Scouting and Patrolling

Question 1

patrolling definition

Answer 1

A detachment of ground, sea or air forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping up or security mission

Question 2

what are the 4 classifications of patrols?

Answer 2

Foot patrols
Motorized patrols
Waterborne patrols
Helicopter Borne patrols

Question 3

what are the 4 types of combat patrols? (SCAR)

Answer 3

security, contact, ambush, raid,

Question 4

security patrol is…

Answer 4

to Protect unit from ambush or surprise

Question 5

contact patrol looks for

Answer 5

Contact with enemy or friendly force when their definite location is unknown.
Not looking to become decisively engaged

Question 6

ambush patrols are…

Answer 6

Surprise attack from a concealed position on a moving or temporarily halted target

Question 7

raid patrols are…

Answer 7

Surprise attack with a planned withdrawal

Question 8

what is the task organization for a combat patrol?

Answer 8

security, support and assault elements

Question 9

types of rally points

Answer 9

Initial rally point
En route rally point
Objective rally point
Exit and Re-entry rally point

Question 10

billets in a patrol

Answer 10

Patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, navigation, point, comms