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⩥ What is a security patrol?
Answer: n proximity to defensive positions, on the flanks of
advancing units, or in rear areas. Purposes of security patrols are
to
Detect infiltration by the enemy
Destroy infiltrators
Protect against surprise and ambush
Still seeks to avoid decisive engagement
⩥ What is a contact patrol?
Answer: employed to establish and/or maintain contact with an
enemy force when the definite location is unknown. The patrol
will maintain contact with enemy forces through direct and/or
indirect fires, or observation.
,Contact patrols are typically employed in conjunction with
larger offensive maneuvers, helping to build the ground
commanders situational awareness of the enemy's current
composition, disposition, and strength just prior to a more
decisive engagement
Is this like an advanced guard?
⩥ What is an ambush?
Answer: surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving
or temporarily halted target. It can include an assault to close
with and destroy the target, or it can include only an attack by
fire. An ambush need not seize or hold ground.
⩥ What is a raid?
Answer: surprise attack on an enemy force or installation with
the attacking force withdrawing after accomplishing its mission.
Raids destroy or capture enemy personnel or equipment, destroy
installations, or free friendly personnel who have been captured
by the enemy
⩥ T/O of Combat Patrol
, Answer: Assault Support Security
⩥ How do we load an ambush site?
Answer: ASS BACKWARDS!
Security, Support, Assault.
⩥ What is role of support unit?
Answer: Base Unit for Patrol
Provides base of fire in
contact
⩥ What is role of security unit?
Answer: Provide security to front & flanks during mvmt
Isolates objective , ambush sites
⩥ What is role of assault unit?
Answer: Provide rear security during mvmt
Patrol's maneuver element
In ambush site: *Searches the