PATROLLING
7TH Training Day
11 MAY 2024
Cavite State University ROTC Unit
ROADMAP
Explain the following :
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
AIMS OF PATROLLING
TYPES OF PATROL ACCORDING TO NATURE OF MISSION
TYPES OF PATROL ACCORDING TO RANGE
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PATROL
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CONDUCT OF
COMBAT PATROL
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT PATROL
SKILLS INTEGRATED IN PATROLLING
PURPOSE OF WARNING ORDER
CHARACTERISTICS OF WARNING ORDER
STEPS CONDUCTING PATROL
SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD
Apply
Summarize
Assess
REFERENCE
• PAM 3-015
• FC 3-0151
• FM 7-8
• FM 7-10
• SH 21-76
LEARNING OUTCOME
• At the end of session, the
learners must be able to
explain the patrolling in
accordance with the AFP
Manual (PAM 3-015 ,FC 3-
0151, FM 7-8 ,FM 7-10,SH
21-76)
Definition of Terms:
1. Patrol – is a detachment sent out in unit to
perform an assigned mission of
reconnaissance or combat or a combination
of both.
2. Patrol Order – An order issued by a leader
setting from the Five (5) basics paragraph of
OPORD/OPLAN.
3. Warning Order – Preliminary motive of an
action to follow.
4. Area Interest – it is the part of the AOR
without effect of the Commander plan for
current/future operation.
5. Area of Influence – it is a part of the area
of interest where commander may influence
action of his maneuver force, supporting fires
and support units.
6. Route – an access intended for use of the
patrol in going or in or from objective.
7. Primary Route – Route intended for use of
the patrol to object and route is returning to
friendly forces.
8. Alternate Route – Route intended for use of
the patrol when the Primary route is not
feasible.
9. Rallying Point – Point where the patrol were
assemble or re – organized.
10. Initial Rallying Point – Located within
friendly forces.
11. Rallying Point Route – Located between
the friendly area and the objectives.
12. Objective Rallying Point – Located near
the objective which may be in the front, rear or
flanks.
AIMS OF PPATROLLING
1. To gain and retain initiative
2. To gather information
3. To deny information to the enemy
4. To harass the enemy
5. To provide protection
6. To provide security
TWO (2) Types of Patrol
1. According to nature of mission:
a. Recon patrol – move to specific point or area,
gather requirements information through
observance and report information obtained.
They will about enemy contact whenever
possible. Fighting only when necessary to
accomplishment the mission.
b. Combat Patrol – are heavily detachment
sent out to kill or capture the enemy, destroy his
equipment or installation. The size of the combat
patrol is consistent with the assigned mission.
2. According to range
a. Long Range – Operates in the
dispatching unit area of influence to
the area of interest or both.
b. Short Range – Operates in
the dispatching unit area of influence
for short distance period.
General Classification of Patrol
1. Recon Patrol
a. Point Recon – Specific area
b. Area Recon – without AOR/area of influence
2. Combat patrol
a. Raid
b. Ambush
c. Contact
d. Economy of force
e. Security
Patrol can be done during:
1. Day Patrol
a. Disperse to maximum
b. AOR is assignment to the front, rear and flanks
c. Cautions movement along high ground.
d. Avoid exposed area
e. Maintain area.
f. Search and attack
2. Night patrol
a. Distance
1) Zero visibility
2) Limited visibility
b. Use of Password
Factors to be considered in the Conduct of
Comat Patrol
1. Formation and order of movement
2. Departure and entry of Friendly Forces
3. Rallying point
4. Action upon enemy contact
5. Action at the objective
6. Control
7. Action at the danger area.
Characteristics of Combat Patrol:
1. Require detailed planning
2. Require independent/semi-independent action.
3. May require task organization and specific
equipment.
4. Require stealth
5. Require rehearsal
6. Require detailed debriefing
Skills Integrated into Patrolling
1. Leadership
2. Combat Intelligence
3. Map Reading and Land Navigation
4. Small Unit Tactics
5. Individual and Unit Security
6. Communication
7. Teamwork
8. Ability to operate at night
9. Combat training for individual Soldier (CTIS) proper
recognition of cover and
10. Concealment
CONT
Purpose of Warning Order
The purpose of the Warning Order is to give ample time to participating
unit to prepare prior jump – off.
Characteristics of Warning Order:
1. Brief Statement of Mission
2. Mission of the Patrol
3. General Instructions:
a. General and Specific organization
b. Uniform/equipment common to All
c. Weapon/Ammunition and Equipment
d. Chain of Command
e. Time Schedule for pre-trial and guidance rehearsal
f. Time and place for inspection and rehearsal
4. Specific Instructions:
a. To subordinate leader
b. To specific purpose teams/Key individual
Steps in Conducting Patrol
1. Study/analyze the mission
2. Plan use of time
3. Study the terrain situation
4. Organize the Patrol
5. Select men, weapon and equipment
6. Issue Warning Order
7. Coordinate
8. Conduct reconnaissance
9. Complete detailed plan
10. Issue Patrol Order
11. Supervise
12. Execute the mission
Silent Control Measures
Use of arm and hand signal
Infrared fillers for flashlight
Luminous tape
Organizing under strength Squad
Keep key position filed
Man key weapon
Maintain two (2) fire teams
Maintain chain of command
If the squad diminish to 5, make it as
one team.
APPLY
• Check on Learning
Let the learners have their independent
practice
Give them test and trial.
Supervise the learners on their performance
and practices
SUMMARY
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
AIMS OF PATROLLING
TYPES OF PATROL ACCORDING TO NATURE OF
MISSION
TYPES OF PATROL ACCORDING TO RANGE
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF PATROL
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CONDUCT OF
COMBAT PATROL
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT PATROL
SKILLS INTEGRATED IN PATROLLING
PURPOSE OF WARNING ORDER
CHARACTERISTICS OF WARNING ORDER
STEPS CONDUCTING PATROL
SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD
ASSESSMENT
Let a learners execute the proper
movement and execution of
patrolling
Conduct graded practical exercise
to the learner using on how to
conduct patrolling.
Be that Best
and Brightest
PLATOON
LEADER
A Family’s
THANK YOU!
