Patrol Harbours

Reigate Grammar School Combined Cadet Force

Patrol Base Harbours

Aim Stage Confirmation & Questions Questions Lesson Confirmation

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Introduction
Requirements: Why Establish a Harbour? Phase 1: Selection Phase 2: Occupation Phase 3: Clearance Patrols Phase 4: Sentries Phase 5: Work Routine Security

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Why Establish a Harbour Area?

Avoid Detection Gather Information Further Operations Rendezvous Administration

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5 Stages of Occupation
Phase 1: Selection Phase 2: Occupation Phase 3: Clearance Patrols

Phase 4: Sentries
Phase 5: Work Routine Smelly Old Cows Seldom Wash
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Phase 1: Selection
Aerial Photographs Maps Knowledge of the Ground Confirmed before Occupation Mission

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Phase 1: Selection
Ensure the Following:
All Round Defence Mutual Support Interlocking Arcs of Fire Ease of Command and Control Ease of Admin Support

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Phase 1: Selection
Selection of Ground
Good Cover Good Route In / Out Fresh Water Supply Avoid Human Habitation Good Communications Avoid Past En. Positions Near a Suitable HLS

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Phase 1: Selection
Avoid
Obvious Position Ridge Lines Roads / Tracks Wet Areas Steep Slopes Small Valleys

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Phase 1: Selection

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Stage 1 Confirmation?
Any Questions? Three reasons to Establish a Harbour? A Harbour Area should ensure the what? Five things to look for in a Harbour Area? Three things to avoid?

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Phase 2: Occupation
1. Snap Ambush 2. RECCE Party 3. Occupation

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Phase 2: Occupation
1. Snap Ambush
Prevent enemy pursuit Enable final RECCE of location Provide Security

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Phase 2: Occupation

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Phase 2: Occupation
2. RECCE Party
Platoon Commander Section Commanders Radio Operator Gunner (2) Runner / Scout

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Phase 2: Occupation
2. RECCE Party Tasks:
HQ Position 12 O'clock Position 6 O'clock Position LSW Sites Perimeter Wire Comms. Check 1 Section Commander & Scout Collect Sections

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Phase 2: Occupation
3. Occupation
Sections enter by same point Section met by own Cdr. at Apex Move around track plan laid by perimeter wire Shown position and arcs of fire LSW Placed at apex Remove bergans and adopt fire positions Platoon Cdr. final check of positions Stand To
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Phase 2: Occupation

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Stage 2 Confirmation?
Any Questions? Who goes on the RECCE Party? Why do we set a snap ambush?

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Phase 3: Clearance Patrols

Clearance Patrol
Section Commander / 2IC 1 / 2 Riflemen Out via neighbouring section LSW Limit of Sight and Sound Move along own section frontage Return through own LSW

If too late / dark may carry out at First Light Remainder of Platoon Stood To

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Phase 3: Clearance Patrols

Report on:
Recent Enemy activity Possible routes of Enemy approach Unexpected obstacles Dominating Ground Water Source Possible ERV locations

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Stage 3 Confirmation?
Any Questions? What route does the patrol take? Name three things the patrol is looking for?

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Phase 4: Sentries
Once clearance patrols return Comms cord from Sentry LSW Section Cdr. Challenging Procedure Day
Limit of sound and sight or as far as possible 1 Sentry at each apex 1 Hour duties

Night
Limit of Sight or just outside harbour 2 Sentries at each apex 1 Hour duties (30 mins staggered)

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Phase 5: Work Routine

Track plan Bashas Weapons Food Personal Admin Latrines Sentry Rosta Re-supply Orders

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Security
Platoon and Section Commanders
Sentries posted and briefed Communications ARD Battle Discipline Light / Noise Discipline Webbing & Weapons Clearance Patrols Movement through 6 Oclock Counter-attack precautions
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Stage 4 Confirmation?
Any Questions?
Three differences between Day/Night sentries? Eight items for work-routine? Six items for consideration by Section/Pl. Cdrs?

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Any Questions?

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End of Lesson Test

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 4 reasons to establish a harbour area? (4) 5 stages of occupation? (5) 3 things to look for in a position? (3) 3 things to avoid in a position? (3) A harbour must ensure what? Name four. (4) Why carry out a snap ambush? (2) What does the RECCE do? (2) How many sentries are there during the day? (1) At night, where are the sentries placed? (1) Name 5 items of work routine. (5) (30)
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Any Questions?

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Summary
Platoon Harbour Drills Practical Next Week (10 Feb 2005) Field Day (10/11 March 2005) Hand in Test Answer Papers Handout Notes

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