Combat Patrol (4)
*Assigned missions that usually include engaging the enemy
*Fighting Patrols
*Alway have a secondary mission
*Used in the offense and defense
Task Organization
*Based on the mission and the personnel available
*Assigned into elements and then teams within the element based on their capabilities
Patrol Purposes (6)
*Collect information about the enemy and terrain
*Confirm/disapprove information received by other means
*Provide security for friendly units/installations
*Harass the enemy
*Seek out and destroy enemy personnel
*Capture enemy personnel, equipment, and in
Recon Function
*Inspects or maintains surveillance over an obj
Combined security and recon function
*Performs both recon and security
*Depends on mission and personnel
Security Function (Combat)
*Provided security throughout the patrol
*Secures the ORP
HQ Function
*Controls the patrol
*Made up of PL and personnel who support the entire patrol (ex: corpsmen)
Combat Patrols assist in..... (4)
*Inflicting damage on the enemy
*Establishing and/or maintaining contact w/friendly or enemy forces
*Denying the enemy access to key terrain
*probing the enemy positions
Assault Function
*Engages the enemy in obj. area
*Teams may include demolition, epw, breaching, etc.
Organized Teams in a patrol element (5)
*EPW
*Aid/Litter
*Demolition
*Navigation
*Breaching
Size and function varies
Security Function (Recon)aq
*Provides security for the recon element
*Gives early warning of enemy approach in obj area
Patrol Definition
A detachment of troops sent out to gather information, carry out a destructive mission, or conduct a security mission
Unit Integrity
*Do not mix up marines from different teams or elements unless you have a good reason to
*Critical to be maintained
Recon patrol element
*HQ
*Recon
*Security
*Combined R and S
Recon patrols try to determine... (9)
*Location of enemy forces, installations, equipment
*Identification of enemy units and equipment
*Enemy strength
*Disposition of enemy forces
*Movement of enemy personnel and equipment
*New/special types of weapons
*Presence of mechanized units
*Unusual e
Recon Patrols
*Provides the commander with timely/accurate information about the enemy and terrain
*Collect information to confirm/deny previous information
*Relies on stealth
Combat Patrol Element (4)
*HQ
*Assault
*Support
*Security
General Organization
*Elements/teams are similar for all patrols
*Every individual has an appropriate assigned position in the formation for movement
Patrol Size
Varies on the mission. This may include attachments and equipment
Support Function
*Supports assault element
*If assualt has several teams needing independent support, then so should the support element
*Typically provides a base of fire to cover movement of assault element
3 Patrol Considerations
*Unit Integrity
*General Organization
*Task Organization