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Patrolling Operations
TBS Test 2
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03/20/2010

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Term
Define Scouting and Patrolling
Definition
a detachment of ground, sea, or air force sent out for the purpose of gathering information of carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission.
Term
What are the means of Movement for a patrol
Definition
Foot Mobile
Motorized
Helicopter-borne
Waterborne
Term
What at the two types of Patrol Missions
Definition
Reconnaissance Patrols
Combat Patrols
Term
What are the three types of Reconnaissance Patrols
Definition
Route Reconnaissance
Area Reconnaissance
Zone Reconnaissance
Term
Define Route Reconnaissance
Definition
effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along a route.
Term
Define Area Reconnaissance
Definition
effort to obtain detailed information on the terrain or enemy activity within a prescribed area.
Term
Define Zone Reconnaissance
Definition
effort to obtain detailed information on all routes, obstacles, terrain, and enemy forces within a zone defined by boundaries.
Term
What are the three types of Combat Patrols
Definition
Security Patrol
Contact Patrol
Ambush Patrol
Term
Define Security Patrol
Definition
a patrol that is used in proximity to defensive positions, on the flanks of advancing units or in rear areas.
Term
What is the purpose of a Security Patrol is to
Definition
Detect infiltration by the enemy
Destroy infiltrators
Protect against surprise and ambush
Term
Define Contact Patrol
Definition
a special reconnaissance patrol sent from one unit to physically contact and coordinate with another.
Term
Define Ambush
Definition
a surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporarily halted target.
Term
What are the unit elements in a patrol
Definition
Assault
HQ
Security
Term
Who are the Key Personnel in a patrol besides the Patrol Leader
Definition
Assistant Patrol Leader
Security Unit Leader
Assault Unit Leader
Aid/Litter and EPW teams
Flanks
Navigator
Pacer
Radio Operator
Term
What is the time frame for a security halt to be considered a "Long Halt"
Definition
in excess of three to five minutes
Term
What must me done if a patrol conducts a long halt
Definition
the patrol will move to a 360 degree perimeter and lay in the prone
Term
What does "SLLS" stand for
Definition
Stop
Look
Listen
Smell
Term
Define Rally Point
Definition
a point on the ground where a patrol assembles and reorganizes if dispersed or separated
Term
What should a Rally Point consist of
Definition
should be easily recognizable, have a good cover and concealment, and be defendable for a short time
Term
What are the three types of Rally Points
Definition
Initial Rally Point
En route Rally Point
Objective Rally Point
Term
Define Initial Rally Point
Definition
within friendly lines where the patrol can rally if it becomes separated before departing the friendly area or before reaching the first en route rally point.
Term
Define En route rally point
Definition
area between in the initial rally point and the objective really point
Term
Define Objective Really Point
Definition
where the patrol makes final preparations prior to approaching the objective
Term
What is the primary form of communication within a patrol
Definition
Hand and Arm signals
Term
As a general rule, a foot patrol will move at a rate for day and night
Definition
One Kilometer per hour during the day and
500 meters per hour at night in a wooded environment
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