Urban Patrolling Flashcards
Principles of Urban Patrolling
Depth Mutual Support Deception and Pattern Avoidance Intra-patrol Communication Establish Reaction Force Three-Dimensional Threat
Special Specific Tasks
Navigator Pointman Talker / Interpreter Search Team Recorder / Cameraman Spotter / Carman Guardian Angels / DM
Adjacent Supporting Units
Local National Forces / Advisers Interpreter EOD Engineers Military Working Dogs Female Engagement Teams Civil Affairs Teams CI / HUMINT Media
Types of Patrols
Dismounted Patrols
Mounted Patrols
Combined Patrols
Considerations of Urban Patrolling
Danger Areas
Civilians
Canalization
3 dimensional threat
Formations of Urban Patrolling
Single Column
Double Column
Satellite Patrolling
IA Drills
Danger Area Crossing
Sniper
Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Ambush
Types of Bounding
Alternate Bounding
Successive Bounding
Alternate Bounding
Marines from the rear of the formation come forward and cover everyone else in the patrol
Successive Bounding
Every Marine covers the Marines immediately in front of or behind them
Phases During Sniper Engagement
Contact
Immediate Follow-up
Subsequent Follow-up
Contact (Reaction to Sniper)
Shots Fired
Seek Cover
Locate Shooter
Return Fire
Immediate Follow-up (Reaction to Sniper)
Isloate/Contain Building
Report to Higher
Request React Force / CASEVAC… If needed
Subsequent Follow-up (Reaction to Sniper)
Sufficient Forces Arrive
RECON and Isolation Complete
Secure a Foothold
Seize the Objective
Reaction to IED
5 Cs Confirm Check Clear Cordon Control
