AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS 2 Star Field

AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS 2 Star Field Craft Lesson 8 0206 FC 08 PP

The Aim To teach to you the main types of patrol and their roles so that by the end of the lesson you will be able to be a competent member of any type of patrol. 0206 FC 08 PP

Aims of Patrolling 1. To obtain up-to-date and accurate information. 2. To dominate the ground. 3. To destroy and disrupt enemy forces. 0206 FC 08 PP

Aims of Patrolling Questions? 0206 FC 08 PP

Types of Patrols 1. Reconnaissance patrols. 2. Standing patrols. 3. Fighting patrols. 0206 FC 08 PP

Types of Patrols Questions? 0206 FC 08 PP

Reconnaissance Patrols Minimum strength (One NCO and three cadets) Roles/Tasks • • • Collecting topographical information on features, tracks and the state of the ground. Obtaining details of enemy minefields and the extent of enemy positions. Locating enemy machine guns and defensive fire (DF) areas, where fire is immediately directed on call in case of emergency. Investigating noises made by the enemy, their habits and patrol routes. Checking our wire and/or minefields at first or last light. Acting as listening posts to give early warning of enemy approach and with the ability to call down fire. 0206 FC 08 PP

Reconnaissance Patrols Questions? 0206 FC 08 PP

Standing Patrols Minimum strength (One NCO and three cadets) Roles/Tasks • • • Watch and listen on likely enemy approaches. Watch over dead ground in front of and between friendly localities. Watch over minefields and obstacles. 0206 FC 08 PP

Standing Patrols Questions? 0206 FC 08 PP

Fighting Patrols Sufficient strength and armament (Usually a minimum of two NCOs and nine cadets) Roles/Tasks • • • Denying enemy patrols freedom of action in No Man’s land. Driving in enemy protective patrols. Interfering with enemy working parties. Distracting enemy attention from other activities. Carrying out raids. 0206 FC 08 PP

Fighting Patrols Sufficient strength and armament (Usually a minimum of two NCOs and nine cadets) Roles/Tasks 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Capturing prisoners for identification purposes. Tank hunting. Laying ambushes. Protecting reconnaissance and working parties of other arms. Escorting stretcher parties. 0206 FC 08 PP

Fighting Patrols Questions? 0206 FC 08 PP

AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS Summary 0206 FC 08 PP

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