ENABLING OBJECTIVE

DISCUSS DEFINITIONS,
MOVEMENT & TECHNIQUES,
COMBAT FORMATION,
ORGANIZATION OF TEAM &
PRINCIPLES OF MANNING OBSERVATION POST
• is a military tactics.
• Small groups or individual units are
deployed from a larger formation to
achieve a specific objective and then
return.
• The duration of a patrol will vary from a
few hours to several weeks depending on
the nature of the objective and the type
of units involved.
PATROL – is a unit sent out from a large unit. It
may be acquired a mission of reconnaissance (x)
link-up, re-supply (y) or combat (z) or any
combination (xyz) mission.

RECON PATROL – is a patrol with sent out to

gather information.

COMBAT PATROL – is a patrol with a mission of

harassment, destruction, capture or provide
security.

LINK-UP OPERATION – when two or more units

are to meet in an area not protected by friendly
forces.
PATROL BASE – is conducted when a patrol
halts for extended period of time in a place
that is not protected by friendly forces.

RAID – is a surprised and violent attack on

enemy positions, installation followed by swift
and organized withdrawal.

AMBUSH – is a surprised attack by force lying

in upon moving temporarily halted enemy.

RALLYING POINT – a placed on the ground

where a patrol can assemble and reorganize.
OBSERVATION POST – is a fixed
location which one must observed
what place on a particular place of
terrain.

PHASES OF PATROL:
1. Planning and Preparation
(TLP)
2. Movement to Objective
3. Action of Movement
4. Patrol Base Operation
MOVEMENT AND TECHNIQUES
1. Traveling
2. Have cover and concealment
3. Defensible for a short period
of time.
4. Away from normal line of drift.

FOUR (4) PHASES OF DANGER AREAS

1. Linear danger areas: e.g.
Roads, Trails, Creeks
2. Small open areas
3. Obstacle
4. Large open areas
COMBAT FORMATION:

FILE FORMATION

TS CM ARM RM TL G LS
LINE OR SKIRMISHER POSITION

TS CM ARM RM TL G LS
 C – cover and concealment
` O – observed and field of fire
C – critical terrain feature
O – obstacle
A – avenue of approach
1. Command: Team Leader Recorder,
Radioman

2. Observer: Assistant Radioman

3. Security Element: LS, G, CM, TS

1. Must be proficient in map reading, includes
the use of compass, binocular and military
sketching.

2. They must also good in recognizing and

evaluating enemy activities

3. They should be able to see through any

camouflage

4. They should be relieved as often as possible

to maintain their efficiency
1. Team Leader – should follow the troop leading procedure

2. Observer

a. Observe terrain and enemy activities

b. Interpret and evaluate sign of enemy activities
c. Request the TL to verify his interpretation
d. Inform the recorder of his observation to include
enemy activities if it is not information (sign) notify the TL

3. Recorder
a. Maintain log sheets.
b. He makes a sketch of area being observed.

Log Sheets – is a chronical record of event and observation

made by the team.
A. Transmit messages to Higher Hqs

B. Received messages intended for the team

only

C. Maintain contact with Higher Hqs at all

times or specified time of contact
A. Provide security for the team

B. Relieves observer and

recorder as designated by
the TL
1. Select position carefully

2. Inspect position carefully

3. Occupy the position, secretly, preferably under

cover of darkness

4. Organized position immediately upon

occupation

5. Maintain secrecy of position, minimize

unnecessary movement
6. Observed and record everything that is of Mil Values

7. Report observation promptly

8. Report must brief and clear

9. Provide alternate plan for emergencies

10. Disseminates information to all members before

vacating OP sites

11. Withdraw from the position secretly, erase traces of

occupation

12. Use another route for withdrawal