Troop Leading Procedure -> Patrolling Flashcards
is the logical sequence of action that a leader follows while preparing for execution on assigned mission, making the best use of time, facilities, equipment and personnel
troop leading procedure
steps of troop leading procedure
- received the mission
- issue warning order
- make a tentative plan
- initiate movement
- reconnaissance
- complete the plan
- issue the order
- supervise
is a detachment sent out in a unit to perform an assigned mission of reconnaissance or a combat or a combination of both
patrol
an order issued by a leader setting from the five basics paragraph OPORD/OPLAN
patrol order
preliminary motive of an action to follow
warning order
it is a part of area of interest where comander may influence action of his manuever force, supportingfires and support units
area of interest
an access intended for use of the patrol in going in or from objective
route
route intended for use of patrol to objective and returning to friendly forces
primary route
route intended for use of patrol when the primary route is not feasible
alternate point
point where the patrol were assemble or re-organized
rallying point
located within friendly forces
initial rallying point
located between the friendly area and the objectives
rallying point route
located near the objective when may be in the front, rear, or flanks
objective rallying point
aims in patrolling
a. to gain and retain initiative
b. to gather information
c. to deny information to enemy
d. to harass the enemy
e. to provide protection
f. to provide security
types of patrol according to nature of mission
a. recon patrol
b. combat patrol
move to specific point or area, gather required information through observance and report information obtained. avoid enemy contact whenever possible. fighting only when necessary to accomplish the mission.
recon patrol
are heavily detachment sent out to kill or capture the enemy, destroy his equipment or installation. the size of the combat patrol is consistent with the assigned mission.
combat patrol
types of patrol according to range
a. long range
b. short range
operates in the dispatching unit area of influence or area of interest or both
long range
operates in the dispatching unit area of influence for short distance period
short range
general classification of patrol
recon patrol pilot recon - specific area area recon - within AOR/area of interest combat patrol raid ambush contact economy of force
types of patrol according to time
day patrol
night patrol
factors to be considered in the conduct of combat patrol
formation and order of movement departure and entry of friendly forces rallying point action upon enemy action at the objective control action at the danger area
