PATROLLING

INSTRUCTORS PROFILE

NAME: Sgt Richard E Maigue 866761 (Cav) PA

ASSIGNMENT: 501CDC, 5RCDG, ARESCOM, Brgy Bagasbas, Daet, Cam Norte
MILITARY SCHOOLING:
- Basic ROTC - CNSC
- Candidate Soldier Course ctw Jungle Warfare and Mountain
Operation Course - 9DTU, 9ID, PA
- Instructor Development Training – ATC, ARESCOM
- Drill Master Training - ATC, ARESCOM
- ROTC Administration Training - ATC, ARESCOM
- Armor NCO Basic Course – TAS, MID, TRADOC, PA
REFERENCES
*Philippine Army Mannual 3-0151 (Infantry
Riffle Platoon & Squad Operations)
*Field Mannual 7-8 (Infantry Rifle Platoon &
Squad)
*ROTC Handbook MS-2
OBJECTIVE

At the end of the lesson, the students

will able to define Patrolling.
SCOPE OF PRESENTATION
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
 AIMS IN PATROLLING
 TYPES OF PATROL
 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
 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
 STEPS IN CONDUCTING PATROL
 SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
 ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD
DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Patrol- a detachment sent out in a unit to
perform an assigned mission reconnaissance or a
combat or a combination of both.
 Patrol Order – an order issued by a leader setting
from the five (5) basics paragraph OPORD/OPLAN.
 Warning Order – preliminary motive of an action
to follow.
 Area of Interests – it is a part of area of interest
where commander may influence action of his
maneuver force, supporting fires and Support
units.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Route – an access intended for use of the
patrol in going in or from objective
 Primary Route – route intended for use of
patrol to objective and returning to
friendly forces.
 AlternatePoint - route intended for use of
patrol when the Primary route is not
feasible.
 Rallying
Point – point where the patrol was
assemble or reorganized.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Initial
Rallying Point – located within friendly
forces.
 Rallying Point Route – Located between the
friendly area and the objectives.
 Objective Rallying Point - located near the
objective which maybe in the front, rear, or
flanks.
AIMS IN PATROLLING
 To gain and retain initiative
 To gather information
 To deny information to enemy
 To harass the enemy
 To provide protection
 To provide security
 TYPES OF PATROL
ACCORDING TO NATURE OF MISSION
1. Recon Patrol – move to specific point or area,
gather required information through observance
and report information obtained. They will avoid
enemy contact whenever possible. Fighting only
hen necessary to accomplish the mission.
2. 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.
 TYPES OF PATROL
ACCORDING TO RANGE
1. Long Range – operates in the dispatching
unit area of influence or area of interest or
both.
2. 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 – within AOR/area of responsibility

2. Combat Patrol
a. Raid
a.1.Ambush
a.2.Contact
a.3.Economy of Force
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF
PATROL
Combat Patrol
b. Day Patrol
b.1.Disperse to maximum
b.2.AOR is assigned to the front, rear and flanks
b.3.Cautions movements along high ground
b.4.Avoid exposed area.
b.5.Maintain are
c. Night Patrol
c.1. Distance
Zero visibility
Limited visibility
c.2. Use of Password
c.3. Search and Attack
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE CONDUCT
OF COMBAT PATROL

 Formation and order of movement

 Departure and entry of Friendly Forces
 Rallying Point
 Action upon enemy
 Action at the objective
 Control Action at the Danger area
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT
PATROL
 REDEPLAN - require detailed planning
 RISIA – require independent/semi-independent action
 MARETORASPEQUI -may require task organization and
specific equipment
 REST- require stealth
 RERE – require rehearsal
 REDEDE - require detailed briefing
SKILLS INTEGRATED IN 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 concealment.
PURPOSE OF WARNING ORDER

 Togive ample time to participating unit to

prepare prior to jump-off.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
WARNING ORDER
 Brief statement of the mission
 Mission of the Patrol
 General Instructions:
 General and Special Organization
 Uniform/Equipment common to all
 Weapon/Ammunition and Equipment
 Chin of Command
 Time schedule for pre-trial and guidance
 Time and place for inspection and rehearsal
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
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. Issue Patrol Order
10.Supervise
11.Execute the mission
SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
1. Use of arm and hand signal
2. Infrared fillers flashlights
3. Luminous tape
ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH
SQUAD
1. Keep key position filed
2. Man key weapon
3. Maintain two(2) fire teams
4. Maintain chain of command
5. If
the squad diminishes to 5, make it as
one team.
 SUMMARY
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
 AIMS IN PATROLLING
 TYPES OF PATROL
 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
 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
 STEPS IN CONDUCTING PATROL
 SILENT CONTROL MEASURES
 ORGANIZING UNDER STRENGTH SQUAD
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
AND
GOOD DAY