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Patrol Base

The document provides guidance for establishing and operating a secure patrol base. It outlines key considerations for selecting a patrol base site, including terrain that provides tactical advantages and covers movement. It also discusses setting up observation posts, planning defensive measures and withdrawal routes, and enforcing security procedures like camouflage and noise discipline. The patrol is to avoid known enemy positions, built-up areas, ridges and hilltops, and roads or trails when selecting a patrol base location.

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Patrol Base

The document provides guidance for establishing and operating a secure patrol base. It outlines key considerations for selecting a patrol base site, including terrain that provides tactical advantages and covers movement. It also discusses setting up observation posts, planning defensive measures and withdrawal routes, and enforcing security procedures like camouflage and noise discipline. The patrol is to avoid known enemy positions, built-up areas, ridges and hilltops, and roads or trails when selecting a patrol base location.

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PATROL BASE OPERATION

1. There are security measures which


every patrol members should realized
such as the ff.
• Terrain which is little of tactical value to the
enemy.
• Difficult terrain which would impede
movement.
• An area with close vegetation, preferably
bushes and trees that spread close to the
ground.
• An area near a source of water.
2. The patrol base the patrol leader
should plan.
a. Observation post.
b. Communication with OP.
• Defense of the patrol base.
• Withdrawal from the patrol base, to include
planning for withdrawal routes and a rally
point, rendezvous point, or alternate patrol
base.
cont…
• A security system to insure that
necessary troops are awake at all times.
• Enforcement of camouflage, noise and
light discipline.
cont…
• The conduct of necessary activities with
minimum movement and the noise.
3. He avoids;
a. Known or suspected enemy position
b. Built-up areas
c. Ridges and hilltops
d. Roads, trails, wets areas, steep slopes
E. Before moving into the patrol
base, the patrol halts about 200
meters from the tentative patrol base
site (security halt).
1. Upon occupation of a patrol base the
team uses by pass technique which
include the following.
a. Stop at listening halt at safe distance
away from the tentative patrol base.
b. Entire team will recon for the patrol
base.
b. Move out on original azimuth and then
begin series of 90 deg turns at a same
distance from tentative patrol base.
Fives (5) Point’s Contingency Plan:
G - Going, where the patrol leader is going.
O – Others who is taking with him.
T – Time, time he will be gone.
W – What, what happens if he does not return.
A – Actions, actions on enemy contact.
End of Presentation

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