PATROL BASE

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PATROL BASE OPERATIONS
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TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• ACTION Conduct Combat Operations in a University
  Environment
• CONDITIONS Given University Terrain and a Cadet
  Platoon
• STANDARDS Conduct Combat Operations in a
  University Environment IAW FM 3-21.8

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ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• ACTION Occupy a Patrol Base
• CONDITIONS The unit will occupy a patrol base in
  preparation for its next mission. The patrol
  provides its own security. Both friendly and
  enemy units have indirect fire capabilities.
• STANDARDS The unit occupies a Patrol Base in
  accordance with FM 3-21.8

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PATROL BASE GENERAL INFORMATION
PATROL BASE REFERENCES RHB CHAPTERS 1, 2,
5-30 FM 3-21.8
WHO?
A platoon of highly motivated Cadets.

A position set when a patrol halts for an
extended period of time (usually no more than 24
hours).
WHAT IS A PATROL BASE?

The time
stated in the patrol base annex or
when the PL deems it a necessity.
WHEN DO WE OCCUPY A PATROL BASE?
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PATROL BASE GENERAL INFORMATION
WHY?

• To formulate and issue orders.
• Perform priorities of work.
• Stop all movement of the platoon.
• 4) Allow time for the platoon to reorganize.

Where?
1) Maps 2) Aerial Photos 3) HUMINT/S-2 4)
METT-TC Analysis A) OAKOC
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A PATROL BASE
Has little tactical value to the enemy
Has dense vegetation
Be remote from known or suspected enemy locations
Near a source of water
Be easily defendable
Away from likely avenues of approach
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• 200-400 meters from PB
• PL issues 5 point
• PSG establishes choke point
• PSG readjusts
• PSG disseminates 5 point

SECURITY HALT
HQ ELEMENT WITH SLS
OR CIGAR SHAPED SECURITY HALT
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• Dogleg est 6 oclock
• SLLS
• PL IDs area to be cleared and secured
• LP/OP, 6 oclock AG, and RTO at 6 oclock
• WSL and 2 0clock AG clear right side
• PL and 10 oclock AG clear left side
• Mark 10 and 2
• PL issues 5 point to WSL (he disseminates)
• PL calls PSG to get main body ready
• PL returns with LP/OP
• Recons OP en-route back

LEADERS RECON
HOW BIG?
12 X 5m 60 10m 70m
CLEARING TEAM PL, RTO, WSL 3 x M240 AGs LP/OP
(A TL SAW, RM or M203)


PL AB (SAW ATL, RTO GR) AB
WSL
LP/OP EQUIPMENT CLAYMORE AT- 4 ICOM
SEC HALT
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PATROL BASE OCCUPATION

• OOM into PB
• LP/OP
• HQs
• Remainder of base squad
• 2 oclock gun team
• middle squad
• 6 oclock gun team
• 10 oclock gun team
• Trail Squad
• PL est. LP/OP with base squad
• ATL, SAW, 203
• With NODS and Commo
• Their posn is Identified to patrol

• M240 OOM
• Trail
• Trail
• Lead

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OCCUPATION OOM 1st SQD OOM HQ LEAD GUN 2nd SQD
OOM MIDDLE GUN TRAIL GUN 3rd SQD OOM
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SECURITY HALT
LP/OP
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PATROL BASE OCCUPATION1st SQD OOMWITH LEAD GUN
LEAD GUN

• PL guides lead squad from
• 6 to 2 to 10
• Squad occupies from 10 to 2
• gun following stops at 2

SECURITY HALT
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PATROL BASE OCCUPATION2nd SQD OOMWITH MIDDLE GUN

• Middle squad emplaces between 2 and 6
• Gun following occupies 6 oclock

MIDDLE GUN
SECURITY HALT
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PATROL BASE OCCUPATION3rd SQD OOMWITH TRAIL GUN
TRAIL GUN
MAKE INITIAL PERIMETER ADJUSTMENT PREP RS TEAMS

• The WSL (relieved by PSG)
• Takes Gun to 10 oclock
• Trail squad occupies 6 to 10

SECURITY HALT
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RS TECHNIQUES

• PL issues sectors of fire
• PL deploys R S teams
• Has commo and NODS
• RS is conducted one side at a time
• Dense veg. or limited vis.
• utilize T-bone
• Upon completion one reports to PL
• and the other to the SL for debrief
• The PL will meet the RS teams
• at each APEX of each squad
• PL determines if PB is suitable
• based on RS info
• PL readjust perimeter

TRAIL GUN
LEAD GUN
MIDDLE GUN
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ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• ACTION Conduct Patrol Base Activities
• CONDITIONS The patrol is given the mission to
  conduct
• Patrol Base Activities. The enemy is capable of
  attacking
• with a platoon size element. The unit is
  under stress and
• is fatigued due to the lack of sleep and
  food.
• STANDARDS Conduct Patrol Base Activities in
  accordance with
• FM 3-21.8.

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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
SHOULD BE CENTRALIZED AT PLATOON LEVEL NEVER
DECENTRALIZE PAST SQUAD LEVEL A MINIMUM OF 33
OF ALL PERSONNEL (TO INCLUDE THE LEADERSHIP) MUST
MAINTAIN THE ALERT STATUS AT ALL
TIMES PRIORITIES OF WORK ARE CONDUCTED OFF THE
PERIMETER M240S AND M249S MUST BE MANNED AT ALL
TIMES ALWAYS ISSUE CLEAR T,C,S FOR EACH PRIORITY
OF WORK
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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
SECURITY 1) DEFENSE PLAN A) SQUAD SECTOR
SKETCHES will include individual positions by
weapon and sector of fire, gun team
position and sector, claymore
location, terrain (to include dead space), and SL
position. B) PLATOON SECTOR SKETCH will
include each fighting position (with
weapon systems) with squads sectors, MG
positions and range cards, claymore
locations, fires plan, and terrain. 2)
WITHDRAWAL PLAN A) Black and Gold RPs,
Alternate Patrol Base location 3) ALERT PLAN
A) How will we alert the platoon if the
enemy is sighted?
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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
COMMUNICATIONS 1) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN
COMMO A) Someone must always monitor the
radio (RTO, FO, Medic) B) Never stop
trying to get or maintain commo. Long whip up,
field expedient antennas
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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
MAINTENANCE PLAN 1) What are we going to clean
first? Establish priority and timeline 2)
Weapons, NODs, PEQ-2s, communications equipment
and personal equipment. 3) Only 1 M240 at
a time and it will be replaced with an M249 while
off the perimeter. 4) Only 1 M249 per
squad at a time. 5) Any deficiencies will be
reported to the PSG. 6) Maintain 100 security
during the cleaning of the M240s. 7) No weapons
will be disassembled at night, just wiped down
and oiled.
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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
PERSONAL HYGIENE 1) Will include a change of
socks at a minimum and any wet clothing. 2)
Shave and brush teeth. MESS PLAN 1) Open and
eat 1 package at a time. Consume the entire
meal. 2) Not a buffet!!!!! 3) Water re-supply
will be conducted. PSG and Medic
responsibility. REST PLAN 1) Will be conducted
with NO LESS than 33 security to include
leadership.
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PATROL BASE PRIORITIES OF WORK
DAYLIGHT PATROL BASE 1) Stand To Procedures. 2)
Send out RS patrols for a more thorough
recon. 3) Readjust the perimeter and weapons
systems as necessary. 4) More detailed
priorities of work are conducted. Disassemble
weapons on ponchos for a more thorough
cleaning. 5) Go to one man positions. 6) Begin
planning for follow-on operations. 7)
Disseminate the plan, conduct rehearsals and
inspections.
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PATROL BASE CONTINGENCIES SOPS
CONTINGENCIES
SOPS
COMPROMISED
OCCUPATION
ASSIGN GUNS TO SQUADS
1. Security Halt
2. Leaders Recon
CACHE RECOVERY
3. Occupation
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QUESTIONS