Patrolling

Question 1

What are the five patrolling principles all commanders must observe

Answer 1

• Productive and realistic rehearsals
• Thorough reconnaissance
• All around security
• Detailed planning
• Positive control

Question 2

Two types of missions assigned to a patrol

Answer 2

• Reconnaissance

- Combat

Question 3

What are the four elements in a combat control

Answer 3

• Headquarters element
• Assault element
• Security element
• Support element

Question 4

To notify a patrol member of an impending mission and provide them as much time as possible to prepare for the mission, what should the patrol leader issue

Answer 4

A warning order

Question 5

What are the five main paragraphs of a patrol order

Answer 5

• Situation
• Mission
• Execution
• Administration and Logistics
• Command and Signal

Question 6

What are the four parts of a warning order

Answer 6

• Situation
• Mission
• General instructions
• Specific instructions

Question 7

What type of patrol formation provides maximum firepower to the front

Answer 7

Line

Question 8

What is the location where a patrol reassembles after completing actions on the objective known as

Answer 8

Objective rally point

Question 9

Any area where a patrol is vulnerable to hostile observation or fire is the definition of what

Answer 9

Danger area