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PATROL HARBOUR DRILLS

INTRODUCTION. The most common application of a patrol harbour is the establishment of a Triangular Harbour by a Platoon. This drill can also be adapted by a smaller Patrol. A patrol harbour is a defendable location in which a platoon or section can administer themselves prior to and during i

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PATROL HARBOUR DRILLS

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    1. PATROL HARBOUR DRILLS KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL COMBINED CADET FORCE

    2. INTRODUCTION The most common application of a patrol harbour is the establishment of a Triangular Harbour by a Platoon. This drill can also be adapted by a smaller Patrol. A patrol harbour is a defendable location in which a platoon or section can administer themselves prior to and during intensive patrol activity.

    3. AIM The aim of this lesson is to teach patrol harbour drills so that by the end of the lesson you will know the process of;- Selection Occupation Clearance patrols Sentries Work routine Security

    4. REASONS FOR HARBOUR To avoid detection To lie up whilst a Recce of an objective is made and issue of orders A base from which Op’s can be mounted Provide an RV after infiltration into enemy area or withdrawing from such an area To provide security for admin (Long periods of movement / contact)

    5. SELECTION Selection of a possible area can be done from Map appreciation Air photograph Aerial photograph From the ground The detailed sighting must be confirmed by Recce and area secured before occupation

    6. SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS Mission Concealment Easily defendable Away from habitation Away from steep slopes, valleys, re-entrants Boggy or marshy areas Obvious locations Known suspect or previous locations

    7. OCCUPATION Break track Lay ambush – Pl Sgt Recce Party go forward;- Sect Comd’s Radio Op At least one guide

    8. OCCUPATION Pl Comd points out HQ position Sighting of Section Areas LSW Positions Perimeter wire

    9. OCCUPATION Sect Comd and Guide sent to bring the main body into the harbour area Sections are met at the apex of their location and each man put into position Each man removes his pack and is stood-to Noise is kept to a minimum

    10. OCCUPATION Sect Comd’s are sited centrally within their sect positions so that they can see the Pl Comd and their 2IC’s Pl Comd should check the perimeter to ensure cohesion between sections

    11. CLEARANCE PATROLS Sect Comd or 2IC and 1 or 2 men Move out through neighbouring LSW position Back in through own LSW Position Out to limit of visibility and sound Move along their own section frontage Remainder of the section are stood-to

    12. CLEARANCE PATROLS The Sect Comd or 2IC and 1 or 2 men Out through neighbouring LSW position In through own LSW position Limit of visibility and sound Move along their own section’s frontage

    13. CLEARANCE PATROLS Clearance Patrols are to detect and report the following;- Signs of enemy activity Possible enemy approach routes Streams and dominating ground Unexpected obstacles (i.e. mines & ravines) Possible ERV locations

    14. SENTRIES Sentries posted beyond limit of noise from the harbour One sentry per section posted in depth Sentries are to act as early warning Rifle is only to be used in self defence Withdrawal route is via the LSW position Sentries are to be clearly understood

    15. SENTRIES Com’s cord from sentry to LSW position Sentries are pulled in at night Staggered double manning at night from LSW positions Double manning provides continuity at the sentry post, allows one sentry to fetch relief and reduces the chance of a sleeping sentry

    16. WORK ROUTINE Once sentries are posted work begins to strengthen the harbour area;- Preparation of stand-to positions Shell Scrapes Fields of fire Warning devices (trip flares) Track Plan (silent movement)

    17. WORK ROUTINE Laying of coms cord from sentry to LSW position / Sect Comd From Sect Comd to Pl Comd Shelters erected over shell scrapes Shelters erected at last light and taken down before first light Shelters may be erected in poor weather at Pl Comd’s discretion

    18. WORK ROUTINE Confirmatory orders by Pl Comd to establish operational and admin routine. The points are for routine in defence;- Future Op’s (patrols) Alarm Position Orders for opening fire and defence Location of Pl ERV Stag list

    19. WORK ROUTINE Re-supply (Ammo, Water and Rations) Sleeping and feeding Track discipline Staggered cleaning of weapons Latrines

    20. SECURITY Pl Comd must ensure;- Sentries are correctly posted and briefed All round defence has been achieved Good coms with sentries (early warning)

    21. SECURITY Pl Comd must ensure that good battle discipline has been achieved;- Camouflage and concealment No lights or smells No unnecessary noise Webbing worn and weapons carried at all Times Kit not in use is to be packed away

    22. SECURITY The harbour area is to be as compact as possible Clearance patrols at first and last light All movement into the harbour through 6 o’clock position (or route taken during occupation) Precautions taken to counter possible enemy follow up

    23. SUMMARY Harbour drills can be summed up by remembering the following General headings;- Selection Occupation Sentries Security Work routine

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