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PATROLLING

Patrol
- is a detachment sent out from
a unit to perform an assigned
mission of reconnaissance or combat
or a combination of both.
- an order issued by the patrol
leader using the five (5) basic
paragraphs of an OPORD.
Patrol Order
- preliminary notice of action or
orders that are to follow. These are
usually oral or written messages.
Warning Order
- 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 Route
- point where the patrol were
assemble or re-organized.
Rallying Route
AIMS IN PATROLLING
1. To gather information
2. To provide protection and Security
3. To harass the enemy
TYPES OF PATROLS
ACCORDING TO NATURE
OF MISSION
Reconnaissance Patrol
- one which was undertaken to
secure about a specific location or
small specific areas, usually known
position activity.
Point Recon
- one which was undertaken to
secure information about extended
areas.
Area Recon
Combat Patrol
- the mission of which is to
destroy or capture enemy personnel,
equipment, destroy installation or
liberate friendly troops.
Raid
- ambush enemy patrol and
provides protection against surprise
enemy ambush.
Ambush
- this establishes or maintains
contact with friendly forces
Contact
- this will perform limited
objectives mission such as seizing
and holding critical terrain to allow
maximum forces to be used
elsewhere.
Economy of Force
- protection from enemy
infiltration and surprise
ambush/attack.
Security
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
IN THE CONDUCT OF
COMBAT PATROL
1. Formation and Order of Movement
2. Rallying Point
3. Action at the Danger Area
4. Action at the Objective
5. Action upon Enemy Contact
SKILLS
INTEGRATED INTO
PATROLLING
1. Leadership
2. Team work
3. Individual and Unit security
4. Communication
5. Ability to Operate Day and Night
STEPS IN
CONDUCTING PATROL
1. Study and analyze the mission
2. Study the Terrain Situation
3. Select Men, Weapon and Equipment
4. Organize the Patrol and Execute the
Mission

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