TAR 100 Intro to Patrolling

Question 1

Define Patrol

Answer 1

A detachment sent out from a larger unit to perform an assigned mission of reconnaissance and/or combat

Question 2

Purpose of a Recon Patrol (4)

Answer 2

• Collect information for future tactical decisions
• Confirm or disprove the accuracy of information previously received
• Rely on stealth
• Fight only when necessary

Question 3

Why Conduct Patrols?

Answer 3

Patrols are the source of the most up to date information

Question 4

ITG

Answer 4

Initial Terminal Guidance

• Preparing LZ’s and DZ’s for forward operating sites, aircraft, parachute entry, or waterborne locations

Question 5

Recon Patrol Mission Sets

Answer 5

1. Engage enemy with indirect fire
2. Implant sensors and beacons
3. Conduct prisoner snatches
4. Specialized terrain reconnaissance
5. ITG
6. Direct Action

Question 6

Types of Recon Missions

Answer 6

1. Area Reconnaissance

2. Zone Reconnaissance

Question 7

Area Reconnaissance

Answer 7

Gathering of information on a specific location or small, specific area

Question 8

Examples of Area Reconnaissance

Answer 8

• Enemy position and disposition
• Bridge
• Individual facility
• LZ’s

Question 9

Zone Reconnaissance

Answer 9

Gathering of information on an extended area, or several locations within an area

Question 10

Day Recon Considerations

Answer 10

• Requires greater use of concealment
• Will not be able to move as close to the objective without possibility of compromise
• Sight is enemy’s best weapon

Question 11

Night Recon Considerations

Answer 11

• Relies on stealth
• Sounds carry farther
• Patrol is able to close on the objective
• Sound is enemy’s best weapon

Question 12

Principles of Patrolling

Answer 12

1. Detailed Planning
2. Positive Control
3. All-around Security
4. Thorough Recon of the Objective
5. Realistic Rehearsals