MSL 301 Lesson 05 b Patrolling and Patrol

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PATROLLING AND PATROL BASES Revision Date: 31 July 2012 1

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases DEFINE PATROL q A detachment sent out by a larger unit to conduct a specific combat, reconnaissance, or security mission q organization, not mission q require specific task and purpose Revision Date: 31 July 2012 2

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PURPOSE OF PATROLLING q q q q Gather Information on enemy, terrain, or populace Regain contact with enemy or adjacent friendly forces Engage enemy in combat to destroy or inflict losses Reassuring or gaining trust of local populace Prevent public disorder Deterring or disrupting insurgent or criminal activity Providing unit security Protecting key infrastructure or bases Revision Date: 31 July 2012 3

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PRINCIPLES OF PATROLLING q PLANNING q plan and prepare to a realistic standard, rehearse everything q RECONNAISSANCE q confirm what you think you know, learn that which you do not already know q SECURITY q ‘nuff said! q CONTROL q ability to bring every man and weapon available to overwhelm the enemy at the decisive point q COMMON SENSE q Use all available information and good judgment to make sound, timely decisions Revision Date: 31 July 2012 4

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases TYPES AND CATAGORIES OF PATROLS q Combat q Raid q Ambush q Security q Reconnaissance q Area q Zone Revision Date: 31 July 2012 5

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PATROL ORGANIZATION q q q q HQ Element q Patrol Leader q Assistant Patrol Leader q Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) q Any attachments En Route Recorder Compass Man Pace Man Surveillance Team Aid and Litter Team Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) Team Revision Date: 31 July 2012 6

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases INITIAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION q q q Changes or updates to enemy situation Best use of terrain for routes, rally points, patrol bases Light and weather data Attachments to patrol Use and location of landing or pickup zones Departure and reentry of friendly lines Fire support Rehearsal areas and times Special equipment and ammo requirements Transportation requirements Signal plan Revision Date: 31 July 2012 7

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases FINALE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS q q q q Tasks assigned Key times Primary and Alternate routes Signals Challenge and pass outside friendly lines Leader locations Actions on contact Departure of lines Revision Date: 31 July 2012 8

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases RALLY POINTS q q A designated place where the Patrol moves to reassemble and reorganize if it becomes dispersed q Easily recognized on the ground q Cover and concealment q Away from natural lines of drift q Defendable for short periods Types q Initial q En route q Objective q Reentry q Near and Far side Revision Date: 31 July 2012 9

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PATROL BASE o o o Stop all movement to avoid detection Hide during a long reconnaissance of an objective Weapons/equipment maintenance mess and rest Prepare and issue orders Reorganize after infiltration into an enemy area Base from which to conduct consecutive/concurrent operations o Occupied for no more than 24 hours o Never use same location twice o Map Recon and alternate location Revision Date: 31 July 2012 10

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS o o o o Establishment of and commo with observation posts Defense of the patrol base Alert plan Withdrawal from the patrol base (routes, rally points, alt PB) A security system to make sure that specific soldiers are awake at all times Enforcement of camouflage, noise, and light discipline The conduct of required activities with minimum movement and noise Revision Date: 31 July 2012 11

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases SECURITY MEASURES q q q q Near source of water Good cover and concealment Terrain enemy would consider of no tactical value Difficult terrain to impede maneuver in and out Easy to recognize / find Terrain away from lines of drift Defendable for a short period Revision Date: 31 July 2012 12

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases OCCUPY A PATROL BASE Revision Date: 31 July 2012 13

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases FIVE POINT CONTINGENCY PLAN Revision Date: 31 July 2012 14

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases CLEARING THE PATROL BASE 12 o’clock Clearing Site 9 o’clock 3 o’clock 6 o’clock Revision Date: 31 July 2012 15

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases RECONNAISSANCE & SURVEILLANCE TEAM DEPLOYMENT Revision Date: 31 July 2012 16

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PATROL BASE ACTIVITIES q Priorities of work must have a specific task, time, and standard q Security plan q Adjust perimeter based on R&S q Use all measures passive and active to cover entire perimeter q Ensures range cards and sector sketch are complete q Hasty fighting positions Revision Date: 31 July 2012 17

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases PATROL BASE ACTIVITIES q q q q q Alert plan and Stand to Evacuation plan Withdrawal plan Alternate patrol base Maintenance plan Hygiene plan Messing plan Water plan Rest plan Revision Date: 31 July 2012 18

MSL 301, Lesson 05 b: Patrolling and Patrol Bases QUESTIONS? ? Revision Date: 31 July 2012 19