Patrols

Which one of these is an aim for any patrol?

• To obtain information

• To go for a stroll

• For essential exercise

• To go and attack an enemy

Name one type of patrol

What does SOP stand for?

Why do we complete rehearsals before the patrol?

• To be able to perform on stage

• So all members of the patrol understand their role

• So the commander knows how to perform the patrol

• To make sure the patrol know where they are going

How many people should there ideally be in a recce patrol?

• Platoon strength

• Battle group

• Section strength

• 2 sections

What is the difference between an OP and a standing patrol?

• Standing patrols only observe and report

• OP always attack

• Standing patrols normally have a task assigned

Which of these are aims for standing patrols?

• Watch and listen on likely enemy approaches

• Cover dead ground in front of and between defended localities

• Cover minefields and obstacles which cannot be covered from the main position

• All of the above

How many phases are there in a recce patrol?

• 8

• 6

• 7

• 5

Should a standing patrol...? (Select 2)

• remain concealed?

• be loud and aggressive?

• only operate in certain conditions?

• be well equipped with weapons?

What is the aim for a fighting patrol?