PATROL

Question 1

1. What are the reasons to carry out extensive patrolling in CI ops? LMN-D

Answer 1

1. Large AOR necessitates constant patrolling to achieve requisite extent of domination.
2. More patrolling creates more contacts with the insurgents which is essential for success.
3. Necessity of providing feeling of security among the local population.
4. Difficult terrain and weather conditions required extensive and frequent patrolling for the acquisition of information about the gaining contact with the insurgents.
5. To gain information about terrain and insurgents.

Question 2

2. What are the weaknesses of patrolling activities observed by NA during the CI ops which led to
   fatigue and disgruntlement in our troops? L3-FBI3

Answer 2

1. Lack of co-ordination at staff level.
2. Lack of proper briefing.
3. Lack of knowledge of infantry basic tactics.
4. Follow a set pattern.
5. Battle fatigue.
6. Improper use of battle craft.
7. Inhibition in conduct of patrolling at night.
8. Inability to carry out observation and reconnaissance.

Question 3

3. Patrolling in CI environment is quite different from the conventional. Explain.
   2NoMinefd b/w Hostile &Tps

Answer 3

1. There are no defended localities/areas of the opponent.
2. Minefields are normally non-existent though hostile are known to use of extensive amount of IEDs and other explosive devices.
3. There are neither “No Man’s Land’ nor are there any well demarcated boundaries.
4. Hostile normally lack in sophisticated weapons and equipments.
5. Troops will have to operate in pro-hostile village, in such areas greater attention will have to be paid by troops toward security of information and operation.

Question 4

4. Strength of patrol - what are the considerations which have to be borne in mind to decide on the strength of a patrol? T-PHD2

Answer 4

1. Task assigned
2. Possibility of other tasks being given while operating
3. Hostile strength and reaction
4. Duration of patrol
5. Distance to be covered