Patrol Base Harbours Campbell College Combined Cadet Force 2Lt N Morton

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Patrol Base HarboursCampbell College Combined
Cadet Force2/Lt N Morton
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Patrol Base Harbours

• Aim
• Stage Confirmation Questions
• Questions
• Lesson Confirmation

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Introduction

• Requirements Why Establish a Harbour?
• Phase 1 Selection
• Phase 2 Occupation
• Phase 3 Clearance Patrols
• Phase 4 Sentries
• Phase 5 Work Routine
• Security

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Why Establish a Harbour Area?

• Avoid Detection
• Gather Information
• Further Operations
• Rendezvous
• Administration

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5 Stages of Occupation

• Phase 1 Selection
• Phase 2 Occupation
• Phase 3 Clearance Patrols
• Phase 4 Sentries
• Phase 5 Work Routine
• Smelly Old Cows Seldom Wash

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Phase 1 Selection

• Aerial Photographs
• Maps
• Knowledge of the Ground
• Confirmed before Occupation
• Mission

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Phase 1 Selection

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

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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

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Phase 1 Selection

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

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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?

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Phase 2 Occupation

• Snap Ambush
• RECCE Party
• Occupation

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Phase 2 Occupation

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

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Phase 2 Occupation
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Phase 2 Occupation

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

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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

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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

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Phase 2 Occupation
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Stage 2 Confirmation?

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

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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 Light
• Remainder of Platoon Stood To

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Phase 3 Clearance Patrols

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

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Stage 3 Confirmation?

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

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Phase 4 Sentries

• Once clearance patrols return
• Comms cord from Sentry LSW Section Cdr.
• Challenging Procedure
• Day
• 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)

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Phase 5 Work Routine

• Track plan
• Bashas
• Weapons
• Food
• Personal Admin
• Latrines
• Sentry Rosta
• Re-supply
• Orders

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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 Oclock
• Counter-attack precautions

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Stage 4 Confirmation?

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

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Any Questions?
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End of Lesson Test

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

• Platoon Harbour Drills
• Practical Next Week (10 Feb 2005)
• Field Day (10/11 March 2005)
• Hand in Test Answer Papers
• Handout Notes