patrol harbours

Patrol HarboursReigate Grammar School Combined Cadet Force

Platoon Harbour Drills

Patrol Base Harbours

AimStage Confirmation & QuestionsQuestionsLesson Confirmation


Introduction

Requirements: Why Establish a Harbour?

Phase 1: SelectionPhase 2: OccupationPhase 3: Clearance PatrolsPhase 4: SentriesPhase 5: Work RoutineSecurity


Why Establish a Harbour Area?

Avoid DetectionGather InformationFurther OperationsRendezvousAdministration


5 Stages of Occupation

Phase 1: SelectionPhase 2: OccupationPhase 3: Clearance PatrolsPhase 4: SentriesPhase 5: Work Routine

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Phase 1: Selection

Aerial PhotographsMapsKnowledge of the GroundConfirmed before OccupationMission


Phase 1: Selection

Ensure the Following: All Round Defence Mutual Support Interlocking Arcs of Fire Ease of Command and Control Ease of Admin Support


Phase 1: Selection

Selection of Ground Good Cover Good Route In / Out Fresh Water Supply Avoid Human Habitation Good Communications Avoid Past En. Positions Near a Suitable HLS


Phase 1: Selection

Avoid Obvious Position Ridge Lines Roads / Tracks Wet Areas Steep Slopes Small Valleys


Phase 1: Selection

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Stage 1 Confirmation?

Any Questions?Three reasons to Establish a Harbour?A Harbour Area should ensure the what?Five things to look for in a Harbour Area?Three things to avoid?


Phase 2: Occupation

1. Snap Ambush

2. RECCE Party

3. Occupation


Phase 2: Occupation

1. Snap Ambush Prevent enemy pursuit Enable final RECCE of location Provide Security


Phase 2: Occupation


Phase 2: Occupation

2. RECCE Party Platoon Commander Section Commanders Radio Operator Gunner (2) Runner / Scout


Phase 2: Occupation

2. RECCE Party Tasks: HQ Position 12 O'clock Position 6 O'clock Position LSW Sites Perimeter Wire Comms. Check 1 Section Commander & Scout Collect Sections


Phase 2: Occupation

3. Occupation Sections enter by same point Section met by own Cdr. at Apex Move around track plan laid by perimeter wire Shown position and arcs of fire LSW Placed at apex Remove bergans and adopt fire positions Platoon Cdr. final check of positions Stand To


Phase 2: Occupation



Any Questions?Who goes on the RECCE Party?Why do we set a snap ambush?


Phase 3: Clearance Patrols

Clearance Patrol Section Commander / 2IC 1 / 2 Riflemen Out via neighbouring section LSW Limit of Sight and Sound Move along own section frontage Return through own LSW

If too late / dark may carry out at First LightRemainder of Platoon Stood To


Phase 3: Clearance Patrols

Report on: Recent Enemy activity Possible routes of Enemy approach Unexpected obstacles Dominating Ground Water Source Possible ERV locations



Any Questions?What route does the patrol take?Name three things the patrol is looking for?


Phase 4: Sentries

Once clearance patrols returnComms cord from Sentry – LSW – Section Cdr.Challenging ProcedureDay

Limit of sound and sight or as far as possible 1 Sentry at each apex 1 Hour duties

Night Limit of Sight or just outside harbour 2 Sentries at each apex 1 Hour duties (30 mins staggered)


Phase 5: Work Routine

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Security

Platoon and Section Commanders Sentries posted and briefed Communications ARD Battle Discipline Light / Noise Discipline Webbing & Weapons Clearance Patrols Movement through 6 O’clock Counter-attack precautions



Any Questions?Three differences between Day/Night sentries?Eight items for work-routine?Six items for consideration by Section/Pl. Cdrs?


Any Questions?


End of Lesson Test

1. 4 reasons to establish a harbour area? (4)2. 5 stages of occupation? (5)3. 3 things to look for in a position? (3)4. 3 things to avoid in a position? (3)5. A harbour must ensure what? Name four. (4)6. Why carry out a snap ambush? (2)7. What does the RECCE do? (2)8. How many sentries are there during the day? (1)9. At night, where are the sentries placed? (1)10. Name 5 items of work routine. (5)

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Summary

Platoon Harbour DrillsPractical Next Week (10 Feb 2005)Field Day (10/11 March 2005)Hand in Test Answer PapersHandout Notes

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