scouting and patrolling

Question 1

patrolling

Answer 1

detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out for the purposes of gathering information carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission

Question 2

types of recon patrol

Answer 2

route
area
zone

Question 3

recon patrol organization

Answer 3

security element
recon element
APL, sec unit leader, recon element leader, navigator, radio operator

Question 4

combat patrol types

Answer 4

security
contact
ambush
raid

Question 5

combat patrol organization

Answer 5

security unit
support unit
assault unit
attachments
headquarters

Question 6

COC coordination

Answer 6

s-1 adjutant
s-2 intelligence officer
s-3 operations officer
Fire support coordinator
s-4 logistics officer
s-6 communications officer

Question 7

checkpoint

Answer 7

a predetermined point on the ground used to control movement, tactical maneuver, and orientation. CPs are a means of control between a patrol and its higher headquarters

Question 8

rally point

Answer 8

a point on the ground where a patrol assembles and reorganizes if dispersed or separated. A rally point should be easily recognizable, have good cover and concealment, and be defendable for a short time.

Question 9

objective rally point

Answer 9

located nearest the objective where the patrol makes final preparations prior to approaching the objective. It also serves as a location where the patrol reassembles after completing actions on the objective