit, security unit, support unit

Question 14

What are six things to consider when planning an ambush in regards to equipment?

Answer 14

1. Gear and equipment common to all
2. Gear and equipment required for movement
3. Gear and equipment required on the objective
4. Gear and equipment that enhance observation
5. Gear and equipment that enhance observation
6. Gear and equipment that enhance weapons employment.

Question 15

How many routes do you need when planning patrols?

Answer 15

A primary and secondary

Question 16

An effective ambush site will?

Answer 16

Canalize the enemy into the kill zone, trap hi there and impede his ability to maneuver once attacked. Provide favorable fields of fire on the enemy in the kill zone.

Question 17

An example of an alert signal?

Answer 17

The PL may plan a silent signal such as tug lines to alert other members of the patrol of the enemy’s approach.

Question 18

What is the order of withdraw to the ORP site?

Answer 18

The assault unit withdraws first followed by the support unit and the security unit.

Question 19

What is the importance of local security while in an ambush site?

Answer 19

Local security must be maintained to the front, flanks and rear of the ambush site from the time that the patrol occupies the ORP until the patrol departs the ORP for friendly lines.

Question 20

In an ambush surprised is achieved by?

Answer 20

carefully planning and preparation, patience and discipline, stealth during movement and occupation, violence of action, fire superiority during execution.

Question 21

What is the importance of shock during an ambush?

Answer 21

Shock allow the ambush force to overwhelm a surprised enemy and is accomplished by sudden and violent massing of fires. Ambushes that achieve surprise but fail to achieve shock are less successful than ones that achieve shock and surprise.

Question 22

What is the purpose of a debrief after an ambush?

Answer 22

To provide the unit commander with information about his battlespace, the enemy that is operating within it, and the potential for him to operate within it.