Ptl Flashcards
Aim Of Ptl
- Principle aim of patrolling concerns the acquisition and denial of info regarding the en and trn including obstacles.
- In CI ops, Ptls may be tasked to dominate an area, seek combat with insurgents and be given seek and destroy msn.
- In CI ops, ptls are involved in area familiarization, gain topo info, provide Sy to VAs, dom AOR, prevent insurgent activities and maintain relentless pressure on hostiles
Aim Of Patrolling - 7
- Gain info
- Deny info
- Confirm info.
- Familiarization with trn
- Seek and destroy in CI ops.
- Maintain contact.
- Provide EW.
Types of patrol- 4
(a) Reconnaissance patrol
(b) Protective patrol
(c) Special mission patrol
(d) Link up patrol
Str and Composition of Recce Ptl
(a) The primary aim of a recce patrol is to gain info and to convey it to the cdr in time to be of value.
(b) The actions of a recce patrol do not necessity depend on the actions of the unit from which the ptl is sent out and it has no protective responsibilities.
Tasks of Recce Ptl - 4
- To gain and confirm info about the en:
(a) En’s disposn and extent of his def layout
(b) Loc of A/tk and auto wpns
(c) Gaps in def if any.
(d) En’s iden, intentions, ptling habits and activity in the rear. - Obtain and confirm topo info including water obstl.
- Obtain details about minefds, wire obstl, a/tk obst and other artificial obsts.
- Obtain info about loc of en svl devices.
Protective Patrol
Deployed only as far ahead as within the range of own arty.
Tasks of PP
- Dominate “No man’s land”
- Watch and cover likely en appchs.
- Cover dead grnd both in front and between def localities and areas.
- Establish obsn over minefds and other obsts.
- Protect the flank and/or establish link with neighboring units/fmn.
- Provide EW about en str, mov and appchs.
- To depict a false front.
Special Mision Patrol - 4
- Gen OP behind en lines
- Both Fighting & Recee type
- Incl TBP,SBP, Shadow Ptl, THT or Raids
- Tgt En Hq, Sup means, Fire Sp means
Link Patrol
- Cover gaps between localities
- Keep area under surveillance
Diff btewn Recce and Protective Ptl
Recce Ptl
1. Action not dependent on action of Unit
2. Gain INfo
3. Less Str
4.Fight as last resort
5. Does not hold grnd
Protective ptl
1. Action directly depends on action of force it protects.
2. Deny info
3. More str.
4. Fighting inherent to its task
5. May hold grnd
Factors Governing Composition of Patrol - 7
- Task
- Time available
- Terrain
- Area to be patrol
- Distance of patrol
- Method of acquisition of info/OP
- Enemy interference and reaction enroute
Sequence For Prep Of Ptl (Action) - 10
- Receipt of ptl orders
- Analysis of ptl task
- Issue of warning orders
- Selection of pers
- Briefing of ptl ldr
- Recee and plg by ptl ldr
- Briefing of ptl by ptl ldr
- Rehearsal
- Adm arng
- Sig comn
Task analysis, Carried out by Bn ptl master. It involves ans to the following? – TIMTRL-6
- What does the task involve?
- What kind of indicators would be available for gaining of info?
- What are means available to complete the task and method to be adopted?
- How much time is reqd to gain info and in what time frame is info needed?
- What are the routes to be followed?
- Who should be ptl ldr/str and composition of ptl?
Composition Of Warning Order-6
- Type of ptl
- Size and composition
- Task
- Timing
- Time and Rv for briefing of ptl ldr
- Any spl adm arng
Factors Affecting Timing
- Timing Caters For Following:-
a. Move from own territory to RV
b. Est of ptl base
c. Gaining of info
d. Move back
e. Cushion - Timing Dictated By:-
a. Nature of task
b. Time by which info reqd
c. Dist to be covered by ptl
d. Type of trn over which ptl has to op
e. En reaction
Briefing Of Ptl Ldr(Pts To Be Kept In Mind)
- Task to be spelt out in ques form
- Brfg to be informal
- Brfg to be stg managed
- Tech rep to be present
- Sp arms cdr to be present
- Gen procedure to be followed for completion of task
Patrol Base
a. Necessity
b. Selection of ptl base
c. Alt ptl base
d. Occupation of ptl base
e. Method of obtaining info wrt to en, obst, trn.
Rules to be observed by ptl to facilitate success- 6
- Know route thoroughly and memorize.
- Take advantage of unfavorable condition.
- Avoid being silhouetted.
- Good battle drills.
- Cater for all contingencies.
- Composition as per task.
Technical representatives
a. Engr rep - obtain detail tech info about obsts, minefields and rts recce.
b. Armr Corps and Mech Inf rep - recce going appchs and objs to assess the emp of tks and APCs/ICVs
c. Arty rep - recce suitable gun posns or temp gun posns
Patrol Base …Area of tac imp close to the en but not under imdt obsn or dom, strong and capable of defending itself.
Why is it necce?
- When the ‘No Man’s Land’ is wide or area of ptl is large.
- When two or more ptls are reqd to operate in a restd area.
- When there is danger of small isolated ptls suffering serious interference from the en
- Subsequently to use it as firm base for attack.
Shadow Patrol,,,Small body of men suitably grouped to follow en ptls closely and moving body of en tps to gain early info as well as direct arty fire on en.
It provides:-
a. Psy feeling of superiority over the en.
b. Info of en ptls, leading to successful ambushes and eff protective patrolling.
c. Detection of en plan, entailing infil or an enveloping move..
d. Ew of any move such as en move to assy a or fup.
Planning considerations - 10 Shadow Patrol,
- Aim of ptl
- Avail info about the en
- Avail info about terrain
- Str of ptl
- Duration of ptl
- Security and deception
- Addl reqmt such as tech rep, fire sp and sig comn
- Modes of tpt.
- Co-ord with flanking units and formations
- Pts for spcl emphasis in the mtn.
Special emphasis on mountain – CCAAT-5
Composition
2. Communications
3. Allotment of time
4. Administrations
- Tasks
Ingredients of a ptl plan – FAIRSC-6
- Fmn-wise task
- Aim of patrolling
- Inter-fmn bdys
- Restns if any.
- Specific msres for deception
- Co-ord instrn
