5 Principles of Patrolling
Planning Recon Security Control Common Sense
5 S’s
Search Silence Segregate Safe Guard Speed to the Rear
GOTWA
Going to, where Others you're taking with you Time returning What to do if not back on time Actions of either group takes contact
8 TLP’s
1) Receive the mission
2) Issue the WARNO
3) Make a tentative plan
4) Start necessary movements
5) Conduct recon
6) Complete the plan
7) Issue the complete plan
8) Supervise (PCC, PCI, Rehearsals, Rock Drills)
5 Paragraphs of an OPORD
Situation Mission Execution Sustainment Command and Signal
3 D’s
Distance
Direction
Description
METT-TC
Mission Enemy Time Terrain Troops available Civilians on the bf
OCOKA
Observe fields of fire Cover and concealment Obstacles on the bf Key terrain features Avenues of approach
LACE Report
Liquid
Ammo
Casualty
Equip.
Types of Movement
Traveling
Traveling over watch
Bounding over watch
Types of Patrols
Combat
Tracking
Recon