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
