Date post: | 15-Jan-2016 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | leon-gibbons |
View: | 231 times |
Download: | 0 times |
04/21/23 ICS1101 1
PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS
ICS1101
04/21/23 ICS1101 2
TLO’S
1. Prepare for a patrol by achieving six of eight inspection requirements.
2. Pass through lines.
3. Perform individual actions in a patrol by performing assigned duties without compromising the patrol.
04/21/23 ICS1101 3
Patrol
Definition:
A detachment sent out from a larger unit to perform an assigned mission of gathering information, carrying out a harassing or destructive combat mission or a security mission.
04/21/23 ICS1101 4
Patrol
-PURPOSE
•Commander needs current information.
•Destroy enemy installations
•Capture enemy
•Security
•Prevent the enemy from gaining information
•Maintain contact with enemy or friendly
04/21/23 ICS1101 5
Types of Patrols
Classification by Mission Reconnaissance
RouteAreaZone
Combat (USCAR)Urban Security ContactAmbushRaid
04/21/23 ICS1101 6
Reconnaissance patrols
gather information about the enemy, terrain or resources. Relying on stealth rather than combat strength, they gather information and fight only when necessary to complete the mission or to defend themselves.
04/21/23 ICS1101 7
Route reconnaissance
a directed effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that route.
04/21/23 ICS1101 8
Area Reconnaissance
a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area such as a town, ridgeline, woods or other features critical to operations.
04/21/23 ICS1101 9
Zone Reconnaissance
a directed effort to obtain detailed information concerning all routes, obstacles (to include chemical or radiological contamination), terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries.
04/21/23 ICS1101 10
Combat Patrols
This is a fighting patrol that is assigned a mission that may require it to engage the enemy.
a combat patrol is stronger and more heavily armed then a reconnaissance patrol.
A combat patrol is assigned the mission to destroy enemy troops, equipment, or installations; capture enemy documents, equipment, or installations; and as a secondary responsibility, gather information.
04/21/23 ICS1101 11
Urban Patrol
A vast majority of urban patrols are overt in nature; the patrols presence is readily apparent to the local populace. The majority of urban patrols are security patrols.
04/21/23 ICS1101 12
Security patrols
assigned missions that may or may not require them to engage the enemy.
They are used in proximity to defensive positions, on the flanks of advancing units or in rear areas.
Purposes of security patrols are to detect infiltration by the enemy, destroy infiltrators, and protect against surprise and ambush.
04/21/23 ICS1101 13
Contact Patrol
establishes and maintains contact to the front, flanks, or rear of either a friendly or enemy force.
04/21/23 ICS1101 14
Ambush Patrol
An ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon a moving or temporarily halted target.
04/21/23 ICS1101 15
Raid Patrol
a patrol that executes a limited objective, surprise attack on an enemy force or installation and then conducts a planned withdrawal after accomplishing its mission.
04/21/23 ICS1101 16
Patrol Organization
GENERAL Headquarters Security Element Support Element Assault Element
Special Reconnaissance and Security
teams Assault and Demo teams Search and EPW teams Any other team by mission
requirements
04/21/23 ICS1101 17
Individual Tasks
Assistant Patrol Leader
Radio Operator
Navigator
Paceman
Flanks
04/21/23 ICS1101 18
Inspect
Determines state of readiness of men
Just before rehearsals 8 Inspection Requirements:
Prescribed weapons, equipmentCamoflauge ID tags/Geneva convention
cardsAny unnecessary items
04/21/23 ICS1101 19
Inspect (cont)
Mission, route, fire support Your assignment, and when
you perform it Other members
Responsibilities Challenge/Password, call
signs, frequencies, code words, reporting times, and any other pertinent details
04/21/23 ICS1101 20
Rehearse
Ensure all members of patrol know what exactly they are to do in any situation
Prioritize:1. Actions on objective
2. Actions on enemy contact
3. Crossing danger areas
4. Etc.
04/21/23 ICS1101 21
Noise and Light Discipline
Camouflage and Concealment Blend in Trash and Gear
Light Discipline Reflection/ Shine
Noise Discipline Silenced Gear Talking Frequent Listening Halts
04/21/23 ICS1101 22
Conduct Of Patrol
Passage of Lines Organization for Movement Control Measures Return From the Objective
04/21/23 ICS1101 23
Exiting Friendly Lines
Patrol moves to Assembly Area Forward unit coordination Request guide if needed Return to get patrol Patrol moves out in tactical
column Nearing Passage Point patrol
moves into dispersed file PL requests permission to
depart friendly lines
04/21/23 ICS1101 24
Exiting Friendly Lines (cont)
APL moves to front of column, behind guide
Once through the barrier plan, APL counts out members of patrol through exit of barrier plan
Transition to tactical column and move out
Conduct security halt outside the range of direct weapons from defense
04/21/23 ICS1101 25
Exiting Friendly Lines
CONTACT GUIDE
FEBAFEBA
RANGER FILE FORMATION
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
APERSMINEFIELDS
Out side small arms rangeConduct Short Security HaltConduct Head count
CONDUCT HEAD COUNT
04/21/23 ICS1101 26
Control Measures
Check Points Track Progress Coordinated with higher prior to
departure
Rally Points Where patrol regroups if
necessary Easily recognized,
cover/concealment, defensible 300-500m apart along route Near and far side of danger areas
04/21/23 ICS1101 27
Control Measures (cont)
Initial Rally Point (IRP) In friendly area
En Route Rally Point (ERP) Between the initial rallying point
and the objective rallying point Objective Rally Point (ORP)
Final prep before objective Cover/concealment Leader’s recon Release point Drop gear if not needed Patrol reassembles after mission
accomplishment
04/21/23 ICS1101 28
Security Halts
Short security halt Listen for enemy Halt, face out board, attempt to
find cover,concealment
Long security halt When need to
Eat, rest, send message, check direction-anything that the patrol will be stationary for long time
From 360 perimeter, take cover Sectors of fire, LP/OP Position automatic weapons
04/21/23 ICS1101 29
Long Security Halt
FIGURE 2
DIRECTIONOF
MOVEMENT
P
N
C
RFLF RO HQUNIT
LONG SECURITYHALT
04/21/23 ICS1101 30
Reentry of Friendly Lines
Long Security halt at Reentry rally point
Request permission to renter friendly lines
PL moves to contact point with security to meet guide
Initiate far recognition signal, then near recognition signal
PL returns to get patrol and bring to contact point
Guide leads patrol through barrier plan
PL counts patrol in with cover man to ensure there are no enemy infiltrators
04/21/23 ICS1101 31
Reentry of Friendly Lines
CONTACT GUIDE
FEBAFEBA
RANGER FILE FORMATION
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
APERSMINEFIELDS
IRP
REENTRY OF FRIENDLY LINES
CONDUCT SECURITY HALTOUTSIDE SMALL ARMS RANGE
CONTACT CP & REQUEST PERMISSION TO REENTER
CONDUCT HEAD COUNT
04/21/23 ICS1101 32
Debrief
PL gives Forward Unit Commander a quick sit-rep
Takes patrol to S-2 for complete debrief
Always conduct debrief as soon as possible after patrol returns
04/21/23 ICS1101 33
Patrol Steps
A. Study the missionB. Plan use of timeC. Study terrain/situationD. Organize patrolE. Select men, weapons, and
equipmentF. Issue warning orderG. CoordinateH. Make reconnaissanceI. Complete detailed plansJ. Issue patrol orderK. Supervise, inspect, rehearseL. Execute mission
04/21/23 ICS1101 34
Summary
Definition and purpose of patrol Types of Patrols Patrol Organization Individual Tasks Inspections and Rehearsals Rally Points and Security Halts Exit and Entry of friendly lines
04/21/23 ICS1101 35
PATROLLING FUNDAMENTALS
QUESTIONS?