Patrol Fundamentals
2 types of Combat Patrols
Reconnaissance and Combat
when building defensive positions, what is the 1st priority? (this is set up before digging)
Posting Security
Decision cycle process. (OODA Loop)
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act, then repeat
What are the 2 methods for holding a Lensatic Compass?
Center Hold Technique and Compass-To-Check
3 phases of care.
Care under fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care.
The 4 types of Combat Patrols
Contact, Ambush, Raid, and Security
Demonstrate a call and response. (Challenge and password)
(Demonstration)
2 types of searches
Hasty search and Detailed search
Five major terrain features
Hill, Saddle, Valley, Ridge, & Depression
What does ABC stand for?
Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
What 4 units make up the organization of a patrol?
Headquarters, Assault, Support, and Security.
How many Fire Team fire plan sketches make a Squad fire plan sketch?
3
Define Anomaly
is an observation that rises above or falls below the baseline (normal).
Colors on a map and there meaning.
Black- manmade objects
Blue- water
Green- vegetation
Red-Brown- elevation
2 types of fractures
Open and Closed
What is the immediate action for a Far Ambush?
Immediately return fire; take cover and continue firing until directed by the squad leader to either assault the enemy or break contact.
explain the "Seven Sandbag" Method
3 sandbags in a T formation, add 2 on top of the "T" at a forming a 45 degree angle, then 2 more on top of the last 2, add a parapet on the sides.
What are the 3 elements of a foot print?
Primary Impact Point (PIP), Foot Roll, & Terminal Point (TP).
determine the 6 digit grid coordinate (whiteboard)
see sketch
How to apply a tourniquet
Demonstration
Define a rally point
Easily identifiable point on the ground where units can reassemble and reorganize if they become dispersed.
Sketch and label, with dimensions, a 2 man fighting position.
Parapet, sandbags, 6 ft long, 2 ft wide, fire step, elbow rest, water sump 18 in 30 degrees, grenade sump 45 degrees as deep as possible
5 components of human pace.
Stride, Pitch angle, Straddle, Pressure, & Dwell time.
Describe the 90 degree offset when bypassing obstacles.
right add 90, left subtract 90. Turn 90 degrees right, start separate pace count, turn 90 degrees left, continue original pace count, turn 90 degrees left, count back up to second pace count until reached, turn 90 degrees right, continue back on original pace count.
4 types of burns
Thermal, electrical, chemical and radiation.