ROTC 2 PRELIM PATROLLING Flashcards
is a small unit form sent out from a larger unit to perform an assigned mission.
Patrolling
Two types of Patrol
Reconnaissance and Combat Patrol
move to specified objective, gather required information and report information.
Reconnaissance
Provide security, harass, capture the enemy, destroy the equipment, materials or installation.
Combat Patrol
5 types of combat patrol
Raid Patrol
Ambush Patrol
Security Patrol (Security on SOT, Pulong-pulong)
Contact Patrol (Contact with the enemy & friendly forces)
Economy Force Patrol (Road Security)
first reconnoites the near bank and place the patrol in a position to cover the far flank. If the river is shallow and easy to wade, send security across the far bank to clear the danger. Then cross rapidly with the remainder of the patrol.
crossing river
cross it near curve or where the road is narrow, so that the enemy observation is restricted and the patrol will be exposed to a shortest possible time. Reconnate the near side of the road then send security to investigate the far side. Under cover of the security the remainder of the patrol cross as rapid as quick as possible.
crossing road or trail
described as short range or long range depending on the extent of their operation in distance or time.
Patrol
Operate in the dispatching unit’s area of influence for short distance and short periods.
Short range Patrol
Operate in the dispatching unit’s area of influence for long period and distance.
Long range patrol
It is a surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporary halted enemy
ambush
2 purpose of ambush
destroy or capture enemy and supplies
harass and demoralized the enemy
Characteristic of sucessful ambush
- Surprise
- control
- coordinate fire
Can be achieved by speed, secrecy, and by using seemingly impassable terrain
surprise
Close control must be maintained during the movement to occupation and withdrawal from the ambush site
control
All weapons including mines and demolition be positioned to get the target
coordinate fire
The plans and orders must be easily understood and executed particularly if the ambush is to be in position for long period or time
simplicity
An ambush must use all available fire power
concentration of action
types of ambush
- Point (linear) ambush
- near ambush
- deliberate ambush
- hasty ambush
- far ambush
- meeting engagement
- compromise
is one in which troops employed to attack a single killing zone.
point (linear) ambush
Is one in which troops employs one main element which located at the best possible ambush site and several ambush teams located along likely route into the area.
near ambush
Is one where prior information of the target permits detail planning before the move from detachment to ambush site
deliberate ambush
Is one employed when available information does not permit detail planning before the ambush force departs
hasty ambush
A point ambush whose attack force is located beyond reasonable assaulting distance of (150) meters from killing zone
far ambush
The led scout immediately fire to the enemy and the rest of the members will manuever and occupy advantage position
meeting engagement
The led scout and guide will pursue the civilian (Suspected enemy) to capture and interrogate to gather information about the enemy
compromise
should be; recognized by patrol members, have cover and concealment and defensible for a short period or time
Rallying point
command in ambush
Fire
* Ceasefire
* Observe
* Search
* PRP (Primary Rallying Point)
is a surprise attack against enemy installation or position
raid
