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