Introduction to Patrolling

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Introduction to Patrolling

• Committee Chief MAJ Newman
• DMI
• qd7236_at_usma.edu
• [phone]
• Range Location AO NORTHWEST
• Dates of Execution 24, 25, 27-30 June and 1, 2,
  3, 5, 6 July 2005

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Agenda

• Lessons Learned from CST 04
• Tasks List (CCTs/MPRTs)
• Task Organization
• Committee Site Concept
• Sketch
• Daily Timeline
• Resources/Ammo (Updated)
• Issues

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Lessons Learned from CST 04

• Name Changed to Introduction to Patrolling
• Cadre Preparation LTP should include classes on
  duty positions, leader expectations,
  collective-level tasks, and patrolling PE
• Situational Awareness Improve Cadet awareness
  with roving OPFOR
• Medical Support Certify lane walkers to
  administer IVs
• Quality Lane Trainers Sustain focus by
  selecting the best lane trainers available

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Common Core Tasks / Military Program Required
Tasks

• Common Core Tasks
• Report Intelligence Information (301-371-1000)
• Report causalities (121-010-8001)
• Process captured material (301-371-1200)
• Enforce detection prevention measures
  (071-990-0005)
• Conduct movement techniques by a squad
  (071-326-5610)
• Request medical evacuation (081-831-0101)
• Process captives (191-000-0001)
• Communicate by a tactical radio (113-305-1001)
• (www.atsc.army.mil/itsd/comcor/pre.asp)

• Other Tasks
• Advance Land Nav Techniques
• Pacing (FM 3-25.6)
• Thumbing (FM 3-25.6)
• Terrain Association (FM 3-25.6)
• Handrails
• Catching Features
• Navigational Attack Point
• Offset or Aiming Off
• Cadet Cadre Tasks
• Troop Leading Procedures
• Conduct Linkup
• Establish Patrol Base
• Patrol Base Activities
• Casualty Evacuation

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Task Organization
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Task Organization
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Area of Operations
AO Northwest
A
32
33
2
34
35
31
1
4
3
C
6
14
28
30
B
D
5
29
19
27
13
FREEDOM
PATRIOT
20
7
15
8
12
26
9
25
24
16
11
10
18
22
21
17
23
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Concept of the Operation
Setting the conditions for success
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Leader Training Program
Cadets Arrive
Disperse
Reorganize
Cadets Depart
Briefing Area
Classroom Instruction
Lane Training
0830
0930
1330
1800
TIMELINE

• Duty Position Class
• Squad Leaders
• PSG and PL
• CO, XO, 1SG, and staff
• Individual Task
• Report Intel Information
• Collective Tasks
• Conduct Linkup
• Establish Patrol Base
• Patrol Base Activities
• Troop Leading Procedures

Move Tactically Conduct Linkup Establish Patrol
Base Patrol Base Activities
TASKS
Site Orientation Safety Briefing SQD Mvmt
Techniques
1830 Mermite Dinner
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Base Camp Training
Cadets Arrive
Disperse
Reorganize
Cadets SP
Briefing Area
Classroom Instruction (round robin)
Platoon Areas
COC Conduct TLPs
0800
0900
1430
1530
TIMELINE

• Advanced Land Navigation Techniques
• Pre Commissioning Tasks
• Process Captives
• Process Captured Material
• Request MEDEVAC
• Process Casualties
• Communicate by a Tactical Radio
• Detection Prevention Measures

Site Orientation Safety Briefing SQD Mvmt
Techniques
Prepare for Combat
TASKS

• Troop Leading Procedures
• Receipt of Mission
• Confirmation Brief
• Backbrief

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Lane Training(for Cadets)
DAY 1
DAY 2
LEG 1
LEG 3
LEG 2
LEG 4
LEG 5
LEG 6
1630
0530
2000
1530
TIMELINE
Linkup / Establish Patrol Base
Linkup
12x
Platoon Cadre Company Cadre
Platoon Linkup Patrol Base Ops
Platoon Linkup
Provide Hot Chow
Battle Track Casevac on call
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Lane Trainer Guide(NOT for Cadets)
DAY 1
DAY 2
LEG 1
LEG 3
LEG 2
LEG 4
LEG 5
LEG 6
1630
0530
2000
1530
TIMELINE
EPW
CIVILIANS
LINKUP
LINKUP PATROL BASE
Move Tactically
Move Tactically
Move Tactically
Move Tactically
Move Tactically
Move Tactically
SALUTE Report
SALUTE
SALUTE
SALUTE
LINKUP
Linkup/ Patrol Base
Terrain Association
Move Tactically Terrain Association
Review EPW Procedures
FOCUS
Move Tactically
Transport EPWs
SL Casualty
CIVILIAN
EPW
Move Tactically Change Lead Team Squad
Column Squad Line near OBJ MVMT Techniques
Cross L.D.A. (scroll the road) Terrain
Association Route selection (AAR) Use of
methods Communicate Radio procedures SALUTE
Report Camouflage self
Terrain Association Route selection
Handrails Catching Features Attack Point
Thumbing Pacing Move Tactically Squad
Formations MVMT Techniques Change Lead Team
Change Compass Change Pace Man Cross
L.D.A. Communicate Radio procedures Noise,
Light, Litter Discipline
SL Casualty Evaluate casualty Control shock
Provide first aid for suspected
fracture heat injury open head wound
Request MEDEVAC Transport casualty Casualty
Feeder Communicate Radio procedures
SALUTE Report Terrain Association Move
Tactically Noise, Light, Litter Discipline
(lunch)
Review 5ST Method DA Form 4137 DD Form 2745
DD Form 2708 Move Tactically Terrain
Association Communicate TL Casualty Evaluate
casualty Control shock Treat
suspected fracture heat injury open
head wound Request MEDEVAC Transport
casualty Casualty Feeder
Move Tactically Squad Formations MVMT
Techniques Change Lead Team Change Pace Man
Change Compass Cross L.D.A. Terrain
Association Route selection Use of
methods Communicate Radio procedures SALUTE
Report Camouflage self
Lane Trainer Choice Pick a weak area Move
Tactically Terrain Association Casualty
Communicate
OTHER FOCUS
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Lane Trainer Guide(NOT for Cadets)
DAY 2
DAY 1
EPW
CIVILIANS
LINKUP PATROL BASE
Civilian Dilemma
EPW Dilemma
(Squad captures two injured non-hostile enemy
soldiers.)
(Squad encounters two civilians requesting
assistance.)
Enemy Equipment Weapon Helmet P-Mask RADIO Unifor
m Documents in Arabic Maps
Enemy Disposition Visibly surrender. One broken
ankle. One very dehydrated. Provide
intelligence Conducting recon Positioning
supplies Establishing radio station
Civilian Equipment Weapon w/ permit Travel
Cards Civilian clothes Notebook Documents in
Arabic Maps
Civilian Disposition Initially friendly to
U.S. Want to talk. Ask questions. One is
distrustful. One is very exhausted. Can provide
intel Observed enemy troops Observed
displacing civilians Have Gatorade and Bars
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Execution Timeline
Timeline for 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 June and 1,
2, 3, 5, 6 July.
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Timeline

• Unit Arrival TBD
• Equipment Draw 31 May
• Site Setup/Prep 1 June 13 June
• Validation TBD
• LTP 14-15 June
• Execution 24, 25, 27-30 June and
• 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 July 2005
• Recovery 7 July UTC
• Final AAR Due 15 Aug

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Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 15-Nov-09
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Status Green Requested available Amber
unavailable now Red not requested
As of 15-Nov-09
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Cadet Packing List

• On person
• BDU blouse and trousers
• Belt, uniform, black
• Boots, service, combat
• Camel Back
• Eyeglasses (if required)
• Helmet, kevlar, w/liner, camo cover and band
• ID card and tags
• Individual Weapon
• Map, West Point, 150,000
• Pen, Pencil, and paper
• Protractor, plastic (map plotter)
• Socks, wool, cushion sole, 1 pair
• Undershirt, brown
• Watch

ALICE Pack Bag, waterproof Bed roll, foam Belt,
reflective Canteen, 2QT w/cover Cap, BDU Cleaning
kit, M16A2 Flashlight, w/ batteries and red
lens Liner, poncho Mask, protective, M40 MREs,
4ea Paint, face, camouflage stick, light green
and loam (Army issue) Poncho Repellant,
insect Socks, wool, cushion sole, 3
pair Sunblock Toilet articles w/ kit Tool,
entrenching w/ cover Towel Undershirt, brown, 2
ea Wet weather top
Special Equipment PRC-119 (SINCGARS)
LCE Belt, pistol Canteen, 1QT, cup and cover,
2ea Compass w/pouch First aid kit w/pouch Pouch,
small arms, ammo, 2EA Suspenders, load bearing