Patrol Harbours. Reigate Grammar School Combined Cadet Force

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1 Patrol Harbours Reigate Grammar School Combined Cadet Force

2 Patrol Base Harbours Aim Stage Confirmation & Questions Questions Lesson Confirmation

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

4 Why Establish a Harbour Area? Avoid Detection Gather Information Further Operations Rendezvous Administration

5 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

6 Phase 1: Selection Aerial Photographs Maps Knowledge of the Ground Confirmed before Occupation Mission

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

8 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

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

10 Phase 1: Selection

11 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?

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

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

14 Phase 2: Occupation

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

16 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

17 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

18 Phase 2: Occupation

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

20 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

21 Phase 3: Clearance Patrols Report on: Recent Enemy activity Possible routes of Enemy approach Unexpected obstacles Dominating Ground Water Source Possible ERV locations

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

23 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)

24 Phase 5: Work Routine Track plan Bashas Weapons Food Personal Admin Latrines Sentry Rosta Re-supply Orders

25 Security Platoon and Section Commanders Sentries posted and briefed Communications ARD Battle Discipline Light / Noise Discipline Webbing & Weapons Clearance Patrols Movement through 6 O clock Counter-attack precautions

26 Stage 4 Confirmation? Any Questions? Three differences between Day/Night sentries? Eight items for work-routine? Six items for consideration by Section/Pl. Cdrs?

27 Any Questions?

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

29 Any Questions?

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