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AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS

AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS. 2 Star Field Craft Lesson 8. 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. Aims of Patrolling. To obtain up-to-date and accurate information.

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AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS

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  1. AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS 2 Star Field Craft Lesson 8

  2. 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. 0206FC08PP

  3. Aims of Patrolling • To obtain up-to-date and accurate information. • To dominate the ground. • To destroy and disrupt enemy forces. 0206FC08PP

  4. Aims of Patrolling Questions? 0206FC08PP

  5. Types of Patrols • Reconnaissance patrols. • Standing patrols. • Fighting patrols. 0206FC08PP

  6. Types of Patrols Questions? 0206FC08PP

  7. ReconnaissancePatrols 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. 0206FC08PP

  8. Reconnaissance Patrols Questions? 0206FC08PP

  9. StandingPatrols Minimumstrength (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. 0206FC08PP

  10. Standing Patrols Questions? 0206FC08PP

  11. FightingPatrols 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. 0206FC08PP

  12. FightingPatrols Sufficient strength and armament (Usually a minimum of two NCOs and nine cadets) Roles/Tasks • Capturing prisoners for identification purposes. • Tank hunting. • Laying ambushes. • Protecting reconnaissance and working parties of other arms. • Escorting stretcher parties. 0206FC08PP

  13. Fighting Patrols Questions? 0206FC08PP

  14. AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS Summary 0206FC08PP

  15. AIMS AND TYPES OF PATROLS END 0206FC08PP

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