1. PATROLLING ENABLING OBJECTIVE DISCUSS DEFINITIONS,
MOVEMENT & TECHNIQUES,
COMBAT FORMATION,
ORGANIZATION OF TEAM &
PRINCIPLES OF MANNING OBSERVATION POST

2. PATROLLING
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.

3. OVERVIEW DEFINITIONS MOVEMENT & TECHNIQUES COMBAT FORMATION
ORGANIZATION OF TEAM
PRINCIPLES OF MANNING OBSERVATION POST

4. PATROL – is a unit sent out from a large unit
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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. MOVEMENT AND TECHNIQUES 1. Traveling 2. Have cover and concealment 3
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

8. COMBAT FORMATION:
FILE FORMATION TS CM
ARM RM G LS TL

9. LINE OR SKIRMISHER POSITIONTS CM
ARM RM G LS TL

10. CHART OF AN OP (COCOA) ` O – observed and field of fire
C – cover and concealment
` O – observed and field of fire
C – critical terrain feature
O – obstacle
A – avenue of approach

11. IV. ORGANIZATION OF TEAM
1. Command: Team Leader Recorder, Radioman
2. Observer: Assistant Radioman
3. Security Element: LS, G, CM, TS

12. QUALIFICATION OF RECORDER & OBSERVER
Must be proficient in map reading, includes the use of compass, binocular and military sketching.
They must also good in recognizing and evaluating enemy activities
They should be able to see through any camouflage
They should be relieved as often as possible to maintain their efficiency

13. DUTIES OF TEAM MEMBER
Team Leader – should follow the troop leading procedure
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.

14. DUTIES OF RADIOMAN AS SPECIFIC
Transmit messages to Higher Hqs
Received messages intended for the team only
Maintain contact with Higher Hqs at all times or specified time of contact

15. DUTIES OF SECURITY ELEMENTS
Provide security for the team
Relieves observer and recorder as designated by the TL

16. PRINCIPLES OF MANNING OBSERVATION POST
Select position carefully
Inspect position carefully
Occupy the position, secretly, preferably under cover of darkness
Organized position immediately upon occupation
Maintain secrecy of position, minimize unnecessary movement

17. 6. Observed and record everything that is of Mil Values 7
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

18. Question?

19. SUMMARY DEFINITIONS MOVEMENT & TECHNIQUES COMBAT FORMATION
ORGANIZATION OF TEAM
PRINCIPLES OF MANNING OBSERVATION POST

20. THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY…
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY