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Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE Camp Crame, Quezon City
We need sustained economic growth and social development for our country to move forward. These can only be achieved in an environment of security and peace. For our government to implement development programs and set vital infrastructure projects, an atmosphere of peace must first be realized; terrorism and insurgency must be fully addressed.
This is the crucial role of the PNP particularly the Regional Public Safety
Battalions (RPSB), Provincial Public Safety Companies (PPSC) and Special Action Force (SAF) – to face the threats posed by the terrorists and insurgents. Their lives and limbs are always at risk.
The PNP leadership acknowledges the danger in the lives of these men in
the field, so it has taken actions to lessen the degree of risk by providing not only adequate training and equipage but guidelines to follow in the performance of their tasks. This is also part of our continuing endeavor to resolve organizational dysfunctions and improve the quality of police service with the end view of transforming the PNP into a more Capable, Effective and Credible Police Force.
To the National Operations Center, Directorate for Operations, the brain
endeavor, I commend you for your zeal in coming up with the PNP Combat Operations Checklist. It is a timely tool to guide our men especially the maneuver forces in making their operations against the enemies a success.
Keep up the good work!
NICANOR A BARTOLOME, CSEE Police Director General Chief, PNP
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF, PNP FOR OPERATIONS
Camp Crame, Quezon City
The enemies of the state - the insurgents, the terrorists
and syndicated criminals - incessantly upgrade their equipage, train their men and employ new tactics to bring our men in the field down. But the PNP will not and does not allow this to happen. We make sure that if our enemies take two steps forward, the PNP maneuver teams will take two more steps ahead. The PNP Combat Operations Checklist created by the National Operations Center (NOC), Directorate for Operations is an essential tool for the PNP maneuver teams in defeating the enemies of the state.
This checklist will definitely simplify their operations with the end in view of
making each operation a success and success will not only mean the collapse of the enemy forces but having very minimal injury and damage to PNP maneuver teams.
Kudos to the NOC, Directorate for Operations for another valuable
achievement.
RAUL L CASTAÑEDA Police Deputy Director General The Deputy Chief for Operations
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Republic of the Philippines Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTORATE FOR OPERATIONS Camp Crame, Quezon City
“To plan and conduct special operations anywhere
in the region particularly in the aspect of counter insurgency, counter subversion, unconventional warfare, anti-terrorism and other related operations”.
This core mandate of the Regional Public Safety
Battalions (RPSB), Public safety Companies and Special Action Force puts the life of each member in peril. Dangers are imminent but while this is inherent in their task, there is always a means to minimize them. Careful planning, vigilance and prudent preparations are the keys. These keys must be imbibed by each of these men in the battle field to ensure their safety while making certain of the enemies’ defeat.
With the creation of the PNP Combat Operations Checklist, our maneuver
forces are assured of a guide in their daily operations. This will serve as a compass to lead them to the right direction so they will not be lost in the middle of the battle against terrorists and insurgents, and criminal elements as well.
The volleys of fire from the enemies are not reasons for our maneuver
forces to move back because they are well equipped physically, materially, spiritually and mentally. LEOCADIO SC SANTIAGO, JR. CESE Police Director Director for Operations
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The PNP maneuver units are essential to the peace and security of our country. We owe it to the men and women of these maneuver units and so we should provide them with better training, equipment and guidance so that they can carry out their jobs more effectively and safely. These men are never “off-duty”. They are dedicated to protect our country from terrorists and insurgents at any time and place that the peace is threatened. For this very sensitive and crucial responsibility, these men need all the assistance they can get from the PNP leadership.
This is the rationale behind the crafting of the PNP Combat Operations
Checklist – to provide our maneuver units, the Regional Public Safety Battalions, Provincial Public Safety Companies and the Special Action Force, a guide to facilitate their operations. The checklist provides a clear-cut list to follow in carrying combat situation in the field. Casualties are impending in any combat operations but our goal is to allay these casualties and damages.
We have seen a number of our front liners in combat operations perish in
the battle field and we do not want to see more of our men suffer the same fate from the hands of terrorists and dissidents. The PNP leadership believes that there is always a way to assuage casualties. Thus this checklist was conceptualized by the National Operations Center (NOC), Directorate for Operations under the stewardship of PDIR LEOCADIO SC SANTIAGO, JR.
The PNP Combat Operations Checklist presents the basic combat rules for
troop movement, attack, defend, delay, withdraw, patrol, air assault and medical evacuation. It also presents strategies to follow for urban area operations.
We are optimistic, that with this checklist at hand, our maneuver forces will
develop more confidence every time the trumpets of the battle field are blown. We envision no more dwindling moves and no more deafening moans of pain but chants of victory. MELITO M MABILIN Police Chief Superintendent Chief, NOC
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I would like to acknowledge the efforts and contributions of all PNP and
AFP officers, PNCOs and NUP in the preparation of the PNP Combat Operations Checklist.
Much of this work was initiated by PCSUPT MELITO M MABILIN, Chief,
National Operations Center; PSSUPT MIGUEL C ANTONIO, JR, Assistant Chief, NOC and PSINSP JOHANNES GOLD L AQUINO, Chief, Operations Section, NOC.
I would also like to acknowledge the assistance given by PSUPT CHRISTIAN
V HAVERIA; PSUPT CONRADO L VILLANUEVA; PSUPT RICO C BRACAMONTE; PCINSP IGMEDIO B BERNALDEZ; PCINSP BRYANT B DEMOT; PCINSP JOEL V CABURNAY; PCINSP JOHNNY I CAPALOS; PCINSP EDGARDO A ANGELES; PCINSP IRENE C CAYETANO; PSINSP GREGORIO C VILLAR; PINSP MICHAEL T VIRTUDAZO; SPO1 Maricel F Panahon; NUP Gina D Graza; NUP Elena E Laudit; NUP John Vincent Jose; Ms Jean Palpalatoc and NUP Frederick G Malabo.
Contributions of the following officers and men are likewise highly
appreciated: LTC EMMANUEL L CABASAN (OG3, PA); MAJ MARCELO F VALDEZ, JR (OG3, PA); PCINSP MICHAEL JOHN MANGAHIS (SAF); PCINSP HERALDO F DAPEG (RPSB, NCRPO); PCINSP CORNELIO D ORDANZA (RPSB, PRO 3); PSINSP JOHN DC ABREU (RPSB, PRO 4A); PSINSP ARNEL R MADOR (SAF); PSINSP ERICKSON B BORANES (SAF).
To all other men and women who have shared their knowledge in making
this checklist possible, my warmest gratitude. LEOCADIO SC SANTIAGO, JR. CESE Police Director Director for Operations
PNP COMBAT OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE The Chief, PNP’s Message i TDCO’s Message ii TDO’s Message iii Preface iv Acknowledgement v
BASIC COMBAT RULES PLAN
Troop leading procedure 1 Warning Order (WARNO) 3 Operation Order (OPORD) 5
TROOP MOVEMENT Actions before movement 7 Actions for vehicular movement 8 Actions for movement by foot 9 Actions at halts on vehicular movement 10 Actions at halts on movement by foot (short halts) 11 Actions at halts on movement by foot (long halts) 12 Harboring 13
ATTACK Preparation for assault 15 Post Assault Consolidation and Reorganization 16
DEFEND Unit station security preparation 17 Establish observation post (OP) 19 Range card preparation 20 Range card (blank) 22 Range card (sample) 23 Fire distribution and control 24
DELAY Fundamentals of delay 25
WITHDRAW Disengagement actions 27 Unit Relief in Place 28
PATROL/RECON Patrol planning steps 29 Actions During Patrol 30 Designating Rallying points 33 After Patrol Report 34 Selection and Establishment of a Patrol Base 36 Occupation of an Established Patrol Base 38 Conduct a raid 40 Principles of an ambush 42 Conducting ambush 44 Reconnaisance mission 46 Actions to be taken in danger areas 48
AIR ASSAULT OPERATIONS Setting up of helicopter landing site 49
MEDICAL Request for air MEDIVAC 51
COMBAT IN CITIES Urban Area Operation 52 Building Assault 53
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TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE STEP ACTION
1 Receive mission 2 Issue warning order (WARNO) 3 Make tentative plan
Mission Enemy Troops Terrain and weather Time Possible courses of action
4 Initiate necessary preparation Offensive operation:
Personnel Logistics and finance
Defensive operation: Physical security
5 Conduct reconnaissance 6 Complete the plan
Choosing the best course of action 7 Issue operations order
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8 Supervise and refine Rehearsals and final preparation
Notes:
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WARNING ORDER (WARNO) STEP ACTION
1 Situation:
Area of operation
Enemy forces
Friendly forces
Attachments and detachments 2 Mission:
Stated in terms of:
Who (unit involved/taking actions)
What (specific task of the unit taking actions)
Where(objective)
When (date and time)
Why (purpose) 3 General Instructions:
Tentative time schedule
Unit/s involved
Movement plan
Contingency plans
Weapons, ammo, equipment and mobility
Provisions
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4 Specific/special instructions
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OPERATIONS ORDER (OPORD) STEP ACTION
Task Organization 1 Situation:
Area of operation
Enemy forces
Friendly forces
Attachments and detachments 2 Mission:
Stated in terms of:
Who (unit involved/taking actions)
What (specific task of the unit taking actions)
Where(objective)
When (date and time)
Why (purpose) 3 Execution:
Commander’s intent
Concept of operations
Tasks
Coordinating instructions
a. General Instructions:
Movement plan
Contingency plans
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Operational schedule (reverse planning sequence)
Deadlines
b. Special/specific instructions
4 Combat service support
a. Personnel
b. Logistics
c. Medivac 5 Command and signal
a. Command
Command succession
Location (CP/ACP)
b. Signal
Communication network/ diagram
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ACTIONS BEFORE MOVEMENT
STEP ACTION 1 Give warning order (WARNO) 2 Preparation of troops, equipment
and provisions
3 Recon route from unit headquarters to point of interest
4 Record time from unit headquarters to point of interest
5 Coordinate with friendly forces for passage and/or route security
6 Inspection of troops, equipment and provisions
7 Preparation and inspection of vehicles
8 Sequence of movement, loading and unloading plan
9 Mission briefing with personnel
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ACTIONS FOR VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
ITEM ACTION 1 Check completeness of vehicles 2 Conduct briefing on drivers 3 Observe unit integrity during loading
and unloading
4 Mount crew-served weapons advantageously
5 Observe sequence of movement 6 Maintain route security 7 Designate vehicle sectors of
observation and fire
8 Report passage on pre-designated points/critical area (unless radio silence is in effect)
9 Report arrival at the point of interest
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ACTIONS FOR MOVEMENT BY FOOT
ITEM ACTION 1 Check completeness of personnel 2 Conduct briefing on team leaders 3 Observe unit integrity during
movement
4 Position crew-served weapons strategically
5 Observe sequence of movement 6 Observe movement techniques
(travelling, travelling overwatch, bounding overwatch) During night time, maintain tapping distance
7 Designate sectors of observation and fire
8 Report passage on pre-designated points/critical area (unless radio silence is in effect)
9 Report arrival at the point of interest
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ACTIONS AT HALTS ON VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
ITEM ACTION
1 Park at roadside – maintain vehicle formation
2 Establish/maintain security 3 Move stalled vehicles to the side of
the road – set up early warning devices and direct traffic when necessary
4 Maintain observation/contact with other vehicles
5 Report status 6 Take appropriate actions/repair
vehicles if possible
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ACTIONS AT HALTS ON MOVEMENT BY FOOT (SHORT HALTS)
ITEM ACTION
1 Choose vantage positions 2 Observe noise discipline 3 Observe light discipline and tapping
distance at night time
4 Stay alert 5 Cover approaches into sector with
key weapons
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ACTIONS AT HALTS ON MOVEMENT BY FOOT (LONG HALTS)
ITEM ACTION
1 Choose vantage positions 2 Observe noise discipline 3 Observe light discipline and tapping
distance at night time
4 Maintain security 5 Cover approaches into sector with
key weapons
6 The troops should occupy a security perimeter similar to the techniques used in harboring
7 Account personnel before resuming
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HARBORING
ITEM ACTION 1 Select harboring sites which are
concealed and defensible from all directions
2 Recon and clear primary and alternate harboring sites
3 Occupy harboring site only when it gets dark
4 Designate sectors (area of responsibility) and ensure cohesiveness of the troops
5 Enforce light and noise discipline 6 Observe Stand-to-Technique 7 Emplace sentinels/security 8 Emphasize buddy system and inform
the patrol members when leaving the harbor site
9 Set up warning devices 10 Report position/location to your
headquarters
11 Disseminate passwords and countersigns to all members
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12 Remove traces of occupancy when leaving the harbor sites
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PREPARATION FOR ASSAULT
TASK ACTION 1 Issue warning order 2 Assemble troops/personnel 3 Perform communications check 4 Check weapons 5 Check key equipment 6 Rehearse specific tasks 7 Recon routes to objective 8 Issue operation order 9 Coordinate with higher, supporting,
adjacent units
10 Check/integrate augmentation 11 Rehearse coordinated action 12 Inspect troops 13 Feed troops 14 Rest troops
Notes: Several steps may occur at the same time.
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POST ASSAULT CONSOLIDATION AND REORGANIZATION
STEP ACTION
1 Neutralize all remaining resistance 2 Occupy hasty positions and prepare
for enemy counterattack
3 Bring up base of fire element 4 Position key weapon systems 5 Account for personnel 6 Attend to the wounded and
prepare for evacuation
7 Account for equipment 8 Redistribute ammunition 9 Check enemy casualties and
recovered equipment
10 Develop quick fire plan 11 Prepare range cards, if applicable 12 Continue planning to sustain the
offensive (map recon, orders and request for resupply)
Notes:
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UNIT STATION SECURITY PREPARATION
STEP TASK 1 Organize community network 2 Prepare sketches of areas/sectors
defense positions
3 Designate squad and platoon sectors
4 Check communications systems 5 Emplace key weapons and vehicles
to strategic position
6 Coordinate with adjacent units for interlocking sectors of fire
7 Clear fields of fire 8 Prepare range cards 9 Emplace warning devices and
barriers
10 Observe fire discipline 11 Make sentinel and rest plan 12 Designate supply/evacuation routes 13 Maintain additional basic load of
ammunition/food, water and first aid kits
14 Designate and maintain a reserve force
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15 Rehearse actions that will be done during engagement
16 Continue to improve positions
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ESTABLISH OBSERVATION POST (OP)
ITEM ACTION 1 Select covered and concealed
vantage positions
2 Designate personnel with security to occupy the posts
3 Establish reporting procedures 4 Prepare withdrawal plan
(procedures and routes)
5 Use binoculars/Night Optic Devices (NODs), communications equipment and navigational devices (maps and compasses)
6 Change observers as often as situation permits
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RANGE CARD PREPARATION
Make card and copy for each primary, alternate, and supplementary position STEP ACTION
1 Draw symbol for weapon/position in center of circle
2 Draw/label left/right sector limits 3 Determine range value for each
circle by dividing range to most distant terrain feature by number of circles and label card
4 Draw final protective lines/principal direction of fire
5 Draw and number Target Reference Points (TRPs), Reference Points (RPs) and possible Engagement Areas (EAs) as ordered
6 Show and label areas that cannot be covered by fire
7 Draw maximum engagement lines 8 Draw terrain features and mark
weapon reference point from terrain or map
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9 Fill in data section in the standard form provided
Identify primary, alternate or supplementary positions
Date and time range card complete Identify weapon/vehicle List left/right limits, TRPs, reference points in numerical order
Show gun elevation (mils), ammunition, range (meters) to limits, TRPs and reference points, describe objects
10 Fill in weapon reference data (description, grid, magnetic azimuth, distance from weapon to position) in remarks
11 Fill in marginal information, not higher than company and direction of magnetic north arrow
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RANGE CARD STANDARD FORM
SQD ________ PLT ________ CO ________
May be used for all types of direct fire weapons MAGNETIC NORTH
DATA SECTION POSITION IDENTIFICATION DATE
WEAPON EACH CIRCLE EQUALS ________________ METERS
NO. DIRECTION DEFLECTION
ELEVATION RANGE AMMO DESCRIPTION
REMARKS: DA FORM 5517R
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SAMPLE
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FIRE DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL ITEM PRINCIPLE
1 Engage critical targets first; engage laterally and in-depth
2 Avoid target overkill 3 Use fire distribution
Incorporate indirect fires Use each weapon in its best role
4 Destroy most dangerous targets first, considering range, terrain and weapon capability
5 Concentrate on long range targets if possible, to gain standoff advantage
6 Take best shots; expose only systems actually needed
7 Control firing; conserve ammunition if possible
8 Avoid fratricide 9 Engage different threats simultaneously
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FUNDAMENTALS OF DELAY
ITEM ACTION 1 Control is maintained at Hqs level
but execution is left to the subordinate units
Continue enemy engagement Secure the flanks against enemy maneuver
2 Maximize use of OAKOC Observation and fields of fire Avenues of approach Key terrain Obstacles and movement Cover and concealment
3 Disrupt enemy synchronization (plans and timing)
Use snipers, ambushes to slow enemy forces
Trade space for time 4 Use obscuration smoke or night
moves to cover withdrawing forces
5 Use obstacles Natural and reinforcing Cover by observation/fire
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6 Keep free to maneuver Avoid decisive engagement
Displace to next position. Move less engaged forces first, more heavily engaged forces move under cover of security force
7 Mission: Delay the movement of enemy forces for specified time
8 Assign sectors or avenue of approach for each unit
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DISENGAGEMENT ACTIONS
ITEM ACTION 1 Deceive the enemy with smoke,
maneuver and fires
2 Use cover-fire elements to keep enemy pressure from disengaging forces
3 Maintain secrecy discipline in movement and communication
4 Recon/prepare routes 5 Recon/prepare new positions 6 Move wounded 7 Move equipment 8 Move support elements ahead of
the main group
9 Move during limited visibility 10 Use obstacles to slowdown the
enemy
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UNIT RELIEF IN PLACE
ITEM ACTION 1 Incoming leader recons area 2 Incoming and outgoing leaders
coordinate
3 Exchange liaison personnel 4 Coordinate positions of weapons
and vehicles
5 Exchange range cards and fire plans 6 Exchange relief or organic fire
support elements
7 Coordinate obstacles locations 8 Coordinate routes into and out of
positions
9 Coordinate vehicle guides 10 Coordinate communications during
relief
11 Coordinate enemy situation and intelligence
12 Coordinate sequence of relief 13 Coordinate schedule of change of
responsibility for the area
Notes:
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PATROL PLANNING STEPS
STEP ACTION 1 Make a plan for a given period of
time (Plan the use of time)
2 Analyze the situation in the area of interest
3 Make a map study or map recon (include enemy route of withdrawals after a possible engagement)
4 Coordinate (with other friendly forces)
5 Select men, weapons and equipment
6 Issue Warning Order 7 Conduct Reconnaissance 8 Complete Detailed Plan 9 Issue Patrol Leader’s Order 10 Supervise, inspect, brief and
rehearse
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ACTIONS DURING PATROL
STEP ACTION 1 Security Considerations
Move along terrain that offers cover and concealment
Use the proper movement formation and technique
Move as fast as the situation will allow to degrade the enemy’s ability to detect the unit
Enforce noise and light discipline Anticipate and prepare for any contingency as you move
Plan your actions in case of an engagement and designate rallying points
Stay alert at all times Avoid being predicted. Never use same route
2 Avoid danger areas. If unavoidable, follow SOPs
3 Crossing danger areas SOP Designate near and far RP
(Rallying Point)
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Secure the near side Secure the far side Cross the danger area
4 River Crossing SOP Ensure that it is safe for your troops to cross
Prepare necessary equipment for crossing i.e. Poncho raft, utility ropes
Tie down loose equipment and rifles to the raft
Water proof your packs and essential equipment
Follow SOP same as crossing danger areas
5 Crossing Linear Open Areas SOP Recon and secure the near side Recon and secure the far side Cross by bounding over-watch
6 Crossing Large Open Areas SOP
If with ample time, go around the area
Use combination of travelling over watch or bounding over watch depending on the situation
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7 Crossing Small Open Areas SOP Detour Bypass Method – turn right or left 90 degrees then continue mission
Contouring around the open area Establish reference point and azimuth, then proceed thereat
At reference point, recomputed or redirect movement towards objective. One or more consecutive reference points maybe used. Consider the distance, time, terrain, cover and concealment
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DESIGNATING RALLYING POINTS ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Selection Easy to find/locate Offer cover and concealment Away from natural lines of drift Defendable for short periods
2 Types Initial RP – inside friendly lines En route RP – every 100 to 400 meters
based on terrain, vegetation, visibility Objective Rally Point (ORP) – outside
friendly lines but away from enemy sight, hearing and small arms range
Re-entry Rally Point - outside friendly final protective fire (FPF)
Near and Far Side Rally Points – located at the near or far side of rivers and open areas which are considered danger areas
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AFTER PATROL REPORT
A. Rank and Name of Patrol Leader __________
___________________________________________ B. Patrol size and composition (unit size and nr.
of personnel)______________________________ ___________________________________________
C. Vehicle/s used (nr, description and plate nr) ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
D. Mission (type, location, purpose of patrol) ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
E. Time and date of Departure and return_____ ___________________________________________
F. Routes out and back (objectives, prominent/key terrain features, grid coordinates, map overlays)________________ ___________________________________________
G. Description of terrain and enemy position ___________________________________________
H. Results of enemy encounters (if any)________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
I. Misc information/map corrections__________
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___________________________________________ J. Condition of personnel ____________________
___________________________________________ K. Observations/recommendations ___________
___________________________________________
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SELECTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PATROL BASE
STEP ACTION
1 Pick tentative patrol base site from map then conduct area recon by air, vehicle or foot
2 Plan for alternate site; recon and observe until you occupy or no longer needed
3 Select site considering strategic and tactical advantage over the enemy, terrain, communication signals, movement accessibility and water supply (avoid enemy strongholds, built up areas, ridges, roads/trails, slopes)
4 Establish patrol base and plan for Observation Posts (OPs)/commo with Observation Posts (OPs)
5 Plan for defense of patrol base, withdrawal routes, rally and rendezvous points
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6 Provide security/alert plan, camouflage, and observe noise/light/litter discipline
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OCCUPATION OF AN ESTABLISHED PATROL BASE
STEP ACTION
1 Before occupying (approach) – patrol halts at approximately 200 meters from site
2 Patrol leader and element leaders conduct recon
3 Actions during recon Patrol leader designates single entry point and Command Post at center of base Element leaders recon sectors and return to Command Post Patrol leader sends 2 personnel to bring patrol forward
4 Occupation must be in single file and undercover
5 Patrol leader checks perimeter by meeting element leaders one by one
6 Recon and Surveillance team will clear the surroundings within the 500 meters to 1 km radius moving clockwise or counter-clockwise direction
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7 Recon and Surveillance team report enemy activity, Observation Posts, Rallying Points and withdrawal routes
8 Patrol leader designates routes and Rallying Points outside of the patrol base
9 Each element establishes communications and Observation Posts
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CONDUCT A RAID
STEP ACTIONS 1 Patrol move to Objective Rallying
Point (ORP) for recon
Recon and secure ORP then patrol leader will conduct recon of the objective
Patrol leader synchronizes movements of elements to objective
2 Security elements (blocking force) duties:
Move to positions and secure ORP Block avenues of approach of enemy reinforcement and prevent enemy escape from the objective
Cover withdrawal of assault and support elements from ORP
Engage only when detected or when ordered
3 Support element (base of fire and/or snipers) duties:
Move into position prior to assault element
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Cover the withdrawal of assault elements from the objective
Withdraw on order/signal 4 Assault element duties:
Move to objective for immediate assault
Seize and secure objective to protect demolition/search teams
Withdraw on order/signal 5 Reorganize patrol 1km from ORP
Account personnel Treat casualty/ies (if there is any) Redistribute ammunition (if necessary)
Check equipment Disseminate instructions/order
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PRINCIPLES OF AN AMBUSH
ITEM PRINCIPLE 1 Place primary weapons (crew-
served) for effective fire within the kill zone
2 Assign sectors of fire for maximum casualty
3 Use well-trained teams 4 Maintain security especially when
returning to friendly position
5 Consider concealment and field of fire in the deployment of elements and equipment
6 Ensure clear command/signal in open, shift and cease fire
7 Point ambush When enemy is attacked in a single kill zone
8 Area ambush When there are two or more related point ambushes in an area
Provide security elements/teams on the flanks and its rear
Leader should organize elements
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into 3 groups: assault, support, and security Use manmade obstacles or natural boundaries to isolate target in the kill zone
Use indirect fire to seal off area and prevent enemy withdrawal
Use primary weapons to produce maximum casualty
9 Vehicular ambush Engage and stop lead and trail vehicles in the kill zone; destroy armoured vehicles first
10 Night ambush similar to day Control elements/issue clear orders and signals
Use reference points to determine sector of fire
Move to position during limited visibility to avoid enemy detection
Plan illumination
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CONDUCTING AMBUSH
Ambush formation considerations: Ambush formation of elements is dependent on the available terrain
Easy control of elements must be considered in choosing an ambush formation
Vulnerability of the target must also be considered
STEP ACTION 1 Patrol designates and occupies
Objective Rallying Point (ORP)
Secure ORP then confirm location Recon possible ambush site Leave security team at selected ambush site
Return to ORP and make ambush plan
2 Leave elements to secure ORP and then secure the flanks of ambush site
3 Support and assault elements leave ORP
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Assault elements occupy ambush positions when security is in place
Support elements to overwatch the movement of the assault elements
4 The patrol waits for the target after all the elements are in position
5 Security team alerts assault elements on enemy direction of movement, target size and special weapons or equipment
6 Patrol leader alerts and initiates command when most of the target are inside the kill zone
7 Leader commands ceasefire when enemy has been neutralized
8 Leader commands assault/search 9 Withdraw to ORP for accounting
and dissemination then return to friendly position for debriefing
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RECONNAISANCE MISSION STEP ACTION
1 Planning Current intelligence (Intelligence
summary from friendly units and info from intel/action agents)
Capabilities of unit (personnel, special weapons, communications and other equipment needed)
Deceptive measures (activities that will divert enemy attention)
Task organization to support mission (command group and support elements like the quick reaction force)
Rehearsal of critical tasks Inspection of recon elements and equipment
2 Execution Team insertion/infiltration (the entry
of recon elements inside the target area)
Recon proper Gathering of Priority Information Requirements (PIR) – specific
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location, strength of enemy and firepower Gathering of Other Information Requirements (OIR) – natural and man-made obstacles, other prominent terrain features and mobility corridors
Use Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Night Observation (STANO) devices to enhance gathering of PIRs/OIRs
When recon elements are compromised and detected extricate immediately
In case of enemy contact avoid decisive engagement and coordinate with support elements
Team extraction/exfiltration (return of recon elements to friendly lines)
3 Debriefing Reporting of gathered information Recommend possible courses of
action based on initial assessment
Notes:
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ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN DANGER AREAS
STEP ACTION
1 Halt upon recognition of a danger area (disembark when onboard a vehicle)
2 Occupy covered and concealed position
3 Establish security 4 Observe and assess the situation 5 Designate rallying point for possible
withdrawal in case of engagement
6 Send recon and clear the perceived danger area
7 Move to the designated rallying point in case of engagement
8 Advance to objective when danger area is clear
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SETTING UP OF HELICOPTER LANDING SITE
STEP ACTION 1 Select and secure landing site;
Size depends on number and type of helicopters
2 Ground slope of site must not be more than 15 degrees. If the slope is less than 7 degrees, land upslope; if 7-15 degrees, land side slope
3 Ensure surface conditions free of rocks and debris; avoid dust and sand
4 Ensure that the ground is firm enough to keep helicopter in stable position during loading/unloading
5 Remove obstacles on approach/ Departure ends and clearly mark Obstructions that cannot be removed. Ensure sufficient runway to clear obstacles: for every 1 meter of vertical obstacle, provide 10 meters of horizontal distance as clearance
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6 Mark landing site and touchdown point using smoke, signalman and lights; at night, mark touchdown point with inverted “Y” composed of 4 lights.
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REQUEST FOR AIR MEDIVAC
LINE ITEM 1 Location of pick-up site 2 Pick-up site radio frequency,
call sign, and suffix
3 Number of patients by precedence (urgent, priority, routine)
4 Special equipment required 5 Number of patients by type (litter,
Ambulatory)
6 Security of pick-up site 7 Method of marking pick-up site
(smoke, panel, prominent features, lights)
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URBAN AREA OPERATION
ITEM PRINCIPLES 1 To dominate the situation, attack
rapidly and thoroughly with the aid of smoke
2 Employ shock-producing weapons to reduce enemy strong points
3 Wear body armor, use armored vehicles as transports/moving shield
4 Employ expertise/equipment of combat engineers
5 Clear streets, houses, buildings and basements
6 Clear each house thoroughly and then consolidate assault elements
7 Mark cleared structures 8 Plan for casualty armored vehicle
evacuation
9 Keep equipment light
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BUILDING ASSAULT
STEP ACTION 1 Organize unit into assault force
and support force
2 Designate special weapons/ teams
3 Support force ISOLATES building from over watch position, covering smoke and fire
4 Support force suppresses enemy in building and nearby to cover assault force’s move
5 Support force resupply ammunition, replace personnel, evacuate wounded
6 Assault force ENTERS building at highest level possible or mouseholes into unexpected wall to gain foothold
Assault force ENTERS building at the main door or back door using breaching equipment (mechanical – battering ram, armored vehicle; ballistics – shotgun; thermal – torch;
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explosives – detonation cord, shape charges)
7 Assault force CLEARS building room-by-room, by grenade or burst of fire as the case may be
8 Assault force marks each room/ each building when cleared